This marks the first time The Beatles have granted their full life stories and music rights for a scripted film. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison agreed to join forces with Mendes, Sony Pictures, and Apple Corps Ltd. to bring their story to the big screen.

Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group CEO Tom Rothman described this project as a “culturally seismic” theatrical event and thanked Mendes for approaching them with this daring, large-scale idea.

“Pairing his premiere filmmaking team, with the music and the stories of four young men who changed the world, will rock audiences all over the globe. We are deeply grateful to all parties and look forward ourselves to breaking some rules with Sam’s uniquely artistic vision,” said Rothman in a statement.

The Beatles were formed in Liverpool in 1960, and they went down in history as one of the most iconic rock bands of all time. They went their separate ways in 1970, but shared many previously unreleased songs following their split, including last year’s “Now and Then”.

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Mendes was joined by Roger Deakins, co-writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns, producer Pippa Harris, and co-stars George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman on stage and he shared his most important creative decision regarding the film — to film the entire thing in one unbroken shot. 

The movie follows two young British soldiers, played by MacKay and Chapmen, who are tasked with delivering a message that will save the lives of countless men.

“It’s across this landscape that the two young men are sent to preserve the lives of 1,600 men who are to be sent to attack the Hindenberg line,” Mendes e explained. “The movie takes place in just two hours and in one unbroken shot.”

“It was so exhilarating and exciting when it worked that it kept you going for days at a time,” said Mendes. But that also meant that the actors had to undergo intense preparation.

“We rehearsed this movie more than I’ve ever rehearsed any movie,” Mendes said. “You can’t jump through space and time. You have to measure the set to match the dialogue, and you have measure the distances.”

1917 hits theaters this December.

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This marks the first time The Beatles have granted their full life stories and music rights for a scripted film. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison agreed to join forces with Mendes, Sony Pictures, and Apple Corps Ltd. to bring their story to the big screen.

Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group CEO Tom Rothman described this project as a “culturally seismic” theatrical event and thanked Mendes for approaching them with this daring, large-scale idea.

“Pairing his premiere filmmaking team, with the music and the stories of four young men who changed the world, will rock audiences all over the globe. We are deeply grateful to all parties and look forward ourselves to breaking some rules with Sam’s uniquely artistic vision,” said Rothman in a statement.

The Beatles were formed in Liverpool in 1960, and they went down in history as one of the most iconic rock bands of all time. They went their separate ways in 1970, but shared many previously unreleased songs following their split, including last year’s “Now and Then”.

The post Sam Mendes is Plotting Four Theatrical Films Inspired By The Beatles appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Mendes was joined by Roger Deakins, co-writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns, producer Pippa Harris, and co-stars George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman on stage and he shared his most important creative decision regarding the film — to film the entire thing in one unbroken shot. 

The movie follows two young British soldiers, played by MacKay and Chapmen, who are tasked with delivering a message that will save the lives of countless men.

“It’s across this landscape that the two young men are sent to preserve the lives of 1,600 men who are to be sent to attack the Hindenberg line,” Mendes e explained. “The movie takes place in just two hours and in one unbroken shot.”

“It was so exhilarating and exciting when it worked that it kept you going for days at a time,” said Mendes. But that also meant that the actors had to undergo intense preparation.

“We rehearsed this movie more than I’ve ever rehearsed any movie,” Mendes said. “You can’t jump through space and time. You have to measure the set to match the dialogue, and you have measure the distances.”

1917 hits theaters this December.

The post Sam Mendes Filmed “1917” to Look Like One Single Shot appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.