Sometimes, when Hollywood wants a big city, star-studded movie premiere, they have to go East.

In 2008, it seemed like every big movie premiered in the Big Apple. James Bond, Batman, even W came to Manhattan to screen their films and walk the red carpet.

So here are our picks for the hottest New York red carpets of 2008, no ticket required.

PHOTOS: Hottest New York Red Carpets Of 2008

Disagree with our picks? Are they any we didn’t mention? Let us know in the comments section below.