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		<title>Liam Neeson Visits Korea to Promote &#8216;Taken 2&#8242;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>Liam Neeson has come to South Korea for the first time. The famous Hollywood star arrived at the Incheon International Airport at 11am, September 15 by his chartered airplane. His visit is intended to promote his latest movie &#8216;Taken 2.&#8217; When Liam Neeson showed up at the airport, he looked tired because of a long flight. [...]</p></p><p>The article <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com/2012/09/entertainment/liam-neeson-visits-korea-to-promote-new-movie-taken-2/">Liam Neeson Visits Korea to Promote &#8216;Taken 2&#8242;</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>Liam Neeson has come to South Korea for the first time. The famous Hollywood star arrived at the Incheon International Airport at 11am, September 15 by his chartered airplane. His visit is intended to promote his latest movie &#8216;Taken 2.&#8217;</p>
<p>When Liam Neeson showed up at the airport, he looked tired because of a long flight. He was dressed in a khaki shirt and a jumper, holding a newspaper in his hand. Liam, surrounded by his minders, waved his hand to reporters and moved to his hotel to take a rest.</p>
<p>An Irish actor, Liam Neeson was born in June 7, 1952. He has been nominated for an Oscar, a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award, and three Golden Globe Awards. He has starred in a number of notable roles, including Oskar Schindler in Schindler&#8217;s List, Ra&#8217;s al Ghul in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises, Daniel in Love Actually, and Bryan Mills in Taken.</p>
<p>He is loved by people worldwide for his a courteous and generous image and notable acting. He is scheduled to attend an interview with the foreign press, including Asian press on September 16. On September 17, Liam is planning to attend an official press interview to meet Korean fans and the red carpet premium event held at the iPark shopping mall in Yongsan, Seoul.</p>
<p>&#8216;Taken 2&#8242; is a sequel to &#8216;Taken,&#8217; released in 2008. Taken is an action thriller that attracted a lot of fans worldwide. Taken 2 casts exactly the same actors and actresses, aimed at entertaining fans, just like Taken did four years ago. The movie is about the revenge of human trafficker who kidnapped Bryan’s daughter Kim (Maggie Grace) in the previous movie. This time, the human trafficker kidnaps Brian’s wife (Famke Beumer) to take revenge on Brian.</p>
<p>The Korean audiences especially expect to see Liam Neeson’s immaculate performance.</p>
<p>A 26-year-old student Jung Ah-rum, who visited the airport to see Liam Neeson, said, “His acting is amazing, I really enjoyed all of his movies. I believe he will show another incredible performance again. I’m counting on him.”</p>
<p>“I saw many movies that he was in, but Taken was my favorite. I’m so excited to see his acting as Brian again,” office worker Kim Min-jung told the reporter.</p>
<p>Taken 2 is scheduled to be released on September 27, and South Korea will be the first place where the movie opens.</p>
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		<title>National Law Enforcement Calls for Stricter Gun Laws</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>Washington, U.S.A. &#8212; The National Law Enforcement Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence, an alliance of nine major national police leadership organizations, announced its call for background checks for all firearms purchasers and a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines on July 27 at a news conference in Washington, DC. The group has been working with state [...]</p></p><p>The article <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com/2012/07/us-news/national-law-enforcement-calls-for-stricter-gun-laws/">National Law Enforcement Calls for Stricter Gun Laws</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>Washington, U.S.A. &#8212; The National Law Enforcement Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence, an alliance of nine major national police leadership organizations, announced its call for background checks for all firearms purchasers and a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines on July 27 at a news conference in Washington, DC. The group has been working with state law enforcement associations and leaders this summer in key states, pressing for expanded background checks for firearms purchasers and other public safety measures. But the Aurora theater shooting has intensified their calls for timely action.</p>
