Some fans angered by 'Sex' seat shortage

NEW YORK, May 28 (UPI) -- Security officials said up to 2,000 people with tickets were shut out of Tuesday night's "Sex and the City" premiere at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

The New York Daily News said the well-dressed fans had obtained the tickets through promotional giveaways authorized by New Line Cinema, the movie studio behind the film follow-up of the iconic HBO series.

However, Radio City had been overbooked and about 2,000 people were turned away due to a first come, first served policy.

The Daily News said the crowd surged against police barricades, loudly expressing their disappointment.

New Line Cinema declined to comment for the newspaper's story.

"We waited in line 2 1/2 hours. ... I guess we'll go drink a Cosmo or five now," fan Alissa Hoffman said.

"I've spent five months looking forward to this. I'm angry and frustrated," said Jen Ferguson, who flew in from British Columbia for the star-studded event.

"Sex" star Cynthia Nixon seemed surprised by the scene, the Daily News said.

"I hope my mom gets in," she said.