Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Tom Welling And Nicholas Sparks Discuss THE CHOICE

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Interview conducted by Gary Salem

When feisty medical student Gabby Holland moves in next door to perennial ladies’ man Travis Shaw, they embark on a surprising romantic journey neither imagined possible. Travis has always believed a serious relationship would cramp his easygoing lifestyle, while Gabby is preparing to settle down with her long-term boyfriend—until an irresistible attraction between the unlikely couple upends both of their well-planned lives. Spanning a decade and tracing the evolution of a love affair that is ultimately tested by life’s most defining events, this story features a memorable ensemble of friends and family in Nicholas Sparks’s beloved North Carolina setting, culminating with the question that every couple must ask themselves: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

Directed by Ross Katz, THE CHOICE stars Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Maggie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Welling and two time Academy Award-nominee Tom Wilkinson.

We Are Movie Geeks sat down with Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Tom Welling and Nicholas Sparks and asked them about the choices that went into making THE CHOICE and got to know them a little better with a fun Movie Geeks Speed Round of their personal choices.

Benjamin and Teresa on making the adjustment from big budget movies full of visual effects to a romantic drama:

Their characters have dogs that play a big part in the story and Benjamin and Teresa were comfortable acting with their canine co-stars:

Benjamin and Teresa provide a crash course in filming a hot love scene with a tall actor:

Benjamin and Teresa choose between Coke and Pepsi, Star Wars or Star Trek, iPhone or Android, Call or Text, Twitter or Facebook (or Instagram), The Beatles or Rolling Stones, Leno or Letterman, Fallon or Colbert, DC or Marvel, 2D or 3D, Vampires or Zombies (Benjamin starred in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and Teresa starred in Warm Bodies), New York or L.A., working on stage or screen…and do they sleep nude or in PJs:

Nicholas talks about using North Carolina as the setting for his novels and the choices that led him to move there:

Nicholas on the choice of writing the screenplays based on his novels:

Tom on starring in a long-running TV series versus a feature film:

Nicholas and Tom played the Movie Geeks Speed Round:

THE CHOICE opens with Thursday evening showings. Purchase your tickets here: tickets.thechoice.movie/showtimes

THE CHOICE opens on Friday, February 5th

Visit the official site: www.thechoice.movie

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Christian Bale Is On A Quest In KNIGHT OF CUPS Poster

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Check out the official US poster for KNIGHT OF CUPS.

The 7th film from director Terrence Malick (The Thin Red Line, Tree of Life), KNIGHT OF CUPS (the title refers to the Tarot card depicting a romantic adventurer guided by his emotions) offers both a vision of modern life and an intensely personal experience of memory, family, and love.

Opening on March 4, watch the trailer below.

KNIGHT OF CUPS follows writer Rick (Christian Bale, The Fighter, American Hustle) on an odyssey through the playgrounds of Los Angeles and Las Vegas as he undertakes a search for love and self. Even as he moves through a desire-laden landscape of mansions, resorts, beaches and clubs, Rick grapples over complicated relationships with his brother (Wes Bentley) and father (Brian Dennehy). His quest to break the spell of his disenchantment takes him on a series of adventures with six alluring women: rebellious Della (Imogen Poots); his physician ex-wife, Nancy (Cate Blanchett); a serene model Helen (Freida Pinto); a woman he wronged in the past Elizabeth (Natalie Portman); a spirited, playful stripper Karen (Teresa Palmer); and an innocent Isabel (Isabel Lucas), who helps him see a way forward.

Rick moves in a daze through a strange and overwhelming dreamscape — but can he wake up to the beauty, humanity and rhythms of life around him? The deeper he searches, the more the journey becomes his destination.

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KNIGHT OF CUPS is produced by Nicolas Gonda, Sarah Green and Ken Kao. Prominent crew includes cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki (Gravity, Birdman), production designer Jack Fisk, costume designer Jacqueline West, and composer Hanan Townshend (To The Wonder). The film’s ensemble cast also includes Antonio Banderas, Cherry Jones and Armin Mueller-Stahl.