<p>&#8220;The nation is waiting for lawmakers to move beyond hand-wringing and shoulder-shrugging in response to these mass catastrophes,&#8221; said Hubert Williams, Chair of the National Law Enforcement Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence and President of the Police Foundation. &#8220;These mass murders are neither acceptable, nor inevitable. There are numerous public safety initiatives – that are backed by the public and law enforcement – that will reduce the frequency and severity of this type of carnage. Our nation must establish as a top priority addressing this horrific gun violence that shatters our safety and security.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Partnership&#8217;s policy agenda includes background checks for all firearms purchasers and a limit on large-capacity ammunition magazines. The background check measure would complement the existing Brady Law, enacted in 1994, which established background checks for gun purchases at federally licensed gun dealers. But an estimated 40% of firearm transactions occur through non-dealers sales – leaving nearly half the firearm sales in the United States unregulated.</p>
<p>&#8220;Knowingly permitting four out of ten firearm sales to occur completely unregulated is irresponsible and counterproductive to public safety,&#8221; said James Johnson, incoming Chair, National Law Enforcement Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence, and Chief of Police in Baltimore County, MD. &#8220;Police do our jobs everyday patrolling the streets and protecting the public while putting their own lives on the line. Law enforcement needs the support of our lawmakers to enact policies that will keep officers and the public safer.&#8221;</p>
<p>While the Aurora shooting suspect reportedly passed background checks in obtaining his firearms, Williams emphasized the importance and effectiveness of background checks in keeping guns from other dangerous people, stressing that nearly 2 million prohibited purchases were stopped between 1994 and 2009. He noted that background checks will help reduce gun violence that touches dozens of Americans every day.</p>
<p>&#8220;Gun violence is impacting us all,&#8221; Williams said. &#8220;In 2011, gunfire was the leading cause of death for police killed in the line of duty, surpassing motor vehicles for the first time in 14 years. Gun violence occurs day in and day out, claiming 34 Americans every single day.&#8221;</p>
<p>Background checks are overwhelmingly supported by the public – and gun owners themselves: 86% nationally, including 81% of gun owners, support background checks for all firearms purchasers, regardless of seller or venue.</p>
<p>The Partnership has been collaborating with law enforcement leadership organizations in key states to educate U.S. Senate candidates and the public, building<strong> </strong>bipartisan support to expand background checks to gun sales beyond licensed dealers. In Virginia and Wisconsin law enforcement leaders recently met with U.S. Senate candidates in private sessions specifically focused on gun violence, emphasizing the need for strengthened background checks.</p>
<p>The meetings were strictly educational in nature and candidates participated despite being told that there would be no endorsements made. The police leaders also held major press conferences<strong> </strong>in each state to publicize their calls for action.</p>
<p>Williams dismissed those saying action is impossible on gun issues, noting, that there were naysayers in the 80s and 90s when, &#8220;Law enforcement was pivotal in passing a string of federal gun laws:  the ban on cop-killer bullets; the ban on undetectable plastic guns; and the Brady Law requiring background checks for guns purchased through licensed dealers. We know that common sense can prevail.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>‘Dark Knight Rises’ to the Top of US Box Office</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>Los Angeles, U.S.A &#8212; Rentrak Corporation, the global leader in box office measurement, have announced the worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of July 29, 2012 as compiled by the company&#8217;s Box Office Essentials and International Box Office Essentials theatrical measurement services. As the trusted standard for all studio box office reporting, Rentrak [...]</p></p><p>The article <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com/2012/07/entertainment/free-home-advice-service-launched-for-wellington-region/">‘Dark Knight Rises’ to the Top of US Box Office</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>Los Angeles, U.S.A &#8212; <a href="http://www.rentrak.com/" target="_blank">Rentrak Corporation</a>, the global leader in box office measurement, have announced the worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of July 29, 2012 as compiled by the company&#8217;s <a href="http://www.rentrak.com/section/media/theatrical/box_office.html" target="_blank">Box Office Essentials</a> and <a href="http://www.rentrak.com/section/media/box_office/iboe.html">International Box Office Essentials</a> theatrical measurement services.</p>
<p>As the trusted standard for all studio box office reporting, Rentrak provides intelligence into overnight theatre-level reporting across the global theatrical market. Coupled with the official reported data, studios are able to analyze admissions and gross results in over 50 territories using Rentrak&#8217;s suite of products.</p>
