the new movie is called "the choice" and sara haines sat down with him and the cast. >> pay attention because i'm about to tell you the secret to life. ready? choices. >> reporter: in "the choice" nicholas sparks' 11th film adaptation benjamin and teresa play travis and gabby. two north carolina neighbors put to the ultimate test. >> travis, this is my boyfriend. >> reporter: to see how far they are willing to go to keep the hope of love alive. >> come back to me, baby. >> we sat down with benjamin, teresa and nicholas sparks himself at new york city's tavern on the green. this was the first film your production company did. how did this change your role. >> film is always a collaborative process. we were able to sit down and brainstorm. i feel that the setting is >> teresa, your character gabby comes out kind of fighty. >> she has an idea how her life should be and all of a sudden this guy comes into her life and turns everything upside down and i think she's angry about it. and the same with him. right? >> you think i don't need anyone and you very quickly realize that he does need

sara haines has the details. >> reporter: one-third of adults but i can say with complete confidence 100% of the people in this room have not slept enough. a topic near and dear to our hearts. i can assure you i did not get the recommended amount of sleep. look at this. i'm in need of coffee and food stat before i can even consider working. >> reporter: a new center for disease control study reveals more than a third of americans don't get enough sleep and how well you snooze could all depend on where you tuck in at night. according to the survey, the grogiest americans tend to be in the southeast, but the home to the worst sleepers, despite the laid back lifestyle, just 56% of hawaiians reported getting the of sleep per night. maybe it's all that fresh kauai coffee. >> big coffee drinkers. >> very big coffee drinkers. >> reporter: or who can sleep when there's so much surfing to be done. >> you can do stuff from morning until night. why would you want to sleep. >> reporter: in south dakota you can count on getting all your zzzs. the number one spot outranking all 50 states plus d.c.

. >> reporter: sara haines, abc news, new york. >> it looks like they had a great time. >> who do you have in your fantasy league to win it all? >> you know what? you know me and my fantasy league. you, kendis gibson. look at that. a little low cut for a news anchor. how did they get that photo? >> took it from our facebook page. >> from our facebook page, of course it was. >> some pectoral muscles. >> that's the news for this half hour. >>> this morning on "world news now," the impact of justice scalia's death. >> memories of the supreme court conservative found dead in texas. the condolences, the politics and the unforgettable words of an outspoken justice. >>> arctic agony. the record shattering cold and dos of skiers stuck in the bitter conditions in that broken down tram. the snowfall predictions from accuweather. >> turf war. the warning every parent needs to hear. young athletes at risk of cancer because of artificial turf. the federal agencies cracking down. >>> and finer dining on valentine's day. it's an annual tradition at white castle turning fast food sliders into somethi

sara haines. >> i thought it wasony bennett. whooid you sayay -- >> pregnant lady got one. >> it's from "ferris bueller's's day off." robert e. lee surrendered to ulysses grant at this courth >>> and welcome back to "gma" on a saturday morning. happening right now, the democrats heading to the polls in south carolina this morning. the polls give hillary clinton a big edge with a strong lead among african-american voters, but bernie sanders is vowing to fight on no matter what happens. >>> and the gop still feeling shock waves this mornini after new jersey governor chris christie's bomb p shelshell endorsement of donald trump tag-teaming marco rubio who is trying to take on trump days before super tuesday. >>> oprah winfrey is losing a lot more than just inches off of her waistline thanks to weight watchers. the media mogul is now $29 million lighter in her bank account after weight watchers shares plunge to just $4.54 a share friday. that is a 29% drop. a lot of people did not t e that comi. >> i think she views it as a long-ter

protect your enamel against the effects of everyday acids. >>> well, we have sara haines out of her home command center and she's on the set with "pop news." >>> we begin with some casting news that's even sweeter than a spoonful of sugar. emily blunt is in talks to play mary poppins. our parent company disney is producing a sequel to the julia andrews classic with all new songs. and ron marshall has already confirmed to direct. of course, blunt and marshall worked together on "into the woods." their pairing would be practically perfect in every way. let's keep our fingers crossed. on the dotted line. in the meantime, we'll be practicing how to spell supercalifragilistic- expialidocious. >> ooh, we did good. >> we did. i'm excited to see what we do with that. that music -- you can't change that. >> don't change it. >> she's incredibly talented. >> emily blunt is amazing. but julia andrews, come on. >>> and the actor who played chewbacca is giving star wars fans something to -- about. >> wait, wait, was that chewbacca -- >> i love that in the teleprompter that sara's reading from. when it

