Jack Reacher Premiere Delayed Out of Respect for Connecticut Shooting
by Hilton Hater at .Tom Cruise will not be walking the red carpet in Pittsburgh tonight.
Paramount has announced that it's delayed the official premiere of Jack Reacher in that city, out of respect for the unspeakable events of the Connecticut shooting in Newtown yesterday.
Said the studio in a statement:
"Due to the terrible tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, and out of honor and respect for the families of the victims whose lives were senselessly taken, we are postponing tomorrow's Pittsburgh premiere of 'Jack Reacher.' Our hearts go out to all those who lost loved ones."
New information continues to come in regarding the massacre, but Adam Lanza is believed to have shot and killed 27 people at Sandy Hook Elementary school, most of whom were children and teachers.
Jack Reacher, meanwhile, was filmed in Pittsburgh and features Cruise as a violent character created by author Lee Child. It opens on December 21.
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Comments (9 Total)
I applaud the delay in the premier, but in reality Cruise is a terrible choice to play Reacher. The character is supposed to be an imposing figure, 6 foot 5 inches and 250 lbs. Cruise is SHORT. He is also ex military, not exactly Cruise's profile. They really missed the mark with this one.
it's not all about money, folks. ......there are exceptions.
I'm sorry, but this movie is getting more publicity from NOT opening, out of respect (?). I don't buy it. You can't buy publicity like this.
Why continue making movies which permeate society with images of violence & destruction? Is this all Hollywood can come up with to call 'entertainment' ?
It is going to be a good movie, and a money-making one. I approve and appreciate Paramount's decision.