Visit the film’s official site: theknightofcupsmovie.com

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Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of THE CHOICE In St. Louis

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Based on the emotional and inspiring novel by literary superstar Nicholas Sparks, THE CHOICE chronicles the power of love from a young couple’s rocky first meeting to a life-long romance that will be tested as their lives take a turn that neither of them ever anticipated.

When feisty medical student Gabby Holland moves in next door to perennial ladies’ man Travis Shaw, they embark on a surprising romantic journey neither imagined possible. Travis has always believed a serious relationship would cramp his easygoing lifestyle, while Gabby is preparing to settle down with her long-term boyfriend – until an irresistible attraction between the unlikely couple upends both of their well-planned lives.

Spanning a decade and tracing the evolution of a love affair that is ultimately tested by life’s most defining events, this story features a memorable ensemble of friends and family in Sparks’s beloved North Carolina setting, culminating with the question that every couple must ask themselves: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

Directed by Ross Katz and starring Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Maggie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Welling, Brett Rice, and Tom Wilkinson, THE CHOICE opens in theaters on February 5, 2016.

WAMG invites you to enter for a chance to win a pass (Good for 2) to the advance screening of THE CHOICE on Tuesday, February 2 at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

We will contact the winners by email.

Answer the following:

Touching, emotional and deeply affecting, Nicholas Sparks’ books have also become the basis for a series of hugely successful movies including The Longest Ride, The Best of Me, Safe Haven, The Lucky One, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, Nights in Rodanthe and The Notebook.

Including THE CHOICE, how many previous books by Nicholas Sparks have been adapted for the big screen?

  1. 10
  2. 8
  3. 11

TO ENTER, ADD YOUR NAME, ANSWER AND EMAIL IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. A pass does not guarantee a seat at a screening. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. The theater is overbooked to assure a full house. The theater is not responsible for overbooking.

3. No purchase necessary

THE CHOICE is rated PG-13 For sexual content and some thematic issues.

www.thechoice.movie

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Check Out The Two New Clips From Terrence Malick’s KNIGHTS OF CUPS

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Broad Green Pictures has released two brief clips, more like seconds, from KNIGHT OF CUPS.

The never-before-seen footage was created by filmmaker Terrence Malick and his team.

The film opens in cinemas on March 4.

KNIGHT OF CUPS follows writer Rick (Christian Bale, The Fighter, American Hustle) on an odyssey through the playgrounds of Los Angeles and Las Vegas as he undertakes a search for love and self.

Even as he moves through a desire-laden landscape of mansions, resorts, beaches and clubs, Rick grapples over complicated relationships with his brother (Wes Bentley) and father (Brian Dennehy). His quest to break the spell of his disenchantment takes him on a series of adventures with six alluring women: rebellious Della (Imogen Poots); his physician ex-wife, Nancy (Cate Blanchett); a serene model Helen (Freida Pinto); a woman he wronged in the past Elizabeth (Natalie Portman); a spirited, playful stripper Karen (Teresa Palmer); and an innocent Isabel (Isabel Lucas), who helps him see a way forward.

Rick moves in a daze through a strange and overwhelming dreamscape — but can he wake up to the beauty, humanity and rhythms of life around him? The deeper he searches, the more the journey becomes his destination.

The 7th film from director Terrence Malick (The Thin Red Line, Tree of Life), KNIGHT OF CUPS (the title refers to the Tarot card depicting a romantic adventurer guided by his emotions) offers both a vision of modern life and an intensely personal experience of memory, family, and love.

KNIGHT OF CUPS is produced by Nicolas Gonda, Sarah Green and Ken Kao. Prominent crew includes cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki (Gravity, Birdman), production designer Jack Fisk, costume designer Jacqueline West, and composer Hanan Townshend (To The Wonder). The film’s ensemble cast also includes Antonio Banderas, Cherry Jones and Armin Mueller-Stahl. (Trailer)

Visit the official site: www.theknightofcupsmovie.com

Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer And Tom Wilkinson Star In Mushy Trailer For THE CHOICE

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This new trailer for THE CHOICE will definitely make you awwww.

