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09:20 GMT, Friday, 29 July 2005 10:20 UK

In Pictures: Dukes of Hazzard premiere

(l-r) Joe Simpson, Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey, Tina Simpson and Ashlee Simpson

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The film version of 80s TV series The Dukes of Hazzard received its premiere in Los Angeles on Thursday. Leading lady Jessica Simpson (second left) was joined by her parents, sister Ashlee and husband, singer Nick Lachey (centre).

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Actor Johnny Knoxville, best known for his Jackass role, plays Luke Duke in the forthcoming comedy, running rings around screen adversary Boss Hogg, as played by Burt Reynolds.

Jessica Simpson and Willie Nelson

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Singer and former teen star Jessica Simpson plays the feisty Daisy Duke to Willie Nelson's Uncle Jesse.

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American Pie star Seann William Scott, who plays Bo Duke, said of all his movie roles The Dukes of Hazzard was the most fun "and it shows on screen".

Lynda Carter (l0 and Jessica Simpson

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Also at the screening at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre was former Wonder Woman Lynda Carter. The 54-year-old actress co-stars in the forthcoming film.

Quentin Tarantino

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Film director Quentin Taratino was among the stars attending the Dukes of Hazzard premiere. The film opens in the US on 5 August and in the UK on 26 August.

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