answersLogoWhite

0

Of the 80 Best Picture winners, 55 were based on previously published books, plays or other movies.

User Avatar

Wiki User

17y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What special awards did he receive?

That depends on who you're referring to. Based on the categories, I'm guessing an Oscar


Have a Oscar ever been awarded and then taken back?

Nope, not once, and most likely will not happen, as it is based on judges, not on audience reviews


Who was Oscar best picture in 2013?

The Oscar for Best Picture in 2013 was awarded to "Argo," directed by Ben Affleck. The film is based on the true story of a CIA operative who leads a mission to rescue six American hostages in Iran during the 1979 crisis. "Argo" received critical acclaim for its direction, screenplay, and performances, and it won a total of three Academy Awards that night.


Are Academy Awards only for US and UK based production houses?

For a movie to be nominated for an Academy Award, it has to be released in the US (except the Foreign Language Film nominees). Most of the movies in the US are in English, that's the reasons most Oscar nominees are American and British.


What award is the equivalent of the Oscar in music industry?

There are multiple awards based on different qualifications and definitions of "best musician." The most famous is probably the Grammy Awards. There are also the MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards, World Music Awards and many others. There are also categories for "best music" in other award ceremonies such as the Nickelodeon Teen Choice Awards.


What types of awards do military heroes receive?

Military heroes receive awards in different forms. Medals, based on the degree of heroism can be awarded. Battlefield commissions can also be awarded. Heroes are also rewarded after military service, such as Audie Murphy (movie actor), and US Grant (US Presidency).


Where can you find an Oscar skit which starred Adam West and Frank Gorshin based on the movie Interview With a Vampire?

It wasn't an Oscar skit, but rather a skit from the 1995 MTV Movie Awards. But I don't know where you can find it.


Does Steven Moffat Want To Win An Academy Award for Doctor Who Series 8 Episode 1?

"Academy Award", also known by its nickname "Oscar", is for movies, NOT for television productions. There is an equivalent "Emmy Awards" for television. Both are based in the United States. Some other countries may have their own special awards for movies or television. That being said, I have no idea whether he "wants" to win such an award; but most people wouldn't mind it if they got a special recognition.


How many movies based on Novels have won both the Pulitzer and an Oscar for Best-Picture?

Only two novels adapted for movies has won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Oscar for Best-Picture, the firstis the Civil War classic 'Gone With The Wind' which won the Pulitzer in 1937 and the Oscar for Best-Picture in 1939, the second was for Robert Warren Penn's "All The King's Men" which won the Pulitzer in 1947 and the Oscar for Best-Picture in 1949.


If a doctor does wrong, what do I get?

Yes, you can be awarded very large sums of money, upwards of a million dollars, depending on the severity of your claim. Monetary awards are generally based on serious injury.


Which Oscar winner film was based on life and time of pu yi?

"The Last Emperor," which won all nine of the Academy Awards for which it was nominated, including Best Picture of 1987.


What financial aid is awarded based on student academic artistic athletic or other exceptional ability's?

Financial aid awarded based on a student's exceptional abilities is often referred to as merit-based aid. This type of aid can include scholarships, grants, and fellowships that recognize academic achievements, artistic talents, athletic skills, or other specific skills. Unlike need-based aid, merit-based awards do not consider the student's financial situation but rather focus on outstanding performance or potential in a particular area. Institutions and organizations may offer these awards to attract talented students and encourage excellence in various fields.