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Movie Preview: Fireflies in the Garden

BuzzSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:30:46 -0700

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, read more.

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 -0800

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.

Lots more pics including Willem Dafoe, Goldie Hawn, and everyone you see above so just read more.

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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 -0700

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 -0700

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 -0700

"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 -0800

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!

For more pics of the adorable family just read more

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Su Casa: Nature's Her View

CasaSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 05:30:13 -0700

Recently, I asked you to tell me about your view. Many of you responded with descriptions, and a few of you responded by posting photos in my Su Casa group.
Steen posted this lovely pic of her nighttime view, saying, "I don't have too many pictures of our view but the house we're renting right now backs up to a conservation area. It's quite lovely, despite the influx of mosquitoes due to the wetlands. It's nice to hear the frogs and crickets at night or watch the fireflies play out in the thick foliage. Sandhill cranes and other assorted birds fly around and there's even a big family of rabbits in the drier part of the conservation area."

Show off all of your home views, both interior and exterior, in my group on TeamSugar called Su Casa, where readers can share snapshots and stories related to home decorating, crafts, organizing, and gardening.

A Su Casa post could be anything from a photo of a loved one's home to a tiny nook you're tickled by. Think of it as a Look Book for home style. If I see something I like in Su Casa, I might feature it on CasaSugar, so don't be surprised if you get an email from me!

To learn how to join and post in the group, read more.

To join the Su Casa group, just follow this link and click "subscribe" beneath the photo on the lefthand side of the page. Once you're subscribed, click Share in the upper lefthand menu of any TeamSugar page and choose what type of post you want to create. If you have just one photo and some text, create a blog; if you have a gallery you want to share, select "photos."

TeamSugar has a great primer on how to create a blog post, so check that out if you've never posted one before. Here's a rundown of the basic process:

Add a Title and the Body (content for your post). Don't forget to click Check Spelling link and Upload an Image to make your post stand out!
Post this to a group? Click on the dropdown menu and select the Su Casa group. You will only be able to see groups you're subscribed to, so if you haven't joined Su Casa yet, you will need to.
Click on the dropdown menu and choose the Home and Garden Channel and add some keywords (use a comma, if needed!) in the Tags text box. Then click "I'm done" to view your post!

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Julia Roberts Has a Nice Long Chat with David Letterman

PopSugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:30:27 -0700

Julia Roberts paid a visit to The Late Show last night to make up for her missed appearance when out promoting Charlie Wilson's War earlier this year. Fresh from her trip to Italy, where she filmed Duplicity with her hot (and occasionally shirtless) co-star Clive Owen, Julia seemed refreshed and down-to-earth in her blue jeans and boots. She happily dished with Dave for a while about her almost one-year-old son Henry, her "perfect" husband Danny Moder, her role as producer for the upcoming American Girl film starring Abigail Breslin, and working with her man on Fireflies in the Garden.

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To check out videos from Julia's interview just read more

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Ryan Is Scoring Big Time With the Hot Leading Ladies

PopSugar — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:10:00 -0800

A sexy sweater-vest wearing Ryan Reynolds stopped by TRL yesterday along with his co-stars Abigail Breslin and Elizabeth Banks to promote Definitely, Maybe. The two ladies seem like pretty good substitute Valentine's Day dates since Scarlett was busy overseas. In this movie he gets to romance three gorgeous women, which was more exciting than his role across from Julia Roberts in Fireflies in the Garden. He said,

“I was so excited until I found out the scenes I have with her are when she’s playing my mother. I was like, 'Couldn't we have a hot romance instead?' It's so sad. I have to tell my friends that I'm getting to act with the old Julia Roberts."

We know Ryan has had a thing for older ladies in the past (cough Alanis cough) so we can understand his disappointment. Plus Ryan realized he may have sounded a bit harsh and he attempted to redeem himself afterwards by calling Julia a class act. Luckily, Julia has some of the sexiest movie scenes ever under her belt, even if they aren't with hot Ryan.

More pics of Ryan, Abigail, and Elizabeth, so just read more

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Images include: Elizabeth Banks, Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin

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