May 17, 2017 a 1986 batman comic perfectly predicted the 2012 aurora shooting or at least, its sloppy media coverage in 2012, james nobody gives a shit about my middle name holmes walked into a latenight screening of the dark knight rises in aurora, colorado and started shooting people, killing 12. Oct 02, 2019 the rumor began in the hours after james holmes killed 12 people and injured 70 more during a 2012 screening of the dark knight rises. Aurora, colorado shooting suspect james holmes seen in video, expected in court abc news exclusive duration. And comic artist heather antos got 16,000 retweets on a viral thread that incorrectly stated that the aurora shooter quite literally dressed up as the joker. Movie theater that was site of aurora, colorado mass shooting. At the time, the shooting was the most deadly incident on u. Sep 24, 2019 survivors and family members of those killed in the 2012 mass shooting in aurora, colorado, at a screening of the dark knight rises are voicing their fears to warner bros. In dark knight shooting at aurora theater, eerie echo of seminal. If you are looking for any new or back issue comic book or comics magazine, mile high comics will either have it available for you right now at bargain prices, or let you sign up for a free email notification when we do get it in stock via our. Relatives of people killed in the 2012 shooting at a theater in aurora, colo. A 1986 batman comic perfectly predicted the 2012 aurora shooting or at least, its sloppy media coverage in 2012, james nobody gives a shit about my middle name holmes walked into a latenight screening of the dark knight rises in aurora, colorado and. Like the aurora shooting, they shared a disturbing thread.
Questions about the aurora shooter abound, including the possibility of a conspiracy involving at least one other, and perhaps many others, in the july 20. Pressing the issue on whether holmes fashioned himself after a comic book villain didnt seem entirely relevant. But as anyone who has ever seen a comic book movie. Families of aurora shooting victims urge action ahead of. Joker film has families of aurora shooting victims on edge. In dark knight rises shooting at aurora theater, eerie echo. Jul 16, 2015 sandy phillips, whose daughter jessica ghawi was killed in the 2012 aurora movie theatre massacre, carries a tshirt memorializing the twelve people killed in the attack, outside the arapahoe. Jokers depiction of violence is currently a topic of much debate, but the connection between the perpetrator of the 2012 shooting in aurora, colorado and the dc character is often misrepresented. Strange to think the most controversial movie in 2019 would be based on what used to be a very silly comic book character, but here we are. Theres already been a lot of talk surrounding whether the theater attack in aurora, colorado will negatively impact the financial wellbeing of the alreadystruggling cinema business in the long. Family members of the 2012 aurora mass shooting victims have sent a letter to warner bros. The aurora shooting was perpetrated by a socially isolated individual who felt wronged by society and acted, the letter adds. Jul 27, 2019 aurora shooting leaves 12 dead, 70 wounded on this day in 2012, gunman james holmes started a mass shooting at a movie theater in aurora, a denver suburb, killing 12 peoplethe youngest a 6year.
Families of aurora shooting victims express concern about joker joker, which comes out oct. Sep 24, 2019 the families of the aurora victims clarified in their letter that they support free speech and free expression. Still, the selfdescribed comic book nerd says he thinks joker looks. Todd phillips also questioned why some are conflating joker with the movie theater shooting in aurora in 2012. Its more of a portrayal of a mass shooter than the character from the comic book series. Mile high comics is americas largest comics dealer, with over 10 million comics and over 300,000 comics trade paperbacks and hardbacks in stock. Joker movie director called out by parents of aurora. A group of people whose loved ones witnessed or were killed in 2012s aurora theater shooting are calling on warner bros. Aurora shooting victims voice concerns over joker in emotional.
Batman comic delayed after aurora shootings comics and graphic. Sep 24, 2019 joker will not play at the theater where a mass shooting took place during a screening of the dark knight rises back in 2012, as family members of those killed pen a letter to wb, and the studio. Remembering the aurora movie theater shooting victims cbs news. But as anybody who has seen a comic book movie can tell you. Families of the aurora theater shooting victims are calling. More than 70 percent of all the shooters since 2000 were born after 1980, and many of them were only 14 or 15 years old. Relatives and friends of those killed during the 2012 shooting in aurora. Shes probably going to want to get vds soul, or something like that, and vd probably will want to destroy her.