<p>Rentrak&#8217;s President of Theatrical Worldwide, Ron Giambra commented, &#8220;‘The Dark Knight Rises’ is the No. 1 film worldwide with an estimated weekend total of $186.2 million in 58 territories. The global cume now stands at $537.3 million.&#8221;</p>
<p>The top-12 <a href="http://rentrak.com/section/corporate/press_room/weekly_top_10_charts.html#2" target="_blank">domestic weekend box office estimates</a> listed in descending order, per data collected as of Sunday, July 29, 2012 are below.</p>
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<li>‘Dark Knight Rises, The’ &#8211; Warner Bros. &#8211; $64.1M</li>
<li>‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’ &#8211; 20th Century Fox &#8211; $13.3M</li>
<li>‘Watch, The’ &#8211; 20th Century Fox &#8211; $13.0M</li>
<li>‘Step Up Revolution’ &#8211; Lionsgate &#8211; $11.8M</li>
<li>‘Ted’ &#8211; Universal &#8211; $7.4M</li>
<li>‘Amazing Spider-Man, The’ &#8211; Sony &#8211; $6.8M</li>
<li>‘Brave’ &#8211; Disney &#8211; $4.2M</li>
<li>‘Magic Mike’ &#8211; Warner Bros. &#8211; $2.6M</li>
<li>‘Savages’ &#8211; Universal &#8211; $1.8M</li>
<li>‘Moonrise Kingdom’ &#8211; Focus Features &#8211; $1.4M</li>
<li>‘Tyler Perry&#8217;s Madea&#8217;s Witness Protection’ &#8211; Lionsgate &#8211; $1.3M</li>
<li>‘To Rome With Love’ &#8211; Sony Pictures Classics &#8211; $1.0M</li>
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		<title>&#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217; Nods to Batman Comics</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>In Toonari Post&#8217;s ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ review, the plot, actors, and their characters were examined. All of these elements were able to come together through careful writing and masterful directing that brings honor to filmmaking as well as storytelling. Another aspect that makes &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217; so amazing is how it integrates comic book [...]</p></p><p>The article <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com/2012/07/entertainment/the-dark-knight-rises-nods-to-batman-comics/">&#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217; Nods to Batman Comics</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>In Toonari Post&#8217;s ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ review, the plot, actors, and their characters were examined. All of these elements were able to come together through careful writing and masterful directing that brings honor to filmmaking as well as storytelling. Another aspect that makes &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217; so amazing is how it integrates comic book and graphic novel storylines in a way that pays homage to past writers of Batman and takes its own creative spin on their work.</p>
<p>One of the most excellent things about ‘Rises’ is that it incorporates storylines from the Batman comics. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall" target="_blank">“Knightfall,”</a> a comic series written in 1993, is an intense story in which Bane learns Batman’s identity and breaks his spine, leaving him paralyzed for an extended period of time. ‘Rises’ also includes elements of anarchy from the 1999 comic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Man%27s_Land_(comics)" target="_blank">“No Man’s Land”</a> where an earthquake leaves Gotham cut off from the mainland and the city erupts into chaos.</p>
<p>Another aspect the film adapts is that Bane and Ra’s al Ghul are connected because in the comics &#8220;Bane of the Demon,&#8221; after Batman refuses to marry Talia, Ra’s daughter, Ra’s seeks out Bane instead to continue his quest to dominate the world in order to save it. Ra&#8217;s recognizes the same power and discipline in Bane that he formerly saw in Bruce, but he notices Bane is willing to kill and sacrifice innocent lives in order to achieve the League of Shadows&#8217; ultimate goal of world peace. &#8216;Rises&#8217; cleverly plays on the dynamic between Ra&#8217;s and Bane as well as Ra&#8217;s and Bruce to make them foils of each other.</p>
<p>Additionally, Selina Kyle is accompanied by a young woman who may or may not be her best friend from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Year_One" target="_blank">“Batman: Year One”</a> comics, Holly Robinson. The small references to these comics and characters show that Christopher Nolan understands the mythos that helps make Batman one of the most notable and incredible heroes to date.</p>
<p>&#8216;Rises&#8217; also draws inspiration from Frank Miller&#8217;s <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Knight_Returns" target="_blank">&#8220;The Dark Knight Returns&#8221;</a> because of its character arc for Bruce Wayne. In &#8216;Rises&#8217;, Bruce has to overcome the physical limits of his body as well as the psychological problems he has developed after the death of Rachel Dawes and Harvey Dent, both of whom were dear friends.</p>
