After much speculation about whether or not Sony would go through with the theatrical release of controversial comedy, THE INTERVIEW, they’ve finally officially decided to pull the plug:
“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. 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.”
This decision doesn’t come as a surprise considering it was only yesterday that the cyber terrorists behind the Sony hack were threatening to blow up any movie theatres showing THE INTERVIEW.
We’re tremendously sad that the cyber terrorists are making such dangerous threats but who can blame Sony for pulling the movie? THE INTERVIEW, which was set to open in theatres December 25th was directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogan, about two celebrity tabloid stars (Rogan & James Franco) that are enlisted by the CIA to assassinate North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-Un.