abc's sara haines. >> reporter: she may be best known to audiences as trudy from mad men. >> we're done, peter. >> reporter: and annie from community. in the romantic comedy how to be single, she plays a new york city woman who's dating with the and fast. >> i'm on ten different wedding websites to increase my odds. >> reporter: your character is very organized and driven. >> yes. >> reporter: i have read that many of your characters have been inspired by your older sister. >> yes, my older and only sister is inspires a lot of characters. she's type a, she really gets stuff done. she's been a great inspiration for me. definitely for this movie. >> reporter: now speaking of mad men, we're all sad that's it's over. in the finale you and peter jet off as a jet-setting family, do you think they live happily ever after? >> good. i i'm happy to see that. in the movie the bartender is kind of your wingman. >> yes. >> reporter: who in your real life would be your ideal real life. i feel like, she's like -- she's party going. she knows when to cut out of there and leave you alone with the guy. >

haines, abc news, new york. >> that was fun, thanks, sara. theaters right now. >>> "good morning america" is brought to you by brookdale, bringing new life to senior living. >>> and before we go, we have an states" adventure. consider responsibility erica enjoyed her second date with tom on valentine's day getting to go behind the scenes of "aladdin" on broadway. nothing says second date like -- >> that looks smooth. >> we do want to thank adventures by disney. it was fun to join along. learn more about adventures by disney at our website. we wish erica and tom lots of love. >> have a great day, everyone. >> have a great day, everyone.good morning. i'm amanda sanchez. i'm dave lawrence. it's 8:57. get your singing voice ready. the reno rodeo's "rodeo idol" contest kicks off today. singers will compete to sing the national anthem at this year's rodeo. to enter... you need to post a video of yourself singing the national anthem to the reno rodeo's facebook page. the top contestants will then compete at gilleys inside the nugget on april 27th wh

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sara haines, you going to be dressing up for the oscars? >> pregnancy doesn't make you want to dress up. i'm going to make sweatpants as hot as you don't even want to say. we are going to begin with the brain teaser everyone is talking about in the countdown to oscar sunday. can you spot the oscar statue among this crowd of cp3 os. loads summoning the force for this one. of course, the trick here is we try to do this one, try not or do not, there is no try? that's yoda. >> it was better earlier. >> it was better at break but if that doesn't work start looking for the non-3p0s and find oscar in the bottom right-hand corner. >> i found it at the very beginning. >> i was going to let you go all day like children. >> i'm still like leaning in. >> this is almost as satisfying as winning the real thing but really not at all. >> and a boba fett if you look closely. there tote atly is. prove you're a geek. >> we don't need any more proof. >> what's next? >> of course, if you're thinking that puzzle could be a strange form of torture for leo dicapri

sara haines, command center. >> your closet looks amazing. >> heed another closet into a baby-changing room. >> can i steal him? >> he gets around. francesco is pretty talented. >>> what's coming up in we're popping with some mary poppins news. it's a sequel we have been waiting for.he's going to spell that through the commercial. to severe ulcerative colitis, the possibility of a flare was almost always on my mind. thinking about what to avoid, where to go...with my uc. to me, that was normal. until i talked to my doctor. she told me control and keep it under control when certain medications haven't worked well enough. humira can lower your ability to fight infections, including tuberculosis.es fatal infections and cancers, including lymphoma, have happened; as have blood, liver, and nervous system problems, serious allergic reactions, heart failure. before treatment, get tested for tb. tell your doctor if you've been to areas where certain fungal infections are common, and if you've had tb, prone to infections, or have flu-like symptoms or sores. don't start humira if you have an inf

i have so many people to thank. >> reporter: sara haines, abc news, new york. >> it looks like they had a great time. >> who do you have in your fantasy league to win it all? >> you know what? you know me and my fantasy league. oh, you, kendis gibson. >> wow. >> look at that. >> way look cut. >> how did they get that photo? >> took it from our facebook page. >> from our facebook page, of course it was. >> some pectoral muscles. >> yours or mine? hour.and the police have to be called out after a teen is beat up and robbed at gunpoint. town(split-screen)-hl we're just days away from our democratic caucus... bernie sanders and hillary clinton hoping to have some new supporters in las vegas this morning, after spending their whole weekend here! and the death of a supreme court justice has taken over the race for the white house. will the president announce a nominee? minute, but first greg-- we've got a major warm up in our still the main weather patterns we will be dealing with through today, tuesday and most of wednesday, mainly sunny skies will be common along with high temperatures rang

. >> i was confused when whoopi said -- sara haines her co-host said she said what should i call you black? she said call me whoopi. she wants to know if it is an indirect term. >> i think that is an honest and fair question. as you head the history of whether it is black americans or latino americans we evolved in what is appropriate. it is fair that people want clarifications. >> the problem we have trying town tangle is people say things and there is no i will intention behind it, there is generally not because they are trampling a social convention and they get in trouble for it. we need to move beyond nonsense. >> who do mean by we? >> everybody. >> you have part of the nervous americans. you are not all the same, nervous americans, right? >> no, i know i do because they get upset when i say that. >> who is they? >> everybody. i tell you what, i awcially don't trust somebody who married ted danson on a discussion by race. >> dating, married, what's the difference? see i do it for all races. >> i think it is good information for when i call the president black obama. >> coming up

