<p>Oscar's favorite &nbsp;Joaquin Phoenix stars as a medic battling to save a dying planet Earth in a film launched on Thursday, the first in a series of short Hollywood productions aimed at spurring action on climate change.<br />
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The '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/joker-review-joaquin-phoenix-is-terrific-in-an-extremely-disturbing-film-253248">Joker</a>'&nbsp;star teamed up with environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion and Amazon Watch, a California-based organization campaigning to protect the Amazon rainforest, to produce the 2-minute film http://www.mobilize.earth 'Guardians of Life'.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-oscars-2020-joaquin-phoenix-reacts-to-joker-leading-nominations-274421">&nbsp;Joaquin Phoenix reacts to 'Joker' leading nominations</a><br />
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Shot in a Los Angeles emergency room, the movie shows doctors attempting to save an unidentified patient whose flatlining vital signs represent the threat posed by climate change, deforestation and fires from Australia to the Amazon.</p>

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"It's really a call to action," said Phoenix, among the most prominent Hollywood stars to draw attention to the catastrophic damage being caused by human-induced global warming.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-oscars-news-oscar-nominated-film-joker-to-re-release-in-india-on-this-date-277083">&nbsp;Oscar-nominated film 'Joker' to re-release in India on this date</a><br />
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"People don't realize there`s still time, but only if we act now and make sweeping changes to our consumption. We can't wait for governments to solve these problems for us."</p>

<p>Founded in Britain, Extinction Rebellion promotes its climate activism through civil disobedience, and Phoenix was himself arrested at a climate change protest organized by fellow Hollywood star Jane Fonda in Washington last month, a few days after winning a Golden Globe for his starring role in "Joker".<br />
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The first in a planned series of 12 short films, "Guardians of Life" points to the vital role indigenous people play in protecting habitats, a finding emphasized by scientists studying the million plant and animal species they say risk extinction due to damage caused by industrial society.</p>

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"This film is very important for us at this moment," said Sonia Guajajara, head of Brazil`s largest indigenous umbrella organization, the Association of Indigenous Peoples.<br />
"It demonstrates the artists` engagement in Amazon protection by showing the key role indigenous peoples play in defending the forests, the planet, and life itself."<br />
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Rosario Dawson, Matthew Modine, and Oona Chaplin appear alongside Phoenix in the film. It was directed by Shaun Monson and produced with Mobilize Earth, a U.S. not-for-profit organization set up for the series, and aims to raise money for Extinction Rebellion and Amazon Watch.<br />
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"There is still a disconnect between how bad things are and the action that needs to happen," said Gail Bradbrook, a co-founder of the Extinction Rebellion. "But that gap is narrowing. There are more significant people starting to break ranks, to tell the truth, and act as if it is real."</p>


Oscar's favorite Joaquin Phoenix stars as a medic battling to save a dying planet Earth in a film launched on Thursday, the first in a series of short Hollywood productions aimed at spurring action on climate change.

Oscar's favorite Joaquin Phoenix stars as a medic battling to save a dying planet Earth in a film launched on Thursday, the first in a series of short Hollywood productions aimed at spurring action on climate change. The 'Joker' star teamed up with environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion and Amazon Watch, a California-based organization campaigning to protect the Amazon rainforest, to produce the 2-minute film http://www.mobilize.earth 'Guardians of Life'. Also read: Joaquin Phoenix reacts to 'Joker' leading nominations Shot in a Los Angeles emergency room, the movie shows doctors attempting to save an unidentified patient whose flatlining vital signs represent the threat posed by climate change, deforestation and fires from Australia to the Amazon. "It's really a call to action," said Phoenix, among the most prominent Hollywood stars to draw attention to the catastrophic damage being caused by human-induced global warming. Also read: Oscar-nominated film 'Joker' to re-release in India on this date "People don't realize there`s still time, but only if we act now and make sweeping changes to our consumption. We can't wait for governments to solve these problems for us." Founded in Britain, Extinction Rebellion promotes its climate activism through civil disobedience, and Phoenix was himself arrested at a climate change protest organized by fellow Hollywood star Jane Fonda in Washington last month, a few days after winning a Golden Globe for his starring role in "Joker". The first in a planned series of 12 short films, "Guardians of Life" points to the vital role indigenous people play in protecting habitats, a finding emphasized by scientists studying the million plant and animal species they say risk extinction due to damage caused by industrial society. "This film is very important for us at this moment," said Sonia Guajajara, head of Brazil`s largest indigenous umbrella organization, the Association of Indigenous Peoples. "It demonstrates the artists` engagement in Amazon protection by showing the key role indigenous peoples play in defending the forests, the planet, and life itself." Rosario Dawson, Matthew Modine, and Oona Chaplin appear alongside Phoenix in the film. It was directed by Shaun Monson and produced with Mobilize Earth, a U.S. not-for-profit organization set up for the series, and aims to raise money for Extinction Rebellion and Amazon Watch. "There is still a disconnect between how bad things are and the action that needs to happen," said Gail Bradbrook, a co-founder of the Extinction Rebellion. "But that gap is narrowing. There are more significant people starting to break ranks, to tell the truth, and act as if it is real."

