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Stars of the movie Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - including Martin Freeman, Zooey Deschanel and Sam Rockwell - turned out for the UK premiere of their movie in London's Leicester Square. Freeman (l) plays the hero Arthur Dent.

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Many stars turned out for the London event, including actress Kelly MacDonald and Dougie Payne from Travis...

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...while actor Bill Nighy, who plays planet designer Slartibartfast, was amazed by the welcoming crowds: "They are screaming my name, what can I do? I mean, a man of my age."

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Stephen Fry turned out to support the film. He provides the voice of The Book - the talking guide to the galaxy.

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Fran Healey, lead singer of Scottish band Travis, was also at the screening.

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A Vogon monster greeted guests as they later attended the aftershow party.