Mark Whalberg and Mila Kunis hit the red carpet in Los Angeles for the premiere of their new comedy film Ted.

The much-hyped movie has been written and directed by Seth MacFarlane, who also created hit animated sit-com Family Guy.

As well as directing the film the 38-year-old voices the lead character Ted.

The story centres on a boy whose Christmas wish is fulfilled after his teddy bear comes to life. But that dream turns into a nightmare as they grow up. Whalberg's character faces problems when his girlfriend, played by Mila Kunis, has issues with Ted's wild ways.

Although he gets his owner into a few sticky situations, Whalberg says Ted is still loveable: "Despite the fact that he's got the most foul mouth you've ever seen and he's a bad influence, he's also got a heart that's very sweet and very kind and very funny."

Ted will hit cinemas on June 29.