Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page

The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.

12. 'Snow White and the Huntsman'

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The movie directed by Rupert Sanders is a twist on the familiar legend, with Snow White fighting in battle with the huntsman to defeat the evil queen. The story is, of course, based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, and the movie was nominated for Best Visual Effects and Best Costume Design.

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