Movie written as a LGBT parody of Joker/Harley Quinn gets theatrical release
Variety reports that a movie that was withdrawn from the Toronto Intl. Film Fest. lineup because of copyright issues with DC over its bizarre "parody" of the Joker and Harley Quinn is getting a theatrical release:
Whether or not DC approved of this film, it wouldn't be particularly shocking if they refrained from any copyright disputes based on the identity politics involved. Which would mean that, if a film builds on woke politics, then some leftist-dominated publishers will give a pass on any copyright issues regarding a film that could allude to their products.
“The People’s Joker,” a queer comic book parody that garnered headlines after getting axed from the Toronto Film Festival lineup, is heading to the big screen.I don't see how a subject like this is even remotely funny. Such psychology is just sad. But really bizarre is how this story seems to lament something most SJWs have brought about themselves: destruction of the comedy genre, all because they hate jokes that could be about themselves. And there's no chance the filmmakers will make the case for restoring respect for comedy in a rational sense.
[...] Vera Drew directed “The People’s Joker,” which was slated to play in 2022 at TIFF. However, the filmmaker canceled the planned screenings after its Midnight Madness premiere, citing copyright issues with the material. Warner Bros. Discovery owns DC Comics and holds the rights to the Batman universe but has never commented publicly on “The People’s Joker.” A title card before the movie states, “This film is a parody and is at present time completely unauthorized by DC Comics, Warner Brothers or anyone claiming ownership of the trademarks therein (eg. ‘Joker,’ ‘Batman, etc.).”
Described as an “absurdist semi-autobiographical dark comedy,” “The People’s Joker” stars Drew as a painfully unfunny aspiring clown called Joker the Harlequin. Her character grapples with her gender identity while unsuccessfully attempting to join the ranks of Gotham City’s sole comedy program in a world where comedy has been outlawed. Uniting with a ragtag team of rejects and misfits, Joker the Harlequin forms an illegal anti-comedy troupe that puts her on a collision course with the devious caped crusader controlling the city.
[...] “This movie started as a D.I.Y. community project for queer artists, and I made it with my friends to process what it was like coming out as a trans woman working in the film and TV industry,” Drew said in a statement. “It has been a long road freeing ‘The People’s Joker’ and finding a release plan that rings true to the queer, anarchist spirit we had while making it. What better home than among Altered Innocence’s catalog of gorgeously gay and deliciously edgy films.”
Whether or not DC approved of this film, it wouldn't be particularly shocking if they refrained from any copyright disputes based on the identity politics involved. Which would mean that, if a film builds on woke politics, then some leftist-dominated publishers will give a pass on any copyright issues regarding a film that could allude to their products.
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