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If you haven’t seen Sam Mendes’ ‘1917’ yet then we suggest you do it because this film is an experience in itself. It is not just a war film but a piece of art that needs your attention, especially in the political climate that the movie has been released. With tensions rising between the US and Iran, speculations of World War III being dropped at the blink of an eye -- it’s only fair we look back at what happened between two soldiers amid the backdrop of World War I.&nbsp;

Throughout the length of the film, ‘1917’ keeps it real, focused, humane and relevant. A war film that shows the perils of war, how often have we seen that? While these might not be the only reasons why we think the film deserves an Oscar for Best Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing; it deserves also for its splendid camera work, effortless acting by all the stars and the screenplay that binds you to your chair in the theatres. We highly recommend you watch it in a theatre, preferably an IMAX with superior sound quality and mega-sized screen that lets you enjoy every scene as it flows uninterrupted with some powerful background score. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/1917-review-sam-mendes-film-is-haunting-heartbreaking-yet-the-most-compelling-piece-of-art-274832">Read our review of the film here.&nbsp;</a>

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‘1917’ won Best Film at the Producers Guild of America awards on Saturday night in Los Angeles in addition to wins for Best Drama and Best Director at last month’s Golden Globes. This only ups the film’s chances for this year’s Oscars that already has a few surprise inclusions (we can’t forget ‘Parasite’ has been hauling up all the top prizes in this awards season). But there’s something about ‘1917’ that makes it the front runner for Best Film Oscars.&nbsp;

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Watch the trailer of 1917 here:

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Producers Guild and The Academy usually run parallel, hinting at a possible winner for Best Picture Oscars 2020. Remember ‘Greenbook’ that took the prize for Best Picture Oscars right after it won the Producers Guild?&nbsp;

Actually it’s a straight-up fight between ‘Parasite’, the South Korean black comedy and ‘1917’, a war film that highlights why we shouldn’t have a war in the first place. This, is taking a different route from what critics and movie buffs had thought of before the awards season kicked off this year. It was initially thought to be a fight between Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’ and Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’. However, the two have stayed away from any dialogue of hauling up the Best Film at the Oscars.&nbsp;

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If you haven’t seen Sam Mendes’ ‘1917’ yet then we suggest you do it because this film is an experience in itself. It is not just a war film but a piece of art that needs your attention, especially in the political climate that the movie has been released.

If you haven’t seen Sam Mendes’ ‘1917’ yet then we suggest you do it because this film is an experience in itself. It is not just a war film but a piece of art that needs your attention, especially in the political climate that the movie has been released. With tensions rising between the US and Iran, speculations of World War III being dropped at the blink of an eye -- it’s only fair we look back at what happened between two soldiers amid the backdrop of World War I. Throughout the length of the film, ‘1917’ keeps it real, focused, humane and relevant. A war film that shows the perils of war, how often have we seen that? While these might not be the only reasons why we think the film deserves an Oscar for Best Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing; it deserves also for its splendid camera work, effortless acting by all the stars and the screenplay that binds you to your chair in the theatres. We highly recommend you watch it in a theatre, preferably an IMAX with superior sound quality and mega-sized screen that lets you enjoy every scene as it flows uninterrupted with some powerful background score. Read our review of the film here. Oscars 2020 predictions: Will Sam Mendes' '1917' become first war film after 'Hurt Locker' to win Best Picture? ‘1917’ won Best Film at the Producers Guild of America awards on Saturday night in Los Angeles in addition to wins for Best Drama and Best Director at last month’s Golden Globes. This only ups the film’s chances for this year’s Oscars that already has a few surprise inclusions (we can’t forget ‘Parasite’ has been hauling up all the top prizes in this awards season). But there’s something about ‘1917’ that makes it the front runner for Best Film Oscars. Also read: Oscars to go host-less for the second year in a row Watch the trailer of 1917 here: Producers Guild and The Academy usually run parallel, hinting at a possible winner for Best Picture Oscars 2020. Remember ‘Greenbook’ that took the prize for Best Picture Oscars right after it won the Producers Guild? Actually it’s a straight-up fight between ‘Parasite’, the South Korean black comedy and ‘1917’, a war film that highlights why we shouldn’t have a war in the first place. This, is taking a different route from what critics and movie buffs had thought of before the awards season kicked off this year. It was initially thought to be a fight between Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’ and Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’. However, the two have stayed away from any dialogue of hauling up the Best Film at the Oscars. Other Oscars 2020 stories: Salma Hayek's 'big butt' would have led to a fashion disaster at Oscars 2003 if not for Renee Zellweger Jamie Foxx on lack of diversity at Oscars: We don't start these movies to win awards Read about 7 snubs this Oscars nomination. Stephen King receives backlash for comment on lack of diversity in Oscar nominations 'Parasite' makes history as first South Korean film to get Best Picture, Best Foreign Film nod

This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film

Ahead of the Academy Awards on February 9 the team from '1917' reflect on epic takes, being covered in mud and their award season journey.

