<p>Having won critical praise and the best film award at the Venice International Film festival, Joaquin Phoenix starrer 'Joker' is all set to release worldwide. The good news is that film's India release has been preponed by two days.&nbsp;<br />
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'Joker' will now be releasing across the country on October 2. Earlier it was scheduled to release on October 4 in the country. &nbsp;So Indian audience will get to watch the film two days prior to rest of the world now. In US, the film releases on October 4.&nbsp;<br />
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The announcement was made by Warner Bros India on their official Twitter page.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film will now be clashing at the box office with Yash Raj Film's 'War' which stars Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor. Considering its a national holiday- Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary- both the films are expected to do good business on the first day of release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Todd Philips, the film DC Comic's favourite villain's story from a fresh point of view- the Joker's point of view. The film received an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/joaquin-phoenix-starrer-joker-gets-eight-minute-standing-ovation-at-venice-film-festival-247145">eight-minute standing ovation</a> from the audience after its first screening at the Venice Film Festival last month.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/travel-back-in-time-with-jokers-batmans-worst-enemy-208204"> Also see:&nbsp;Travel back in time with the Jokers - Batman's worst enemy</a><br />
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The film won the prestigious Golden Lion award at the festival while Phoenix won the Best Actor award at the Toronto Film Festival.&nbsp;</p>


Having won critical praise and the best film award at the Venice International Film festival, Joaquin Phoenix starrer 'Joker' is all set to release worldwide. The good news is that film's India release has been preponed by two days.

Having won critical praise and the best film award at the Venice International Film festival, Joaquin Phoenix starrer 'Joker' is all set to release worldwide. The good news is that film's India release has been preponed by two days. 'Joker' will now be releasing across the country on October 2. Earlier it was scheduled to release on October 4 in the country. So Indian audience will get to watch the film two days prior to rest of the world now. In US, the film releases on October 4. The announcement was made by Warner Bros India on their official Twitter page. 📢📢📢#JokerMovie will now release in India on Wednesday, October 2nd, two days ahead of its initial scheduled release! pic.twitter.com/bDlwxYSPqN — Warner Bros. India (@warnerbrosindia) September 25, 2019 × The film will now be clashing at the box office with Yash Raj Film's 'War' which stars Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor. Considering its a national holiday- Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary- both the films are expected to do good business on the first day of release. Directed by Todd Philips, the film DC Comic's favourite villain's story from a fresh point of view- the Joker's point of view. The film received an eight-minute standing ovation from the audience after its first screening at the Venice Film Festival last month. Also see: Travel back in time with the Jokers - Batman's worst enemy The film won the prestigious Golden Lion award at the festival while Phoenix won the Best Actor award at the Toronto Film Festival.

Joaquin Phoenix starrer 'Joker' to now release in India on this day

<p>While he is awaiting the release of the much-anticipated film 'Joker', Joaquin Phoenix has already bagged his next role! Phoenix is set to star in an untitled drama from acclaimed indie filmmaker writer-director Mike Mills.<br />
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The fill will be produced by A24. According to the news agency, the production is due to commence this fall.<br />
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Chelsea Barnard, Lila Yacoub and Andrea Longacre-White will be producing the film. Phoenix is currently awaiting the release of 'Joker'&nbsp;which was premiered at the Venice Film Festival earlier in September.<br />
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The film and his performance in the titular role welcomed rave reviews with Phoenix receiving an eight-minute standing ovation.<br />
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The flick is a part of the DC Comics universe but will serve as an independent origin story and will not feature any appearances by Batman and other caped crusaders.<br />
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'Joker'&nbsp;also won the Golden Lion Award at the festival. The upcoming film is directed by Todd Phillips and will hit big screens on October 4.</p>


While he is awaiting the release of the much-anticipated film 'Joker', Joaquin Phoenix has already bagged his next role! Phoenix is set to star in an untitled drama from acclaimed indie filmmaker writer-director Mike Mills.

While he is awaiting the release of the much-anticipated film 'Joker', Joaquin Phoenix has already bagged his next role! Phoenix is set to star in an untitled drama from acclaimed indie filmmaker writer-director Mike Mills. The fill will be produced by A24. According to the news agency, the production is due to commence this fall. Chelsea Barnard, Lila Yacoub and Andrea Longacre-White will be producing the film. Phoenix is currently awaiting the release of 'Joker' which was premiered at the Venice Film Festival earlier in September. The film and his performance in the titular role welcomed rave reviews with Phoenix receiving an eight-minute standing ovation. The flick is a part of the DC Comics universe but will serve as an independent origin story and will not feature any appearances by Batman and other caped crusaders. 'Joker' also won the Golden Lion Award at the festival. The upcoming film is directed by Todd Phillips and will hit big screens on October 4.

