'In Bruges' premieres in New York

ICG Publicity Awards; 'Hottie,' 'Spiderwick,' 'Step Up 2' premieres

By VARIETY STAFF, WINTER MILLER

Author Kristin Gore, director Charles Ferguson and producer Audrey Marrs at the Paley Center screening of 'No End in Sight' on Monday.

Disney's Dick Cook and thesp Robert Hoffman at the 'Step Up 2 the Streets' premiere at the ArcLight on Tuesday.

Paris Hilton is flanked by Regent's Stephen Jarchow and Paul Colichman at 'The Hottie and the Nottie' premiere Monday.

Thesps Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker and Sarah Bolger at Monday's 'Spiderwick Chronicles' premiere in New York.

Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Judd Apatow at the ICG Publicists Awards in Beverly Hills on Tuesday.

The Gotham preem of "In Bruges" on Monday brought out stars Colin Farrell and Clemence Poesy as well as director Martin McDonagh, who, despite battling food poisoning from a hotel meal, gamely walked the press line.

Tony-winning playwright McDonagh alleges he'll Benedict Arnold his roots and concentrate solely on film. "I was terrified going in," he said of helming. "It became a joy. They (the actors) taught me a lot. I was strict about the lines but open with what they could do with them." After the screening, the crowd hopped cabs to the after-party at Irving Mill for champagne and shrimp.

"I'm so pleased we could finally come out with a movie that's not depressing," Focus Features prexy James Schamus said. "Oscar season is so depressing."

-- Winter Miller

ICG Publicity Awards

Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Judd Apatow stuck together at the ICG Publicists Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Tuesday.

'Spiderwick Chronicles' premieres

Thesps Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker and Sarah Bolger attended Monday's 'Spiderwick Chronicles' premiere in New York City.

'Hottie and the Nottie' premieres in Hollywood

Thesp Paris Hilton mingled with Regent Entertainment toppers Stephen Jarchow and Paul Colichman at 'The Hottie and the Nottie' Hollywood premiere Monday.

'Step Up 2 the Streets' premieres in Hollywood

Disney's Dick Cook and thesp Robert Hoffman were onhand at the 'Step Up 2 the Streets' premiere at the ArcLight in Hollywood on Tuesday.

'No End in Sight' plays Paley Center

Author Kristin Gore, Director Charles Ferguson and producer Audrey Marrs attended the Paley Center screening of 'No End in Sight' on Monday in L.A.