World War One movie '1917' is nominated for ten Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for Sam Mendes. So far this season, Mendes - who won an Oscar in 2000 for 'American Beauty' - has picked up prizes including a Golden Globe for Best Director - Motion Picture and Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film at the Directors Guild Awards.

Speaking at the DGAs Mendes said he's been 'thrilled' with the reaction to his movie: 'It's a big, ambitious film, it doesn't have big movie stars in the leads. And its war, it is a war that is over 100 years old. So, for me, I am absolutely thrilled with how it has gone.'&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491">This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film</a>

Sentiments echoed by his two lead actor George Mackay and Dean-Charles Chapman, who are both excited to be heading to the Oscars for the first time. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/1917-review-sam-mendes-film-is-haunting-heartbreaking-yet-the-most-compelling-piece-of-art-274832">Read the film's review here.</a>

MacKay and Chapman star as two young British soldiers who are tasked with crossing enemy lines to stop another battalion from launching an imminent attack on what appears to be retreating German troops but is really a trap.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-1917-has-been-backed-by-indias-reliance-entertainment-274189">Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment</a>

Inspired by Mendes' grandfather's experiences on the frontlines of World War One, Mendes co-wrote the piece with screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns. Wilson-Cairns, who is nominated along with Mendes for Best Original Screenplay, said working on the movie was a dream come true, and part of the research took her to the battlefields in France:

''I was always fascinated by the two world wars I was a weird nerdy kid …I went and read first-hand accounts … I went to France I walked the route the boys would talk in the film.''

Made to look as if it is one continuous shot, the drama, set during a single day in April 1917, aims to tell the story in real-time - which meant super-long and detailed takes for the cast.

''We didn't have the option to say well, that part of the takes really good if we did a cutaway here we could use it you know if one of our takes .. if one went down you know like even 20 seconds before the end the shot you had to go all the way back to the front and start again,' cinematographer Roger Deakins explained.

Oscar-winner Deakins, who is nominated for Best Cinematographer, said there were high fives on set when Mendes was happy with a take.

Before they got to set a lot of prep was needed in advance for cast and crew, Chapman and MacKay rehearsed every scene on location for months.

'Well it's unlike any other job that we have ever done before .. that it's extraordinary the amount of rehearsal time, we rehearsed for 6 months,' said MacKay, explaining having everyone together for months before shooting a drama film is something he has never experienced before.

Meanwhile when they were on set it proved a dirty experience. 'There were times like in no mans land for continuity we'd have to literally sit in the mud ..just to get the mud exact,' Chapman told Reuters.

The 92nd Academy Awards are due to take place in Los Angeles on February 9, 2020.

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Ahead of the Academy Awards on February 9 the team from '1917' reflect on epic takes, being covered in mud and their award season journey. World War One movie '1917' is nominated for ten Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for Sam Mendes.

Ahead of the Academy Awards on February 9 the team from '1917' reflect on epic takes, being covered in mud and their award season journey. World War One movie '1917' is nominated for ten Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for Sam Mendes. So far this season, Mendes - who won an Oscar in 2000 for 'American Beauty' - has picked up prizes including a Golden Globe for Best Director - Motion Picture and Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film at the Directors Guild Awards. Speaking at the DGAs Mendes said he's been 'thrilled' with the reaction to his movie: 'It's a big, ambitious film, it doesn't have big movie stars in the leads. And its war, it is a war that is over 100 years old. So, for me, I am absolutely thrilled with how it has gone.' This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film Sentiments echoed by his two lead actor George Mackay and Dean-Charles Chapman, who are both excited to be heading to the Oscars for the first time. Read the film's review here. MacKay and Chapman star as two young British soldiers who are tasked with crossing enemy lines to stop another battalion from launching an imminent attack on what appears to be retreating German troops but is really a trap. Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment Inspired by Mendes' grandfather's experiences on the frontlines of World War One, Mendes co-wrote the piece with screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns. Wilson-Cairns, who is nominated along with Mendes for Best Original Screenplay, said working on the movie was a dream come true, and part of the research took her to the battlefields in France: ''I was always fascinated by the two world wars I was a weird nerdy kid …I went and read first-hand accounts … I went to France I walked the route the boys would talk in the film.'' Made to look as if it is one continuous shot, the drama, set during a single day in April 1917, aims to tell the story in real-time - which meant super-long and detailed takes for the cast. ''We didn't have the option to say well, that part of the takes really good if we did a cutaway here we could use it you know if one of our takes .. if one went down you know like even 20 seconds before the end the shot you had to go all the way back to the front and start again,' cinematographer Roger Deakins explained. Oscar-winner Deakins, who is nominated for Best Cinematographer, said there were high fives on set when Mendes was happy with a take. Before they got to set a lot of prep was needed in advance for cast and crew, Chapman and MacKay rehearsed every scene on location for months. 'Well it's unlike any other job that we have ever done before .. that it's extraordinary the amount of rehearsal time, we rehearsed for 6 months,' said MacKay, explaining having everyone together for months before shooting a drama film is something he has never experienced before. Meanwhile when they were on set it proved a dirty experience. 'There were times like in no mans land for continuity we'd have to literally sit in the mud ..just to get the mud exact,' Chapman told Reuters. The 92nd Academy Awards are due to take place in Los Angeles on February 9, 2020. Oscars 2020: Mark Ruffalo, Gal Gadot, Mindy Kaling and others announced as presenters Also read: Oscars 2020: NBA legend Kobe Bryant to be honoured on the awards night Stephen King issues a detailed statement on Oscars diversity issue post backlash

