The Dark Knight to not have an official Home Video release in China

[EvolutionCherry]

WB shrouds 'Dark Knight' from Chinese audiences

HONG KONG – Just because Batman landed in Hong Kong doesn't mean "The Dark Knight" will.

Warner Bros. decided not to release the film in China — or even submit it for censors' approval — because of "prerelease conditions" and "cultural sensitivities," the studio said Tuesday.

Warner Bros. officials may have been concerned the film — particularly scenes shot in Hong Kong, where Batman nabs a gangster — would offend censors. Hong Kong is a Chinese-ruled former British colony that maintains separate political and economic systems.

Another possible sticking point is a brief appearance by Hong Kong actor-singer Edison Chen, who appeared in lurid photos with several women this year.

Bootleg copies have been available in Chinese markets for months.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss...he_dark_knight

[DaMexiRican]

Sucks for those who don't know where to get the bootleg copy. Well, just in the aspect as they won't see the movie. I don't encourage bootleg buying.

[EvolutionCherry]

Originally Posted by MiguelitoDaMexiRican

Sucks for those who don't know where to get the bootleg copy. Well, just in the aspect as they won't see the movie. I don't encourage bootleg buying.

I don't either but this form of censorship will. It's like cocaine or the post-WWI prohibition. If it's illegal and very much desired, people will try to get it and supply those who would try to get it.

[z4017]

'Another possible sticking point is a brief appearance by Hong Kong actor-singer Edison Chen, who appeared in lurid photos with several women this year.'

Oh, THIS Edison Chen and THOSE porn photos...
Really sensational earlier this year in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.