'Joker' star Joaquin Phoenix next to be with Mike Mills drama

<p>Actor Joaquin Phoenix, who is receiving rave reviews for his performance in the upcoming film 'Joker'&nbsp;after it premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, wasn't&nbsp;too keen on shedding 52 pounds. Instead, his vision for his character was different than what his director Todd Phillips imagined.<br />
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Phoenix has developed a reputation as an actor who will leave no stone unturned to portray a character but losing weight for his performance in 'Joker'&nbsp;almost didn't happen, reported a magazine. Phoenix spoke to a magazine about playing Arthur, the man who went on to become Gotham's greatest villain Joker.<br />
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In the film, Arthur is portrayed as wearyingly thin, however, Phoenix wanted his character to be "kind of heavy." "It's a horrible way to live," the actor said of having to lose a huge amount of weight in a short amount of time."I think the Joker should be kind of heavy," he added.<br />
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Despite his approach to the evil character, Phillips had other ideas. "Todd was like, 'I think you should do the real thin person," Phoenix recalled. The three-time Oscar-nominated actor eventually agreed, bowing to the filmmaker's creative vision and lost 52 pounds to get into the skin of his character.<br />
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Phoenix also trained with a choreographer and watched videos of famous dancers, although he didn't reveal who. Phoenix also spoke about his weight loss in August while promoting the film at the Venice International Film Festival.<br />
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He told the reporters at that time, "The first thing was the weight loss, that's really what I started with. As it turns out, that impacts your psychology, and you really start to go mad when you lose that much weight in that amount of time. "The actor went on to say that he wanted to create something that "wasn't identifiable" "This is a fictional character and I didn't want a psychiatrist to be able to identify the kind of person he was. I wanted the freedom to create something that wasn't identifiable. We were getting into medication and what issues he might have, but I thought let's step away from that. We want to have the room to create what we want," he added.<br />
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The film is getting early Oscar buzz after winning the Golden Lion, the Venice International Film Festival's top award. Earlier this month, 'Joker'&nbsp;received an eight-minute standing ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere for the origin story that the makers mapped out for Batman's arch-villain&nbsp;Joker.<br />
<br />
The upcoming flick is a part of the DC Comics universe but will serve as an independent origin story and will not feature any appearances by Batman and other caped crusaders. Apart from Phoenix, the film also features Robert De Niro, Bill Camp, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Douglas Hodge, Marc Maron, Josh Pais, and Shea Whigham. It is slated to hit the theatres on October 4.&nbsp;</p>


Actor Joaquin Phoenix, who is receiving rave reviews for his performance in the upcoming film 'Joker' after it premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, wasn't too keen on shedding 52 pounds.

Actor Joaquin Phoenix, who is receiving rave reviews for his performance in the upcoming film 'Joker' after it premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, wasn't too keen on shedding 52 pounds. Instead, his vision for his character was different than what his director Todd Phillips imagined. Phoenix has developed a reputation as an actor who will leave no stone unturned to portray a character but losing weight for his performance in 'Joker' almost didn't happen, reported a magazine. Phoenix spoke to a magazine about playing Arthur, the man who went on to become Gotham's greatest villain Joker. In the film, Arthur is portrayed as wearyingly thin, however, Phoenix wanted his character to be "kind of heavy." "It's a horrible way to live," the actor said of having to lose a huge amount of weight in a short amount of time."I think the Joker should be kind of heavy," he added. Despite his approach to the evil character, Phillips had other ideas. "Todd was like, 'I think you should do the real thin person," Phoenix recalled. The three-time Oscar-nominated actor eventually agreed, bowing to the filmmaker's creative vision and lost 52 pounds to get into the skin of his character. Phoenix also trained with a choreographer and watched videos of famous dancers, although he didn't reveal who. Phoenix also spoke about his weight loss in August while promoting the film at the Venice International Film Festival. He told the reporters at that time, "The first thing was the weight loss, that's really what I started with. As it turns out, that impacts your psychology, and you really start to go mad when you lose that much weight in that amount of time. "The actor went on to say that he wanted to create something that "wasn't identifiable" "This is a fictional character and I didn't want a psychiatrist to be able to identify the kind of person he was. I wanted the freedom to create something that wasn't identifiable. We were getting into medication and what issues he might have, but I thought let's step away from that. We want to have the room to create what we want," he added. The film is getting early Oscar buzz after winning the Golden Lion, the Venice International Film Festival's top award. Earlier this month, 'Joker' received an eight-minute standing ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere for the origin story that the makers mapped out for Batman's arch-villain Joker. The upcoming flick is a part of the DC Comics universe but will serve as an independent origin story and will not feature any appearances by Batman and other caped crusaders. Apart from Phoenix, the film also features Robert De Niro, Bill Camp, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Douglas Hodge, Marc Maron, Josh Pais, and Shea Whigham. It is slated to hit the theatres on October 4.

Joaquin Phoenix wanted Joker to be 'heavy'

Joker — the standalone DC film starring Joaquin Phoenix in the lead and directed by Todd Phillips (The Hangover trilogy) — was awarded the Golden Lion at the 76th Venice International Film Festival.

WION Silver Screen: Joker wins the Golden Lion Award in 76th Venice film festival

<p>Director Todd Phillips` dark drama "Joker" about the origins of the villainous character won the golden lion award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.<br />
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Joaquin Phoenix, who won rave reviews from critics at the festival, plays Batman`s nemesis and follows his transformation from a vulnerable loner into the confident villain.<br />
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Roman Polanski`s military drama "An Officer and a Spy" took the runner-up Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize.<br />
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Director Todd Phillips` dark drama "Joker" about the origins of the villainous character won the golden lion award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. Joaquin Phoenix, who won rave reviews from critics at the festival, plays Batman`s nemesis and follows his transformation from a vulnerable loner into the confident villain.

Director Todd Phillips` dark drama "Joker" about the origins of the villainous character won the golden lion award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. Joaquin Phoenix, who won rave reviews from critics at the festival, plays Batman`s nemesis and follows his transformation from a vulnerable loner into the confident villain. Roman Polanski`s military drama "An Officer and a Spy" took the runner-up Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize.

