Love Lessons Inspired by Nicholas Sparks Stories


Updated 04/20/12 1:55 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Love Lessons From Nicholas Sparks Books and Movies

Nicholas Sparks novels-turned-movies are known for steamy kisses in the rain, romantic boat rides, and fated relationships. Still, even in the midst of all the classic clichés, the stories offer plenty of thoughtful, important messages about love. From Message in a Bottle to The Lucky One, which is out today, here are seven valuable love lessons to be learned from the works of Nicholas Sparks. Read more

A Notebook to Remember: 5 Nicholas Sparks Clichés


Updated 04/18/12 11:14 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 2 comments

Cliches, Conventions, and Common Themes in Film Adaptations of Nicholas Sparks Books

These days, you pretty much know what you're getting into with any film adapted from a Nicholas Sparks book, and The Lucky One, out this Friday, is the latest in his line of romances. The poster alone features famous Sparks conventions — a couple standing face to face, about to kiss — and it got me thinking about the other common themes that show up repeatedly in Nicholas Sparks movies. Read more

Nicholas Sparks Reveals Who He'd Like to Star in His Next Book-Turned-Movie


Updated 04/05/12 4:36 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nicholas Sparks The Lucky One Interview (Video)

Nicholas Sparks, author of book-turned-blockbuster The Notebook, is back this month with his latest project The Lucky One. We recently talked to the writer about his latest foray into film and his star Zac Efron. Nicholas explained why Zac was right for the challenging role of a soldier with PTSD returning from war and reflected on Zac's winning chemistry with leading lady Taylor Schilling. Read more

The Lucky One Trailer: Zac Efron Returns From War to Romance His Good-Luck Charm


Updated 02/15/12 11:23 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Lucky One Trailer Starring Zac Efron

It's been a while since we've seen a Nicholas Sparks adaptation, but the wait is over with The Lucky One, which has every Sparks element we've come to expect: soap, sex, and plenty of cheese. Zac Efron stars as Logan Thibault, a soldier who has just returned home after fighting overseas. He credits his survival at war to one object: a photograph of a woman he randomly found in battle. When he Read more

Link Time — Nicholas Sparks Is Not the Author of Your Life


Updated 05/24/11 1:15 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

Nicholas Sparks Bad Life Advice

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Zac Efron Will Be Nicholas Sparks's Lucky One


Updated 07/27/10 8:58 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

Zac Efron to Star in Nicholas Sparks Adaptation The Lucky One 2010-07-27 09:25:49

Zac Efron's soulful turn in this week's Charlie St. Cloud definitely won't be his last foray into tearjerkers. Efron has just signed on to star in The Lucky One, from the romantic drama master himself, Nicholas Sparks. He'll play the central character, former soldier Logan Thibault, who seeks a woman in the photograph that became his lucky charm overseas. But don't go thinking Efron is about to Read more

Liam Hemsworth and Nicholas Sparks Share Miley Stories


Updated 03/30/10 2:05 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Exclusive Video Interview With Nicholas Sparks and Liam Hemsworth For Disney's The Last Song

Yesterday I shared my chat with Miley Cyrus about her film The Last Song; now, I'd like to switch gears to show you what her costars had to say about working with the teen queen. Here, her boyfriend onscreen and off, Liam Hemsworth, gives us the scoop about their big kiss — and about taking his shirt off. Turns out, he may have a thing or two to learn from Taylor Lautner! Read more

Speed Read! Latest Nicholas Sparks Movie a Miss?


Updated 02/05/10 7:51 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 1 comment

Speed Read! Latest Nicholas Sparks Movie a Miss?

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