The Dark Knight arrives in Japan
- 12 years ago
One week after 'The Dark Knight' massacre in the United States, a select number of Japanese fans got a first look at the film one day ahead of its nationwide opening.
What was previously planned to be a red carpet premiere, was significantly toned down following the Colorado shootings which killed 12 and wounded 58 more.
Considered one of the most-anticipated films of the year, Warner Bros. canceled plans for star-studded premieres in Paris, Mexico City and Tokyo.
One 17-year-old fan said it was blow to hear the news about the mass shooting.
SOUNDBITE: Takuto Asada, fan, saying (Japanese):
"I am really sorry to hear that news. For me it is really unbelievable the influence that movies could have, I couldn't believe it could happen from this Batman movie."
Another fan said he was impressed by the film's star Christian Bale visiting survivors in the hospital.
SOUNDBITE: Ryo Miyasaka, fan, saying (Japanese):
"Christian Bale, he is really an amazing person for going to the hospital and personally visiting those affected."
"The Dark Knight Rises" took in $160.8 million at U.S. and Canadian box offices during its opening weekend - which was lower than industry expectations.
Alicia Powell, Reuters.
What was previously planned to be a red carpet premiere, was significantly toned down following the Colorado shootings which killed 12 and wounded 58 more.
Considered one of the most-anticipated films of the year, Warner Bros. canceled plans for star-studded premieres in Paris, Mexico City and Tokyo.
One 17-year-old fan said it was blow to hear the news about the mass shooting.
SOUNDBITE: Takuto Asada, fan, saying (Japanese):
"I am really sorry to hear that news. For me it is really unbelievable the influence that movies could have, I couldn't believe it could happen from this Batman movie."
Another fan said he was impressed by the film's star Christian Bale visiting survivors in the hospital.
SOUNDBITE: Ryo Miyasaka, fan, saying (Japanese):
"Christian Bale, he is really an amazing person for going to the hospital and personally visiting those affected."
"The Dark Knight Rises" took in $160.8 million at U.S. and Canadian box offices during its opening weekend - which was lower than industry expectations.
Alicia Powell, Reuters.