<p>As Alfred points out, Bruce never returned to being himself after Rachel died because he thought she never got a chance to move on and so he felt that he had no future without her. After Alfred reveals that Rachel had chosen Harvey over him before she died, Bruce is motivated to come out of retirement and pick up the cape and cowl once again, thus forcing him to rise above his own limitations as well as the obstacles presented by Gotham&#8217;s criminal underbelly.</p>
<p>In fact, the rise theme is woven into the story with all of the characters as they are forced to become even better than they ever thought they could be in order to save Gotham City. For instance, Detective John Blake (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) becomes an unofficial apprentice to Bruce not long after he returns to being Batman.</p>
<p>As the film progresses, he begins to see that the path of a Gotham City detective may not be right for him because of the limited power they have when it comes to saving the city. The decision to imply that Det. Blake would take his place as Gotham’s new savior is even more surprising as Nolan has stated before that he did not have any interest in including Dick Grayson, aka Robin, in his movies.</p>
<p>He even gives a clever nod to the name while still creating a unique character who has bits and pieces of Dick Grayson, the original Robin, in him. Blake&#8217;s involvement in the story has a similar tone to a recent run in the Batman comics where Nightwing takes up the cape and cowl as Bruce Wayne has gone missing.</p>
<p>‘The Dark Knight Rises’ shows that it is possible to create a deeply moving story with respect to the comic books as well as original creative vision. Everyone involved in this film, from start to finish, has outdone themselves. ‘Rises’ is a worthy ending to an incredible trilogy that will never be forgotten.</p>
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		<title>&#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217; Ends the Trilogy on a High Note: A Review</title>
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		<dc:creator>Letitia Carelock</dc:creator>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>The epic conclusion to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Nolan" target="_blank">Christopher Nolan’s</a> Batman series, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Knight_Rises" target="_blank">‘The Dark Knight Rises’</a>, hit theaters midnight of July 20, 2012. Teeming masses of fans stood in line for hours waiting to step into the theater and finish the amazing story that started with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_Begins" target="_blank">‘Batman Begins’</a> (2005), continued with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Knight_(film)" target="_blank">‘The Dark Knight’</a> (2008), and finished with ‘The Dark Knight Rises.’</p>
<p>Expectations are high and well deserved as the previous films have been hailed as some of the greatest comic book hero movies of all time, to say nothing of two of the greatest films of all time. Fortunately, ‘Rises’ does not disappoint as it is a powerful, moving, bold tale that will resonate with fans and moviegoers for years to come.</p>
<p><strong>Spoilers ahead! Proceed with caution.</strong></p>
<p>‘Rises’ begins with the introduction of the merciless mercenary Bane (Tom Hardy) kidnapping a nuclear physicist from a plane overseas. It then cuts to Gotham City celebrating Harvey Dent Day and reveals that it has been eight years since the death of Dent and the disappearance of Batman, who took the blame in order to place the city on the path to peace. Commissioner James Gordon (Gary Oldman) delivers a speech that reveals he is still wracked with guilt for allowing Batman to take the fall for Dent’s murder but is still hesitant to reveal to the people that Dent was not as perfect as he seemed.</p>
<p>Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) has become a recluse and has a limp due to his inactivity and former injuries from when he was Batman. While taking in his dinner, Bruce bumps into a maid stealing his mother’s pearls as well as a copy of his fingerprints. She escapes and he is intrigued by both her crime and her personality so he starts researching her background. He discovers that she is Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway), a cat burglar and master thief, and decides to finally leave his mansion in search of why she stole his fingerprints.</p>
<p>Selina had been paid by the owner of another major company to steal the fingerprints as part of a plan to take over Wayne Enterprises. Her client tries to kill her to tie up loose ends, but she lures the police to the location by kidnapping a congressman and escapes custody. Selina had also been searching for a program called Clean Slate, which has the ability to wipe a person’s record clean so that they could start over, but she is told it does not exist. Frustrated, she continues working in Gotham’s criminal underbelly as she has heard of Bane’s reckoning for the city and wants to stay out of his path.</p>
