by Melody Star |June 23, 2014 6:55 PM PT
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Make sure you’re following along tonight here & Twitter for live updates from the #WishIWasHere premiere in Hollywood and backer screening!
Jim Parsons of CBS’ ‘The Big Bang Theory‘ and HBO’s ‘The Normal Heart‘ is attending the Premiere of ‘Wish I Was Here‘ tonight, a film which was written, produced and directed by his friend, and best known for his role in Scrubs, Zach Braff. This will be the second film in which the two have worked together, the first being Zach’s film project ‘Garden State‘ which was a previous official selection at the Sundance Film Festival.
Zach’s film became a media sensation when he more than raised the funds required in a very short time for the film using Kickstarter. Backers of the film have been beyond pleased with the success of the film shown to audiences at Sundance and private film festivals. Tonight they will be celebrating another milestone in that the film is Premiering in Hollywood at the ArcLight Cinemas in
Beverly Hills, California.
Worldwide-release dates are at the bottom of this post. Please note that there are all kinds of videos and links to videos included in this post as well as backer feedback from the Premiere from last night as well as loads of photos. We have also included and interview with Zach and Kate Hudson on Access Hollywood and a link with information about a sound track release toward the end of this article.
The Film Synopsis
Zach Braff’s follow-up to his indie breakout hit “Garden State” is a comedy telling the story of a thirtysomething man who finds himself at major crossroads, which forces him to examine his life, his career, and his family.
Film Trailer
Jimmy Kimmel, Premiere, 2 Backer Screenings with Q & A's, Premiere Party, fly to San Fran. Tonight begins…. now.
— Zach Braff ()
Cast and Crew
Off to screening of a movie I’m in made by my friend
Watch Video of Cast on Red Carpet #1
Watch Video Interview of Jim Parsons on the Red Carpet
Watch another video of Jim Being Interviewed on the Red Carpet
Watch video of Access Hollywood interviewing Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Ashley Greene
Watch Zach, Ashley, Jim be interviwed on the Red CarpetWatch AOL interview with Zach Braff, Ashley Greene & Jim Parsons
Zach Braff arriving at the LA Premiere of WISH I WAS HERE, takes selfie with crowd
Zach Braff stops to sign some autographs while heading to the Red Carpet at the LA Premiere of WISH I WAS HERE
Pierce Gagnon walking the red carpet here at the premiere for #wishiwashere
— My family! Fun family portrait with and #piercegagnon So excited to premiere #WIWH in LA! #wishiwashere #wiwhfilm
Joey King on the Red Carpet at the Premiere of WISH I WAS HERE
Zach Braff talking to E! Online on the Red Carpet of WISH I WAS HERE Premiere in LA
Zach Braff signs a super hero (Superman) chest after his interview on Jimmy Kimmel on his way to the LA Premiere of WISH I WAS HERE
Zach Braff and Jim Parsons
Ashley Green signing autographs as she arrives for the Red Carpet at LA Premiere of WISH I WAS HERE.
Pierce and Joey having some fun.
ns Happy times with
Family photo! Damn, why isn’t it #FamilyFriday? #WishIWasHere
Seating reserved for Jim Parsons for Premiere
thanking a theater full of backers here at the #WishIWasHere premiere. Thanks guys!
Zach Braff with backers of the film at the LA Premiere of WISH I WAS HERE
Fan gets to meet Jim Parsons at the LA Premiere of WISH I WAS HERE stephiiee I finally got my photo with Jim Parsons 
#BigBangTheory #jimparsons
Donald Faison and Cacee Cobb
Backer selfie with Zach photo bombing for the LA Premiere of WISH I WAS HERE
Kickstarter backers package – from kickstarter to screening! Photo by Matt Galligan @mg
., Adam Braff, and are here doing a Q&A for #wishiwashere! #pjsphotoadventure #arclightcinemas #ZachBraff #DonaldFision #AdamBraff
proud of my pal at the premiere for his new film #wishiwashere. patinkin made me weep.
E! Online 4m “First backer screening with my brother and co-writer .” - #WishIWasHere pic.twitter.com/08oU3K4Q51
Backstage at . Tune in tonight 11:35|10:35c on ABC with
— Jimmy Kimmel Live ()
Working the premiere tonight. Funded by ,
— SpyGameStudios ()
was fabulous. Funny, thoughtful, touching. I fell in love again with Mandy Patinkin.
FIRST LISTEN: Head over to to hear "So Now What" by , exclusively for !
— Wish I Was Here ()
Every time thanks his backers, I get a case of the feels. So proud to be a tiny part of this awesome movie
— Kobe Ajams ()
Everyone NEEDS to see in theaters July 18th. It's funny, emotional, spiritual, and…
— Danielle Duclon ()
Yep. Zach still has it was amazing. Film full of truth. Can't wait to see it again.
— Disneyland Doc ()
https://twitter.com/ilkekaya/status/481299541212164096Well I definitely needed the tissues, but the laughs way outweighed the tears. So amazing, loved it!
— Holly ()
proud of my pal at the premiere for his new film . patinkin made me weep.
— Cary Brothers ()
wiping the tears from an amazing film what did you learn from this process as a son?
— Nancy Hinojosa ()
It was beautiful.
— Brook Tesler ()
Wonderful movie and team. Can't wait for the world to see it.
— Ross Ingram ()
https://twitter.com/ariherstand/status/481306427219132416I'm the one that talked about my dad tonight. You have no idea what being involved in this project meant to me. TY
— Susan Clemens ()
A genuine heartfelt movie. I can safely say this is now my favorite.
— Kathy Vu ()
was a fantastic film, full of tender humor and life lessons about the journey we'll all take. Thank you
— Susan Clemens ()
Friends, please go see when it's out. Prepare to laugh, cry & be inspired. I'm so proud to be a backer!
— Rachelle Murphy ()
#zachbraff table #wishiwashere premiere after party
Interview on Access Hollywood with Zach Braff and Kate Hudson
To learn more about the Sound Track for Wish I Was Here click here
Release Dates
US: July 18th
Canada: July 25th
Portugal: July 31st
Iceland: August 1st
Turkey: August 1st
France: August 13th
Australia: September 11th
New Zealand: September 11th
Spain: September 12th
Philippines: September 17th
UK and Ireland: September 19th
Romania: September 26th
Germany: October 9th
Switzerland: October 23rd