Connecticut school massacre: Hollywood cancels premieres in wake of tragedy A spokesman for Paramount Pictures said: "Due to the terrible tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, and out of honour and respect for the families of the victims whose lives were senselessly taken, we are postponing the Pittsburgh premiere of Jack Reacher. Our hearts go out to all those who lost loved ones. Fox also cancelled a premiere party and red carpet event for Parental Guidance, a new comedy starring Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei. A Fox spokesman said: "In light of the horrific tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut we are cancelling the red carpet event and the after party for the Parental Guidance premiere, scheduled today in downtown Los Angeles. The hearts of all involved with this film go out to the victims, their families, their community, and our entire nation in mourning. On Sunday Fox also dropped television screenings of two animated comedy shows, Family Guy and American Dad, to avoid insensitivity. Actor Jamie Foxx, who was promoting Quentin Tarantino's forthcoming ultra-violent film about slavery "Django Unchained," said: "We cannot turn our back and say that violence in films or anything that we do doesn't have a sort of influence. It does. Hollywood stars took to Twitter to comment on the tragedy. The actress Hilary Duff said: "I am shocked. Heartbroken. Devastating news about this elementary school shooting. What is wrong with people? Praying hard for these families. The singer Rihanna said: "God have mercy!!!! No one deserves this! Praying for the families of the victims of the Connecticut shooting!! What a Christmas it will be.