Todd Phillips 'Joker' wins golden lion award at Venice Film Festival

<p>Dark drama "Joker" about the origins of the villainous character won the Golden Lion award at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/joaquin-phoenix-starrer-joker-gets-eight-minute-standing-ovation-at-venice-film-festival-247145">Venice Film Festival</a> on Saturday, while Roman Polanski's military drama about France's notorious Dreyfus affair took the runner-up prize.</p>

<p>Joaquin Phoenix, who won rave reviews at the festival, plays DC Comics superhero Batman's nemesis, and the story follows his transformation from vulnerable loner to confident villain.</p>

<p>"Joker" distances itself from typical superhero films, with sombre lighting and dark music throughout.</p>

<p>"I want to thank Warner Bros and DC for stepping out of their comfort zone and taking such a bold swing on me and this movie," director Todd Phillips said in his acceptance speech, also thanking Phoenix for trusting him with his "insane talent".</p>

<p>"There is no movie without Joaquin Phoenix ... Joaquin is the fiercest and bravest and most open-minded lion that I know."</p>

<p>The film was generating awards buzz even before Venice. The festival is considered a launch pad for the awards season, having premiered Oscar winners like "Roma" and "Birdman".</p>

<p>In a surprise move, Polanski's "An Officer and a Spy" took the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize.</p>

<p>At a time of #MeToo and with only two female directors out of 21 in the competition line-up, festival organisers had faced criticism for including Polanski's work in the programme due to renewed controversy over his conviction for a sex crime.</p>

<p>They defended the move, saying it was the film, not the man, being judged. Jury member Paolo Virzi told a news conference the judges had solely focused on the movie in their discussions.</p>

<p>Polanski pleaded guilty in 1977 to having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl in Los Angeles. He fled the United States in 1978 for fear a deal for leniency with prosecutors would be overruled and he would get a lengthy prison term. Aged 86, he now lives in Europe.</p>

<p>The French-Polish director, who was expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences last year, did not travel to Venice. His wife Emmanuelle Seigner, who stars in the film, collected the award on his behalf.</p>

<p>"He is very happy and I am convinced this is a very important movie for him, it will give him a lot," she told reporters.</p>

<p>Asked how she felt about those critical of the film's festival inclusion, Seigner told Reuters: "We won, that's the most important thing."</p>

<p><strong>Migrant crisis</strong></p>

<p>Italian actor Luca Marinelli won best actor for his portrayal of a poor, aspiring writer in "Martin Eden". France's Ariane Ascaride won best actress for "Gloria Mundi" in which she plays a mother desperate to help her cash-strapped family.</p>

<p>Both referenced the migrant crisis in their speeches.</p>

<p>"This prize is for all who sleep for eternity at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea," Ascaride said.</p>

<p>Marinelli dedicated his to "the incredible people who are at sea rescuing other humans fleeing unimaginable situations".</p>

<p>Best director went to Sweden's Roy Andersson for "About Endlessness", a mix of short stories of kindness and cruelty.</p>

<p>Italian director Franco Maresca won the Special Jury Prize for satirical documentary film "Mafia Is No Longer What It Used to Be".</p>

<p>Best screenplay went to Chinese filmmaker Yonfan for the animation "No. 7 Cherry Lane", a romance set in 1960s Hong Kong.</p>

<p>"I am really excited ... people always complain that my movies (have a) lack of drama and the writing is not good. Today I got the best script (award)," he said.</p>

<p>"American Skin" by Nate Parker, whose inclusion in the festival was also a talking point, triumphed outside the official competition, taking the Filming Italy Award for Best Film of the Sconfini Section.</p>

<p>Parker's 2016 movie "Birth of a Nation", stumbled after renewed public interest in a 1999 rape charge against the filmmaker, of which he was acquitted.</p>


Dark drama "Joker" about the origins of the villainous character won the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, while Roman Polanski's military drama about France's notorious Dreyfus affair took the runner-up prize.

Dark drama "Joker" about the origins of the villainous character won the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, while Roman Polanski's military drama about France's notorious Dreyfus affair took the runner-up prize. Joaquin Phoenix, who won rave reviews at the festival, plays DC Comics superhero Batman's nemesis, and the story follows his transformation from vulnerable loner to confident villain. "Joker" distances itself from typical superhero films, with sombre lighting and dark music throughout. "I want to thank Warner Bros and DC for stepping out of their comfort zone and taking such a bold swing on me and this movie," director Todd Phillips said in his acceptance speech, also thanking Phoenix for trusting him with his "insane talent". "There is no movie without Joaquin Phoenix ... Joaquin is the fiercest and bravest and most open-minded lion that I know." The film was generating awards buzz even before Venice. The festival is considered a launch pad for the awards season, having premiered Oscar winners like "Roma" and "Birdman". In a surprise move, Polanski's "An Officer and a Spy" took the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize. At a time of #MeToo and with only two female directors out of 21 in the competition line-up, festival organisers had faced criticism for including Polanski's work in the programme due to renewed controversy over his conviction for a sex crime. They defended the move, saying it was the film, not the man, being judged. Jury member Paolo Virzi told a news conference the judges had solely focused on the movie in their discussions. Polanski pleaded guilty in 1977 to having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl in Los Angeles. He fled the United States in 1978 for fear a deal for leniency with prosecutors would be overruled and he would get a lengthy prison term. Aged 86, he now lives in Europe. The French-Polish director, who was expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences last year, did not travel to Venice. His wife Emmanuelle Seigner, who stars in the film, collected the award on his behalf. "He is very happy and I am convinced this is a very important movie for him, it will give him a lot," she told reporters. Asked how she felt about those critical of the film's festival inclusion, Seigner told Reuters: "We won, that's the most important thing." Migrant crisis Italian actor Luca Marinelli won best actor for his portrayal of a poor, aspiring writer in "Martin Eden". France's Ariane Ascaride won best actress for "Gloria Mundi" in which she plays a mother desperate to help her cash-strapped family. Both referenced the migrant crisis in their speeches. "This prize is for all who sleep for eternity at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea," Ascaride said. Marinelli dedicated his to "the incredible people who are at sea rescuing other humans fleeing unimaginable situations". Best director went to Sweden's Roy Andersson for "About Endlessness", a mix of short stories of kindness and cruelty. Italian director Franco Maresca won the Special Jury Prize for satirical documentary film "Mafia Is No Longer What It Used to Be". Best screenplay went to Chinese filmmaker Yonfan for the animation "No. 7 Cherry Lane", a romance set in 1960s Hong Kong. "I am really excited ... people always complain that my movies (have a) lack of drama and the writing is not good. Today I got the best script (award)," he said. "American Skin" by Nate Parker, whose inclusion in the festival was also a talking point, triumphed outside the official competition, taking the Filming Italy Award for Best Film of the Sconfini Section. Parker's 2016 movie "Birth of a Nation", stumbled after renewed public interest in a 1999 rape charge against the filmmaker, of which he was acquitted.