Oscars 2020: '1917' director Sam Mendes happy with reaction to film

With only a few left days for Oscars 2020 ceremony, The Academy has&nbsp;started Oscars Movie Club that will feature one Best Film nominee from the list of nine everyday.&nbsp;

Today on the list is our hot favourite '1917' that is helmed by Sam Mendes and is based on the story of two soldiers in the backdrop if WWI who are given a difficult task, having to brave enemies and more. The film is touted to be one of the front-runners for the top prize of Best Film Oscar with social media and audience at large impressed with the story, direction and acting in the film.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491">This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film</a>

Taking to their official Twitter page today, The Academy has shared BTS scenes from the film and trivia.

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Today, <a href="https://twitter.com/1917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@1917</a> takes over Oscars Movie Club. Join the conversation: <a href="https://t.co/cNtuZpPksi">https://t.co/cNtuZpPksi</a> <a href="https://t.co/fJ9QSofQVF">pic.twitter.com/fJ9QSofQVF</a>
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On a&nbsp;post on&nbsp;Facebook, The Academy shares how&nbsp;cinematographer Roger Deakins lit an entire scene using only flares,&nbsp;how composer Thomas Newman created a&nbsp;score for the film '1917' and in another they shared that in&nbsp;total, the production dug 5,200 meters of trenches, approximately one mile.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/1917-review-sam-mendes-film-is-haunting-heartbreaking-yet-the-most-compelling-piece-of-art-274832">Read the film's review here.</a>

The Academy shared some pictures from the set and captioned, "Stars of&nbsp;@1917&nbsp;#GeorgeMacKay and&nbsp;@Dean_C_Chapman were dressed in hyper-realistic WWI uniforms including multiple layers: wool underwear, neckband shirts, civilian cardigans, hobnail boots, wool socks, wool trousers, canvas braces, a leather jerkin, plus webbing and helmet."

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Stars of <a href="https://twitter.com/1917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@1917</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeorgeMacKay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeorgeMacKay</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dean_C_Chapman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dean_C_Chapman</a> were dressed in hyper-realistic WWI uniforms including multiple layers: wool underwear, neckband shirts, civilian cardigans, hobnail boots, wool socks, wool trousers, canvas braces, a leather jerkin, plus webbing and helmet. <a href="https://t.co/MKlidZSPjl">pic.twitter.com/MKlidZSPjl</a>
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Another tweet read, "A farmhouse built for&nbsp;@1917 was so realistic that a pair of swallows built a nest. The UK has strict rules about disturbing nesting birds so production couldn't strike the set until the birds left. However, a 2nd pair quickly arrived and the production had to wait all over again."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-1917-has-been-backed-by-indias-reliance-entertainment-274189">Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment</a>

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Another tweet read,&nbsp;In Sam Mendes’&nbsp;@1917, the filmmakers used no digital background actors, hiring 500 men to play World War I soldiers. One particular scene alone required 475 background actors."

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With only a few left days for Oscars 2020 ceremony, The Academy has started Oscars Movie Club that will feature one Best Film nominee from the list of nine everyday.

