The atmosphere outside the Snowland Theater was buzzing with noise—fans screaming one after another, many shouting their idols' names. Photographers' cameras and the fans' cameras alike flashed continuously; and the stars, dressed in stylish leisure attire, posed beautifully in front of the popcorn-themed backdrops, sharing laughter and engaging in conversations with the fans behind the advertising banners, and accepting interviews from journalists…
With the war in Iraq ending a month ago and no more protest marches, the 12th annual film awards, voted on by fans and themed around comedy and joy, seemed even busier than this year's Oscars. The celebrities in attendance truly sparkled, including Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Jennifer Garner, Robert Downey Jr., and a host of other nominees.
