Garden State

Garden State:
Here you will find all you need to know about the movie "Garden State". Don't worry, we won't post any spoilers on this page, with out warning.

Garden State DVD Images:
We have added 25 shots of the DVD. Under the poster image to the right. Click the smaller images to see them in large. Watch for our DVD review next week. Also the image of the DVD disc has been added below.

Garden State Radio Ads:
The Radio Ads for "Garden State" will be hitting this coming week (12/12). We have the two scripts that was given to the radio stations. Some will read by the disc jockey but some ads feature the music/sounds from Garden State was also released. Click here to read it. (You must have Adobe Reader to view the file, it's free here)

Exclusive DVD Content:
We have, for you, some of the Garden State DVD goodies! First off is two of the deleted scenes from the DVD. The first is the deleted scene is of Largeman and Sam at the hardware store.
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We also have another deleted scene. This is Kenny the cop, show Largeman pictures of his kids.
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We also have a clip from the "Making of" feature that appears on the DVD.
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Also things to Fox two picture from the film. Check them out. Picture 1 and Picture 2.

The DVD Release:
The DVD will be released in North America on December 28th.
Below is the cover art of the DVD.
FRONT BACK

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Click here to see the side of the DVD, click here for the VHS cover/side

International Release Date (NEW!)
Chile - Dec. 23
UAE - Jan. 5
Hungary - Jan. 13
Portugal - Feb. 3
Spain - Feb. 4
Greece - Feb. 11
Italy - Mar. 11
Argentina - Mar. 31
Sweden - Nov. 26 (2005)

Reviews and Information on International Release:
The London Film Festival
BAFTA Screening on 10/25
Article about Zach and Garden State
Review of Garden State
(thanks Rebecca)

What's it about?
'Garden State' is the story of a young man, Andrew Largeman, who returns back home for his mother's funeral after being estranged from his family for a decade.

What is Large's Ark?
"Large's Ark" was the first title for the movie. It was later changed to Garden State. We asked Zach Braff in our exclusive interview about the title change. "People got confused by hearing the title "Large's Ark" and couldn't remember it. We wanted something that was really easy to remember and catchy. Since the film is about New Jersey (The Garden State) and it's about someone exploring their state of mind, we settled on Garden State.

What does the title "Large's Ark" mean?
We asked him that also. "My character's name is Andrew Largeman, but everyone calls him Large. "Large's Ark" had the double meaning of being about the "arc" of his character throughout the film and a literal "ark"/boat they end up in at the end of the movie. Ultimately, the title was too hard to explain. Try saying it to someone and you'll see. No one has any idea what you said. So we changed it to Garden State since it all take place in New Jersey and there's some apropos metaphors in it as well." Read out complete interview here.

Will it be released outside the US?
It will be released within the US and Canada. Outside of North American is coming but no dates as of yet.

Who is in the movie with Zach?
The movie co-stars actress Natalie Portman (Star Wars Prequels, Beautiful Girls), Ian Holm (Lord of the Rings) and Peter Sarsgarrd (Shattered Glass, K-19). Do we have to say that Zach Braff is in it?

What are the songs playing during the trailer?
We get asked this more than any other question about Garden State. During the teaser trailer the song is "Let Go" by the band Frou Frou (read out interview with Frou Frou here), and there are two songs during the latest trailer. The first one is "Such Great Heights" by The Postal Service. However on the soundtrack the song will be done by the band "Iron and Wine". The second song is by Travis and it's called "Love Will Come Through"

What Songs Are On The Soundtrack:
    August 10th was the release date.
    Don't Panic - Coldplay
    Caring Is Creepy - The Shins
    In The Waiting Line - Zero 7
    New Slang - The Shins
    I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You - Colin Hay
    Blue Eyes - Cary Brothers
    Fair - Remy Zero
    One of These Things First
    Lebanese Blonde - Thievery Corporation
    The Only Living Boy In New York- Simon & Garfunkel
    Such Great Heights – Iron and Wine
    Let Go - Frou Frou
    Winding Road - Bonnie Somerville

When do we hear them in the movie? (SPOILERS)
   One of the most asked questions has been when does some of the songs on the soundtrack appear in the movie. We have made a list, thanks to a lot of the fans, to try and answer this question.
     Don't Panic by Cold Play was played at the start of the movie. It plays when the title appears, during the plane scene and when Largeman is lying in bed.
      Caring Is Creepy by The Shins is played when Largeman takes his motorcycle out of a ride, for the first time.
      In The Waiting Line by Zero 7 is played during the house party scene when all the people move around Largeman in fast motion.
      New Slag by The Shins is what Sam is listening to at the Doctor's office. When Largeman puts on Sam's headphones we can hear the song. It's also played out side the doctor's office before they head off on Largeman's motorcycle.
      I Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You by Colin Hay during the hamster funeral and camera pans up for a wide shot. It is also the song Sam plays on her record player.
    Blue Eyes by Cary Brothers is played when Largeman and Sam are talking at the bar.
      Fair by Remy Zero is played when Sam starts to tap dance for Largeman in front of the fireplace.
      One Of These Things First by Nick Drake is played when Largeman, Sam and Mark are headed the to hardware store.
     Lebanese Blonde by Thievery Corporation is played walking in the hotel to head to the hidden area. Starts off with the slow motion shot of them as they enter the hotel.
      The Only Living Boy In New York by Simon & Garfunkel is played when Large and the others leave the "ark" and climb on top of the bulldozer and screams.
      Such Great Heights by Iron and White is played when we see Sam and Large in bed.
      Let Go by Frou Frou is played at the end of the movie as Large returns back to Sam at the airport. It's the song played at the end credits.
      Winding Road is played after "Let Go" during the ending credits. The scene that the song appeared in was cut.

Songs not on the Soundtrack:
   Three Times a Lady- Lionel Richie (song by Aunt Sylvia during the funeral and that first notes are heard as Large walks past the Airport Faucets)
   Fast Lane- Chad Fisher (when Large arrives at the house party)
   You Can Call Me- The Sho-Shot All-Stars (when Large is kissed after playing Spin the Bottle)
   Orange Sky- Alexi Murdock (Sam plays the on her recorder player)
   Adelita- Francisco Tarrega (Played during the Sam Ice Skating Video)
   Love Will Come Through- Travis (Played during the Trailer and on the Official website)
   Such Great Heights- The Postal Service (hear in the Trailer and official site but not the same as the remake on the soundtrack/movie)