'Joker' star Joaquin Phoenix takes aim at climate apathy with film about dying Earth

<p>South Korean film ‘Parasite’ is doing good for itself now that the Oscars 2020 nominations list is out and the film has cemented its place as a history-maker.</p>

<p>In a first, ‘Parasite’ has been nominated in both Best Foreign Film and Best Picture category. This is a first time for a South Korean film. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2020-best-film-nominee-273954">Get to know all Best Picture Oscars nominees here.</a></p>

<p>‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon Ho also picked a nod for Best Director, in addition to Original Screenplay with Jin Won Han. The black-comedy also has a Film Editing nomination for Jinmo Yang and a Production Design nomination for Lee Ha Jun and Cho WOn Woo. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-heres-the-full-list-of-nominees-274061">See the full Oscars 2020 nominations list here.</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2020-best-director-nominee-273978">Also see Oscars 2020: Meet the nominees in the best director category</a></p>

<p>The South Korean comedy first made its worldwide impact at Cannes Film Festival in France when it saw its world premiere. It then travelled to different film festivals and opened to a massive success at worldwide box office. The film has since then been winning hearts at award shows including Golden Globes and the likes.</p>

<p>The Oscars-nominated film is about a family of small-time con artists and grifters who come in contact with a Wealthy businessman and his family. The film deals with important issues of inequality.</p>

<p>The non-Hollywood film is now here to make history as the hot favourite could also pick the most coveted Oscar prize, for all we know. In a recent interview, the director had said that if the film gets an Oscar nod, it could help in viewers trying to get to know more about South Korean films. He said, “Korean cinema has a long history. There are many masters that have yet to be introduced to the Western audience. It would be great if people take more interest in Korean cinema due to my nomination.” <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">Also read: Oscars 2020 predictions: Will Sam Mendes' '1917' become first war film after 'Hurt Locker' to win Best Picture?</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/salma-hayeks-big-butt-would-have-led-to-a-fashion-disaster-at-oscars-2003-if-not-for-renee-zellweger-273466">Salma Hayek's 'big butt' would have led to a fashion disaster at Oscars 2003 if not for Renee Zellweger</a></p>


South Korean film ‘Parasite’ is doing good for itself now that the Oscars 2020 nominations list is out and the film has cemented its place as a history-maker. In a first, ‘Parasite’ has been nominated in both Best Foreign Film and Best Picture category.

South Korean film ‘Parasite’ is doing good for itself now that the Oscars 2020 nominations list is out and the film has cemented its place as a history-maker. In a first, ‘Parasite’ has been nominated in both Best Foreign Film and Best Picture category. This is a first time for a South Korean film. Get to know all Best Picture Oscars nominees here. ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon Ho also picked a nod for Best Director, in addition to Original Screenplay with Jin Won Han. The black-comedy also has a Film Editing nomination for Jinmo Yang and a Production Design nomination for Lee Ha Jun and Cho WOn Woo. See the full Oscars 2020 nominations list here. Also see Oscars 2020: Meet the nominees in the best director category The South Korean comedy first made its worldwide impact at Cannes Film Festival in France when it saw its world premiere. It then travelled to different film festivals and opened to a massive success at worldwide box office. The film has since then been winning hearts at award shows including Golden Globes and the likes. The Oscars-nominated film is about a family of small-time con artists and grifters who come in contact with a Wealthy businessman and his family. The film deals with important issues of inequality. The non-Hollywood film is now here to make history as the hot favourite could also pick the most coveted Oscar prize, for all we know. In a recent interview, the director had said that if the film gets an Oscar nod, it could help in viewers trying to get to know more about South Korean films. He said, “Korean cinema has a long history. There are many masters that have yet to be introduced to the Western audience. It would be great if people take more interest in Korean cinema due to my nomination.” Also read: Oscars 2020 predictions: Will Sam Mendes' '1917' become first war film after 'Hurt Locker' to win Best Picture? Salma Hayek's 'big butt' would have led to a fashion disaster at Oscars 2003 if not for Renee Zellweger

Oscars 2020: 'Parasite' makes history as first South Korean film to get Best Picture, Best Foreign Film nods

<p>Singer Billie Eilish who is riding high after registering five&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammys-2020-the-complete-list-of-winners-276734">Grammy wins</a> to her name is all set to take the stage by a storm at the Academy Awards on February 09, reported by a&nbsp;magazine.<br />
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The 18-year-old singer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammys-2020-live-updates-musics-big-night-is-here-276720">swept the greatest music awards</a> earlier this week and made history by winning all four major award titles of the Grammys.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also see:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2020-from-joker-to-parasite-heres-how-you-can-watch-all-best-film-nominees-in-india-277488">From Joker to Parasite, here's how you can watch all Best Film nominees in India</a></p>

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Before the big wins, Eilish and her brother and recording partner Finneas O'Connell were seen setting the Grammy stage on fire with their performances.<br />
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Singer Billie Eilish who is riding high after registering five Grammy wins to her name is all set to take the stage by a storm at the Academy Awards on February 09, reported by a magazine.

Singer Billie Eilish who is riding high after registering five Grammy wins to her name is all set to take the stage by a storm at the Academy Awards on February 09, reported by a magazine. The 18-year-old singer swept the greatest music awards earlier this week and made history by winning all four major award titles of the Grammys. Also see: From Joker to Parasite, here's how you can watch all Best Film nominees in India View this post on Instagram FIVE ARE YOU KIDDING A post shared by BILLIE EILISH (@billieeilish) on Jan 27, 2020 at 12:06pm PST × Also read: Meet Best Film nominee '1917' Before the big wins, Eilish and her brother and recording partner Finneas O'Connell were seen setting the Grammy stage on fire with their performances. The new age singer is all set to begin her world arena tour all tickets of which sold out within just an hour of it going on the sale. The tour will start on March 9 this year. The annual Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and will be telecasted live on ABC.

Oscars 2020: This year's Grammys star Billie Eilish to perform at the evening