The new romantic drama starring Teresa Palmer and Benjamin Walker, based on the acclaimed novel by New York Time’s bestselling author Nicholas Sparks.

When feisty medical student Gabby Holland moves in next door to perennial ladies’ man Travis Shaw, it sends them both on a romantic journey neither ever dreamed possible. Travis has always believed a serious relationship with a woman would cramp his easygoing lifestyle, while Gabby is all set to settle down her long-term boyfriend-until an irresistible attraction between the unlikely couple upends both of their well-planned lives.

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After a whirlwind courtship, Gabby and Travis wed and build a family together, making every decision hand-in-hand until one of them is forced to make the most important choice of their life alone. A poignant and life-affirming celebration of love, marriage and family that explores the most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

From New York Times Bestselling author Nicholas Sparks, THE CHOICE also stars Maggie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Welling, Brett Rice and Tom Wilkinson.

THE CHOICE opens in theaters February 5, 2016.

Visit the official site: www.thechoice.movie

IN A WORLD FULL OF UNCERTAINTY AND DIFFICULT DECISIONS…#CHOOSELOVE

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Win Passes To The Advance 3D Screening Of POINT BREAK In St. Louis

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In Alcon Entertainment’s fast-paced, high-adrenaline action thriller POINT BREAK, a young FBI agent, Johnny Utah (Luke Bracey), infiltrates a cunning team of thrill-seeking elite athletes, led by the charismatic Bodhi (Edgar Ramirez). The athletes are suspected of carrying out a spate of crimes in extremely unusual ways.

Deep undercover, and with his life in imminent danger, Utah strives to prove they are the architects of this string of inconceivable crimes.

The film is replete with the most daring athleticism ever seen in a motion picture. These action adventure feats are performed by elite athletes representing the world’s best in class in big wave surfing, wingsuit flying, sheer-face snowboarding, free rock climbing, and high-speed motocross riding.

Directed by Ericson Core (“Invincible”), POINT BREAK stars Edgar Ramirez (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “The Bourne Ultimatum,” “Carlos the Jackal”) as Bodhi, and Luke Bracey (“G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” “November Man”) as Johnny Utah, along with Teresa Palmer (“Warm Bodies”), Delroy Lindo (“Sahara,” “Gone in Sixty Seconds”), and Ray Winstone (“Noah,” “The Departed”). The score is by composer Tom Holkenberg (“Mad Max: Fury Road”).

POINT BREAK is inspired by the classic 1991 hit starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves. It is scheduled for release in Real D 3D and 2D on December 25, 2015.

WAMG invites you to enter for a chance to win a pass (Good for 2) to the advance 3D screening of POINT BREAK on Wednesday, December 16th at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

We will contact the winners by email.

Answer the following about the original film:

  • Who directed the movie?
  • Who played Tyler Endicott?
  • What is the name of the event Bodhi talked about experiencing in Australia?

TO ENTER, ADD YOUR NAME, ANSWERS AND EMAIL IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. A pass does not guarantee a seat at a screening. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. The theater is overbooked to assure a full house. The theater is not responsible for overbooking.

3. No purchase necessary.

The film is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for “violence, thematic material involving perilous activity, some sexuality, language and drug material.”

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Watch Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett And Natalie Portman In KNIGHT OF CUPS Trailer

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From Broad Green Pictures, watch the brand new trailer for KNIGHT OF CUPS .

The cast includes Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, Brian Dennehy, Antonio Banderas, Freida Pinto, Wes Bentley, Isabel Lucas, Teresa Palmer, Imogen Poots, Armin Mueller-Stahl and the voice of Ben Kingsley.

Earlier this year, KNIGHT OF CUPS had its World Premiere in the Competition Programme at the 65th Berlin Film Festival. Watch the press conference here.

Synopsis:

Rick is a slave to the Hollywood system. He is addicted to success but simultaneously despairs at the emptiness of his life. He is at home in a world of illusions but seeks real life. Like the tarot card of the title, Rick is easily bored and needs outside stimulation. But the Knight of Cups is also an artist, a romantic and an adventurer.

