Batman cinema shooting: Warner Bros "deeply saddened", cancels Paris premiere
Published Jul 20 2012, 14:15 BST | By Emma Dibdin
Warner Bros has released a statement in response to the fatal shootings which took place at a screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Denver, Colorado today (July 20).At least 12 people are reported to have been killed in the incident, and a further 38 injured.
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"Warner Bros is deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident," the studio stated. "We extend our sincere sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims at this tragic time."
US President Barack Obama released a statement earlier today, describing himself as "shocked and saddened" by the events.
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The Hollywood Reporter reports that the film's Paris press interviews and red carpet premiere, which were scheduled for this afternoon and this evening respectively, have been cancelled by Warner Bros.
Director Christopher Nolan and stars Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway and Morgan Freeman are reportedly in Paris to promote the film, but journalists were asked to leave upon arriving for the scheduled press event.
Tony Heaney - no one batters an eyelid because you can't batter an eyelid - the saying is "bat an eyelid" !!
July 20th 2012 at 7:58pm(+5 likes)
you know what i mean
July 20th 2012 at 9:21pm
In Syria hundreds are being shot, slaughters and murdered in mass on a daily basis, NO ONE BATTERS AN EYE LID
12 people killed in a shoot out at a movie theater??? and it makes the news and we are all saddened??
interesting how we act towards death
July 20th 2012 at 7:53pm(+2 likes)
Some people don't like any violent atrocities, regardless of numbers. 12 or 2000, no one in any walk of life deserves their life taken so blindly and violently. By effectively saying this shouldn't be headline news (read that between the lines), it's fairly disrespectful to those that were affected by it, the same as the people of Syria shouldn't be ignored.
July 20th 2012 at 9:27pm(+6 likes)
You've hit the nail on the head there and we wonder why the west is hated so much. Tonight's events are terrible but unfortunately pale by comparison to the events in Syria. Unfortunately the media will give them far more coverage as "western" people have died. And I'm reading this against a piece that says 50 cent has asked out Tulisa - trust DS to get things in perspective - keep your eyes open for a new slant on the media opening soon !
July 20th 2012 at 11:45pm(+1 like)
Unfortunately Tammy and Tony, ur comments dont make u look very intelligent. Imagine someone told u that ur friend or family member has been shot and the someone says 'OHH BUT THERE ARE THOUSANDS DYING IN SYRIA EVERY WEEK' - sounds a little bit insensitive dontchathink.
July 21st 2012 at 5:43am(+2 likes)
I think you've both missed the point that this is an entertainment website and not the BBC or CNN.
July 21st 2012 at 11:03am(+3 likes)
Agree with gjfr. It's quite ironic that some people, when trying to highlight that human tragedy is being dismissed in other parts of the world, actually dismiss tragic incidents like this themselves. I agree that Western death is seen as disproportionately more important by the press over here, but there's a time and place to discuss that. This is terrible, as are things happening to people all over the world.
July 21st 2012 at 3:11pm(+1 like)
No doubt the NRA and the rest of the pro gun lobby will come out with the usual,"right to bare arms" crap.
July 20th 2012 at 7:01pm(+2 likes)
Obviously, cause if the 14 people would have been armed too, they could have defended themselves and so on.
July 20th 2012 at 7:51pm
Americas gun laws strike again
July 20th 2012 at 6:08pm(+1 like)
What is wrong with these people?! Sickening!
July 20th 2012 at 5:45pm