Warner Bros. removes dialogue from 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' in China

Warner Bros. is removing part of its dialogue from "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" to appease the Chinese government.

"As a studio, we’re committed to safeguarding the integrity of every film we release, and that extends to circumstances that necessitate making nuanced cuts in order to respond sensitively to a variety of in-market factors," a Warner Bros. spokesperson said in a statement. 

"Our hope is to release our features worldwide as released by their creators but historically we have faced small edits made in local markets. In the case of ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,’ a six-second cut was requested and Warner Bros. accepted those changes to comply with local requirements but the spirit of the film remains intact," the statement continues.