<p>Bruce reconnects with Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman) and newcomer Miranda Tate (Marion Cotillard) to try and rebuild the company, which suffered massive losses due to a failed project years ago. He enlists Tate to help him use an energy source Wayne Tech created and they pitch it to the board, hoping to reinvigorate profits at Wayne Enterprises.</p>
<p>Not long afterwards, Bane arrives in Gotham and Commissioner Gordon attempts to raid his lair in the sewers, but is badly injured and hospital ridden. After visiting Gordon in the hospital, Bruce is further motivated to put the cape and cowl back on to stop Bane. However, his bad knees and worn out body become his undoing and Bane defeats him, snapping one of his vertebrae in a vicious fight. Bane then sends Bruce to a prison deep underground in another country where he claimed to have escaped and tells Bruce that he will destroy Gotham as he is the apprentice of the late Ra’s al Ghul.</p>
<p>Bane returns to Gotham and engineers Wayne Enterprises’ energy source into a nuclear weapon. He and his army trap the city’s policemen underground and enforce martial law on the city. He then releases the inmates at Blackgate prison to “reclaim” the city. The only people left to stop him are a beat cop Gordon recruits to be a detective named John Blake (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Selina Kyle, and a handful of officers.</p>
<p>Upon seeing the destruction of his city, Bruce tries his best to recover from his back injury but is only successful when he realizes that fear of death is instrumental to overcoming his obstacles. He escapes the prison and returns to Gotham, enlisting Det. Blake and Selina to help him take back the city and stop the bomb from detonating.</p>
<p>As expected of the Nolan Batman films, the acting is superb. Particular mention goes to Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman. Most people had reservations about her casting as she is still a young woman, but she pulls off the sophistication, strength, beauty, and poise that characterize Selina Kyle. Her chemistry with Bruce Wayne is absolutely fantastic as the two do not hesitate to test each other’s wits all while sharing steamy sexual tension.</p>
<p>Christian Bale also brings his A-game as Bruce Wayne, who is completely battered and broken over the course of the film, but eventually finds the strength to carry on for the city he loves. His conviction and pain drive the story and make it truly unforgettable.</p>
<p>Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Det. Blake is also a welcome addition to the Batman canon because of his quick wits, unflinching loyalty to both Batman and the city, and his dedication to saving lives. His story is by far the most surprising as it was downplayed in the trailers and yet ends up being instrumental to the overall story.</p>
<p>Overall, it is a monumental film that no one should pass up. &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217; has effectively woven several amazing stories together with phenomenal actors, a dedicated director, and a fantastic production team to make one of the best superhero films of all time. See it. You won&#8217;t regret it.</p>
<p>Grade: 5/5</p>
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		<title>Twelve Killed at ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Premiere in Colorado</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>On July 20, Twelve were killed and an estimated fifty or more were injured in a mass shooting at the midnight showing of ‘Dark Knight Rises’ in theater 9 of the Aurora, Colorado mall multiplex. According to inthecapital.com the attack is being called the “Batman Shooting.” Twenty-four year old James Holmes, a native of Aurora, [...]</p></p><p>The article <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com/2012/07/us-news/twelve-killed-at-dark-knight-rises-premiere-in-colorado/">Twelve Killed at ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Premiere in Colorado</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>On July 20, Twelve were killed and an estimated fifty or more were injured in a mass shooting at the midnight showing of ‘Dark Knight Rises’ in theater 9 of the Aurora, Colorado mall multiplex. According to <a href="http://inthecapital.com/2012/07/20/14-killed-at-dark-knight-rises-premiere-theater-shooting-in-aurora-co-video-theatershooting/" target="_blank">inthecapital.com</a> the attack is being called the “Batman Shooting.”</p>
<p>Twenty-four year old James Holmes, a native of Aurora, was arrested in the back of the theater holding a rifle and handgun and wearing a gas mask and bullet proof vest. Police spokesman Frank Fania stated, “he did not resist. He did not put up a fight.” Holmes&#8217; mother reportedly called authorities from San Diego and told them they &#8220;had the right person.&#8221;</p>