With only a few left days for Oscars 2020 ceremony, The Academy has started Oscars Movie Club that will feature one Best Film nominee from the list of nine everyday. Today on the list is our hot favourite '1917' that is helmed by Sam Mendes and is based on the story of two soldiers in the backdrop if WWI who are given a difficult task, having to brave enemies and more. The film is touted to be one of the front-runners for the top prize of Best Film Oscar with social media and audience at large impressed with the story, direction and acting in the film. This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film Taking to their official Twitter page today, The Academy has shared BTS scenes from the film and trivia. Today, @1917 takes over Oscars Movie Club. Join the conversation: https://t.co/cNtuZpPksi pic.twitter.com/fJ9QSofQVF — The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 29, 2020 × On a post on Facebook, The Academy shares how cinematographer Roger Deakins lit an entire scene using only flares, how composer Thomas Newman created a score for the film '1917' and in another they shared that in total, the production dug 5,200 meters of trenches, approximately one mile. Read the film's review here. The Academy shared some pictures from the set and captioned, "Stars of @1917 #GeorgeMacKay and @Dean_C_Chapman were dressed in hyper-realistic WWI uniforms including multiple layers: wool underwear, neckband shirts, civilian cardigans, hobnail boots, wool socks, wool trousers, canvas braces, a leather jerkin, plus webbing and helmet." Stars of @1917 #GeorgeMacKay and @Dean_C_Chapman were dressed in hyper-realistic WWI uniforms including multiple layers: wool underwear, neckband shirts, civilian cardigans, hobnail boots, wool socks, wool trousers, canvas braces, a leather jerkin, plus webbing and helmet. pic.twitter.com/MKlidZSPjl — The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 29, 2020 × Another tweet read, "A farmhouse built for @1917 was so realistic that a pair of swallows built a nest. The UK has strict rules about disturbing nesting birds so production couldn't strike the set until the birds left. However, a 2nd pair quickly arrived and the production had to wait all over again." Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment A farmhouse built for @1917 was so realistic that a pair of swallows built a nest. The UK has strict rules about disturbing nesting birds so production couldn't strike the set until the birds left. However, a 2nd pair quickly arrived and the production had to wait all over again. pic.twitter.com/pLVTIpVJIS — The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 29, 2020 × Another tweet read, In Sam Mendes’ @1917, the filmmakers used no digital background actors, hiring 500 men to play World War I soldiers. One particular scene alone required 475 background actors." In Sam Mendes’ @1917, the filmmakers used no digital background actors, hiring 500 men to play World War I soldiers. One particular scene alone required 475 background actors. pic.twitter.com/j1hvre9vAv — The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 29, 2020 × Oscars 2020: Mark Ruffalo, Gal Gadot, Mindy Kaling and others announced as presenters Also read: Oscars 2020: NBA legend Kobe Bryant to be honoured on the awards night Stephen King issues a detailed statement on Oscars diversity issue post backlash

Oscars 2020: Meet Best Film nominee '1917'

Hollywood's directors handed World War I thriller '1917'&nbsp;their top annual prize Saturday, one of the final major award shows that typically spells success at next month's Oscars.

The win makes British auteur Sam Mendes hot favourite for the best director Oscar the Directors Guild of America Awards have correctly predicted the victor the past six years running. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/1917-review-sam-mendes-film-is-haunting-heartbreaking-yet-the-most-compelling-piece-of-art-274832">Read our review of the film here.&nbsp;</a> 
 
The movie, which follows two British soldiers on a perilous mission across no man's land, has already scooped the Golden Globe for best drama and has 10 Oscar nominations.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491"> Also read:&nbsp;This is why&nbsp;Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

Mendes praised the work of fellow nominees Martin Scorsese 'The Irishman', Quentin Tarantino 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood', Bong Joon-ho 'Parasite'&nbsp;and Taika Waititi 'Jojo Rabbit'

"To those who kick dirt on the grave of the movies -- not so fast," he said, dedicating the win to his grandfather, whose life inspired the film. "I know it sounds a bit loopy but I did feel he was with us in a couple of occasions when I was struggling," said Mendes.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/2020-oscars-nominations-7-snubs-that-took-everyone-by-surprise-274263">Read about 7 snubs this Oscars nomination.&nbsp;</a> 
 
Victory also boosts the film's frontrunner status for the best picture Academy Award. The win comes more than two decades after Mendes first received the DGA award for 'American Beauty',&nbsp;a victory that led to Oscars wins for that film.

Mendes told the news agency that, his first win had been "frightening to be pitched into this sort of frenzy," adding: "I'm 20 years older and I'm probably a little less scared."

The film's two lead actors paid tribute to Mendes. "He's a master of so many mediums... he's pretty much done it all," said George MacKay.&nbsp;

"We'll be very excited to see what happens at the Oscars &nbsp;I've never been before!" his co-star Dean-Charles Chapman told the news agency. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-parasite-makes-history-as-first-south-korean-film-to-get-best-picture-best-foreign-film-nods-274142">'Parasite' makes history as first South Korean film to get Best Picture, Best Foreign Film nods</a>

Hollywood's directors handed World War I thriller '1917' their top annual prize Saturday, one of the final major award shows that typically spells success at next month's Oscars.

