"The Interview" Not Cancelled Anymore, Available on Youtube

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While this one could be a tricky thread to talk in, try to keep political talk out of this.

variety.com/2014/film/news/sony-hackers-threaten-911-attack-on-movie-theaters-that-screen-the-interview-1201380712/

The Sony hackers have threatened a 9/11-like attack on movie theaters that screen Seth Rogen and James Franco’s North Korean comedy “The Interview,” substantially escalating the stakes surrounding the release of the movie.

The attackers also released the promised “Christmas gift” of files. The contents of the files are unknown but it’s called “Michael Lynton,” who is the CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

“The world will be full of fear,” the message reads. “Remember the 11th of September 2001. We recommend you to keep yourself distant from the places at that time. (If your house is nearby, you’d better leave.) Whatever comes in the coming days is called by the greed of Sony Pictures Entertainment.”

Several major theater chains are already pulling the film

time.com/3637565/interview-theaters-cancel/

The Regal, AMC, Cinemark and Carmike theater chains won’t show The Interview until federal law enforcement groups finish their investigation of the threats made against the film, the Wall Street Journal reported citing anonymous sources Wednesday. Those chains control nearly half of the movie screens in the U.S., according to the Journal.

The movie is officially scrapped

deadline.com/2014/12/sony-scraps-the-interview-1201328639/

“In light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film The Interview, we have decided not to move forward with the planned December 25 theatrical release. We respect and understand our partners’ decision and, of course, completely share their paramount interest in the safety of employees and theater-goers.

[MGH]

I mean I know it looks like the worst movie of all time, but let's not over react here.

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Whats the over under on this being a really stupid publicity stunt? I mean, sony's not that stupid right?

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Dec 17, 2014 15:04:33 GMT -5 MGH said:

I mean I know it looks like the worst movie of all time, but let's not over react here.

Hey. Come on. Lizzy Caplan's presence in the film alone makes it worth seeing at least on Netflix.

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Dec 17, 2014 15:06:23 GMT -5 @personman01 said:

Whats the over under on this being a really stupid publicity stunt? I mean, sony's not that stupid right?

With how much of the company's been exposed through this hack, one would hope they're not that stupid

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Dec 17, 2014 15:07:54 GMT -5 @fsinfan said:

Dec 17, 2014 15:06:23 GMT -5 @personman01 said:

Whats the over under on this being a really stupid publicity stunt? I mean, sony's not that stupid right?

With how much of the company's been exposed through this hack, one would hope they're not that stupid

Yeah. They could be piggy backing on the hack. I don't think its very likely, but the situation reads like some bizarre Sasha Baron Cohen stunt.

[SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman]

Frankly I doubt this is anything other than empty threats (from North Korea? NNNAAAHHH?!!), I just don't see whoever is behind this having the resources to pull off such attacks (what, are we supposed to believe they hid bombs in every theatre in the US that's scheduled to play the movie?) but the fact that some people think this is a rational course of action is just really sad.

Honestly I wouldn't be shocked if turned out this doesn't even have anything to do with North Korea but it's just an ex-employee pissed off that they got fired and showing exactly why they deserved to be fired. Who the hell warns of a terrorist attack in advance? That's the kind of stuff you see in movies, real terrorists don't work like that.

[xCompackx]

Dec 17, 2014 15:13:57 GMT -5 SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman said:

Frankly I doubt this is anything other than empty threats (from North Korea? NNNAAAHHH?!!), I just don't see whoever is behind this having the resources to pull off such attacks (what, are we supposed to believe they hid bombs in every theatre in the US that's scheduled to play the movie?) but the fact that some people think this is a rational course of action is just really sad.

Honestly I wouldn't be shocked if turned out this doesn't even have anything to do with North Korea but it's just an ex-employee pissed off that they got fired and showing exactly why they deserved to be fired. Who the hell warns of a terrorist attack in advance? That's the kind of stuff you see in movies, real terrorists don't work like that.

Agreed. Even if there were communications on some encrypted network and you had operatives sworn to secrecy, even the idea of carrying out a terrorist attack on just half of the movie theaters we have in the US is insane.

[Bang Bang Bart]

It's kind of absurd that this film gets all the terror threats, while Team America, made 10 years ago, didn't harbor similar feelings. And that film had Americans blowing up North Koreans, who were the villains of the film.

[Juice]

I have a terrible feeling that these hackers forcing a political agenda are in fact going to bring back debate on net neutrality. I was never worried about it during the last debates on the issue, because of the logistics. But hacks followed by 9/11 style threats are a much different monster than stolen music and candid nude celebrities.

Also, I never had an interest in this movie at all. It was very likely that I would wait years to see it, if ever. And now I am worried that I won't have the chance to catch it.

[Square]

My main gripe about all this is why the hell are news outlets reporting on whats in the leaks?! Its wrong and immoral, its like handling stolen goods.

[Clash, Never a Meter Maid]

Dec 17, 2014 15:07:54 GMT -5 @fsinfan said:

Dec 17, 2014 15:06:23 GMT -5 @personman01 said:

Whats the over under on this being a really stupid publicity stunt? I mean, sony's not that stupid right?

With how much of the company's been exposed through this hack, one would hope they're not that stupid

I dunno about that, remember the David Manning fiasco?

[Crimson]

Honestly, after the Dark Knight Rises shooting, I can't fault theaters from pulling the movie.

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

The trailer was enough to keep me out of the theater.

[burdette25159]

It looks as if Sony has to hope for a Annie Christmas miracle now.

[Seth Drakin of Monster Crap]

Sony has announced that it is canceling the film's release.

[Koda, Master Crunchyroller]

Dec 17, 2014 17:03:26 GMT -5 Seth Drakin of Monster Crap said:

Sony has announced that it is canceling the film's release.

Oh....come.....on......

*facepalm*

[Seth Drakin of Monster Crap]

Dec 17, 2014 17:04:26 GMT -5 Koda, Master Crunchyroller said:

Dec 17, 2014 17:03:26 GMT -5 Seth Drakin of Monster Crap said:

Sony has announced that it is canceling the film's release.

Oh....come.....on......

*facepalm*

I hate to say this, but some people who we never want to win, just won in this situation.

[Crappler El 0 M]

I am absolutely not criticizing Sony for cancelling the scheduled release. It's their decision and it was based on valid concerns. However, with their decision, those making the threats have essentially won. They didn't want the movie released, and while Sony has not said it will not release the movie, they did concede and cancel the planned release. The hackers/threat-makers have a victory here.

[Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie]

Dec 17, 2014 16:04:17 GMT -5 Bang Bang Bart said:

It's kind of absurd that this film gets all the terror threats, while Team America, made 10 years ago, didn't harbor similar feelings. And that film had Americans blowing up North Koreans, who were the villains of the film.

that's because dear leader actually LIKED that, while laughing fatboy is still a fatboy .....

pfft, it'll be like 9/11 times 1 hour 45 minutes!!!