Police radio audio starting with first dispatch to aurora, colorado shooting at century 16 theater duration. Joker movie director called out by parents of aurora shooting. Jan 08, 2020 joker picked up a couple of golden globe awards this weekend, but the film continues to hover near controversy. Families of aurora shooting victims are worried about the release of joker and want warner bros. Aurora shooting victims families worried about joker. Jul 20, 2012 there are eerie similarities between the massacre at the aurora multiplex during a showing of the dark knight rises and a sequence in a seminal 1986 comic book. A 2012 mass shooting at the cinemark aurora theater, then known as the century 16, left 12 dead and 70 wounded. Families whose loved ones were killed in the 2012 aurora theater shooting are urging warner bros. In dark knight shooting at aurora theater, eerie echo of.
But as anyone who has ever seen a comic book movie can. Sep 24, 2019 family members of the 2012 aurora mass shooting victims have sent a letter to warner bros. Mile high comics your new and collectible comic book store. Jul 24, 2012 aurora, colorado shooting suspect james holmes seen in video, expected in court abc news exclusive duration. Sep 24, 2019 the aurora shooting is tied to the batman universe for reasons both obvious and complex. Sep 24, 2019 several victims of the 2012 mass shooting in aurora, colorado, are expressing their concerns in particular. Twelve people were killed and seventy others were injured, 58 of them from gunfire. Families of aurora shooting victims are voicing their. Aurora theater shooting are calling on warner bros. Joker controversy hits fever pitch as aurora shooting. July 20, 2012 violence like the massacre that happened in aurora, colo.
Twelve were killed and dozens more injured in the massacre at a screening of the dark. Early on, many people speculated the gunman was inspired by the joker, but a 2015 denver post report. Batman comic delayed after aurora shootings books the. Joker film has families of aurora shooting victims on. Families of aurora theater shooting victims ask movie studio.
Nah, vd and the collector are going to be on opposing sides. Aurora shooting victims families worried about joker movie. The 2012 aurora shooting took the lives of 12 people. Joker will not play at the theater where a mass shooting took place during a screening of the dark knight rises back in 2012, as family members. On july 20, 2012, a mass shooting occurred inside a century 16 movie theater in aurora, colorado, during a midnight screening of the film the dark knight rises. Two of the parents of one of the victims of the aurora mass shooting wrote an open. Families of aurora shooting victims express concern about joker. Sep 24, 2019 now, families of the aurora, colorado shooting victims, who were massacred during a screening of the dark knight rises in 2012, are calling on warner bros. The aurora shooting is tied to the batman universe for reasons both obvious and complex. Aurora shooting leaves 12 dead, 70 wounded on this day in 2012, gunman james holmes started a mass shooting at a movie theater in aurora, a denver suburb, killing 12. Aurora shooting victims voice fears over joker in letter to warner. Remembering the aurora movie theater shooting victims. Families of aurora shooting victims condemn gun violence in joker. Dressed in tactical clothing, james eagan holmes set off tear gas grenades and shot into the audience with multiple firearms.
Speaking at a press conference in manhattan, thennew york. Reached by telephone, an employee at century aurora and xd said tuesday there were no immediate plans to show joker at the theater but referred calls for comment. Sep 24, 2019 relatives of people killed in the 2012 shooting at a theater in aurora, colo. In dark knight rises shooting at aurora theater, eerie. The joker didnt inspire the aurora shooter, but the rumor. The joker is simply a clown who loves crime the outline. Was james holmes, suspected aurora shooter, inspired by. Sep 24, 2019 strange to think the most controversial movie in 2019 would be based on what used to be a very silly comic book character, but here we are. Why the families of aurora shooting victims are worried about. Why the families of aurora shooting victims are worried. Families of the aurora theater shooting victims are. The century aurora and xd movie theater, which was the site of a mass shooting in july 2012 that left 12 dead, confirmed it will not show the thriller joker. Alarmed by violence depicted in a trailer for the upcoming movie joker, some relatives of victims of the 2012 aurora movie theater shooting asked distributor warner bros. Aurora, colorado mass shooting at movie theater raw video.