Hollywood's directors handed World War I thriller '1917' their top annual prize Saturday, one of the final major award shows that typically spells success at next month's Oscars. The win makes British auteur Sam Mendes hot favourite for the best director Oscar the Directors Guild of America Awards have correctly predicted the victor the past six years running. Read our review of the film here. The movie, which follows two British soldiers on a perilous mission across no man's land, has already scooped the Golden Globe for best drama and has 10 Oscar nominations. Also read: This is why Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Mendes praised the work of fellow nominees Martin Scorsese 'The Irishman', Quentin Tarantino 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood', Bong Joon-ho 'Parasite' and Taika Waititi 'Jojo Rabbit' "To those who kick dirt on the grave of the movies -- not so fast," he said, dedicating the win to his grandfather, whose life inspired the film. "I know it sounds a bit loopy but I did feel he was with us in a couple of occasions when I was struggling," said Mendes. Read about 7 snubs this Oscars nomination. Victory also boosts the film's frontrunner status for the best picture Academy Award. The win comes more than two decades after Mendes first received the DGA award for 'American Beauty', a victory that led to Oscars wins for that film. Mendes told the news agency that, his first win had been "frightening to be pitched into this sort of frenzy," adding: "I'm 20 years older and I'm probably a little less scared." The film's two lead actors paid tribute to Mendes. "He's a master of so many mediums... he's pretty much done it all," said George MacKay. "We'll be very excited to see what happens at the Oscars I've never been before!" his co-star Dean-Charles Chapman told the news agency. 'Parasite' makes history as first South Korean film to get Best Picture, Best Foreign Film nods

Oscar front runner '1917' scoops top hollywood director prize for Sam Mendes

Oscar-nominated film ‘1917’ has caught on the buzz word ever since it made its way into the awards season with a bang -- first the Golden Globes, BAFTA, and now Oscars where it is pegged to be a hot favourite for Best Film.

‘1917’ screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns who co-wrote with film director Sam Mendes as part of her first feature film credit, is now onto another project with ‘1917’ producers at Neal Street Productions for a TV series.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491">Read here why we think it should win the Best Film Oscars.</a>

According to a report published in The Hollywood Reporter, Pippa Harris who is the producer of ‘1917’ along with being co-founder of Neal Street alongside Mendes and Caro Newling hasn’t revealed much about the project apart from it being a "darkly comic thriller". The team was apparently working on the project for over the past year.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/1917-review-sam-mendes-film-is-haunting-heartbreaking-yet-the-most-compelling-piece-of-art-274832">Read our review of the film here.&nbsp;</a>

When this happens, it will be Krysty Wilson-Cairns’ second TV show with Neal Street.&nbsp;

She also has another major project coming in Focus Feature's ‘Last Night in Soho’, co-written with director Edgar Wright. She is also working on an adaptation of Evan Ratliff's ‘The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder. Betrayal’ into a crime drama series for Amazon Studios with the Russo brothers' AGBO Films.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-1917-has-been-backed-by-indias-reliance-entertainment-274189">Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment</a> 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-predictions-will-sam-mendes-1917-become-first-war-film-after-hurt-locker-to-win-best-picture-273769">Will Sam Mendes' '1917' become first war film after 'Hurt Locker' to win Best Picture?</a>

Oscar-nominated film ‘1917’ has caught on the buzz word ever since it made its way into the awards season with a bang -- first the Golden Globes, BAFTA, and now Oscars where it is pegged to be a hot favourite for Best Film.

Oscar-nominated film ‘1917’ has caught on the buzz word ever since it made its way into the awards season with a bang -- first the Golden Globes, BAFTA, and now Oscars where it is pegged to be a hot favourite for Best Film. ‘1917’ screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns who co-wrote with film director Sam Mendes as part of her first feature film credit, is now onto another project with ‘1917’ producers at Neal Street Productions for a TV series. Read here why we think it should win the Best Film Oscars. According to a report published in The Hollywood Reporter, Pippa Harris who is the producer of ‘1917’ along with being co-founder of Neal Street alongside Mendes and Caro Newling hasn’t revealed much about the project apart from it being a "darkly comic thriller". The team was apparently working on the project for over the past year. Read our review of the film here. When this happens, it will be Krysty Wilson-Cairns’ second TV show with Neal Street. She also has another major project coming in Focus Feature's ‘Last Night in Soho’, co-written with director Edgar Wright. She is also working on an adaptation of Evan Ratliff's ‘The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder. Betrayal’ into a crime drama series for Amazon Studios with the Russo brothers' AGBO Films. Also read: Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment Will Sam Mendes' '1917' become first war film after 'Hurt Locker' to win Best Picture?