'Joker' wins Golden Lion at Venice, Polanski drama is runner-up

<p>As the Warner Bros’ ‘Joker’ saw its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/critics-applaud-joaquin-phoenix-starrer-joker-as-it-premieres-at-venice-film-festival-247134">world premiere at the Venice Film Festival </a>while competing in a category, the reviewers sat still so as to not miss any of that magic on the screen. Starring Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Philips directorial, the film gives a new meaning to DC’s biggest villain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the film ended, it got an eight-minute standing ovation amid shouts of “Bravo!” at its conclusion.</p>

<p>The response to the film also predicts a nod for Joaquin in Best Actor category of Oscars 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>2019 ‘Joker’ is different than its original as it stands in a unique standalone story that introduces Joaquin as Arthur Fleck, a man struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fractured society. A clown-for-hire by day, he aspires to be a stand-up comic at night, but finds the joke always seems to be on him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Caught in an existential-style crisis between apathy and cruelty, Arthur makes one bad decision that brings about a chain reaction of escalating events.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the director described his take on Arthur at the festival as “a guy who is searching for identity who mistakenly becomes a symbol. His goal genuinely is to make people laugh and bring joy to the world.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also mentioned earlier that his film is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/joaquin-phoenix-starrer-joker-not-inspired-from-dc-comics-reveals-director-todd-phillips-234515">different from DC’s villain’s story</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Joker’ will release on October 2.&nbsp;</p>


As the Warner Bros’ ‘Joker’ saw its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival while competing in a category, the reviewers sat still so as to not miss any of that magic on the screen.

As the Warner Bros’ ‘Joker’ saw its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival while competing in a category, the reviewers sat still so as to not miss any of that magic on the screen. Starring Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Philips directorial, the film gives a new meaning to DC’s biggest villain. As the film ended, it got an eight-minute standing ovation amid shouts of “Bravo!” at its conclusion. The response to the film also predicts a nod for Joaquin in Best Actor category of Oscars 2020. 2019 ‘Joker’ is different than its original as it stands in a unique standalone story that introduces Joaquin as Arthur Fleck, a man struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fractured society. A clown-for-hire by day, he aspires to be a stand-up comic at night, but finds the joke always seems to be on him. Caught in an existential-style crisis between apathy and cruelty, Arthur makes one bad decision that brings about a chain reaction of escalating events. Meanwhile, the director described his take on Arthur at the festival as “a guy who is searching for identity who mistakenly becomes a symbol. His goal genuinely is to make people laugh and bring joy to the world.” He also mentioned earlier that his film is different from DC’s villain’s story. ‘Joker’ will release on October 2.

Joaquin Phoenix starrer 'Joker' gets eight-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival

<p>Joaquin Phoenix starrer ‘Joker’ made its way to the ongoing Venice Film Festival as it had its world premiere at the world’s oldest festival and opened for the first time to movie enthusiasts. As expected, the critics were in awe of the film that takes a film noir approach to tell the story of the world’s most mysterious and most loved negative character as Joaquin gives a new meaning to clown-gone-wrong plot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the darkest villains from DC history made everyone relive the magic at the film festival as Joaquin stunned one and all, according to most first reviews. Directed by Todd Philips, ‘Joker’ shows the dark transformation of a loner named Arthur Fleck into the criminal mastermind everyone knows him as today. Meanwhile, Todd has revealed that&nbsp;'Joker' is not inspired from DC comics.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/joaquin-phoenix-starrer-joker-not-inspired-from-dc-comics-reveals-director-todd-phillips-234515"> Read about it here.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Watch teaser-trailer here:</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t433PEQGErc" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>In a Variety review, ‘Joker’ is described as though it "manages the nimble feat of telling the Joker's story as if it were unprecedented." "Many have asked, and with good reason: Do we need another Joker movie? Yet what we do need badly are comic-book films that have a verité gravitas, that unfold in the real world, so that there’s something more dramatic at stake than whether the film in question is going to rack up a billion-and-a-half dollars worldwide.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Guardian meanwhile wrote, "Having brazenly plundered the films of Scorsese, Phillips fashions stolen ingredients into something new, so that what began as a gleeful cosplay session turns progressively more dangerous and somehow more relevant, too."</p>

<p>Watch the last trailer here:</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="384" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zAGVQLHvwOY" width="683"></iframe></p>

<p>‘Joker’ will hit the screens on October 4.</p>


Joaquin Phoenix starrer ‘Joker’ made its way to the ongoing Venice Film Festival as it had its world premiere at the world’s oldest festival and opened for the first time to movie enthusiasts.