<p>Holmes attacked about thirty minutes into the film, breaking in through the exit door. He then threw two canisters of tear gas into the audience. After the canisters exploded he opened fire. “We were maybe 20 or 30 minutes into the movie and all you hear, first you smell smoke, everybody thought it was fireworks or something like that, and then you just see people dropping and the gunshots are constant,” witness Christ Jones stated. “I heard at least 20 to 30 rounds within that minute or two.”</p>
<p>Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates stated, “Witnesses tell us he released some sort of canister. They heard a hissing sound and some gas emerged and the gunman opened fire.” Oates has announced that authorities do not believe he had an accomplice. FBI spokesman Jason Pack claimed that there was also no proof to suggest that Holmes was connected to terrorism in any way.</p>
<p>Upon being detained by the police Holmes claimed that he had left an explosive in his apartment. Police quickly evacuated the apartment building but the finding of an explosive device has not been announced.</p>
<p>The youngest victim of the shooting, a three month old, was treated at a hospital and released. Ten individuals died on scene while two others died at the hospital. Six of the victims were treated at the Children’s Hospital in Colorado although their statuses have not been announced. Several victims were also treated for chemical exposure to the tear gas.</p>
<p>President Obama issued this statement in response to the shooting: “Michelle and I are shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting in Colorado. Federal and local law enforcement are still responding, and my Administration will do everything that we can to support the people of Aurora in this extraordinarily difficult time. We are committed to bringing whoever was responsible to justice, ensuring the safety of our people, and caring for those who have been wounded.</p>
<p>As we do when confronted by moments of darkness and challenge, we must now come together as one American family. All of us must have the people of Aurora in our thoughts and prayers as they confront the loss of family, friends, and neighbors, and we must stand together with them in the challenging hours and days to come.”</p>
<p>Warner Bros., the production and distribution company for the film, also issued a statement 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.” Warner Bros. also cancelled the premiere that was scheduled to take place at midnight on July 20 out of respect for the victims and their families.</p>
<p>Aurora is Colorado’s third-largest city with 327,000 people. The theater where the shooting took place is about ten miles from downtown Denver.</p>
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		<title>Blockbusters: What I Can&#8217;t Wait to See!</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jordan Fisher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>Everyone knows that all the most highly anticipated blockbuster movies generally come out in the summer and this summer is no exception. Already several blockbusters have been released such as &#8216;The Avengers,&#8217; &#8216;Prometheus,&#8217; &#8216;Men in Black 3,&#8217; and &#8216;Brave,&#8217; but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing left to see. In my case my two [...]</p></p><p>The article <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com/2012/07/entertainment/blockbusters-what-i-cant-wait-to-see/">Blockbusters: What I Can&#8217;t Wait to See!</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>Everyone knows that all the most highly anticipated blockbuster movies generally come out in the summer and this summer is no exception. Already several blockbusters have been released such as &#8216;The Avengers,&#8217; &#8216;Prometheus,&#8217; &#8216;Men in Black 3,&#8217; and &#8216;Brave,&#8217; but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing left to see. In my case my two most highly anticipated haven’t even been released yet or been out that long, but I’ll get to those two soon.</p>
<p>First I’ll talk about my longshot movie which I doubt a ton of people are excited for or even know about and that is &#8216;ParaNorman.&#8217; &#8216;ParaNorman&#8217; is a stop-motion film made by the creators of &#8216;Coraline<em>;&#8217;</em> it is about a boy named Norman who has the ability to talk to the dead and has to use his abilities to save his town from a witch’s century old curse. He’ll have to fight against ghosts, witches, zombies, and worst of all, adults in order to save his town.</p>
<p>I really enjoyed &#8216;Coraline&#8217; so when I heard that the same creators were making another stop-motion children’s film I was immediately interested. I think the other reason I was intrigued by this movie is the fact that it reminds of Neil Gaiman book <span style="text-decoration: underline">The Graveyard Book</span><em>. </em>A bit of a coincidence since &#8216;Coraline&#8217;<em> </em>is based on Neil Gaiman’s book of the same name. Anyway, this is one unreleased movie that I know I have to see.</p>