"gma's" sara haines is back at the table, yeah. we're on belly watch. how are you doing? >> i'm doing okay. you're predicting early. the doctor said yesterday, you look like you're right on time. i was like, thanks party pooper. >> you know, he'll come or she'll come when she's ready. >> it's a he. if she comes, i'll be shocked. >> that belly is bigger than trump's ego. let me tell you something. do you see that thing? >> there's room to be bigger if you're trump.

with the one and only, irrepressible sara haines. what you got? >> i'm dangling some sweets at the end of "pop." if you act properly, i might give you one. >> that's a big if. >> big if. >>> we're still hours away from the start of the oscars, but the celebrations have already begun. famous faces like lady gaga, chrissy teigen, bryan cranston. some of my favorites gathered for harvey weinstein's party. zendaya was there to entertain and derek hough was there to perform from "singing in the rain." i'm happy again i'm laughing at clouds so dark up above >> he's starring in the show opening on broadway next year. just one dance with that man. i love a guy who can dance. >> so true. and sing. together? come on now. >> i would just take him for one twirl around the dance floor and turn him back in. >> i guess i'm out of the running. >> you were out of the running awhile ago. >> you lost her at hello. >> and this year, it will be easier than ever to experience the oscars from your favorite celebrity's point of view. instagram will host a dedicated video

sara haines, command center. >> your closet looks amazing. >> he changed another closet into aaby-changing room. >> can i steal him? >> he gets around. francesco is pretty talented. >>> so, what's coming up in "pop news"? >> we're popping witith some my poppins news. it's a sequel we have been waiting for. ron? supercrcalifragistic- expialidocious. he's going to spell that through the commercial. >> oh, nice. >> we'll be right back. with my moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, the possibility of a flare was almost always on my mind. thinking about what to avoid, and how to deal with my uc. to me, that was normal. until i talked to my doctor. she told me that huma helps people like me get uc under control and keep it under control when certain medications haven't worked well enough. humira can lower your ability to fight infections, including tuberculosis. serious, setimes fatal infections and cancers, including lympho, have happened; as have blood, liver, and nervous system problems,s, serious alleic reactions, and new or worsening heart failure. before treatment, get tested for tb. tell

sara haines has the details. it's xx am... whatever the recommended amount of sleep is... i did not get it. which means i need coffee, a muffin, and anything else that will help wake me up stat. a new center for disease control study reveals more than a third of americans don't get enough sleep, and how well you snooze could all depend on where you tuck in at night. survey, the groggiest americans tend to be in the southeast... but the home to the worst sleepers? despite the laid-back lifestyle, just 56% of hawaiians reported getting the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night. maybe it's all the fresh kauai coffee? we love coffee! or who can sleep when there's so much surfing to be done? you can do stuff all day and all night, who wouldn't love that. but in south dakota-- you can count on getting all your z's. it takes the number one spot, out-napping all fifty states plus d.c. so what's their secret? the fresh air? something special in the mattresses? or are south dakotans just plain tuckered out after a hard day on the plains? the researchers found that - bei

haines, abc news, new york. >> that was fun, thanks sara. >>> how to be single is in theaters right now. >>> "good morning america" is brought to you by brookdale, bringing new life to senior living. >>> before we go, we have an update on our 10 dates in 10 states. erica enjoyed her second date getting to behind the scenes of aladdin on broadway. >> that looks smooth. >> we want to thank adventures by disney. it was fun to join along. learn more about adventures by disney at our website. we wish erica and tom lots of good morning tri-state.it's 8-57..a life-saving heroin antidote will be available without a prescription starting today at kroger stores in ohio. it will cost about 80 dollars for one kit.. which includes two doses of narcan. kroger pharmacists will educate people who buy the drug on how to use it effectively. freezing drizzle is possible as we start the day but in general, it's a of our monday forecast will be with highs in the develops this evening and

haines, abc news, new york. >> that was fun, thanks sara. >>> how to be single is in theaters right now. line test text1 italics test text1 plain >>> "good morning america" is brought to you by brookdale, living. >>> before we go, we have an update on our 10 dates in 10 states. erica enjoyed her second date with tom on valentine's day getting to behind the scenes of >> that looks smooth. >> we want to thank adventures by disney. it was fun to join along. learn more about adventures by disney at our website. we wish erica and tom lots of love. emily: good morning, looking live over the city skyline it looks nice. t feel so nice. cindy: it feels better than yesterday. boston. temperatures do recover into the 20' s this afternoon but we will bring in a lot of clouds. by 6:00 this evening, some snow is breaking out. we will see that snow changeover to read but there could be some freezing rain lingering late tomorrow. looks like a coating the couple of inches of snow. warm weather coming in tomorrow and gusty wind with rain on the way. emily: very quiet today. olessa: this is how we lik