Joaquin Phoenix starrer ‘Joker’ made its way to the ongoing Venice Film Festival as it had its world premiere at the world’s oldest festival and opened for the first time to movie enthusiasts. As expected, the critics were in awe of the film that takes a film noir approach to tell the story of the world’s most mysterious and most loved negative character as Joaquin gives a new meaning to clown-gone-wrong plot. One of the darkest villains from DC history made everyone relive the magic at the film festival as Joaquin stunned one and all, according to most first reviews. Directed by Todd Philips, ‘Joker’ shows the dark transformation of a loner named Arthur Fleck into the criminal mastermind everyone knows him as today. Meanwhile, Todd has revealed that 'Joker' is not inspired from DC comics. Read about it here. Watch teaser-trailer here: In a Variety review, ‘Joker’ is described as though it "manages the nimble feat of telling the Joker's story as if it were unprecedented." "Many have asked, and with good reason: Do we need another Joker movie? Yet what we do need badly are comic-book films that have a verité gravitas, that unfold in the real world, so that there’s something more dramatic at stake than whether the film in question is going to rack up a billion-and-a-half dollars worldwide.” The Guardian meanwhile wrote, "Having brazenly plundered the films of Scorsese, Phillips fashions stolen ingredients into something new, so that what began as a gleeful cosplay session turns progressively more dangerous and somehow more relevant, too." Watch the last trailer here: ‘Joker’ will hit the screens on October 4.

Critics applaud Joaquin Phoenix starrer 'Joker' as it premieres at Venice Film Festival

<p>In the world of superheroes, if there is one anti-hero who is loved by one and all then it is our very own Joker. While we have seen many actors portray the iconic villainous role, we now have Joaquin Phoenix ready to capture our minds with his rendition to the loved-by-all anti-hero character.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the trailer released for ‘Joker’, Joaquin takes us through the journey of a failed comedian who goes through several low moments in life to rebrand himself as a terror entity. He then becomes the villain of a corrupt Gotham City.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There’s a lot of visual with the clowns who appear mysteriously on TV, in buses, even normal bystanders in public places who are seen protesting wear the masks. Meanwhile, Joaquin is shown rising from his downfall to becoming a catalyst for a clown-mask-clad revolution.</p>

<p>In the end, Joaquin, who becomes successful in his career, gets invited by Robert De Niro’s character for a show where he demands to be called as a Joker in front of the audience.</p>

<p>The official account of Joker movie shared the trailer on their Twitter handle: “New trailer. #JokerMovie - in theaters October 4, this tweet to be the first to hear about exclusive content leading up to the opening weekend.”</p>

<p>Watch the trailer:</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zAGVQLHvwOY" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>The film also stars Dante Pereira-Olson, who will play the young Bruce Wayne, and Douglas Hodge, who will essay the role of the butler Alfred Pennyworth. The psychological drama also stars veteran Robert De Niro and Marc Maron.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is directed by Todd Phillips and is written by the director along with Scott Silver.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is scheduled to hit the big screens on October 4, 2019.</p>


In the world of superheroes, if there is one anti-hero who is loved by one and all then it is our very own Joker. While we have seen many actors portray the iconic villainous role, we now have Joaquin Phoenix ready to capture our minds with his rendition to the loved-by-all anti-hero character.

In the world of superheroes, if there is one anti-hero who is loved by one and all then it is our very own Joker. While we have seen many actors portray the iconic villainous role, we now have Joaquin Phoenix ready to capture our minds with his rendition to the loved-by-all anti-hero character. In the trailer released for ‘Joker’, Joaquin takes us through the journey of a failed comedian who goes through several low moments in life to rebrand himself as a terror entity. He then becomes the villain of a corrupt Gotham City. There’s a lot of visual with the clowns who appear mysteriously on TV, in buses, even normal bystanders in public places who are seen protesting wear the masks. Meanwhile, Joaquin is shown rising from his downfall to becoming a catalyst for a clown-mask-clad revolution. In the end, Joaquin, who becomes successful in his career, gets invited by Robert De Niro’s character for a show where he demands to be called as a Joker in front of the audience. The official account of Joker movie shared the trailer on their Twitter handle: “New trailer. #JokerMovie - in theaters October 4, this tweet to be the first to hear about exclusive content leading up to the opening weekend.” Watch the trailer: The film also stars Dante Pereira-Olson, who will play the young Bruce Wayne, and Douglas Hodge, who will essay the role of the butler Alfred Pennyworth. The psychological drama also stars veteran Robert De Niro and Marc Maron. The film is directed by Todd Phillips and is written by the director along with Scott Silver. The film is scheduled to hit the big screens on October 4, 2019.

'Joker' trailer: Joaquin Phoenix gives the famous anti-hero a new spin in Todd Phillips' film

<p>It is finally confirmed! Long-time lovers Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara have decided to take their relationship to the next level, the two are now engaged! The news comes about two months after Phoenix (44) and Mara (34) sparked speculation about moving forward with their relationship.&nbsp;<br />
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In May, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/are-rooney-mara-and-joaquin-phoenix-engaged-222626">Mara was spotted wearing a dazzling diamond ring </a>on her engagement finger.&nbsp;<br />
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The viral photo gave birth to rumours that the two might be engaged.<br />
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The `Joker` star and the `The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo` actress first met in 2016 on the sets of `Mary Magdalene`.&nbsp;<br />
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The two were reportedly seen spending some quality time together on and offsets while shooting for the film.<br />
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The two made their red carpet debut as a couple in May 2017 at the Cannes Film Festival.<br />
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"They were talking to one another nonstop. Small talk between them. Then they went for their car and he`s holding her hand like it was unconscious. Like it fits. They seem a totally natural and easy couple," a source told People at that time.&nbsp;</p>


It is finally confirmed! Long-time lovers Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara have decided to take their relationship to the next level, the two are now engaged! The news comes about two months after Phoenix (44) and Mara (34) sparked speculation about moving forward with their relationship.

It is finally confirmed! Long-time lovers Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara have decided to take their relationship to the next level, the two are now engaged! The news comes about two months after Phoenix (44) and Mara (34) sparked speculation about moving forward with their relationship. In May, Mara was spotted wearing a dazzling diamond ring on her engagement finger. The viral photo gave birth to rumours that the two might be engaged. The `Joker` star and the `The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo` actress first met in 2016 on the sets of `Mary Magdalene`. The two were reportedly seen spending some quality time together on and offsets while shooting for the film. The two made their red carpet debut as a couple in May 2017 at the Cannes Film Festival. "They were talking to one another nonstop. Small talk between them. Then they went for their car and he`s holding her hand like it was unconscious. Like it fits. They seem a totally natural and easy couple," a source told People at that time.

Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara are now engaged!

<p>DC comic fans across the world are waiting eagerly for the standalone film 'Joker' featuring Joaquin Phoenix. The film which is set to narrate Joker's side of the story is though not based on the comics. The upcoming flick movie will be a wholly original take on the iconic Gotham villain.<br />
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In a recent interview, the director of the film, Todd Phillips, ruled out the possibility of the film being based on the comics. "We didn`t follow anything from the comic books, which people are gonna be mad about," writer-director Todd Phillips told Empire. "We just wrote our own version of where a guy like Joker might come from. That`s what was interesting to me. We`re not even doing Joker, but the story of becoming Joker. It`s about this man," he added.<br />
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His comments seem to slam all the fan speculations that the movie might follow portions of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland`s legendary comic titled `Batman: The Killing Joke`, that featured the origin story for the Clown Prince of Crime.&nbsp;<br />
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The comic told the story of an aspiring comedian whose mob dealings eventually land him into a vat of chemicals at the hands of Batman. Although the trailer, which released on April 3, may have appeared close to the source material, Phillips said that the narrative will be completely different.</p>

<p>Phillips also stated that his team has full faith in Phoenix`s ability to make the role his own. The `Walk the Line` actor was his first choice to play the character of Joker."I think he`s the greatest actor. We had a photo of him above our computer while we were writing. We constantly thought, `God, imagine if Joaquin actually does this`," Phillips said.<br />
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The psychological thriller will feature Joaquin as the classic bad boy of the DC universe. The chilling first trailer of the crime drama gives the audience the first look at Phoenix`s character, a clown and comedian from Gotham who seems to have fallen on hard times. The trailer also gives a sneak peek into his enthralling transformation from Phoenix`s character Arthur to Joker.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/joaquin-phoenix-takes-up-the-classic-villains-role-in-joker-trailer-207730">In the trailer,</a> he can be seen trying out different Joker outfits, before finally dying his hair green and featuring in his signature costume. The fascinating trailer also gives a glimpse of some of the most dramatic moments in the film. The dialogue `put on a happy face` is enough to remind the viewers of the creepiness related to the character of Joker.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from Phoenix essaying the titular role, the film will also star Dante Pereira-Olson, who will play the young Bruce Wayne, and Douglas Hodge, who will essay the role of the butler Alfred Pennyworth. The psychological drama also stars veteran Robert De Niro and Marc Maron of `Deadpool 2` fame.<br />
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The film follows the origin of Batman`s most notorious enemy as he transforms from a struggling stand-up comedian to a full-blown criminal. The film is scheduled to hit the big screens on October 4, 2019.&nbsp;<br />
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DC comic fans across the world are waiting eagerly for the standalone film 'Joker' featuring Joaquin Phoenix. The film which is set to narrate Joker's side of the story is though not based on the comics.

DC comic fans across the world are waiting eagerly for the standalone film 'Joker' featuring Joaquin Phoenix. The film which is set to narrate Joker's side of the story is though not based on the comics. The upcoming flick movie will be a wholly original take on the iconic Gotham villain. In a recent interview, the director of the film, Todd Phillips, ruled out the possibility of the film being based on the comics. "We didn`t follow anything from the comic books, which people are gonna be mad about," writer-director Todd Phillips told Empire. "We just wrote our own version of where a guy like Joker might come from. That`s what was interesting to me. We`re not even doing Joker, but the story of becoming Joker. It`s about this man," he added. His comments seem to slam all the fan speculations that the movie might follow portions of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland`s legendary comic titled `Batman: The Killing Joke`, that featured the origin story for the Clown Prince of Crime. The comic told the story of an aspiring comedian whose mob dealings eventually land him into a vat of chemicals at the hands of Batman. Although the trailer, which released on April 3, may have appeared close to the source material, Phillips said that the narrative will be completely different. Phillips also stated that his team has full faith in Phoenix`s ability to make the role his own. The `Walk the Line` actor was his first choice to play the character of Joker."I think he`s the greatest actor. We had a photo of him above our computer while we were writing. We constantly thought, `God, imagine if Joaquin actually does this`," Phillips said. The psychological thriller will feature Joaquin as the classic bad boy of the DC universe. The chilling first trailer of the crime drama gives the audience the first look at Phoenix`s character, a clown and comedian from Gotham who seems to have fallen on hard times. The trailer also gives a sneak peek into his enthralling transformation from Phoenix`s character Arthur to Joker. In the trailer, he can be seen trying out different Joker outfits, before finally dying his hair green and featuring in his signature costume. The fascinating trailer also gives a glimpse of some of the most dramatic moments in the film. The dialogue `put on a happy face` is enough to remind the viewers of the creepiness related to the character of Joker. Apart from Phoenix essaying the titular role, the film will also star Dante Pereira-Olson, who will play the young Bruce Wayne, and Douglas Hodge, who will essay the role of the butler Alfred Pennyworth. The psychological drama also stars veteran Robert De Niro and Marc Maron of `Deadpool 2` fame. The film follows the origin of Batman`s most notorious enemy as he transforms from a struggling stand-up comedian to a full-blown criminal. The film is scheduled to hit the big screens on October 4, 2019.