<p>The next movie I’m excited to see is &#8216;The Amazing Spider-man.&#8217; Even though I was initially uncertain about this movie since it struck me as odd to immediately reboot the series rather than just make a sequel. However, my previous skepticism left me after I saw more and more of the trailers and realized this movie might finally give me the Spider-man I always wanted in the previous film series.</p>
<p>The Spider-man that is constantly spewing out corny jokes even when he is fighting someone clearly intent on killing him, which I always felt was missing from the previous films. I also like that his love interest is Gwen Stacy like she first was in the comic books and that they also put in the web shooters. The video game is also pretty good and since the game is a sequel to the movie that leads me to be hopeful that the movie it is based on is also excellent. This is a movie I’ve been waiting for all summer and I can’t wait to see it!</p>
<p>Lastly, but certainly not least, the movie I have been waiting four years for &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises.&#8217; I love Batman and I love Chris Nolan’s movies, so the Chris Nolan Batman films are really a match made in heaven for me. To this day &#8216;The Dark Knight&#8217; is my favorite movie, so I waited anxiously for the eventual sequel knowing that it would be a good movie. Even though I am not sure this movie will be better than &#8216;The Dark Knight,&#8217; (mainly because The Joker is my favorite Batman villain) but I do know it will be worth watching. Every time I see the trailer for &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217; I get chills and unbelievably excited.</p>
<p>These are the three movies that left this summer that I want to see and I’m certain I’m not the only one. The summer may be almost over, but that doesn’t mean all the summer movies have already been released.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>Burbank, U.S.A. - Warner Bros. Pictures and the Chrysler brand have teamed up to bring fans the opportunity of a lifetime surrounding the July 20th release of &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217;, the much-anticipated conclusion to the blockbuster Dark Knight trilogy. June 15 marks the launch of the &#8220;Imported from Gotham City&#8221; contest, allowing fans to create [...]</p></p><p>The article <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com/2012/06/entertainment/chrysler-and-the-dark-knight-rises-hold-competition/">Chrysler and &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217; Hold Competition</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>Burbank, U.S.A. - Warner Bros. Pictures and the Chrysler brand have teamed up to bring fans the opportunity of a lifetime surrounding the July 20th release of &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217;, the much-anticipated conclusion to the blockbuster Dark Knight trilogy. June 15 marks the launch of the &#8220;Imported from Gotham City&#8221; contest, allowing fans to create an original co-branded TV spot featuring these two iconic brands. Director/writer/producer Christopher Nolan will select the winning spot, which will debut on television around the release of the film.</p>
<p>Contestants will have two weeks to create their &#8220;Imported from Gotham City&#8221; original commercial utilizing a suite of assets, including Chrysler 300 car footage, film footage and music stems from the trailer that contestants can remix for their spot. At the conclusion of the contest, a gallery of submissions will go live on Saturday, June 30, kicking off a four-day public voting period when fans can weigh-in on their favorite Gotham City collaboration.</p>
<p>The top three finalists will be announced online and Christopher Nolan will personally choose the winner.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re excited for the opportunity to tap into the creative community online and allow those who participate to showcase their talent and passion. We look forward to seeing what unique spots people produce,&#8221; says Nolan.</p>
<p>The winning spot will be determined by a number of judging criteria, including public vote, originality, creativity, memorability and brand effectiveness. Warner Bros. and Chrysler will debut the winning commercial on national television the week of the film&#8217;s release — watch for specific date and airing details to be announced shortly. The winner will receive a trip to Hollywood to finish their spot alongside a professional editor before traveling to New York City to attend the red carpet premiere screening of &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217; on Monday, July 16.</p>
<p>Playing off Chrysler brand&#8217;s &#8220;Imported from Detroit&#8221; advertising campaign, the contest pushes the realm of the user-generated contest to a new level, allowing fans to take to the driver&#8217;s seat and test their creative skills within the world of Gotham City.</p>
