It has premiered in Tokyo, Berlin, Madrid, London and New York. Now, the much-anticipated Steven Spielberg thriller "War of Worlds" comes roaring into Hollywood. Star Tom Cruise and his new fiancee, Katie Holmes, publicize the film with a ride down the red carpet at a special screening of the film Monday, June 27, 2005, in Los Angeles.
Tom Cruise, star of the new film "War of the Worlds," poses with his fiancee, Katie Holmes, on a motorcycle at a screening of the film he hosted at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, June 27, 2005. Tickets to the event were given out by radio stations and fan Web sites.
Just days before the June 29 nationwide opening of "War of the Worlds," its star hosted a screening in Los Angeles to thank his fans for their support over the years. Tom Cruise and his fiancee rode down the event's red carpet on a motorcycle.
Army 10th Mountain Division Spc. Kenneth Wright of Bakersfield, Calif., describes his acting experience during the filming of Steven Spielberg's movie "War of the Worlds," Monday, June 27, 2005, in Fort Drum, N.Y. The movie, based on the H.G. Wells' novel of the same name, opens nationwide June 29. It also features Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin and Tim Robbins.
Actor Sir Anthony Hopkins arrives for a screening of "War of the Worlds" at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, June 27, 2005. The sci-fi adventure movie, directed by Steven Spielberg, is being released by Paramount and DreamWorks Pictures. Paramount Pictures, like CBS, is owned by Viacom.
Tom Cruise, star of "War of the Worlds," poses with his fiancee, Katie Holmes, on the red carpet before a screening of the film at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, June 27, 2005. The audience included many fans and military personnel.
Tom Cruise, star of the new film "War of the Worlds," is hugged by his fiancee, Katie Holmes, at a special screening of the film at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, June 27, 2005. The movie has had premieres in six cities in the last two weeks.
Sir Anthony Hopkins arrives with his nieces Bianca, left, and Monica, right, as guests at a special screening of the new film "War of the Worlds" starring Tom Cruise Monday, June 27, 2005, in Los Angeles.
Actor and rapper Ice Cube arrives with his wife, Kim, at a special screening of the new film "War of the Worlds" at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, June 27, 2005.
Tom Cruise, star of the new film "War of the Worlds," kisses his fiancee, Katie Holmes, after they arrived on a motorcycle for a screening of the film he hosted Monday, June 27, 2005, in Los Angeles.
Tom Cruise, star of the new film "War of the Worlds," salutes the crowd alongside his fiancee, Katie Holmes, before a screening of the film at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, June 27, 2005.
Tom Cruise, star of the film "War of the Worlds," poses for photographers with his fiancee, Katie Holmes, on a motorcycle, before a special screening he hosted at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, June 27, 2005.
Tom Cruise, star of "War of the Worlds," and fiancee Katie Holmes wave to fans as they ride down the red carpet before a special screening of the film that the star hosted Monday, June 27, 2005, in Los Angeles.
Tom Cruise, center, star of the new film "War of the Worlds," poses with fiancee Katie Holmes and actor Will Smith before a screening of the film at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, June 27, 2005.
Tom Cruise, left, star of the new film "War of the Worlds," greets actor Will Smith before a screening of the film at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, June 27, 2005.
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