Japan & Mexico premiere of Dark Knight axed
TOKYO, JAPAN: Producers of the smash-film The Dark Knight Rises have purportedly cancelled not one but two premieres in Japan and Mexico amid a violent shoot-out that occurred in Aurora Colorado yesterday morning.
Warner Bros released a statement to E! News:
“Due to the tragic events in Aurora, Colorado, Warner Bros. Pictures has cancelled the previously scheduled personal appearances by the cast and filmmakers in Mexico and Japanon behalf of The Dark Knight Rises. However, in an effort not to disappoint the dedicated fans of the film, we will proceed with our previously scheduled special screenings for invited guests and promotional winners.”
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