King Kong's Monster Premiere in New York City

The world premiere of KING KONG finally took place in New York City. The screening was a monster of an event that attracted thousands – a huge life-size Kong was erected towering over Times Square where the $292 million dollar film spilled out on 38 giant screens, each playing the highly anticipated movie simultaneously for 8,000-seated guests.

New York ground to a relative halt — the event shut down a large section of 42nd Street, one of NYC’s busiest thoroughfares as A-list guests arrived to walk the long red carpet. Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis, Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jamie Bell, Collin Hanks and Jack Black all showed up to support their movie, which has received rave reviews throughout the world.

Even the Mayor of New York Michael R. Bloomberg officially pronounced "King Kong Day" on December 5, 2005. Even George Lucas showed up to lend his support to the film. In addition to Glen Close, Donald Trump, Tim Robbins, Lindsay Lohan and Will Ferrel.

After the screening stars and guests alike were shipped by coach to the post premiere party held on a West Side pier. Here the guests could sample various contrived delights from the Skull Island section complete with waterfall and a burlesque show filled with dancing dogs. There was a brilliant 1930’s club with ballroom dancers lavishly created for the VIP’s.

Audience reaction to the film has been largely positive, with many in awe of the production. This was one giant movie that is going to be “big” for the holiday box office.

The King Kong World Tour continues with premieres in Berlin on Wednesday and Thursday night in London’s famous Leicester Square.