'1917' producers, writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns get together for 'darkly comic' TV project

We are back with our round-up of the day's top trending Hollywood stories including Jennifer Aniston's reaction to Brad Pitt watching her SAGA 2020 acceptance speech as she took home Best Actress award for her role in 'The Morning Show', Ashley Graham turning a mother for the first time as she gets blessed with a baby boy and more.&nbsp;

Read our daily roundup here:

Jennifer Aniston responds to the viral video of Brad Pitt watching her SAG Awards speech

As photos of their mini-reunion backstage started doing the rounds of the internet, rumors of them getting back too floated around.&nbsp;The two actors were married from 2001 to 2005 and separated when Brad Pitt started dating Angelina Jolie.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-responds-to-the-viral-video-of-brad-pitt-watching-her-sag-awards-speech-275605">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-responds-to-the-viral-video-of-brad-pitt-watching-her-sag-awards-speech-275605</a>

Sam Mendes called out for 'forcing diversity' in his Oscar nominated film '1917'

The top trending story includes British actor Laurence Fox lashing&nbsp;out at director Sam Mendes over his inclusion of a Sikh soldier in his Oscar-nominated film '1917'.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sam-mendes-called-out-for-forcing-diversity-in-his-oscar-nominated-film-1917-275747">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sam-mendes-called-out-for-forcing-diversity-in-his-oscar-nominated-film-1917-275747</a>

Plus-size model Ashley Graham becomes a mother to a baby boy

Among latest trending stories, Ashley Graham made the birth announcement on her Instagram and she wrote, "At 6:00pm on Saturday our lives changed for the better. Thank you for all your love and support during this incredible time."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/plus-size-model-ashley-graham-becomes-a-mother-to-a-baby-boy-275719">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/plus-size-model-ashley-graham-becomes-a-mother-to-a-baby-boy-275719</a>

Reel queen to real queen: Helena Bonham Carter wishes Meghan Markle good luck post royal exit

In a surprise act, actress Helena Bonham Carter wished Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from their exit from the royal family -- something that has hogged the limelight for a few days now.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/reel-queen-to-real-queen-helena-bonham-carter-wishes-meghan-markle-good-luck-post-royal-exit-275708">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/reel-queen-to-real-queen-helena-bonham-carter-wishes-meghan-markle-good-luck-post-royal-exit-275708</a>

Ruby Rose's Batwoman comes out as gay in the latest episode of TV series&nbsp;

Rose, who plays&nbsp;Batman’s cousin, Kat Kane aka Batwoman, told the world that she’s a lesbian crimefighter. The episode aptly titled as 'How Queer Everything Is Today', was written by showrunner Caroline Dries and has Rose's character opening up about her sexuality- even though it may affect her secret identity as Batwoman.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ruby-roses-batwoman-comes-out-as-gay-in-the-latest-episode-of-tv-series-275695">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ruby-roses-batwoman-comes-out-as-gay-in-the-latest-episode-of-tv-series-275695</a>

We are back with our round-up of the day's top trending Hollywood stories including Jennifer Aniston's reaction to Brad Pitt watching her SAGA 2020 acceptance speech as she took home Best Actress award for her role in 'The Morning Show', Ashley Graham turning a mother for the first time as she gets blessed with a baby boy and more.

We are back with our round-up of the day's top trending Hollywood stories including Jennifer Aniston's reaction to Brad Pitt watching her SAGA 2020 acceptance speech as she took home Best Actress award for her role in 'The Morning Show', Ashley Graham turning a mother for the first time as she gets blessed with a baby boy and more. Read our daily roundup here: Jennifer Aniston responds to the viral video of Brad Pitt watching her SAG Awards speech As photos of their mini-reunion backstage started doing the rounds of the internet, rumors of them getting back too floated around. The two actors were married from 2001 to 2005 and separated when Brad Pitt started dating Angelina Jolie. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-responds-to-the-viral-video-of-brad-pitt-watching-her-sag-awards-speech-275605 Sam Mendes called out for 'forcing diversity' in his Oscar nominated film '1917' The top trending story includes British actor Laurence Fox lashing out at director Sam Mendes over his inclusion of a Sikh soldier in his Oscar-nominated film '1917'. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sam-mendes-called-out-for-forcing-diversity-in-his-oscar-nominated-film-1917-275747 Plus-size model Ashley Graham becomes a mother to a baby boy Among latest trending stories, Ashley Graham made the birth announcement on her Instagram and she wrote, "At 6:00pm on Saturday our lives changed for the better. Thank you for all your love and support during this incredible time." Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/plus-size-model-ashley-graham-becomes-a-mother-to-a-baby-boy-275719 Reel queen to real queen: Helena Bonham Carter wishes Meghan Markle good luck post royal exit In a surprise act, actress Helena Bonham Carter wished Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from their exit from the royal family -- something that has hogged the limelight for a few days now. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/reel-queen-to-real-queen-helena-bonham-carter-wishes-meghan-markle-good-luck-post-royal-exit-275708 Ruby Rose's Batwoman comes out as gay in the latest episode of TV series Rose, who plays Batman’s cousin, Kat Kane aka Batwoman, told the world that she’s a lesbian crimefighter. The episode aptly titled as 'How Queer Everything Is Today', was written by showrunner Caroline Dries and has Rose's character opening up about her sexuality- even though it may affect her secret identity as Batwoman. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ruby-roses-batwoman-comes-out-as-gay-in-the-latest-episode-of-tv-series-275695

