March 23, 2016:Â Skipping the traditional red carpet interviews following the attacks in Brussels, movie studio Warner Bros went ahead with Tuesday’s London premier of “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” its new superhero movie.
Warner Bros. stated that, “Our hearts go out to the victims of recent terrorist attacks, their families and the communities impacted around the world. Rather than yield to terror, we’ve decided to join the film’s fans and move forward with the London premiere of ‘Batman v. Superman’ this evening.”
Starring Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman, the movie is due to open in theaters around the world this weekend.
According to analyst predictions, it is one of the biggest movie launches so far this year and is expected to bring in some $300 million at the global box office on its opening this weekend.
The London premiere was hosted in the city’s Leicester Square entertainment hub where Affleck, Cavill and other stars turned up, posed for photos, and signed autographs for hundreds of fans.
At least 30 people were killed and some 230 injured in suicide bomb attacks on Brussels airport and a rush-hour metro train in the Belgian capital. Islamic State claimed responsibility.
Britain, along with other European states, announced extra security measures on Tuesday following the Brussels attacks.
