Film`s stars Ellen Burstyn, Fionnula Flanagan, Ashley Judd and Shirley Knight Are Among Those Participating; Project Sponsored by Warner Bros. Pictures, Saks Fifth Avenue, eBay and AOL To Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--May 2, 2002--Inspired by the upcoming film ''Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood'' that celebrates the powerful and enduring friendships women share, Warner Bros. Pictures, Saks Fifth Avenue, eBay and AOL have invited prominent women across the country to design, autograph and donate personalized headdresses to raise funds and awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
Fashioned after the Ya-Ya hats featured in the film, with bits of personal mementos and distinctive items woven into their design, each hat will symbolize the events, interests and accomplishments that have helped make these special women what they are today.
Participating in this unique creative project are the film`s stars, Ellen Burstyn, Fionnula Flanagan, Ashley Judd and Shirley Knight, plus director Callie Khouri and producer Bonnie Bruckheimer, joined by successful and well-known women representing all facets of the arts and a wide range of civic and community involvement, including columnist Cindy Adams, Radio City Rockette Abby Arauz, Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Blanco, Mary J. Blige, Vanessa Carlton, Courteney Cox, Chef Nathalie Dupree, Jane Fonda, Willa Ford, former Miss America Phyllis George, Patricia Heaton, Rebecca Lynn Howard, political humorist/columnist Molly Ivins, Allison Janney, Star Jones, Naomi Judd, author Barbara Kingsolver, Ricki Lake, Judith Light, Joomi Joolz designer Joomi Lim, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Janel Moloney, Access Hollywood host Nancy O`Dell, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Sports Illustrated cover model Yamila Diaz Rahi, Caroline Rhea, Telemundo host Maria Salas, Univision`s Cristina Saralegui, designer Sarah Shaw, Massachusetts Governor Jane M. Swift, Marlo
Thomas, Ivana Trump, Brenda Vaccaro, Emma Watson, Outback Survivor Tina Wesson, New York Liberty Basketball Team Captain Teresa Weatherspoon, and Chely Wright, recently featured as one of People Magazine`s 50 Most Beautiful People.
The complete collection of honorary Ya-Ya hats will be on display at the world-renowned Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City, May 20 through June 2nd.
Beginning May 27 and running through June 10, each hat will be auctioned on eBay, with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the national organization that helps bring a little magic into everyday lives by matching children with adult volunteers in fun and rewarding relationships.
Beginning May 8th, online bidders can access eBay`s Ya-Ya Hats auction page directly via www.ebay.com/divineinspiration or AOL Keyword: YaYa Hats.
The comedy drama ''Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood,'' opening nationwide June 7th, follows a group of lifelong friends who call themselves the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, as they stage an unorthodox intervention to help a young playwright unravel the truth about her eccentric mother, find forgiveness and come to terms with her difficult past.
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents, in Association with Gaylord Films, An All-Girl Production: Sandra Bullock, Ellen Burstyn, Fionnula Flanagan, James Garner, Ashley Judd, Shirley Knight, Angus Macfadyen, Maggie Smith, ''Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.'' The film is produced by Bonnie Bruckheimer and Hunt Lowry, and directed by Callie Khouri from a screenplay by Khouri, adaptation by Mark Andrus, based on the novels ''Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood'' and ''Little Altars Everywhere'' by Rebecca Wells. Bette Midler, Mary McLaglen, E.K. Gaylord II and Lisa Stewart are the executive producers. The director of photography is John Bailey, A.S.C., production designer is David J. Bomba and editor is Andrew Marcus. Music is by T Bone Burnett and David Mansfield. ''Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood'' will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, an AOL Time Warner Company. This film is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for ''mature thematic elements, language and brief sensuality.'' www.yayasisterhood.com / AOL Keyword: yaya.
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