Top 5 Hollywood news today: Ashley Graham becomes mother, '1917' director slammed for forced diversity

The latest trending story of the day was SAG Awards 2020 ceremony that took place last night in the United States with Hollywood celebs coming out in full attendance at the event.

Among the trending stories, SAG Awards winners list was the most-talked-about including the fact that Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt rooted for each other as they both won acting honours.

SAG awards 2020: Here's the list of key winners

The annual Screen Actor's Guild awards took place on Sunday evening at a ceremony in Los Angeles. The awards night saw some predictable wins in the film categories and threw a few surprises in the TV category. Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' took home Best Ensemble Cast In A Motion Picture award - making it a frontrunner for the Oscars next month.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-parasite-wins-top-honours-heres-the-list-of-key-winners-275358">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-parasite-wins-top-honours-heres-the-list-of-key-winners-275358</a>

SAG Awards 2020: Brad Pitt waiting for Jennifer Aniston backstage is all the love we need

As both the stars won top acting honours, Brad and Jen had an adorable reunion-of-sorts at the SAGA backstage. Brad Pitt won SAGA Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ and Jennifer Aniston won SAGA&nbsp; Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series category for ‘The Morning Show’.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-brad-pitt-waiting-for-jennifer-aniston-backstage-is-all-the-love-we-need-275432">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-brad-pitt-waiting-for-jennifer-aniston-backstage-is-all-the-love-we-need-275432</a>

Revealed: The names of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie's godparents

Another trending story today was the revelation of Prince Archie's godparents. Prince Harry's former nanny Tiggy Pettifer and his mentor Mark Dyer were given the titles for the youngest royal.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/revealed-the-names-of-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-son-archies-godparents-275443">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/revealed-the-names-of-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-son-archies-godparents-275443</a>

This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film

Oscars is right around the corner and it's only right to talk about '1917' right now. It is not just a war film but a piece of art that needs your attention, especially in the political climate that the movie has been released. With tensions rising between the US and Iran, speculations of World War III being dropped at the blink of an eye -- it’s only fair we look back at what happened between two soldiers amid the backdrop of World War I.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491</a>

Singer David Olney apologises, pauses mid-concert and dies

As a sad news from Hollywood, renowned folk singer-songwriter David Olney passed away mid-show on Sunday while performing at 30A Songwriters Festival in Santa Rosa Beach in the US state of Florida.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singer-david-olney-apologises-pauses-mid-concert-and-dies-275389">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singer-david-olney-apologises-pauses-mid-concert-and-dies-275389</a>

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The latest trending story of the day was SAG Awards 2020 ceremony that took place last night in the United States with Hollywood celebs coming out in full attendance at the event.

The latest trending story of the day was SAG Awards 2020 ceremony that took place last night in the United States with Hollywood celebs coming out in full attendance at the event. Among the trending stories, SAG Awards winners list was the most-talked-about including the fact that Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt rooted for each other as they both won acting honours. SAG awards 2020: Here's the list of key winners The annual Screen Actor's Guild awards took place on Sunday evening at a ceremony in Los Angeles. The awards night saw some predictable wins in the film categories and threw a few surprises in the TV category. Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' took home Best Ensemble Cast In A Motion Picture award - making it a frontrunner for the Oscars next month. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-parasite-wins-top-honours-heres-the-list-of-key-winners-275358 SAG Awards 2020: Brad Pitt waiting for Jennifer Aniston backstage is all the love we need As both the stars won top acting honours, Brad and Jen had an adorable reunion-of-sorts at the SAGA backstage. Brad Pitt won SAGA Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ and Jennifer Aniston won SAGA Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series category for ‘The Morning Show’. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sag-awards-2020-brad-pitt-waiting-for-jennifer-aniston-backstage-is-all-the-love-we-need-275432 Revealed: The names of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie's godparents Another trending story today was the revelation of Prince Archie's godparents. Prince Harry's former nanny Tiggy Pettifer and his mentor Mark Dyer were given the titles for the youngest royal. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/revealed-the-names-of-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-son-archies-godparents-275443 This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film Oscars is right around the corner and it's only right to talk about '1917' right now. It is not just a war film but a piece of art that needs your attention, especially in the political climate that the movie has been released. With tensions rising between the US and Iran, speculations of World War III being dropped at the blink of an eye -- it’s only fair we look back at what happened between two soldiers amid the backdrop of World War I. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491 Singer David Olney apologises, pauses mid-concert and dies As a sad news from Hollywood, renowned folk singer-songwriter David Olney passed away mid-show on Sunday while performing at 30A Songwriters Festival in Santa Rosa Beach in the US state of Florida. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singer-david-olney-apologises-pauses-mid-concert-and-dies-275389

