Fantastic Four premieres in London

Just 24 hours after Charlie And The Chocolate Factory mania swept across London's Leicester Square, the famous premiere venue was staging yet another big event.

This time it was the first UK screening of the latest Hollywood blockbuster, Fantastic Four.

All the film's leading stars were present for the big occasion, despite the heavy rains which did not put a dampener on proceedings.

Jessica Alba, who plays Invisible Woman Sue Storm, looked stunning in a chocolate brown dress as she signed autographs for the hundreds of waiting fans.

Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chikis and Chris Evans, the other three actors who make up the Fantastic Four, all made an appearance, along with other celebrities such as model Sophie Anderton, comedian Vic Reeves and singer Kelly Osbourne.

The film has enjoyed impressive box office success in the US, and will be on general release in the UK from July 22nd.