Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Captain America: The First Avenger




Yes Captain: 1. Aoibheann McCaul & Aoibheann Garrihy; 2. Carl Shaaban & Audrey Hamilton; 3. Lorraine & Leon Stafford. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)


Captain America: The First Avenger had its much anticipated Irish premiere at Cineworld Cinemas in Dublin. Starring Chris Evans and directed by Joe Johnston, Captain America: The First Avenger grossed an estimated $65.8 million at the US box-office on its first weekend of release, smashing into the No. 1 spot.

Attending the special Dublin premiere were Karla Elliott, Hayley Rock, Fergus Kealey, Andrew Rice of Bvld, George McMahon, Pippa O’Connor and Brian Ormond, James O’Neill of Bitches with Wolves, Kristi Kuudiism and a whole host of Marvel comic fans.