Ape Epic Hits London

Actress Naomi Watts, who plays heroine Ann Darrow in the film "King Kong," was among the stars who attended the glittering premiere of the film in London's Leicester Square, Dec. 8, 2005. Actress Naomi Watts arrives st the premiere of the film "King Kong" in which she stars, at Leicester Square Odeon, London, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005.

Andy Serkis, the voice of Kong, and his wife, Lorraine Ashbourne, arrive at the premiere of "King Kong" in London, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005.

Actor Jack Black acts up as he arrives for the British premiere of the film "King Kong" in which he stars, at Leicester Square Odeon, London, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005. The charity premiere raised money for the International Gorilla Welfare Fund.

Model Nancy Sorrel arrives for the British premiere of the film "King Kong," at Leicester Square Odeon, London, England, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005. The charity premiere raised money for the International Gorilla Welfare Fund.

Actor Adrien Brody, who stars in "King Kong," gives the peace sign as he arrives for the British premiere of the film in London, Dec. 8, 2005. Brody, who also stars as character Ann Darrow's other love interest, said making the film was an unforgettable experience.

Naomi Watts arrives for the premiere of the film "King Kong" in London, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005. The movie is a remake of the 1933 classic starring Fay Wray in Watts' role. Jessica Lange played the part in a 1976 version.

Jerry Hall, center, with her daughters from her marriage with rocker Mick Jagger, Georgia, left, and Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger, arrive for the British premiere of "King Kong" in London's Leicester Square, Dec. 8, 2005.

Australian actress Naomi Watts signs autographs outside the Leicester Square Odeon before the British premiere of "King Kong" in London's Leicester Square, Dec. 8, 2005.

New Zealand director Peter Jackson gives the thumb's up as he arrives for the premiere of his latest film, "King Kong," in London's Leicester Square, Dec. 8, 2005.

Andy Abraham of X-Factor, a British talent show, attracts a crowd as arrives at the UK premiere of "King Kong" at the Odeon Leicester Square on Dec. 8, 2005, in London.

Actor Adrien Brody givs his girlfriend, Michelle Dupont, a kiss as they arrive at the premiere of "King Kong" at the Odeon Leicester Square on Dec. 8, 2005, in London.

Actor Thomas Kretschmann arrives at the premiere of "King Kong" at the Odeon Leicester Square on Dec. 8, 2005, in London. The London premiere was the third in a week, following openings New York and Berlin.

The cast of "King Kong" poses for a group photo as actors arrive at the British premiere of the movie at the Odeon Leicester Square on Dec. 8, 2005, in London, England. Standing left to right are Thomas Kretschmann, Jack Black, Naomi Watts, Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis, Adrien Brody and Jamie Bell.

Actor Jamie Bell, one of the stars of "King Kong," signs autographs following the film's London premiere on Dec. 8, 2005.

Sir Ian McKellen mimics "King Kong" at the party following the premiere of "King Kong" on Dec. 8, 2005, in London. The movie opens worldwide on Dec. 14 and 15.

X Factor contestant Brenda Edwards attends the party following the British premiere of "King Kong" at Freemason's Hall Dec. 8, 2005, in London. X factor is a talent show produced by "American Idol's" Simon Cowell.

X Factor contestants Carl, left, and Andy Pemberton arrive at the UK premiere of "King Kong" at the Odeon Leicester Square on Dec. 8, 2005, in London.

Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson arrives at the party following the premiere of his latest film, "King Kong," in London, on Dec. 8, 2005.

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