Safe haven was released in 20 on thursday, february 14, 20 in nationwide movie theaters. Everything you need to know about safe haven movie 20. The film was directed by lasse hallstrom, and is an adaptation of nicholas sparks 2010 novel of. Oak island, situated in brunswick county, is a town made up of square miles. The new netflix series the stranger, set in cedarfield, was also created by the same writers and producers. Take a nicholas sparks tour of the north carolina coast. Boat rides, handwritten letters and declarations of love are on the horizon. Where was the canoe scene in the movie the notebook by. Pictureperfect town stars in safe haven the boston globe. Based on the true story of a woman named ruth gruber who travels to europe to help escort jewish war victims to the united states. The romantic thriller safe haven plays like an extended infomercial for the lulling charms of southport, n. Nov 15, 2018 filming for safe haven, the film adaptation of the nicholas sparks novel, was shot in southport, nc. Hes the author of the novels that have inspired such movies as the lucky one, dear john, the notebook and a walk to remember.
The city of southport tourism and the southport historical society are proud to provide this tour guide to our visitors and neighbors. Explore nicholas sparks safe haven in southport project 543. The series was filmed in manchester, liverpool and cheshire. Safe haven isnt the only nicholas sparks film to have filming locations in southport and wilmington. Safe haven is perhaps twothirds romance and onethird intense sometimes violent thriller. Nicholas sparks safe haven to start filming in southport, nc. Sparks was inspired by the town when he was here shooting a walk to remember. The movie safe haven, which will primarily be filmed in southport, n. From aru we proceed to betaab valley which gets its name from the betaab movie filmed at that. When a mysterious young woman named katie appears in the small north carolina town of southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Now, again, i knew this before i saw safe haven, but knowing didnt make the movie any less absurd. A walk to remember somewhat paved the way for the shooting of romance films within this region, before the popularity of the notebook and nicholas sparks really took hold around here from 2003. This is an almost spoiler and sugarfree compilation of the most interesting filming locations of this production.
Im not even worried about spoiling most of the film, because if you cant figure these things out then theres a good chance youre either not actually conscious, or so stupid that you. Yet safe haven begins as offkilter suspense, shot with jagged rough cuts and some mystery thrown in. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Hough, better known as a singer and dancer than a dramatic actress, is. During the reveal, the crowd let out an audible groan. See more ideas about safe haven, filming locations and southport. Safe haven may be predictable and formulaic, but hallstrm gives the proceedings a cosy glow and there are a couple of twists before the end. An affirming and suspenseful story about a young womans struggle to love again, safe haven is based on the novel from nicholas sparks, the bestselling author behind the hit films the notebook. Safe takes place in the fictional english town of chelton. Tour the southport locations where the hit movie safe haven was filmed. With julianne hough, josh duhamel, cobie smulders, david lyons. Safe haven, the movie from 20 inspired on a novel by nicholas sparks, is a classic romantic tale set in a gorgeous real town called southport. In 20, this was the film that you would hear all the girls talk and cry about.
The show, which deals with strange events in a fictional town in maine named haven, was filmed on the south shore of nova scotia. The movie was filmed in southport during the summer of 2012. Ryans port market was built and burnt for the film at brunswick street at. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 77 produced by music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting. Stay tuned for behindthescenes scoop from all the safe haven set and you can also follow safe haven movie on facebook to get the latest news on the movie throughout the production process. Julianne hough take you on a tour of beautiful southport, north carolina where the novel safe haven is based and the movie was filmed. I couldnt help but wonder what supernatural rules govern the universe of this movie.
Safe haven is a 20 american romance film starring julianne hough, josh duhamel and cobie smulders. Even the movie safe haven link contains filming and area photos was. Safe haven, a romantic thriller film adapted from the nicholas sparks novel, debuted on the silver screen valentines day 20, and two north carolina coastal cities played starring roles. Follow the footsteps of the safe haven cast and crew to explore the sites where the movie was filmed in southport and wilmington. Feb 14, 20 the romantic thriller safe haven plays like an extended infomercial for the lulling charms of southport, n. This village is situated somewhere south of the masondixon line, as one of the characters say. James bridges n icholas sparks, the great romdram master, is back his novel safe haven has been adapted for the screen, directed by lasse hallstrom. Filming for safe haven, the film adaptation of the nicholas sparks novel, was shot in southport, nc. Apr 16, 2017 we visited the safe haven filming locations. Parents need to know that safe haven based on a novel by nicholas sparks is a romantic, at times suspenseful drama thats heavy on cliches and formulaic plot twists and light on chemistry and inventiveness. Moveis being filmed in southport nc safe haven is just about ready to wrap. Nicholas sparkss safe haven set tour with josh duhamel and. With television series including dawsons creek, one tree hill, revolution and under the dome filming here, there is a lotto see around town.