Joaquin Phoenix starrer 'Joker' not inspired from DC comics, reveals director Todd Phillips

<p>The twisted relationship between Harley Quinn and the Joker has been one of the most talked about subjects since Harley was introduced in `Batman: The Animated Series` in 1992.&nbsp;<br />
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This October, fans will get to know more about their relationship as it will be explored in an all-new miniseries `Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity` from the DC Black Label imprint.</p>

<p>`Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity` will be illustrated by artists Mike Mayhew and Mico Suayan, reported The Hollywood Reporter.Harley in the nine-issue comic series won`t be the cartoon character that the audience is familiar with. She will instead be a forensic psychiatrist and profiler working on the case in consultation with Gotham City authorities who is edging closer to discovering the truth about the serial killer terrorising the city.<br />
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"There is no character more terrifying than the Joker. He is one of the most complex psychopathic killers ever created," writer Kami Garcia said in a statement."I wanted to approach the project as if the Joker was a real person -- an intelligent and sane psychopath, who kills because he wants to, not because he suffers from delusions. To me, a version of the Joker, who is sane like John Wayne Gacy or Ted Bundy, is more frightening. In the series, Harley is the only character with the skill set and intelligence to hunt the Joker, but the investigation will force her to confront her own inner demons," Garcia added.<br />
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This isn`t the first DC comic book by Garcia. She is also working on the company`s YA-Teen Titans series of graphic novels with artist Gabriel Picolo, which will launch next month with `Teen Titans: Raven`.&nbsp;<br />
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"When Kami came to us with the idea of profiling one of the most mysterious and dangerous characters in the DC Universe, it felt so new and original," DC publisher Dan DiDio said."Kami, Mico and Mike are taking great care to ensure that the mystery surrounding the Joker and Harley Quinn remains intact, while delivering a story that`s both compelling and haunting. This series is exactly the kind of unique, standalone story that`s perfect for DC Black Label, one we hope will engage both casual and new fans of these characters," DiDio added.<br />
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`Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity` is the latest comic for DC Black Label. The imprint announced last year to allow creators the chance to use fan-favourite and iconic characters in stories that aren`t required in the monthly continuity of the mainstream DC comics.Other comics in the line include `Batman: Damned` and the upcoming `Superman: Year One` by Frank Miller and John Romita, Jr.&nbsp;<br />
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The first issue of the upcoming comic series unveiled on Sunday during DC`s panel at BookCon in New York City. The first comic issue will release on October 2, with subsequent issues available on a monthly schedule.&nbsp;</p>


The twisted relationship between Harley Quinn and the Joker has been one of the most talked about subjects since Harley was introduced in `Batman: The Animated Series` in 1992.

The twisted relationship between Harley Quinn and the Joker has been one of the most talked about subjects since Harley was introduced in `Batman: The Animated Series` in 1992. This October, fans will get to know more about their relationship as it will be explored in an all-new miniseries `Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity` from the DC Black Label imprint. `Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity` will be illustrated by artists Mike Mayhew and Mico Suayan, reported The Hollywood Reporter.Harley in the nine-issue comic series won`t be the cartoon character that the audience is familiar with. She will instead be a forensic psychiatrist and profiler working on the case in consultation with Gotham City authorities who is edging closer to discovering the truth about the serial killer terrorising the city. "There is no character more terrifying than the Joker. He is one of the most complex psychopathic killers ever created," writer Kami Garcia said in a statement."I wanted to approach the project as if the Joker was a real person -- an intelligent and sane psychopath, who kills because he wants to, not because he suffers from delusions. To me, a version of the Joker, who is sane like John Wayne Gacy or Ted Bundy, is more frightening. In the series, Harley is the only character with the skill set and intelligence to hunt the Joker, but the investigation will force her to confront her own inner demons," Garcia added. This isn`t the first DC comic book by Garcia. She is also working on the company`s YA-Teen Titans series of graphic novels with artist Gabriel Picolo, which will launch next month with `Teen Titans: Raven`. "When Kami came to us with the idea of profiling one of the most mysterious and dangerous characters in the DC Universe, it felt so new and original," DC publisher Dan DiDio said."Kami, Mico and Mike are taking great care to ensure that the mystery surrounding the Joker and Harley Quinn remains intact, while delivering a story that`s both compelling and haunting. This series is exactly the kind of unique, standalone story that`s perfect for DC Black Label, one we hope will engage both casual and new fans of these characters," DiDio added. `Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity` is the latest comic for DC Black Label. The imprint announced last year to allow creators the chance to use fan-favourite and iconic characters in stories that aren`t required in the monthly continuity of the mainstream DC comics.Other comics in the line include `Batman: Damned` and the upcoming `Superman: Year One` by Frank Miller and John Romita, Jr. The first issue of the upcoming comic series unveiled on Sunday during DC`s panel at BookCon in New York City. The first comic issue will release on October 2, with subsequent issues available on a monthly schedule.

DC announces new comic book 'Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity'

Travel back in time with the Jokers - Batman's worst enemy

<p>The first look of Joker origin film is out, rather the first look of actor Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic ‘Batman’ villain with painted face is out and he is here to terrorise you.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Todd Philips, the short screen test shared shows Joaquin staring blankly into the camera before breaking into a sudden smile. The camera then flashes to him wearing clown makeup but not with traditional green hair and white (that the Joker in ‘Suicide Squad’ sported).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, a video has also been leaked from the sets -- that is being shot in a subway where people are frantically coming out of a train, followed by the Joker himself.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The original Joker film will release on October 4, 2019. It is reportedly the first in a new series of standalone movies produced under the DC banner, &nbsp;a separate line of films than the DC Extended Universe.&nbsp;</p>


The first look of Joker origin film is out, rather the first look of actor Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic ‘Batman’ villain with painted face is out and he is here to terrorise you.

