USC Scripter Awards Nominations: ‘The Wild Robot’ Surprises Alongside ‘Nickel Boys’ and ‘Sing Sing’
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The USC Libraries have unveiled the finalists for the 37th-annual Scripter Awards, spotlighting the writers behind 2024’s most celebrated film and television adaptations and the authors of the original works that inspired them.
Among the film finalists, noteworthy Oscar hopefuls are among the nominees, each based on acclaimed literary works: The nod for “The Wild Robot” marks only the second animated movie nominated after “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” which won the Academy Award.
Could be a good sign for the DreamWorks Animation feature hoping to nab multiple mentions outside the animated feature race.
The USC Scripter Awards have distinct eligibility rules that often result in significant exclusions. This year, Jon M. Chu’s musical “Wicked” failed to secure a nomination, continuing the Scripter’s historical trend of never recognizing musicals.
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