A Utah movie theater is pulling out of an agreement to host survivors of the Parkland, Fla. mass shooting for a town hall this weekend on gun reform, because it “appears to be escalating into a potentially contentious situation.”
Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres — part of the Larry H. Miller Group, which also owns car dealerships and the Utah Jazz — pulled out of the contract Wednesday, less than 24 hours after organizers announced that the event would be held at the South Jordan location.
“After careful consideration, we have decided to cancel the event at Megaplex because our venues are focused on providing a safe, world-class movie experience for our guests, which include families and children,” the company said in a statement.