Amy Schumer, Greg Berlanti, Ben Platt, Rosie O’Donnell, Julianne Moore and Issa Rae are among the A-listers calling out major studios for donating to NRA-backed politicians. Over 100 actors, producers and industry creatives signed an open letter, urging Hollywood companies to end political contributions to candidates who take money from the NRA and vote against gun reform. It also calls for the companies to use political clout to actively lobby for gun reform, as well as support gun violence survivors.
The statement, crafted with the help of gun reform advocacy group Guns Down America, expresses concern about the epidemic of gun violence in the country. It also urges the entertainment industry to help build safer communities.
“Since the federal government has failed to pass reforms that raise the standard for gun ownership in America, our industry has a responsibility to act,” the letter reads. “We hope that you do.”
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The statement, crafted with the help of gun reform advocacy group Guns Down America, expresses concern about the epidemic of gun violence in the country. It also urges the entertainment industry to help build safer communities.
“Since the federal government has failed to pass reforms that raise the standard for gun ownership in America, our industry has a responsibility to act,” the letter reads. “We hope that you do.”
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- 1/30/2020
- by Brent Lang and Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Sandy and Lonnie Phillips, whose daughter Jessica was killed in the 2012 Aurora, Colorado, theater shooting, are renewing their call to ask Warner Bros. to devote more resources to combating gun violence ahead of the studio's dark antihero film Joker, which is set to open Oct. 4.
On Thursday, the couple in a signed statement (crafted with gun control advocate Igor Volsky of Guns Down America) asked the studio to "put their money where their mouth is," days after family members of Aurora victims expressed their concern about the gun violence in Todd Phillips' R-rated film starring Joaquin ...
On Thursday, the couple in a signed statement (crafted with gun control advocate Igor Volsky of Guns Down America) asked the studio to "put their money where their mouth is," days after family members of Aurora victims expressed their concern about the gun violence in Todd Phillips' R-rated film starring Joaquin ...
- 9/26/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sandy and Lonnie Phillips, whose daughter Jessica was killed in the 2012 Aurora, Colorado, theater shooting, are renewing their call to ask Warner Bros. to devote more resources to combating gun violence ahead of the studio's dark antihero film Joker, which is set to open Oct. 4.
On Thursday, the couple in a signed statement (crafted with gun control advocate Igor Volsky of Guns Down America) asked the studio to "put their money where their mouth is," days after family members of Aurora victims expressed their concern about the gun violence in Todd Phillips' R-rated film starring Joaquin ...
On Thursday, the couple in a signed statement (crafted with gun control advocate Igor Volsky of Guns Down America) asked the studio to "put their money where their mouth is," days after family members of Aurora victims expressed their concern about the gun violence in Todd Phillips' R-rated film starring Joaquin ...
- 9/26/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Warner Bros. has responded to a letter sent to studio CEO Ann Sarnoff from the families of the 2012 Aurora shooting victims, calling gun violence a “critical issue,” but also saying that the film is not meant to endorse real-world violence or hold up the supervillain as a sympathetic hero.
“Gun violence in our society is a critical issue, and we extend our deepest sympathy to all victims and families impacted by these tragedies. Our company has a long history of donating to victims of violence, including Aurora, and in recent weeks, our parent company joined other business leaders to call on policymakers to enact bi-partisan legislation to address this epidemic,” a representative from Warner Bros. said in a statement. “At the same time, Warner Bros. believes that one of the functions of storytelling is to provoke difficult conversations around complex issues. Make no mistake: neither the fictional character Joker, nor the film,...
“Gun violence in our society is a critical issue, and we extend our deepest sympathy to all victims and families impacted by these tragedies. Our company has a long history of donating to victims of violence, including Aurora, and in recent weeks, our parent company joined other business leaders to call on policymakers to enact bi-partisan legislation to address this epidemic,” a representative from Warner Bros. said in a statement. “At the same time, Warner Bros. believes that one of the functions of storytelling is to provoke difficult conversations around complex issues. Make no mistake: neither the fictional character Joker, nor the film,...
- 9/24/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Family members of victims of the 2012 mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, have sent a letter to Warner Bros. ahead of the release of next month’s R-rated “Joker” movie asking for a donation to gun-victim charities and advocacy for gun reform.
The letter was signed by five family members and sent Tuesday to Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
“When we learned that Warner Bros. was releasing a movie called ‘Joker’ that presents the character as a protagonist with a sympathetic origin story, it gave us pause,” the letter says, noting the “absolute hell” that they had endured since a gunman shot and killed 12 people during a screening of Warner Bros.’ “Dark Knight Rises.”
Also Read: 'Newtown' Filmmakers Boycott Cinemark in Support of Aurora Shooting Victims
“We are calling on you to be a part of the growing chorus of...
The letter was signed by five family members and sent Tuesday to Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
“When we learned that Warner Bros. was releasing a movie called ‘Joker’ that presents the character as a protagonist with a sympathetic origin story, it gave us pause,” the letter says, noting the “absolute hell” that they had endured since a gunman shot and killed 12 people during a screening of Warner Bros.’ “Dark Knight Rises.”
Also Read: 'Newtown' Filmmakers Boycott Cinemark in Support of Aurora Shooting Victims
“We are calling on you to be a part of the growing chorus of...
- 9/24/2019
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
Family members and friends of the victims of a 2012 mass shooting at a screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colo., are expressing concerns about the upcoming release of “Joker,” a comic book adaptation that’s provoked controversy for its violent subject matter.
In a letter to Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff, the families and friends urge the company to join the likes of Walmart and Cvs in advocating for gun safety.
“We’re calling on you to use your massive platform and influence to join us in our fight to build safer communities with fewer guns,” reads the letter, which was obtained by Variety.
“We are calling on you to be a part of the growing chorus of corporate leaders who understand that they have a social responsibility to keep us all safe,” it continues.
The letter was signed by Sandy and Lonnie Phillips, a couple whose 24-year-old daughter,...
In a letter to Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff, the families and friends urge the company to join the likes of Walmart and Cvs in advocating for gun safety.
“We’re calling on you to use your massive platform and influence to join us in our fight to build safer communities with fewer guns,” reads the letter, which was obtained by Variety.
“We are calling on you to be a part of the growing chorus of corporate leaders who understand that they have a social responsibility to keep us all safe,” it continues.
The letter was signed by Sandy and Lonnie Phillips, a couple whose 24-year-old daughter,...
- 9/24/2019
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Don Lemon led a discussion on gun control on CNN Tuesday that quickly devolved into a shouting match between the liberal and conservative panelists. Igor Volsky from ThinkProgress and CNN Republican contributor Ben Ferguson started off amicably, but soon the two were screaming over one another to get points across. Things started to go south when Ferguson began comparing the NRA to other lobbying groups, such as the failed green energy company Solyndra. Volsky immediately took exception, saying “What does Solyndra have to do with this?” Also Read: President Obama Cries During Gun Control Address Ferguson then went on to critique President Obama’s executive.
- 1/6/2016
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
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