Actor Ben Affleck signs autographs for fans at a screening of his newest movie, "Surviving Christmas," Thursday night, Oct. 14, 2004, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. The movie opened nationwide Oct. 22.
Actress Christina Applegate poses for photographers on the red carpet at the premiere of her movie "Surviving Christmas" in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Actor James Gandolfini arrives with an unidentified person for the Los Angeles premiere of his movie "Surviving Christmas." The actor is best known as Tony Soprano in the hit HBO TV series.
Actress Jennifer Morrison arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of DreamWorks Pictures' "Surviving Christmas" at Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Calif.
It was Christmas in October in Hollywood when DreamWorks Pictures held a premiere for its holiday film "Surviving Christmas," which opened Oct. 22. Here, star Ben Affleck poses on the red carpet.
Actor Josh Zuckerman poses as he arrives at the premiere of his movie, "Surviving Christmas," in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. The first of the season's holiday offerings, the film was directed by Mike Mitchell.
Actor Bill Macy jokes with photograpohers as he arrives for the Hollywood premiere of his holiday movie "Surviving Christmas."
Actors James Gandolfini, left, and Ben Affleck arrive for a screening of their movie "Surviving Christmas" in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Affleck plays a rich executive alone for Christmas who pays Gandolfini's family to allow him to spend the holidays with them in his childhood home.
"Seventh Heaven" actor Tyler Hoechlin was among those attending the Los Angeles premiere of "Surviving Christmas" at Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Calif.
Actors James Gandolfini, left, and Ben Affleck greet each other at a screening of their new holiday movie, "Surviving Christmas," in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Actress Catherine O'Hara arrives on the red carpet for the DreamWorks' premiere of her new movie, "Surviving Christmas" in Hollywood, Calif.
Boston native and ardent Red Sox fan, actor Ben Affleck dons a Boston Red Sox cap at a screening of his holiday the movie, "Surviving Christmas, in Los Angeles.
Emmy Award winner Jann Carl poses on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of "Surviving Christmas" at Mann's Chinese Theater. Carl is host of "Entertainment Tonight."
Actor Jason Mewes arrives for the Los Angeles premiere of "Surviving Christmas" at Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Mewes has starred in numerous movies including "Clerks," "Mallrats" and "Dogma."
Actors James Gandolfini, left, and Ben Affleck share a laugh at a screening of their new movie, "Surviving Christmas," in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Pitching In Japan
Actor Tom Cruise speaks to the Japanese media as he attends a ceremony in which he makes his hand print to be displayed with those of distinguished Japanese film stars at a Tokyo square surrounded by movie theaters Oct. 20, 2004. The Hollywood star was in Tokyo for three days to promote his new movie "Collateral."
Tom Cruise gives a thumbs-up signal to photographers as his hand print is molded, to be displayed at a Tokyo square surrounded by movie theaters. He was in Tokyo to promote his new movie.
Tom Cruise throws the ceremonial first pitch for the Game 3 of the best-of-seven Japan Series between the Pacific League champion Seibu Lions and its Central League counterpart Chunichi Dragons at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, near Tokyo, Oct. 19, 2004. The Hollywood actor's appearance surprised Japanese baseball fans who packed the indoor stadium.
Tom Cruise reacts after throwing the ceremonial first pitch for the Game 3 of the best-of-seven Japan Series between the Pacific League champion Seibu Lions and its Central League counterpart Chunichi Dragons at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa Oct. 19, 2004. The Hollywood star was in Japan for a three-day promotion tour of his new movie "Collateral."
Tom Cruise poses for photographers with Japanese fans after his arrival at the New Tokyo International Airport in Narita, north of Tokyo, Oct. 18, 2004. The Hollywood star was visiting Japan for three days to promote "Collateral,"the movie in which Cruise plays his first bad-guy role.