Filmmaker Mcg shot a variety of endings to This Means War to prevent audiences from discovering which leading man Reese Witherspoon picks in the romantic comedy.

British actor Tom Hardy and Star Trek hunk Chris Pine play secret agents and best friends who fight over the blonde beauty – but not even the trio knew the plot’s outcome as they filmed different scenarios for director Mcg.

Witherspoon tells Empire magazine, “We shot endings where I could end up with Tom, or I could end up with Chris, or I could end up alone… “, while Pine jokes, “Or the one where Tom and I could end up together. It’s a very progressive film.”

Pine also admits there was plenty of rivalry on the set as he and Hardy competed with one another to impress Witherspoon.

He explains, “It’s like being in the schoolyard: a beautiful girl and two red-blooded guys. It was basically a constant flirt-off – who could charm Reese and make her laugh the most… Tom won on the accent and lips front. I won on eyebrows and self-deprecation…

“Ladies love the accent and I’m not packing any heat in that department. There’d be no shame losing to Tom. If I had to lose to anyone, it’s fine if I lose to Tom Hardy. Of course, that would never happen. Ever.”

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Also check out Chris’s interview along with Tom, Reese and Mcg in this month’s Empire Magazine!

Credit for the scans goes to avenging-warrior via Tumblr.

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– Magazines / Publications > Empire Magazine ( March 2012 )

Who else cannot wait to see this film? I know I can’t be the only one, haha! It definitely looks like it’s going to be hilarious! But while you wait, check out this exclusive clip from the movie, and check out the captures that are now up in the gallery as well. 🙂

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– This Means War (2012) > Sneak Peek Clip #1: Acquire Intel

Would you like prime estate on the red carpet, so that the stars of This Means War are close enough to touch?! Of course, you do! Well, today is your lucky day!

Courtesy of Ellie at Think Jam, who are creating a VIP crowd pen area for those who attend the premiere, to give the best access to the stars. Here is how it could be you…

• 1. Simply print out the flyer below and take it with you to the premiere.
• 2. The flyer says to arrive by 6pm, however, we recommend 5:30/45 just to be cautious.

Oh, and did I mention that a select lucky few will actually get to go into the premiere as well? Sweet, right? I thought so! So get to printing my UK Pine-Nuts!

Click the image for full printing resolution.

This Means War will be in theaters on February 17th for those of you in the United Kingdom. And while you print, check out the official UK trailer for the film!

I’ve added an additional 12 new stills of Chris from his upcoming film This Means War, which is now scheduled for a February 14th release.

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– This Means War (2012) > Official Photography

Twentieth Century Fox is moving up the release of McG’s This Means War, starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy, to Valentine’s Day.

The film, which had been set to open on Feb. 17, now debuts a Tuesday, hoping to woo couples.

“Starting Valentine’s Day, we’re making war, not love. We’re armed and ready with the perfect movie. This is a picture that has it all — humor, charm, wit and action — and it plays through the roof,” Fox president of distribution Bruce Snyder said.
The studio decided to move up the release by three days after strong test screenings.

In the film, Pine and Hardy portray the world’s deadliest CIA operatives, as well as inseparable partners and best friends — until they fall for the same woman (Witherspoon) and use their incomparable skills against each other.

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I’ve added 9 photos of Chris seen filming an action scene for their upcoming film ‘This Means War’ in Long Beach, California yesterday.

‘This Means War’ will hit theaters on Presidents Day 2012.

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– This Means War (2012) > On Set > 12/05/11 – On the set in Long Beach, California