Elizabeth Banks Kicks Off the 2012 MTV Movie Awards

Helping to get things underway with a bang, Elizabeth Banks looked picture perfect as she made her arrival to the 2012 MTV Movie Awards on Sunday night (June 3).

The Effie Trinket actress was all smiles as she joined alongside Josh Hutcherson while working the red carpet outside the Gibson Amphitheatre venue.

Meanwhile, Ms. Banks and her co-stars are lined up for quite the big night ahead - as "The Hunger Games" and "Bridesmaids" lead all contenders with eight nominations apiece.

As for the ceremony, this year's MTV Movie Awards are being hosted by British funnyman Russell Brand while Emma Stone is to receive the first annual Trailblazer Award and Johnny Depp will be honored with the MTV Generation Award for over four decades worth of movie magic.

Enjoy the pictures of Elizabeth Banks at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards (June 3).