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(Roswell, NM) � July 3, 2009 - It�s been famous for over 60 ...

(AP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:12:26 GMT

(AP) - (Roswell, NM) � July 3, 2009 - It�s been famous for over 60 years as the preferred destination of extraterrestrials, but on July 3 the town of Roswell was invaded by�monsters! B.O.B., the breakout star of DreamWorks Animation�s smash hit Monsters vs. Aliens, patrolled the Roswell UFO Festival to protect the planet and keep an eye out for invading aliens. The Monsters vs. Aliens DVD and Blu-ray will arrive on Earth September 29, 2009 and will include the world premiere of the brand new 3D adventure B.O.B.�s Big Break, starring everyone�s favorite gelatinous hero. (Mark Wilson/AP Images for Paramount Home Entertainment)

(Roswell, NM) � July 3, 2009 - Local Roswell residents helped ...

(AP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:10:45 GMT

(AP) - (Roswell, NM) � July 3, 2009 - Local Roswell residents helped B.O.B., the breakout star of DreamWorks Animation�s smash hit Monsters vs. Aliens, patrol the Roswell UFO Festival. The Monsters vs. Aliens DVD and Blu-ray will arrive on Earth September 29, 2009 and will include the world premiere of the brand new 3D adventure B.O.B.�s Big Break. (Mark Wilson/AP Images for Paramount Home Entertainment)

Local Roswell residents helped B.O.B., the breakout star of ...

(AP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:22:58 GMT

(AP) - Local Roswell residents helped B.O.B., the breakout star of DreamWorks Animation's smash hit Monsters vs. Aliens, patrol the Roswell UFO Festival. The Monsters vs. Aliens DVD and Blu-ray will arrive on Earth September 29, 2009 and will include the world premiere of the brand new 3D adventure B.O.B.'s Big Break. (PRNewsFoto/DreamWorks Animation)

J.B. Letuli, wearing a body paint design by DC Entertainment, ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:46:10 GMT

(AP) - J.B. Letuli, wearing a body paint design by DC Entertainment, awaits to make her entrance Friday during the 2009 UFO Festival Alien Costume Contest at Pearson Auditorium. (AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record Mark Wilson)

J.B. Letuli, right and Felicia Casillas, wearing body paint ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:45:34 GMT

(AP) - J.B. Letuli, right and Felicia Casillas, wearing body paint designs by DC Entertainment, wait to make their entrance Friday, July 3, 2009 during the 2009 UFO Festival Alien Costume Contest at Pearson Auditorium In Roswell, New Mexico. (AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record, Mark Wilson)

Meatball lets out a big yawn while awaiting the start of the ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:42:01 GMT

(AP) - Meatball lets out a big yawn while awaiting the start of the 2009 UFO Festival Alien Pet Costume Contest Friday, morning, July 3, 2009 at the Roswell Convention Center in Roswell, N.M. Meatball took 2nd place in the contest. (AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record, Mark Wilson)

Meatball tries to untie his shoe while awaiting the start of ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:34:35 GMT

(AP) - Meatball tries to untie his shoe while awaiting the start of the 2009 UFO Festival Alien Pet Costume Contest Friday, morning, July 3, 2009 at the Roswell Convention Center in Roswell, N.M. Meatball took 2nd place in the contest. (AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record, Mark Wilson)

The Sweet Leilani's pose for a photo with B.O.B. the star of ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:44:42 GMT

(AP) - The Sweet Leilani's pose for a photo with B.O.B. the star of DreamWorks Animations� Monsters vs Aliens during the opening ceremonies of the Amazing Roswell UFO Festival Thursday evening, July 2, 2009 at the Roswell Convention Center in Roswell, New Mexico. (Mark Wilson/AP Images for Paramount Home Entertainment)

Young admirers of B.O.B., the star of DreamWorks Animations� ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:44:18 GMT

(AP) - Young admirers of B.O.B., the star of DreamWorks Animations� Monsters vs Aliens, get playful with the creature during the opening ceremonies of the Amazing Roswell UFO Festival Thursday evening, July 2, 2009 at the Roswell Convention Center in Roswell, New Mexico. (Mark Wilson/AP Images for Paramount Home Entertainment)

People file into the International UFO Museum and Research Center ...

(AP) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:14:02 GMT

(AP) - People file into the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, New Mexico Thursday, July 2, 2009 on the first day of the UFO Festival. (AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record Mark Wilson)

This photo taken in December 2006 at the Area 51 exhibit at ...

(AP) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:26:59 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken in December 2006 at the Area 51 exhibit at the Alien Zone in Roswell, N.M., shows a staged alien autopsy. (AP Photo/Justin Norton)

This photo taken in December 2006 at the Area 51 exhibit at ...

(AP) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:26:38 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken in December 2006 at the Area 51 exhibit at the Alien Zone in Roswell, N.M., shows a model alien standing outside a crashed spaceship. (AP Photo/Justin Norton)

Roswell Space Center owners Sharon Welz, left, and her husband ...

(AP) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:25:43 GMT

(AP) - Roswell Space Center owners Sharon Welz, left, and her husband Larry Welz, are pictured outside their store in Roswell, N.M., Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Sharon Welz said that 'we would welcome something like an alien roller coaster or a theme park, absolutely,' regarding a desire by city officials who want to build a UFO-themed amusement park, complete with an indoor roller coaster that would take passengers on a simulated alien abduction. (AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf)

A tourist photographs an alien outside a t-shirt and souvenir ...

(AP) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:25:13 GMT

(AP) - A tourist photographs an alien outside a t-shirt and souvenir shop in Roswell, N.M.,, Tuesday, May 22, 2007. (AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf)

Roswell's biggest attraction is the International UFO Museum ...

(AP) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:23:31 GMT

(AP) - Roswell's biggest attraction is the International UFO Museum and Research Center, which has drawn 2.5 million visitors since opening in 1992, seen here along Main Street in downtown Roswell, N.M., Wednesday, May 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf)

Alien eyes adorn a lamp post along Main Street in downtown Roswell, ...

(AP) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:23:10 GMT

(AP) - Alien eyes adorn a lamp post along Main Street in downtown Roswell, N.M., Wednesday, May 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf)

This photo taken in December 2006 at the Area 51 exhibit at ...

(AP) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:49:01 GMT

(AP) - This photo taken in December 2006 at the Area 51 exhibit at the Alien Zone in Roswell, N.M., shows an alien standing outside a crashed spaceship. (AP Photo/Justin Norton)