King Kong makes a return visit to New York

King Kong made another appearance in New York for the world premiere of his new film. And what a premiere it was: a replica of the giant ape was perched in Times Square, outside the King Kong-sized premiere.

The movie was shown on 12 screens at the Loews E-Walk and AMC Empire theatres. Part of 42nd Street was even closed off for the event.

Members of the cast including Naomi Watts and Adrien Brody were joined by Mayor Michael Bloomberg who declared the day "King Kong Day." It was 1933 when King Kong first climbed the Empire State Building. Back then Kong was in black and white and made of clay. The $150 million, three-hour remake opens nationwide December 13th.

King Kong!

That's So New York