The premiere of "Star Trek Nemesis" at the legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard began like all such similar events, with the arrivals of the film's stars, creators and crew on the red carpet, along with other Hollywood celebrities.

The red carpet was dotted with "Nemesis" posters every few feet, and visible to the barricades where fans lined up to watch the arrivals as Jerry Goldsmith's "Nemesis" soundtrack underscored the proceedings from loudspeakers.

Along the red carpet the celebrities worked the paparazzi and a publicity line of numerous media outlets from around the world, including Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, the BBC, Britain's GMTV and more.

Arriving first on the red carpet was Gates McFadden ("Beverly Crusher"), followed by "Nemesis" director Stuart Baird, then Michael Dorn ("Worf"), the film's screenwriter John Logan, and the titular "Nemesis," Tom Hardy ("Shinzon").

Next up were American Dreams actors Rachel Boston and Sarah Ramos, followed by Majel Barrett Roddenberry (in a sparkling gold, glittery outfit) and son Eugene, aka "Rod," then LeVar Burton ("Geordi La Forge"). Producer Rick Berman followed soon after, along with clad-in-black Brent Spiner ("Data") and his partner Loree, Marina Sirtis ("Deanna Troi") wearing a short glittery pinkish-salmon dress, accompanied by her musician husband and family friend Tommy Shaw of Styx.

Paramount's top brass were also in attendance, including Viacom Entertainment Group Chairman Jonathan Dolgen and Paramount Pictures Group Chairman Sherry Lansing. Unfortunately, Jonathan Frakes ("William Riker") wasn't able to attend the premiere, as he is shooting "Thunderbirds" in Canada.

Next among the arrivals were the film's star Patrick Stewart ("Jean-Luc Picard") and his wife Wendy. Stewart, sporting a full Sean Connery-esque beard, was followed by Enterprise star Linda Park ("Hoshi Sato"), Frasier star Jane Leeves (who attended with her nephew Colin), Enterprise Producer and Co-Creator Brannon Braga, and Tim Allen, star of "Galaxy Quest" and currently Disney's "Santa Clause 2."

Real-life astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Dr. Mae Jemison were there, Jemison also having the distinct honor of being a shuttle astronaut and also appearing in the TNG episode "Second Chances."

Guest-stars from the film were also on the red carpet, including Dina Meyer ("Commander Donatra") and Ron Perlman ("Reman Viceroy"), as well as Boomtown star Neal McDonough, who appeared as Lt. Hawk in "Star Trek: First Contact."

The after-premiere party was held in a banquet room high atop the Kodak Theatre complex, next door to Grauman's. With stunning views over Los Angeles and Hollywood, the venue also scaled new heights with regard to atmosphere, food and drink. As the guests filed out of the theater and entered the bash, an eerie light fog enveloped them. Whether it was intended to be in keeping with the mood of the film or the "Nemesis" theatrical poster, the party certainly kicked off in style. With exquisite food laid out and an abundance of refreshments, the party guests got the royal treatment as ice sculptures, music and projected images of space, movie stills and the space station completed the ambiance.

The evening finally wound down near midnight and the guests appeared to have their fill with both a stunning movie — complete with action, love, sacrifice and intrigue — and a stylish party.