In Terrence Malick’s seventh film a gliding camera once again accompanies a tormented hero on his search for meaning. Once again a voiceover is laid over images which also seek their own authenticity. And once again Malick seems to put the world out of joint. His symphonic flow of images contrasts cold, functional architecture with the ageless beauty of nature. Rick’s internal monologue coalesces with the voices of the women who cross his path, women who represent different principles in life: while one lives in the real world, the other embodies beauty and sensuality. Which path will Rick choose? In the city of angels and the desert that surrounds it, will he find his own way?

Terrence Malick’s KNIGHT OF CUPS opens March 4, 2016.

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New Poster For THE CHOICE Arrives

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Lionsgate has released a new poster for director Ross Katz’s THE CHOICE starring Teresa Palmer and Benjamin Walker.

When feisty medical student Gabby Holland moves in next door to perennial ladies’ man Travis Shaw, it sends them both on a romantic journey neither ever dreamed possible. Travis has always believed a serious relationship with a woman would cramp his easygoing lifestyle, while Gabby is all set to settle down her long-term boyfriend-until an irresistible attraction between the unlikely couple upends both of their well-planned lives.

After a whirlwind courtship, Gabby and Travis wed and build a family together, making every decision hand-in-hand until one of them is forced to make the most important choice of their life alone.

A poignant and life-affirming celebration of love, marriage and family that explores the most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

Check out the sweet trailer below.

Katz previously helmed the excellent TAKING CHANCE (2009) starring Kevin Bacon. Bacon received a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The film received ten nominations for the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, winning the Emmy for “Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie.” See this superb movie.

From the mind of New York Times Bestseller Nicholas Sparks, THE CHOICE stars Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Maggie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Welling, Brett Rice and Tom Wilkinson.

THE CHOICE opens in theaters February 5, 2016.

Visit the official site: www.thechoice.movie

twitter.com/TheChoiceFilm

facebook.com/TheChoiceTheFilm

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First Poster And Trailer For Nicholas Sparks’ THE CHOICE Film

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Opening in theaters in time for Valentine’s Day, here’s a first look at the new trailer and poster for THE CHOICE.

From New York Times Bestselling Author Nicholas Sparks, witness an incredible love story full of romance, hope, and heart-wrenching choices when Travis Shaw (Benjamin Walker) meets the beautiful Gabby Holland (Teresa Palmer).

THE CHOICE tells the story of Travis Shaw and Gabby Holland, who meet first as neighbors in a small coastal town and end up pursuing a relationship that neither could have foreseen.

Spanning a decade and tracing the evolution of a love affair that is ultimately tested by life’s most defining events, this story features a memorable ensemble of friends and family in Sparks’ beloved North Carolina setting, culminating in the question that every couple must ask themselves: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?

The movie also features Maggie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Welling, Brett Rice, and Tom Wilkinson.

THE CHOICE hits theaters nationwide on February 5, 2016.

Visit the film:

https://www.facebook.com/TheChoiceTheFilm

https://twitter.com/TheChoiceFilm

https://instagram.com/thechoicefilm

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Photo Credit: Dana Hawley

New Clips From CUT BANK Star Liam Hemsworth, John Malkovich, Billy Bob Thornton And Bruce Dern – In Theaters April 3rd

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A24 has released new clips from director Matt Shakman’s CUT BANK.

The film stars Liam Hemsworth, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich, Billy Bob Thornton, Bruce Dern, Michael Stuhlbarg and Oliver Platt.

Dwayne McLaren (Liam Hemsworth) dreams about escaping small town life in Cut Bank, Montana, “the coldest spot in the nation,” with his vivacious girlfriend Cassandra (Teresa Palmer). When Dwayne witnesses an awful crime, he tries to leverage a bad situation into a scheme to get rich quickly but he finds that fate and an unruly accomplice are working against him. Thrust into the middle of a police investigation spearheaded by the local sheriff (John Malkovich), everything goes from bad to worse in this all-American thriller.

CUT BANK will have its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
It will be released on February 26, 2015 on DIRECTV and in theaters on April 3, 2015.

The movie is rated “R” for violence and language.

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