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Warner Bros. has released a statement responding to the controversy surrounding Joker... 1 / 8

and the concern the DC film could potentially inspire real-life acts of violence. 2 / 8

"Neither the fictional character Joker, nor the film, is an endorsement of real-world violence of any kind." 3 / 8

"It is not the intention of the film, the filmmakers or the studio to hold this character up as a hero." 4 / 8

Warner Bros.' statement follows a letter of concern penned by those affected by the 2012 Aurora shooting... 5 / 8

which occurred during a showing of The Dark Knight Rises. 6 / 8

Warner Bros. expressed sympathy, explaining its hope to curb gun violence in the United States. 7 / 8

However, the studio also hopes films like Joker can provoke hard conversation regarding complex issues. 8 / 8