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Love Lessons Inspired by Nicholas Sparks Stories

Laura Marie Given — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:50:00 PDT

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.

A Notebook to Remember: 5 Nicholas Sparks Clichés

BuzzSugar — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:58:49 PDT

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.

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

Lindsay Miller — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:32:00 PDT

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. Sparks also divulged the fact that he was initially unsure of casting then-unknowns Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams as stars of The Notebook and told us which Hollywood actress he would love to see cast in the lead role in a big-screen version of his novel Safe Haven. Watch the video to find out who it is ahead of The Lucky One's April 20 release.

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

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:44:50 PST

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 comes back to the states, his one goal is to find the girl in the picture. He has no trouble locating Beth (Taylor Schilling), a young single mother who has plenty of her own problems, including a lowlife ex.

Logan doesn't tell Beth how he "knows" her, which you know will lead to some sort of conflict for the budding couple, which you know they'll get past so they can roll around in the softly lit hay. How do we know this? Because we all know what happens in a Nicholas Sparks movie. Still, if you need a syrupy sweet trailer fix (bonus: no shirt on Efron toward the end of the trailer. I repeat: no shirt on Efron), watch the preview for The Lucky One after the break.

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

TresSugar — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:15:00 PDT

Why Nicholas Sparks novels don't make good life road maps - College Candy
The new generation of leading men - Ask Men
Who's the sex initiator in your relationship? - Betty Confidential
Saudi Arabian women are fighting back against driving ban - The Frisky
Lesbian love advice - The Hairpin
Why do men contact their exes? - Em & Lo
Five tips for moving in together - YourTango
What do you think about "trading up"? - Glamour

Video: Zac Efron Shares Family Photos

PopSugarTV — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:32:43 PDT

Zac Efron brings some family photos with him to The Today Show to explain how his relationship with his own brother helped him prepare for Charlie St. Cloud. Plus, he just signed on to a Nicholas Sparks project.

Zac Efron Will Be Nicholas Sparks's Lucky One

BuzzSugar — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:25:49 PDT

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 pigeonhole himself in sentimental flicks; he has also attached himself to edgy flick Die in a Gunfight as a young man who falls for the daughter of his father's nemesis. Factor that in with the other recent projects he's gotten involved with, including comedies and drug thriller Snabba Cash, and I might be able to see Efron following in the footsteps of some other iconic actors.

Liam Hemsworth and Nicholas Sparks Share Miley Stories

BuzzSugar — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:00:08 PDT

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!

To hear what author turned screenwriter Nicholas Sparks had to say, including his own daughters' reactions to the star - and who they'd like to see him work with next (hint: it's another Disney actress!) - just

Nicholas Sparks: Creating Miley's Character

PopSugarTV — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:30:00 PDT

Nicholas Sparks talks to us about collaborating with Miley Cyrus to create her character in The Last Song and reveals his daughters want him to work with Selena Gomez next!

Speed Read! Latest Nicholas Sparks Movie a Miss?

TresSugar — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:30:10 PST

BuzzSugar's not excited about Dear John, out today - BuzzSugar
Kristen Stewart served on the jury in a prostitution trial - PopSugar
Speaking of prostitutes, Eliot Spitzer is looking to get back in politics - Daily Beast
Missionaries formally charged with kidnapping children in Haiti - Jezebel
Howard Stern rumored to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol - Page Six
The Pentagon stocks health facilities with morning after pill - Washington Post

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