This is huge.
Sony has confirmed that the controversial movie “The Interview” will not be released on December 25 as planned following serious threats from hackers.
The decision has come about after five of America’s largest cinema chains cancelled or postponed their plans to show the film.
The reason was because hackers promised “9/11-style” attacks on any theaters that went ahead and screened the comedy.
“The Interview” stars James Franco and Seth Rogen who play two stupid journalists hired by the CIA to assassinate Kim Jong-Un.
Sony have released an official statement which The Wrap published a short time ago.
“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.”
The statement goes on to say.
“Sony Pictures has been the victim of an unprecedented criminal assault against our employees, our customers, and our business.
“Those who attacked us stole our intellectual property, private emails, and sensitive and proprietary material, and sought to destroy our spirit and our morale – all apparently to thwart the release of a movie they did not like.
“We are deeply saddened at this brazen effort to suppress the distribution of a movie, and in the process do damage to our company, our employees, and the American public.
“We stand by our filmmakers and their right to free expression and are extremely disappointed by this outcome.”
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