Christian Bale To Visit Aurora Shooting Victims
Since the tragic The Dark Knight Rises midnight shooting in Aurora, Colorado at the hands of James Holmes, the cast of the film has been wiped off of the press tour, declining interviews and keeping out of sight as the world mourns for the victims and families in Aurora, Colorado.
However, it looks like Batman himself, Christian Bale, is taking things into his own hands. Following Bale’s statement on Friday, stating, “I cannot begin to truly understand the pain and grief of the victims and their loved ones, but my heart goes out to them.” Bale is taking it upon himself to show up in Aurora to visit those shooting victims that sustained injuries after The Dark Knight Rises shooting, which left 12 dead, and 58 injured.
Since Bale has some free time after the cancellation of the press tour and other premieres, he’s making some time to visit the victims in Aurora, and Warner Bros confirmed it for The Denver Post. Following The Dark Knight Rises shooting in Aurora, Colorado, a petition was started online urging Bale to visit the victims to lessen their pain.
The campaign originated by Facebook user Jonathan Jared Adams reads as follows:
Hey Facebook, I have an idea … All those kids in the hospital recovering from gunshot wounds at the Batman massacre could use a visit from their hero. I propose we (as in all of Facebook) should make enough noise asking Christian Bale to visit these kids in the hospital dressed in the real Batman outfit. They need to know heroes can be real, too, not just the bad guys. Not asking anything fancy from you, if you read this, share it on your wall. If you want to go the extra mile, post it in other sites as well. Show the kids there really are heroes.
Dear Christian Bale, please visit the injured children from the movie massacre as Batman. You have the power to be a hero right now —not a movie hero, a real flesh and blood one. Sincerely, Everyone
In just a few hours the post had 782 shares and over 1,500 Facebook likes. Looks like Christian Bale is a hero without the Batman garb.
Tags : christian bale, Christian Bale speaks out, Christian Bale visiting victims, the dark knight rises, the dark knight rises massacre, Warner Bros The Dark Knight Rises
Posted: July 24, 2012
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Jul 24, 2012
AWESOME!
Jul 24, 2012
A true hero.
YOur awesome
Jul 24, 2012
Good for him! Thats amazing!
Jul 24, 2012
Good for him! Thats amazing!
Jul 24, 2012
Wow, what an awesome man!
Jul 24, 2012
That's nice of him. Just make sure you don't distract him, he'll never let it go.
Jul 24, 2012
And that's what should happen – he's a busy man but he can and did (hopefully) find time to visit the victims from this horrible nightmare. The movie is not responsible for what happened and I find it very refreshing to see somebody thinks about regular, everyday people who were just out that Friday night to enjoy themselves. God Bless.
Jul 24, 2012
I shared the original post, and reading this made me tear up! SO glad that he's deciding to do this! THose kids, and even the adult victims, need a real HERO right now! Much <3 Christian Bale, much <3.
Jul 24, 2012
Awesome
Jul 24, 2012
Thank you, Mr. Bale. I know none of us can imagine what this will mean to the victims…awesome…
Jul 24, 2012
That's so AWESOME!!!
Jul 24, 2012
Awww, hooray for Christian Bale! Not only is he a good actor bit this goes to show that he has a good & beautiful heart & is a wonderful human being
Jul 24, 2012
I think this is the most heartfelt thing an actor has done! I am all glad he is doing that. Knowing that our heroes are as real as the bad guys makes all the difference.
Jul 24, 2012
That's awesome, he's a good man. I'm very impresssed, and have a great respect for him.
Jul 25, 2012
Omg brings tears to my eyes. Thats awesome Christian <3
Jul 25, 2012
Does anyone know if they actually got to see the movie or was the shooting at the beginning? It would be nice for WB to find a place the victims felt safe and have a special showing just for them… When they are ready.
Jul 25, 2012
go for it
Jul 25, 2012
It would… have you seen it though… there is a lot of shooting.
Jul 25, 2012
Yea, i have seen it. Good point, there is a lot of shooting. However if you you are going have this kind of identification with a movie, it seems a shame to not even have seen it. Maybe a counsler or two on hand would be good as well…
Jul 25, 2012
true… I'm just thinking of the PTS thing. I'm glad Christian Bale went to visit.
Jul 25, 2012
Me too.
Jul 25, 2012
I wish more actors were as compassionate and selfless as mr bale. Perhaps his visit will help ease there suffering for a day.
Jul 25, 2012
What an amazing heart
Jul 25, 2012
Nothing but good can come out of this visit nice to know that humanity still excite
Jul 25, 2012
as Billy explained I didn't know that a stay at home mom able to get paid $7613 in a few weeks on the computer. have you read this webpage NuttyRichdotcom.
Jul 25, 2012
I know , I'm cynical , that's what happens when you work in Hollywood but despite the fact that I'm glad he did this I know the motivation comes from Warner Brothers to save their show and from the fact that this angry ass gets bad publicity and needs a face lift. Throws a fit after Heath Ledger deservedly gets more attention than him and beats his mother and sister, quickly hushed up by Warner money. Goes on an anti Director of Photography rant that lasts six and a half min. and threatens to get a man doing his job fired and to kick his ass. Is generally an ass to everyone I know who works with him. I know he's 'really hot' so none of these things can be true female readers but I would be willing to take odds that the motivations for this are highly disingenuous.
Jul 25, 2012
Also note women at aprx. 7 to 1 ratio on these comments.
Jul 25, 2012
I thought that was a really great thing to do. What a tragedy!
Jul 25, 2012
He's a class act !
Jul 25, 2012
I'm soooo glade to see it worked, I and about 100 of my friends reposted it and I posted it to the first yahoo press release. Thanx Mr. Bales for keeping heros alive for all of those affected.
Jul 25, 2012
i was too (part of the reposting) and im soo excited that it worked, they all deserve to have a smile or two and ty to everyone involved in making this happin
Jul 25, 2012
Jul 25, 2012
For sure Mr. Bale hasn't had the best, most perfect reputation, however, he's doing the right, correct thing now.
Jul 25, 2012
Being an ass cancels out any hotness factor he may have had; just sayin…
Jul 25, 2012
I never thought he was hot actually.
Jul 25, 2012
It Is reported that he went to see 7 of the victims and didn't tell press. He also laid a wreath on the graves after the burial. What a man. Thanks for showing your humanity, Mr Bale.
Jul 27, 2012
I would take your word over Warner Bros. I still think you need to concentrate on writing!
Jul 28, 2012
Karen Fields Wingard: No, they didn't see the movie. The for-real shooting was at the beginning, and some of them at first said they thought the sound was special effects or something. It was a while before someone turned off the movie.
Jul 28, 2012
?? wait… you work in hollywood?
Jul 28, 2012
Si
Oct 5, 2012
he never beat his mum and sister:he yelled them during a family argument,he apologized for the rant and he visited Aurora victims and staff by his own accord with his own money without Warner Bros 's help/desire
here it's you the jerk
Oct 5, 2012
I've got a bridge I could sell you Caro.