<p>Apart from the winning contest spot, Chrysler will unveil another 30-second, co-branded television spot titled &#8220;Imported from Gotham City&#8221; in celebration of the partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures. Directed by Stacy Wall, the spot was designed and shot to look and feel similar to the world of &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217;. Featuring a 2012 Chrysler 300, the spot will make its broadcast debut on Tuesday, June 19, on the NBC network. A 60-second spot will also run online. Once live, both spots will be available on the Chrysler brand <a href="www.YouTube.com/Chrysler" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>.</p>
<p>&#8220;The 2012 Chrysler 300 featured in this marketing and advertising campaign was created intentionally to look as if it could be driven on the streets and fit in to the nightlife of Gotham City; it&#8217;s clearly a vehicle that stands out and makes one take notice,&#8221; said Saad Chehab, President and CEO – Chrysler Brand, Chrysler Group LLC.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>New York, U.S.A. - MTV announced on May 25 that the &#8220;2012 MTV Movie Awards&#8221; will feature exclusive footage from Warner Bros. Pictures&#8217; and Legendary Pictures&#8217; highly anticipated film &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217;, with director, writer, producer Christopher Nolan and actors Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gary Oldman on hand to celebrate the &#8220;Dark Knight&#8221; trilogy. [...]</p></p><p>The article <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com/2012/05/entertainment/exclusive-dark-knight-rises-feature-at-2012-mtv-movie-awards/">Exclusive Dark Knight Rises Feature at 2012 MTV Movie Awards</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.toonaripost.com">The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!</a></p><p>New York, U.S.A. - MTV announced on May 25 that the <a href="http://movieawards.mtv.com/" target="_blank">&#8220;2012 MTV Movie Awards&#8221;</a> will feature exclusive footage from Warner Bros. Pictures&#8217; and Legendary Pictures&#8217; highly anticipated film &#8216;The Dark Knight Rises&#8217;, with director, writer, producer Christopher Nolan and actors Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gary Oldman on hand to celebrate the &#8220;Dark Knight&#8221; trilogy.</p>
<p>Hosted by comedian, actor and TV personality Russell Brand, the &#8220;2012 MTV Movie Awards&#8221; will air live on Sunday, June 3, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.</p>
<p>MTV also announced that Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey, stars of the upcoming film &#8216;Magic Mike&#8217; will join its impressive line-up of presenters, including: Adam Sandler, Emma Watson, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, Ezra Miller, Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Mila Kunis and Mark Wahlberg. Chart-topping indie-pop group <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/fun_2_/artist.jhtml" target="_blank">fun.</a> and rapper Wiz Khalifa are set to perform.</p>
<p>Known as one of the most outrageous and distinctive televised award shows, the &#8220;2012 MTV Movie Awards&#8221; will feature its trademark individuality and irreverence. Fusing the network&#8217;s musical core with the wonder and amazement of the comedy, drama, adventure and mystery inherent to the movie-going experience, the telecast is set to provide more laughs, surprises and one-of-a-kind moments with Hollywood&#8217;s biggest stars gathering to honor fan-favorites from the past year.</p>
<p>MTV fans hold the &#8220;Power of the Popcorn&#8221; awards in their hands with voting available online via <a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/movieawards/2012/" target="_blank">MovieAwards.MTV.com</a> through Saturday, June 2. As always, voting for <a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/movieawards/2012/movie-of-the-year/" target="_blank">&#8220;Movie of the Year&#8221;</a> will remain open throughout the live show on Sunday, June 3.</p>
<p>In addition, John DeLucie, Chef and Owner of The Lion and Crown restaurants in New York City will return as the celebrity chef at the &#8220;2012 MTV Movie Awards.&#8221;  The Lion and Crown are touted as the hottest restaurants in Manhattan and his signature dishes have become favorites amongst his celebrity clientele. DeLucie is also the author of a celebrated memoir titled &#8220;The Hunger.&#8221;</p>
<p>Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves serves as Executive Producer for the &#8220;2012 MTV Movie Awards.&#8221; Garrett English serves as Executive Producer and Executive In Charge for MTV. Amy Doyle is Executive in Charge of Music and Celebrity Talent. Joanna Bomberg is Executive in Charge of Music Talent. Wendy Plaut serves as Co-Executive Producer and Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lee Lodge serves as co-Executive Producer.</p>
<p>Official sponsors of the 2012 MTV Movie Awards include Bing, Chevrolet, Revlon, Sprint, State Farm and Taco Bell.</p>
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