‘Joker’ Premiere Disinvites Interview Press From Saturday’s Hollywood Premiere

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Entertainment has restricted access for print and broadcast journalists from the red carpet at the upcoming U.S.

premiere of “Joker.”The event, which will take place on Saturday in Hollywood at the famous TCL Chinese Theatre, will now only allow photographers access to talent and filmmakers, a studio spokesperson told Variety.

Expected attendees include Joaquin Phoenix, director Todd Philips, and supporting stars like Zazie Beetz and Frances Conroy.The move to restrict access to interviews comes after a week of headlines about the violent and provocative nature of the film, and measures to inform and protect American moviegoers as they prepare to screen it.More to come.

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