The first look of Joker origin film is out, rather the first look of actor Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic ‘Batman’ villain with painted face is out and he is here to terrorise you. Directed by Todd Philips, the short screen test shared shows Joaquin staring blankly into the camera before breaking into a sudden smile. The camera then flashes to him wearing clown makeup but not with traditional green hair and white (that the Joker in ‘Suicide Squad’ sported). View this post on Instagram Camera test (w/ sound). Joker. A post shared by Todd Phillips (@toddphillips1) on Sep 21, 2018 at 10:00am PDT × Now, a video has also been leaked from the sets -- that is being shot in a subway where people are frantically coming out of a train, followed by the Joker himself. A new set video from ‘JOKER’ has been officially released. (Source: @TMZ) pic.twitter.com/EBk1EHdQF0 — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 22, 2018 × The original Joker film will release on October 4, 2019. It is reportedly the first in a new series of standalone movies produced under the DC banner, a separate line of films than the DC Extended Universe.

Joaquin Phoenix 'Joker' look revealed, Batman's villain is here to haunt you

<p>Warner Bros studios is hoping to start the production on the stand-alone Joker origin movie in May.<br />
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According to a tweet posted by The Tracking Board&#39;s editor-in-chief Jeff Sneider, the movie&#39;s team is eying a production start date of May 1.<br />
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&quot;Also from early January. I could literally post this s**t all day but I CHOOSE NOT TO. Because I care less and less with each passing day,&quot; Sneider wrote alongside a listing for the untitled project.<br />
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The studio had tapped <em>The Hangover&nbsp;</em>director Todd Phillips last year to co-write a script with scribe Scott Silver, which will be produced by Martin Scorsese.<br />
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Actor Joaquin Phoenix was said to be in negotiation to play the iconic DC villain in the film.<br />
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This would be the first film under a new banner in which WB can expand the canon of DC properties.<br />
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The Joker has memorably been a part of two Batman movies with Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger, and most recently Jared Leto playing the role in the first <em>Suicide Squad</em>&nbsp;film.<br />
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Leto will reprise his role in the <em>Suicide Squad&nbsp;</em>sequel and the Harley Quinn spin-off.&nbsp;</p>


Actor Joaquin Phoenix was said to be in negotiation to play the iconic DC villain in the film.

Warner Bros studios is hoping to start the production on the stand-alone Joker origin movie in May. According to a tweet posted by The Tracking Board's editor-in-chief Jeff Sneider, the movie's team is eying a production start date of May 1. "Also from early January. I could literally post this s**t all day but I CHOOSE NOT TO. Because I care less and less with each passing day," Sneider wrote alongside a listing for the untitled project. The studio had tapped The Hangover director Todd Phillips last year to co-write a script with scribe Scott Silver, which will be produced by Martin Scorsese. Actor Joaquin Phoenix was said to be in negotiation to play the iconic DC villain in the film. This would be the first film under a new banner in which WB can expand the canon of DC properties. The Joker has memorably been a part of two Batman movies with Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger, and most recently Jared Leto playing the role in the first Suicide Squad film. Leto will reprise his role in the Suicide Squad sequel and the Harley Quinn spin-off.

Stand-alone Joker film to commence shooting from May

<p>Your favourite super villain &#39;Joker&#39; from DC Comics is soon to get its own movie. Warner Bros. and DC are currently working on an origin film about the villain&#39;s life so that the fans finally get to know him better.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by Deadline, fans will get answers about&nbsp;the Batman villain&#39;s past and what made him the villain that he was including his altercation with Batman. The story behind his infamous cut across the mouth will also be revealed. It&nbsp;is to be a &quot;gritty and grounded hard-boiled crime film&quot; set in 1980s Gotham City, much before Joker decides to go all crazy on the city.</p>

<p>The movie is currently under early development and&nbsp;Martin Scorsese has been signed on to produce the film while&nbsp;Todd Phillips (Hangover fame) has been roped to&nbsp;direct.</p>

<p>Todd Phillips is currently working on the script with screenwriter Scott Silver, who penned the movie &#39;8 Mile&#39;. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Scorsese is working on the tone of the movie which is reported to liken to movies like&nbsp;Taxi Driver and Raging Bull.</p>

<p>As reported by Deadline, WB plans to look for a new and younger actor to play the role of Joker. This when Jared Leto is on board to&nbsp;continue playing the Joker in the upcoming Harley Quinn spinoff and the next Suicide Squad movie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for the plot line, the screenwriters have a lot of ideas in mind but among all origin ideas,&nbsp;Joker&nbsp;as a crook called the Red Hood is&nbsp;the most famous origin for the character. It first appeared&nbsp;in a 1950s Batman comic and later in Alan Moore&#39;s The Killing Joke.</p>

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Fans will get answers about?the Batman villain's past and what made him the villain that he was

Your favourite super villain 'Joker' from DC Comics is soon to get its own movie. Warner Bros. and DC are currently working on an origin film about the villain's life so that the fans finally get to know him better. As reported by Deadline, fans will get answers about the Batman villain's past and what made him the villain that he was including his altercation with Batman. The story behind his infamous cut across the mouth will also be revealed. It is to be a "gritty and grounded hard-boiled crime film" set in 1980s Gotham City, much before Joker decides to go all crazy on the city. The movie is currently under early development and Martin Scorsese has been signed on to produce the film while Todd Phillips (Hangover fame) has been roped to direct. Todd Phillips is currently working on the script with screenwriter Scott Silver, who penned the movie '8 Mile'. Meanwhile, Scorsese is working on the tone of the movie which is reported to liken to movies like Taxi Driver and Raging Bull. As reported by Deadline, WB plans to look for a new and younger actor to play the role of Joker. This when Jared Leto is on board to continue playing the Joker in the upcoming Harley Quinn spinoff and the next Suicide Squad movie. As for the plot line, the screenwriters have a lot of ideas in mind but among all origin ideas, Joker as a crook called the Red Hood is the most famous origin for the character. It first appeared in a 1950s Batman comic and later in Alan Moore's The Killing Joke. (WION)

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