Movie The Interview - Sony scrap release

[ManWithNoName]

******* weak. The hackers win. It's that easy. Release some emails, make some vague threats and you can get a movie pulled from released. Complete cave in.

http://www.thewrap.com/sony-scraps-the-interview-release-we-have-decided-not-to-move-forward/

The studio releases statement pulling controversial Seth Rogen-James Franco comedy

Sony has decided to pull “The Interview” from its scheduled Dec 25 release following elevated threats from hackers.

“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,” the studio said in a statement to TheWrap. “We respect and understand our partners’ decision and, of course, completely share their paramount interest in the safety of employees and theater-goers.”

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

I wouldn't have been interested in seeing this movie at all, but with all the controversy and coverage I'm kind of intrigued. I'd watch it.

 

[ManWithNoName]

I wouldn't have been interested in seeing this movie at all, but with all the controversy and coverage I'm kind of intrigued. I'd watch it.

I wasn't particularly interested in the film itself, but I was going to see it a) to spite North Korea and b) to do my bit in showing that no two bit hacker can decide what films get released.

 

[ManWithNoName]

 

[Bluelegs]

I wouldn't have been interested in seeing this movie at all, but with all the controversy and coverage I'm kind of intrigued. I'd watch it.

It's funny how this just makes for great marketing for the movie. I expect the movie to be average and harmless, whenever there is controversy around a films release often the people who don't want others to go and see the film have not seen it themselves and have no idea what the actual film is about.

 

[Warsaw]

Holy s**t.

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[ManWithNoName]

Holy s**t.

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It sets a pretty scary precedent.

Also the White House will announce tomorrow that North Korea was behind the attacks.

 

[Marlowe]

Terrorism works, I guess. :/

 

[Unknown Caller]

Could be a massive publicity stunt.

 

[Bluelegs]

People suggesting they should just release it for digital download. Wouldn't have a problem with that, it isn't really a movie I was keen to rush to the cinema to see anyway.

 

[SnakeMan86]

Could be a massive publicity stunt.

Was about to post the same.
with many comments not just on here like "I wasn't going to see this but now........" "looked crap but now i wanna see what the hype is about" I wouldn't put it past Franco and Rogen.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Was about to post the same.
with many comments not just on here like "I wasn't going to see this but now........" "looked crap but now i wanna see what the hype is about" I wouldn't put it past Franco and Rogen.

They're both pretty pissed about it apparently.

 

[ManWithNoName]

People suggesting they should just release it for digital download. Wouldn't have a problem with that, it isn't really a movie I was keen to rush to the cinema to see anyway.

http://variety.com/2014/film/news/sony-has-no-further-release-plans-for-the-interview-1201382167/

"Sony has decided against releasing “The Interview” in any form — including VOD or DVD."

Cowards proving terrorism is effective.

 

[Magpiespower]

Double-bill.

The Day the Clown Cried and The Interview.

Just have to get the a-okay from Jerry Lewis and Kim Jong Un first.

Hmmm, not sure which is easier...

 

[vast]

Would have gone and seen this. Oh well it will be available soon enough online.

 

[rumply]

yeah I don't see investors just wearing the 44mil in production costs, it will get a release one way or another & now with all the publicity, be assured of turning a profit.

Anyone considered that testing declared the flick a dog (which wouldn't be a huge surprise given some of the garbage Rogan has been putting out of late) & regardless of the truth of the hacking etc, this is the best thing that could have happened for producers?

 

[Bomberboyokay]

*, North Korea hackers get s**t done.

They're both pretty pissed about it apparently.

Not surprised. No box office earnings. (And stifling art of course)

 

[ManWithNoName]

yeah I don't see investors just wearing the 44mil in production costs, it will get a release one way or another & now with all the publicity, be assured of turning a profit.

Anyone considered that testing declared the flick a dog (which wouldn't be a huge surprise given some of the garbage Rogan has been putting out of late) & regardless of the truth of the hacking etc, this is the best thing that could have happened for producers?

 

[SnakeMan86]

and if an add pops up on FB saying heres the scene that got the movie cancelled..... dont click... its a spoiler clip

 

[rumply]

Unless I am not understanding what is going on, Sony is the distribitor & were not the producers, so insurance would cover their distribution costs to date & the producers are still out $44mil. So surely another distributor will be willing to take the gamble.

 

[JUBJUB]

Could be a massive publicity stunt.

as if James Franco would be involved in a media stunt

 

[weekend at bernies]

Would anybody of actually gone to see this??? me thinks not.

 

[floodbuster]

It's a hard one Nth Korea they are not going to destroy all the cinemas in America but they have plenty of loyal people in the States who might try a kidnapping or 2 to get their point across.

 

[NarniMagic]

How come North Korea had no issues with Team America yet they do with this?

 

[ManWithNoName]

How come North Korea had no issues with Team America yet they do with this?

Mr Un is a bit more insecure than his dad?