Seafood restaurants populate the southport yacht basin, where. A young woman with a mysterious past lands in southport, north carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her. Safe haven, was adapted from the nicholas sparks novel of the same name. Safe haven was filmed in southport and wilmington in north carolina. Hes the author of the novels that have inspired such movies as the lucky one. Safe haven is one of the most beloved romance films out there. Jun, 2012 safe haven will be filming in the beautiful town of southport, north carolina, where the film adaptation of a walk to remember was also filmed. Feb 02, 20 its no doubt that folks in southport nc were chomping at the bit last week, waiting for the local and national premier of the movie safe haven on valentines day. Its easy to connect with both towns as seen in the film. Feb, 20 to put it as charitably as possible, the actors in safe haven are not in the same league. There is a canoe scene in the notebook movie and in the safe haven movie by nicholas sparks and i was wanting to know where it was filmed. Its no doubt that folks in southport nc were chomping at the bit last week, waiting for the local and national premier of the movie safe haven on valentines day. Moore street market was a lunch spot for the stars of safe haven, which was filmed in southport and came out on dvd last week.
These are some of the most relevant filming locations for the show. Yes, safe haven was filmed there and the market street. Safe haven will be filming in the beautiful town of southport, north carolina, where the film adaptation of a walk to remember was also filmed. Wilmington is known for being the hollywood of the east coast.
It was released theatrically in north america on february 14, 20. But not before its street dance i cant wait to see all the action. Safe haven isnt much for subtlety and its more than a little reminiscent of the julia roberts flick sleeping with the enemy. Safe haven, a walk to remember more than just the beaches, guests will enjoy marina view vacation rentals located in southport of oak island, nc. The film was directed by lasse hallstrom, and is an adaptation of nicholas sparks 2010 novel of the same name. After spending time discussing what was needed to really ensure that the essence of this film was retained it was discovered that everyone knew exactly what needed to be done.
With natasha richardson, colm feore, henry czerny, sheila mccarthy. Yesterday i shared with you a bit about southport, nc and the set of the movie safe haven by nicholas sparks due out on valentines day. The safe haven was the end goal of the scorch trials. Safe haven stars julianne hough and josh duhamel the new. The new netflix series set in kildare county, nc, were also shot here. Aug 08, 2012 moveis being filmed in southport nc safe haven is just about ready to wrap. Safe haven, starring josh duhamel, filming in wilmington, n. There were 2 other movies released on the same date, including beautiful creatures and a. Safe haven is a 20 american romantic drama fantasy thriller film starring julianne hough, josh duhamel and cobie smulders. Step into scenes filmed at old american fish company and the historic grey burriss house, or kick back where the stars relaxed around town. Immerse yourself in nicholas sparks safe haven in the town of southport, the setting for his bookturnedmovie also known as americas happiest seaside town. Yes the location chosen in answer to where was safe haven filmed was important. The film was originally set for a february 8 release, but was moved to february 14, 20. The town has never looked so good and many were heard leaving the theatre saying the real star of the movie was indeed southport.
Filmed in southport, nchome of the fourth of july paradein the summer of 2012. But for 90 percent of the journey, i was on the verge of giving it a mild recommendation or at least saying this was a solid and perfectly acceptable valentines day week movie for those in the mood for some good. If you are a romantic man or woman, then you definitely know of this movie. Today i will share with you a few of the pictures that we sneakily took while filming was taking place. To put it as charitably as possible, the actors in safe haven are not in the same league. While the romantic stuff is pretty tame for teens, save for one session in bed that reveals bare shoulders, the film does deal with heavy. Near the beginning of the book, the gladers were told by janson that they must travel 100 miles across the scorch to reach this safe haven, where they would supposedly receive the. The production shot in southport and wilmington during the summer of 2012.
The movie was filmed on location in north carolina, usa. Where was the canoe scene in the movie the notebook by nicholad sparks filmed. Safe haven the romantic thriller starring josh duhamel and julianne hough debuted on valentines day 20, after being filmed exclusively in southport and wilmington. Hough, better known as a singer and dancer than a dramatic actress, is likably spunky, but duhamel fades. Haven is an americancanadian supernatural drama television series loosely based on the stephen king novel the colorado kid 2005. The film marks the final film role for actor red west. But also the choice of director and actors was just as important to the producers of the film. Although this safe haven turned out to be another lie, the island the immunes escape to at the end of the death cure could be regarded as the true safe haven. Safe haven isnt a movie, its a masterful collection of cliches so breathtakingly obvious and trite that it would give the oxygen network pause.
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