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‘Dark Knight Rises’ Paris premiere canceled after Colorado shooting

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Warner Bros. canceled its Paris premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises” on Friday following the deadly shooting at an Aurora, Colo., screening of the Christopher Nolan-directed Batman movie.

The studio issued a statement early Friday saying: “Warner Bros. is deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident. We extend our sincere sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims at this tragic time.”

Nolan and stars Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway were expected to attend the red-carpet event.

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Besides the U.S. and Canada, the movie is scheduled to launch this week in top moviegoing countries including Britain, Australia, Spain and South Korea.

The U.S. premiere was held in New York on Monday.

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