There’s no doubt Greta Gerwig’s blockbusterBarbie wasone of the biggest films of 2023.
Now, fans are frustrated.
So, what’s the big deal about this Academy Award category?
Sequels and Remakes are also considered nonoriginal screenplays."
Anoriginal screenplayis “not based on assigned material.”
And fans are annoyed by the decision.
but that makes no sense.
It wasnt adapted from anything.
Yeah, it was based on the Barbie doll.
But this isnt a remake of a previous movie or screenplay.
The story was completely original.
But remember, there’s a caveat!
The official Academy nominations will be announced on January 23, 2024.
The Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 10, 2024.
