Batman: The Killing Joke Receives Second Screening Night
By Steve Lam
Because of overwhelming fan demand, Fathom Events has scheduled an extra screening date for Batman: The Killing Joke.
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It seems that 1000 screens isn’t enough to meet the demands of fans hankering to see Batman: The Killing Joke on the silver screen. Even though, the film will be released on video-on-demand platforms a day later, people still want to experience a Batman movie in a theater.
Fathom Events has responded to hungry fans with an extra screening on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Check your local theaters for exact showtimes. Here’s the official press release from Fathom:
"Due to unprecedented demand, a second date and two additional show times have been added. Participating locations for July 26 are limited and ticketing is being set up continuously so click on the orange “Buy Tickets” button to purchase today. If online ticketing is not available for your location, please check back often or visit the local movie theater box office."
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Batman: The Killing Joke—Official Synopsis: Based on the acclaimed DC graphic novel of the same name, Batman: The Killing Joke takes a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime—from his humble beginnings as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is—setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to the Dark Knight to put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside Batman as Batgirl, Batman: The Killing Joke stays true to the authentic tale that has held fans’ imaginations for nearly three decades—spotlighting the birth of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless.
Batman: The Killing Joke is set to have its world premiere at Comic Con 2016. Fathom Events will have a special one-night screening of the film on July 25, 2016. It will later be released digitally on July 26, 2016. A Deluxe Edition and Combo Pack Blu-ray of the film will be released on August 2, 2016. The film is directed by Sam Liu and Bruce Timm, written by Brian Azzarello based on Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland, and stars Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Mark Hamill as The Joker, Tara Strong as Barbara Gordon / Batgirl, Ray Wise as Commissioner James Gordon, with John Di Maggio, Robin Atkin Downes, Brian George, J.P. Karliak, Andrew Kishino, Nolan North, Maury Sterling, Fred Tatasciore, Bruce Timm, Anna Vocino, Kari Wahlgren, and Rick D. Wasserman in unspecified roles.