Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek brought some spice to the Puss In Boots premiere on Sunday, (October 23) in Los Angeles, with hundreds of screaming fans vying to catch a glimpse of their booted feline hero.
Puss in Boots, made famous by Banderas in the "Shrek" film franchise, stepped into the spotlight with his very own film, joined by sultry co-star, Kitty Softpaws, played by Salma Hayek. In this film, Puss finds himself in partnership with his nemesis, Humpty Dumpty, voiced by Galifianakis, as they go on the hunt for the legendary magic beans and the golden goose on top of the beanstalk, overcoming obstacles from southern villains Jack and Jill.
SOUNDBITE: Antonio Banderas saying (English):
"The best part is the possibility of working with somebody that I admire, I respect and I love."
SOUNDBITE: Salma Hayek, saying (English):
"And he's so talented, it was great being able to improvise together, it was such a privilege."
"Hangover" star Zach Galifianakis and actor Billy Bob Thornton joined Banderas and Hayek as they signed autographs and posed with life-sized Puss and Kitty on the red carpet.
"Puss in Boots" opens on October 28.
John Russell, Reuters.