Survivors and family members of those killed in the 2012 mass shooting in aurora, colorado, at a screening of the dark knight rises are voicing their fears to. We are the family members and friends of the 12 people killed at the century 16 movie theater in aurora, colorado, at a screening of the dark knight rises on july 20, 2012, the families state in an open. There are eerie similarities between the massacre at the aurora multiplex during a showing of the dark knight rises and a sequence in a seminal 1986 comic book. Aurora shooting victims raise concerns about joker in. Sep 25, 2019 a 2012 mass shooting at the cinemark aurora theater, then known as the century 16, left 12 dead and 70 wounded. Batman vs superman movie to start shooting this weekend. Nation reacts to aurora, colorado shooting at dark knight rises showing steve sunu jul 27, 2012 while a childrens hospital has cancelled an appearance by batman over concerns of upsetting young patients, dark knight rises composer hans zimmer donates proceeds from sales of one of his songs to the aurora victims relief fund.
Sep 25, 2019 joker, an upcoming comic book adaptation starring joaquin phoenix, prompted family and friends of aurora shooting victims to write a letter to warner bros. Now, families of the aurora, colorado shooting victims, who were massacred during a screening of the dark knight rises in 2012, are calling on warner bros. Sandy phillips, whose daughter jessica ghawi was killed in the 2012 aurora movie theatre massacre, carries a tshirt memorializing the twelve people killed in the attack, outside the arapahoe. Sep 24, 2019 families of aurora shooting victims are worried about the release of joker and want warner bros. Aurora is obviously a horrible, horrible situation, todd phillips said. Aurora shooting victims families express joker concerns. Families of aurora shooting victims express concern about. Sep 10, 2019 and comic artist heather antos got 16,000 retweets on a viral thread that incorrectly stated that the aurora shooter quite literally dressed up as the joker. Aurora shooting leaves 12 dead, 70 wounded history. The rumor began in the hours after james holmes killed 12 people and injured 70 more during a 2012 screening of the dark knight rises.
Families of aurora shooting victims concerned over joker. Families of aurora shooting victims condemn gun violence. Joker is now back in the headlines, thanks to a new petition by family members of the victims killed in the 2012 mass shooting at a movie theater in aurora, colorado. Alex teves was with his girlfriend at the theater in aurora when the. Police are pictured outside of a century 16 movie theatre where as many as 14 people were killed and many injured at a shooting during the showing of a movie at the in aurora, colo. The aurora theater was remodeled and renamed after the 2012 shooting that also wounded 58 people.
That holmes was inspired by the joker to open fire during a midnight premiere of the dark knight rises is something between an urban legend and a willful misreading. Aurora survivors urge joker studio to support gun control. And while a group of other aurora shooting relatives have written to warner bros. Set to release later this month, joker is the subject of much controversy at present, with critics citing the films supposedly sympathetic villain as a possible source of inspiration for wouldbe. Relatives of aurora shooting victims worry joker could. Aurore jeannemarie beaubier is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. The aurora shooting also became the most deadly shooting in colorado. Sep 24, 2019 joker is now back in the headlines, thanks to a new petition by family members of the victims killed in the 2012 mass shooting at a movie theater in aurora, colorado. Joker picked up a couple of golden globe awards this weekend, but the film continues to hover near controversy. Joker, an upcoming comic book adaptation starring joaquin phoenix, prompted family and friends of aurora shooting victims to write a letter to warner bros. Sep 24, 2019 families of aurora shooting victims express concern about joker joker, which comes out oct. Jul 20, 2012 police radio audio starting with first dispatch to aurora, colorado shooting at century 16 theater duration. Holmes was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Jul 20, 2012 july 20, 2012 violence like the massacre that happened in aurora, colo.
Aurora shooting victims protest joker in warner bros. Pictures shows joaquin phoenix in a scene from joker, in theaters on oct. But as anyone who has ever seen a comic book movie can tell you. Responds to aurora families letter over joker movie fears. The joker didnt inspire the aurora shooter, but the rumor wont go.