PF$: Christopher Nolan Speaks About “Devastating” Theater Shooting

Christopher Nolan released a statement today on the tragic shooting that killed 12 and injured dozens at a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, CO, on Friday. The film’s director spoke on behalf of the cast and crew, saying, “I would like to express our profound sorrow at the senseless tragedy that has befallen the entire Aurora community.” He went on to say, “The movie theater is my home, and the idea that someone would violate that innocent and hopeful place in such an unbearably savage way is devastating to me.”

Warner Bros. also issued a statement, saying they were “deeply shocked and saddened” by the incident. The studio is also reportedly President Barack Obama spoke about the shooting, telling victims that “we will be here for them as a nation” during a speech in Fort Myers, FL.

The suspected gunman, 24-year-old James Holmes, entered the theater through an exit door and released a gas canister before opening fire at the movie audience. He is currently in custody.

PF$: “DARK KNIGHT RISES” DIRECTOR SPEAKS

“Dark Knight Rises” director Christopher Nolan just released the following statement regarding the massacre in Colorado:

“Speaking on behalf of the cast and crew of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, I would like to express our profound sorrow at the senseless tragedy that has befallen the entire Aurora community.

I would not presume to know anything about the victims of the shooting but that they were there last night to watch a movie. I believe movies are one of the great American art forms and the shared experience of watching a story unfold on screen is an important and joyful pastime.

The movie theatre is my home, and the idea that someone would violate that innocent and hopeful place in such an unbearably savage way is devastating to me.

Nothing any of us can say could ever adequately express our feelings for the innocent victims of this appalling crime, but our thoughts are with them and their families.”