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Marvel and Netflix postpones ‘Punisher’ after Las Vegas shooting

By Shawn Lealos

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The recent tragedy in Las Vegas where a gunman killed 59 people and left over 400 injured at a Jason Aldean concert has had a long-range of effects in the world of entertainment.

A number of musicians have canceled their shows in Las Vegas, both in respect for the lives lost and the sense of safety. With that said, there was also some changes in other forms of entertainment, including Netflix announcing that they are postponing the release of Punisher for now.

Initially, the Punisher was going to hit Netflix as a surprise, and that could have come as early as this weekend. However, with the tragedy involving a gunman has caused Netflix to change their plans. They will push the release from now until later in the fall. Netflix told Newsday that they had never set an official premiere date.

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The difference between Punisher on Netflix and the other Marvel series, such as Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist, is it has to do with the guns. While all the series’ are violent, the idea of Punisher killing people with his impressive arsenal is a little too close to comfort considering the feelings after the recent Las Vegas killings.

Marvel also pulled the Punisher Netflix series from the upcoming New York Comic-Con.

"“We are stunned and saddened by this week’s senseless act in Las Vegas. After careful consideration, Netflix and Marvel have decided it wouldn’t be appropriate for Marvel’s The Punisher to participate in New York Comic-Con. Our thoughts continue to be with the victims and those affected by this tragedy.”"

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