Top 5 Hollywood news today: SAGA 2020 winners, Brad-Jennifer's viral pics & why '1917' should win Best Film Oscar

Riding high on its Golden Globes success, Universal's war drama '1917' dominated at the &nbsp;North American box office this weekend and earned an estimated $36.5 million.&nbsp; 
 
Trade pundits feel the box office numbers were unexpected but timely as the film is likely to nominated in multiple categories at the Oscars. The nominations will be announced on Monday morning and the Sam Mendes directorial is likely to be a frontrunner at the at Oscars next month.&nbsp; 
 
'1917,'&nbsp;filmed as if in one long, continuous shot -- one critic called it a "protean display of virtuoso filmmaking" -- flourished despite a lack of A-list stars. The central characters, two British lance corporals on a desperate mission, are played by George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman; Colin Firth and Benedict Cumberbatch have minor roles. 
 
Disney's 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' fell to second place after a month in first with a take of $15.1 million. The finale of the nine-film 'Skywalker Saga' has now taken in a global total just shy of $1 billion. 
 
In third, down one spot from last weekend, was Sony's action sequel 'Jumanji: The Next Level,' which earned $14 million for third place in the Friday-through-Sunday period. It stars Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Kevin Hart. 
 
Tied for fourth place were Paramount's new release 'Like a Boss' and Warner Bros. drama 'Just Mercy,' each with $10 million. 
'Like a Boss' stars Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne and Salma Hayek in the story of two friends whose small beauty company is targeted by an industry titan.&nbsp; 
 
'Just Mercy,' with Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson, is based on the true story of a black man on death row in Alabama who appeals his wrongful conviction for the murder of a white woman. 
 
Rounding out the top 10 were:&nbsp; 
 
"Little Women" ($7.7 million) 
 
"Underwater" ($7 million) 
 
"Frozen II" ($5.8 million) 
 
"Knives Out" ($5.7 million) 
 
"Spies in Disguise" ($5.1 million)

Riding high on its Golden Globes success, Universal's war drama '1917' dominated at the North American box office this weekend and earned an estimated $36.5 million.

Riding high on its Golden Globes success, Universal's war drama '1917' dominated at the North American box office this weekend and earned an estimated $36.5 million. Trade pundits feel the box office numbers were unexpected but timely as the film is likely to nominated in multiple categories at the Oscars. The nominations will be announced on Monday morning and the Sam Mendes directorial is likely to be a frontrunner at the at Oscars next month. '1917,' filmed as if in one long, continuous shot -- one critic called it a "protean display of virtuoso filmmaking" -- flourished despite a lack of A-list stars. The central characters, two British lance corporals on a desperate mission, are played by George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman; Colin Firth and Benedict Cumberbatch have minor roles. Disney's 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' fell to second place after a month in first with a take of $15.1 million. The finale of the nine-film 'Skywalker Saga' has now taken in a global total just shy of $1 billion. In third, down one spot from last weekend, was Sony's action sequel 'Jumanji: The Next Level,' which earned $14 million for third place in the Friday-through-Sunday period. It stars Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Kevin Hart. Tied for fourth place were Paramount's new release 'Like a Boss' and Warner Bros. drama 'Just Mercy,' each with $10 million. 'Like a Boss' stars Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne and Salma Hayek in the story of two friends whose small beauty company is targeted by an industry titan. 'Just Mercy,' with Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson, is based on the true story of a black man on death row in Alabama who appeals his wrongful conviction for the murder of a white woman. Rounding out the top 10 were: "Little Women" ($7.7 million) "Underwater" ($7 million) "Frozen II" ($5.8 million) "Knives Out" ($5.7 million) "Spies in Disguise" ($5.1 million)

'1917' overthrows 'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalkers' at the American box office

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