Published 20:20 IST, October 5th 2019
Joker screenings cancelled at theaters due to 'credible' threats
Huntington Beach movie theatres in California has refused the screenings of Joker on the night of October 5, after the police received 'credible threats'
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According to international media reports, Huntington Beach movie atres in California has refused screenings of Joker on night of October 5, anuncement came after regional police received a considerable threat as reported by Huntington Beach Police Department. Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker has been garing spotlight as far back as its release. movie became very popular among fans. actor has received highly acclaimed reviews for his acting in movie as iconic Batman villain. But movie has been facing challenges. While debate encompassing movie refuses to die, it has been surrounded by ar controversy.
Joker screening cancelled
last two screenings of motion picture at Century Huntington Beach and XD atre in Bella Terra mall were dropped after officials were sent to scene. showings continued on Friday. Huntington Beach Police Department said in an explanation that it h received information about a risk to Century ater because of opening of DC film.
In a statement me by police, y said, " police department deemed threat was credible eugh to provide a uniformed presence at atre," as quoted by ANI.
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Police received threat
statement provided to international media furr re, “As investigation continued, our officers worked with manrs of atre, who determined y would cancel final two showings of movie and close atre out of an abundance of caution. Based on investigation, and in working with atre manment, it was determined that atre could safely reopen and resume rmal operation,". However, police refused to uncover any insights concerning nature of threat. screening of movie resumed and police reported that Huntington Beach Police Department will provide protection and patrolling at Century ater for this weekend. y furr ded, “We are working in conjunction with atre's manment as well as mall security to provide a safe environment to public. This incident is currently under investigation, and furr details will be provided”.
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'Joker', movie
film's primary subjects of psychological instability and its relationship to brutality have me atres and law authorization stress over mess 'Joker' is sending. ‘Joker’ also included a new interpretation of comic book character's original story pursues a yearning stand-up entertainer called Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) whose escalating mental issues le him to criminality. film is being appreciated and re are rumours getting ‘Joker’ getting minated for Oscars after winning Golden Lion at Venice International Film Festival's top award. 'Joker' likewise got eight-minute overwhelming applause at its Venice Film Festival debut.
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(With inputs from ANI)
19:25 IST, October 5th 2019