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The 15 Biggest Movie News Stories of 2012
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As another movie year comes to a close, it's time to look back at the biggest film-related stories of 2012 and take stock of all the highs and lows. And while there certainly were some major movie highs this year — from acclaimed period pieces to crowd-pleasing blockbusters to surprise comedy hits — frankly, we're more than happy for 2012 to be over.
That's because, as cool as the action was on screen, the headlines being made off-screen were often sad, disappointing or downright terrifying to think about. So let's look back at the year that was — and hope that 2013 is a whole hell of a lot more fun. Get More »
Wannabe Copycat Killer Planned Attack on 'Twilight' Screening
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In a frightening development, CBS News is reporting that authorities in Missouri arrested a 20-year-old man last week after his mother reported that her son was planning to to kill theater-goers at a screening of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" yesterday.
Blaec Lammers, who reportedly had purchased assault rifles and more than 400 rounds of ammunition, told authorities that "he had a lot in common" with mass murderer James Holmes, who killed 12 people and injured 58 more at a screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colorado on July 20. Get More »
Aurora Heroes Return to Watch 'The Dark Knight Rises'
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A moving story arrived today as two of the survivors of the terrible Aurora, Colo., shooting that left 12 people dead at a screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" have spoken out about their recent return to the theater to finish watching the movie.
"It was vitally important to go back as soon as possible to the movie theater and finish watching 'The Dark Knight Rises.' The shooter's intent was to cause fear, injury and death. We escaped injury and death," Jennifer Keavey Lader wrote for The Daily Beast. "But we both refuse to let fear consume us.
"If we let fear overtake us and prevent us from living bold, authentic lives, the shooter — and other murderers like him — wins." Get More »
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| Source: The Daily Beast
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Tweets Response to Theater Shooting
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It can feel all but impossible to respond to an act of violence too senseless to truly understand, but that isn't stopping the "Dark Knight Rises" stars from trying.
As a stoic, fiery-haired James Holmes, the suspect in the Colorado movie theater shooting, made his first appearance in court, Joseph Gordon-Levitt broke his silence on the horrific incident.
"My most sincere sympathies go out to the families of the victims in Aurora," the thesp tweeted on Monday. Get More »
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| Source: E! Online
Anne Hathaway and Gary Oldman React to the Colorado Shooting
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Reactions to the horrific Colorado shooting that left 12 dead during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" last Friday morning continues to pour in, with stars Anne Hathaway and Gary Oldman joining the rest of the nation in offering their sympathies to the victims and their families.
"My heart aches and breaks for the lives taken and altered by this unfathomably senseless act," Hathaway, who plays Catwoman in the film, said in a statement to E! Online. "I am at a loss for words how to express my sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families." Get More »
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| Source: E! Online
'The Dark Knight Rises:' More Details Emerge on Mass Shooting
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As details begin to emerge on the mass shooting in Colorado at last night's premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises" that left 12 dead and 38 wounded, Warner Bros. has joined President Obama and others in offering their condolences, according to MTV.
"Warner Bros. and the filmmakers are deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident," the statement from the studio read. "We extend our sincere sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims at this tragic time."
In a sad twist of fate, one of those victims, sportscaster Jessica Redfield, narrowly escaped a mass shooting at a Toronto mall just last month, according to MTV News.
MTV is also reporting that the family of the suspected shooter, James Holmes, has released a statement as well, saying that "our hearts go out to those who were involved in this tragedy and to the families and friends of those involved." Meanwhile, police investigating Holmes are reporting that his apartment may have been booby trapped with explosives.
For full coverage of the shooting, head to MTV News.
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| Source: MTV
A History of Violence in Movie Theaters
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Today's news that a man opened fire in a Colorado theater and killed 12 people attending a midnight release of "The Dark Knight Rises" is as shocking as it is sad and senseless. Unfortunately, however, violence inside movie theaters isn't unprecedented, because while this is the worst incident of violence in the history of American cinema, it's far from the first.
And judging by the increasing frequency of movie theater violence, it's probably not the last. Get More »
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Twitter Reactions: Will You Still See 'Dark Knight Rises' This Weekend?
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It's a question we thought we'd never need to ask: Are you going to see "The Dark Knight Rises" this weekend?
In light of the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colo., people are no longer wondering how many times they'll see the film, but if they want to keep their plans to spend time in the multiplex watching the finale to Christopher Nolan's epic superhero trilogy at all.
We asked the Twitter followers of @NextMovie and @filmdotcom if the news made them nervous to hit the theaters moving forward... and you refuse to be swayed. Get More »
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