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AFI CEO Bob Gazzale issued the following statement in response to last night’s tragic events in Aurora, Colorado.

“Movie theaters are magical places. They bring us together to share our nation’s dreams - and even inspire us to stand in line at midnight to be among the first to see a cultural phenomenon. At the American Film institute, we are deeply saddened that somebody has attempted to rob us of that magic - and as a community of artists and audiences - we mourn the loss of our fellow movie lovers and offer our deepest condolences.”