Avatar: Fire and Ash Premiere Canceled After Bondi Beach Attack

Plans for the Australian premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash have been called off following the violent attack at Bondi Beach. The film’s Sydney launch, which was set to welcome director James Cameron and members of the cast, was canceled. Organizers confirmed the decision in a formal statement.

Avatar: Fire and Ash’s Australia premiere gets canceled

The Australian premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash has been cancelled following the deadly attack at Bondi Beach. Organizers have halted scheduled promotional activities in Sydney out of respect for the victims and their families. 

The premiere had been set to take place on December 15. It was expected to be attended by director James Cameron along with members of the film’s cast, including Sam Worthington. Earlier in the day, organizers confirmed that the event would no longer go ahead. “Out of deep respect for the victims of the Bondi shooting, the planned Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere event today in Sydney has been cancelled. Our hearts are with the community, the victims, their families and loved ones,” the statement read (via Rolling Stone Australia). 

In addition to the red carpet event, a planned Australian press junket for the film scheduled for the same day was also called off. 

As of the latest official updates, the death toll has risen to 16, including a 10-year-old girl. At least 42 people are being treated in hospitals across Sydney. This includes two police officers who remain in serious condition. Authorities in Australia have confirmed that the investigation into the Bondi Beach attack remains ongoing.

NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon addressed the situation during a late-night press conference. He condemned the attack and stressed that such violence would not be tolerated. “This type of disgraceful activity, the taking of innocent lives is unacceptable to New South Wales,” he said.

Source: Comingsoon.net