LAPD raises security at cinema halls ahead of 'Joker' release

'Joker' is all set to hit atres next week, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has decided to increase security at cinema halls. decision has come in wake of heightened controversy and concerns surrounding violence involved in  movie. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, movie depicts a depressed loner who faces disappointment at every turn that leads him to create havoc around city.

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LAPD on alert for 'Joker' release

LAPD assured that y are aware of history behind premiere of 'Joker', as families of victims of July 2012 shooting at a atre in Aurora, Colorado during premiere of ' Dark Knight Rises' raised concerns. accused James Holmes shot and killed people watching final Christopher lan Batman film. Incidentally, according to reports movie won't be played at Aurora, Colorado.

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Reacting to controversy, Warner Bros studios had stated families of Aurora mass shooting victims, expressing ir concerns. statement said that y do t endorse real-world violence of any kind and fictional character r movie glamorizes character as hero.

"While re are credible threats in Los Angeles area, department will maintain high visibility around aters when it opens," department spokesman Josh Rubenstein said to a news publication.  FBI has also advised local law enforcement of any potential alarming online posts about film.

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In ar development, Actor-producer Joaquin Phoenix has already bagged his next role in an untitled drama. Phoenix will feature in indie filmmaker writer-director Mike Mills’ next. production of film will begin soon. film will be produced by Chelsea Barnard, Lila Yacoub and Andrea Longacre-White.

Joker to release early in India

Warner Bros.'s 'Joker' has w gotten an early release in Indian cinemas on October 2, two days before its scheduled release. 
Warner Bros. has many or films underway such as spiff to Suicide Squad titled 'Birds of Prey', 'Wonder Woman 2', Batman starring Robert Pattinson and a sequel to DC's film 'Aquaman'.

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