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Sony statement
“Un 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.”
Sony Statement: "not moving forward with 12/25 release of The Interview" (link to follow) {nm} Dec 17, 13:55
link to CNBC (not much info) Dec 17, 13:57
V: Sony full statement in link Dec 17, 13:59
this hack will end up costing Sony hundreds of millions. what has been entertaining for many (myself included) has rattled Dec 17, 14:03
Sony statement Dec 17, 14:01
Cancelling is really stupid. What if ISIS threatens the showing of AVNG2? {nm} Dec 17, 14:10
agreed, but they only did it because the chains were pulling out so rapidly. {nm} Dec 17, 14:11
They didn't have much choice. {nm} Dec 17, 14:12
I hope hackers liked TSSRV, I really want to see that one in the cinema. {nm} Dec 17, 14:12
SLJAC will kick their ass and their ain't a GOT-DAMN thing they can do about it. {nm} Dec 17, 14:12
+1 {nm} Dec 17, 15:53
Dangit. Been getting killed on openers lately and lost another $2m on this now. Sheesh! {nm} Dec 17, 14:18
I just barely checked and I am really hurting from this one. Yowza Dec 17, 14:39
How does the cancellation affect The Interview H$20 Put? That is what I really want to know... Dec 17, 14:23
it's called straight free cash playa {nm} Dec 17, 14:24
Don't forget about ow {nm} Dec 17, 14:50
We went thru this last week with Pyramid - was nobody paying attention {nm} Dec 17, 15:12
So does everything just delist at zero and we have a re ipo? {nm} Dec 17, 15:34
How appalling. {nm} Dec 17, 14:36
Drafthouse was still gonna play it. And a VOD release cant happen this quick. {nm} Dec 17, 15:44
19 and growing! {nm} Dec 17, 15:51
Thats awesome. I'd have to drive to VA to get to one {nm} Dec 17, 15:53
Next? Wasn't apple already hacked lol {nm} Dec 17, 16:06
Yes, but for different reasons, proving that they're as vulnerable as anyone. {nm} Dec 17, 17:12