"Oscar Buzz Around 'Barbie': Originality Debate Heats Up Over Adapted Screenplay Nomination"
TL;DR
Judd Apatow has criticized the Oscars' decision to classify Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" as an adapted screenplay, arguing that it should be considered original since there was no pre-existing story, only the character of Barbie. Despite this, the Academy has placed "Barbie" in the adapted category due to the characters being pre-existing dolls, while the Writers Guild of America recognizes it as original. Gerwig, a three-time Oscar nominee, co-wrote the script with Noah Baumbach, and it will only be eligible for votes in the adapted screenplay category during the official Oscar nomination voting on January 11.
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