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Movie Preview: Fireflies in the Garden

BuzzSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:30:46 PDT

I feel compelled to give a warning before showing this trailer: Proceed only if you're feeling emotionally strong. Fireflies in the Garden boasts an impressive cast (Julia Roberts, Willem Dafoe, Emily Watson, Ryan Reynolds, Hayden Panettiere) and it looks to be well-made - though I'm not sure I saw it very clearly through my tears. This film looks gut-wrenching.

The plot description is basic ("The semi-autobiographical story centers on the complexities of love and commitment in a family torn apart when faced by an unexpected tragedy"), but you get a pretty clear sense of what the movie's all about from the international trailer, which you can see after the jump. The family drama screened at the Berlin Film Festival, but it's unclear when it will arrive in American theaters. To see the international trailer,

There are also some clips from the movie online: here, here and - if you've thoroughly steeled yourself - here.

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Berlin Brings Out Celebs, Fireflies, and Elegies

PopSugar — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:30:52 PST

The stars were scattered all over the map this weekend, between the Grammys and the BAFTAs, but yet another set of celebs headed to Germany for the 58th Berlinale International Film Festival. Ryan Reynolds showed his pretty face and his co-star Hayden Panettiere glittered in gold to represent their movie Fireflies in the Garden. As always, Penelope is beautiful in black, there for her film Elegy while Diane Kruger looked stunning and thrilled to be on the red carpet on her home turf. The festival will be going on all week, and we can't wait to see who else comes out to shine and show off their new movies.

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Images include: Willem Dafoe, Dennis Lee, Marco Weber, Hayden Panettiere, Ryan Reynolds, Penelope Cruz, Isabel Coixet, Ben Kingsley, Diane Kruger, Goldie Hawn, Daniela Lavender

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Julia Saves The World One Grocery Bag At A Time

PopSugar — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:26:52 PDT

Julia was showing her baby bump when filming Fireflies in the Garden in Texas this week. Obviously her character is also pregnant in the film. We've told you about how Orlando, Leo and Madonna are making contributions to the environment - and Julia has always been one to support the environment including building a $20 mil eco-friendly home. In Elle's Green issue, she talks about how each person can make a difference. Here are highlights:

On the toxic threat school buses pose to kids: “I just feel that any parent who’s informed cannot put their kid on a school bus without saying to their school district or their congressman, ‘Hey, man, you gotta clean this up for us!’ Because it’s too easy not to fix.”

On her appearance on Oprah to campaign for biodiesel buses: “I’ve been in this business for 20 years, so I understand for better or for worse the media frenzy and the power of celebrity. And until you say something of true value on Oprah, you don’t really realize how many people watch her.”
On saving the planet: “It sounds corny, but it’s true: It’s our absolute responsibility to take care of our children so that we don’t just throw up our hands and say, ‘Wow, we pretty much f-ked this up. Good luck to ya in 50 years.’ Because we did create the problem little by little and that’s the way we’re gonna have to fix it, little by little, the best we can.”

On everyday ways to stay green: “Every time I go to the grocery store carrying my grocery sacks back from the time before, I feel happy. All the tiny things, I think, really do make a difference.”

Celebrities definitely have access to greater resources than most of us, but we love that Julia reminds us that every little bit helps.

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Julia's New Film Gets Hereos' Hayden

PopSugar — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:59:10 PDT

Julia Roberts is on the set in Texas where she is filming Fireflies in the Garden with Ryan Reynolds and Carrie-Ann Moss. The film is about a family that is torn apart after an unexpected tragedy. Word is, Hayden Panettiere has signed on as well. Don't know how she's going to juggle that with her Heroes cheerleading duties. Hopefully Julia will have some good advice for her younger up and coming costar.

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Hayden and Julia Join Forces for Fireflies

BuzzSugar — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:01:49 PDT

"Heroes" darling Hayden Panettiere has joined the cast of Julia Roberts' latest project, Fireflies in the Garden, which began filming in Austin last week. The film is loosely based on director Dennis Lee's life, and, according to the story description, "explores the complexities of love and commitment in a family torn apart when faced with an unexpected tragedy."

Though the impressive cast also includes Ryan Reynolds, Emily Watson, and Willem Dafoe, none of them can say that they've played an indestructible cheerleader before, so Hayden's got that going for her. I'll be interesting to see how the actress handles a dramatic film role.

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Julia Signs On For Fireflies in the Garden

PopSugar — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:29:43 PST

Julia may be pregnant, but being a parent of twins already, she certainly doesn't have a ton of time to rest. At least her awesome husband Danny is around to help out. Her hands certainly look full, but she has managed to find time to make one more movie before the baby comes. Julia just signed on to star in Fireflies in the Garden with Carrie-Ann Moss and possibly Ryan Reynolds. It's about a family that's torn apart after an unexpected tragedy. Doesn't exactly sound like a romantic comedy, but Julia has always been amazing in more serious roles, too. We're just happy she's not taking a break from movies even though at this point we would totally understand if she did!

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Julia Roberts Is on the Go With Phinneaus, Hazel, and Henry Ahead of Her Birthday

Lauren Turner — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:47:05 PDT

Julia Roberts picked up her three kids, 6-year-old twins Phinneaus and Hazel and her 4-year-old son Henry, in LA yesterday. The family foursome was out and about while Julia enjoyed a break from her latest project, the untitled Snow White movie. We recently got a look at Julia as the Evil Queen along with her costars Lily Collins and Armie Hammer in character. The film doesn't hit theaters until 2012, but Julia is currently on the big screen in the recently released Fireflies in the Garden, which she filmed in 2007 while pregnant with Henry. Julia has more than just her big-screen work to celebrate these days, since her 44th birthday is coming up next week and Phin and Hazel will be seven next month.

Ryan Reynolds Stops by Sandra Bullock's House on His Bike

Lauren Turner — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:52:58 PDT

Ryan Reynolds hopped on his bike and rode away from Sandra Bullock's home in LA on Saturday. The actor paid a visit to Sandra after their recent vacation to Wyoming. Sandra and Ryan were spotted hiking with baby Louis in Jackson Hole and sharing a sweet dinner as a twosome, though they maintain that they're still just friends. Sandra and Ryan's relationship will soon be professional again - after starring together in The Proposal, they are apparently set to voice the animated comedy And Then There Was Gordon and also costar in Most Wanted. First, though, Ryan will hit the big screen when his 2008 film with Julia Roberts, Fireflies in the Garden, is finally released this October.