Many theaters pull The Interview due to hacker threats

[ImpulsE69]

Well this just got even more interesting....

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/the-interview-pulled-amc-regal-cinemark-105457697412.html

Not the correct move imo.

EDIT: Update from below. Sony has now pulled the movie from release. Can we say straight to DVDVD? (or torrents). That would be quite humorous.

 

[Rakehellion]

They should pull the movie from all theatres. Looks crappy.

 

[GTaudiophile]

CAVE!

 

[Thebobo]

Well this just got even more interesting....

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/the-interview-pulled-amc-regal-cinemark-105457697412.html

Not the correct move imo.

I agree, like what could they do?

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Well this just got even more interesting....

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/the-interview-pulled-amc-regal-cinemark-105457697412.html

Not the correct move imo.

The terrorists have won. :'(

 

[MarkXIX]

If I were Sony I'd consider just releasing the movie as an officially sponsored, free download for the entire world to consume. They've already lost millions on it anyway, they should thumb their nose at these assholes and just spam the globe with it.

Of course, then they'd essentially be "pirating" their own movie and with word of them working with the RIAA and MPAA to essentially control the internet to prevent such things that would seem a little hypocritical. But, their movie with their money from their company, they can do what they want with it I guess.

PS - Why didn't NK do anything about Team America World Police? Is it because they couldn't hack us with their Intel 386 PCs with monochrome displays back then? Who game them computers and internet and shit?

 

[mooncancook]

We'll have to accept the fact that from now on we can only watch what Kim Jong Un allows us to watch, and do whatever hackers demand us to do. This is the new world order, we'll be ruled by a group of teenagers living in their parents' basement armed with a computer and a hacker's manual.

 

[TwiceOver]

Leak it, blame it on the hackers.

 

[rsbennett00]

This is fucking bullshit. I guess Japan does negotiate with terrorists? This sets a precedent that could lead to the downfall of the human race. From this point forward, I will never buy another sony product.

 

[maddogchen]

This is fucking bullshit. I guess Japan does negotiate with terrorists? This sets a precedent that could lead to the downfall of the human race. From this point forward, I will never buy another sony product.

Its American Cinemas that are pulling it. You should never go watch a movie at Regal Entertainment, AMC Entertainment, Cinemark, Carmike Cinemas and Cineplex Entertainment for the rest of your life

 

[bearxor]

They should pull the movie from all theatres. Looks crappy.

The thing about this kind of movie is that it's going to deliver on what it is. The last trailer makes it look really strong actually.

They should not be pulling this from theaters. I'm tempted to go see it now just to say flip the bird.

 

[MarkXIX]

This is fucking bullshit. I guess Japan does negotiate with terrorists? This sets a precedent that could lead to the downfall of the human race. From this point forward, I will never buy another sony product.

So, Sony sucks at data security and they're a shitty movie company, but this is the theater chains refusing to show the movie because IF (<= big IF) their theaters get attacked and their patrons are injured, it won't be Sony that takes that hit. It will be the theater chains. Even though you pay a shit ton of money for some $0.20 popcorn, most theaters run on pretty thin margins, or so I've heard.

This is what pisses me off though about our country. We've been conditioned now to fear for our lives at the slightest provocation instead of what our forefathers did which was say "Fuck you <insert despotic country name here>, let's do this!" Nope, the average American has slowly been conditioned to hide in their homes and fear the world.

 

[K1052]

Its American Cinemas that are pulling it. You should never go watch a movie at Regal Entertainment, AMC Entertainment, Cinemark, Carmike Cinemas and Cineplex Entertainment for the rest of your life

The argument could me made that Sony, irresponsibly, pushed the decision onto the cinema chains who are naturally hesitant to endanger one of their busiest weeks of the year (after a very disappointing fall box office) for an R-rated comedy with limited appeal.

 

[tential]

Its American Cinemas that are pulling it. You should never go watch a movie at Regal Entertainment, AMC Entertainment, Cinemark, Carmike Cinemas and Cineplex Entertainment for the rest of your life

I already do that...
How can I do more?

 

[madoka]

When I first heard of the hacking, I decided to watch the movie on principle alone.

But when Sony changed the ending to appease NK and started backing off all the marketing and distribution, I felt I should not watch the movie on principle.

So now I'm left torn.

 

[zerocool84]

When I first heard of the hacking, I decided to watch the movie on principle alone.

But when Sony changed the ending to appease NK and started backing off all the marketing and distribution, I felt I should not watch the movie on principle.

So now I'm left torn.

No, they changed ending long before any of this. They are only changing distribution because of death threats. Sorry but while we all hate huge corporations, they have to protect themselves from death threats.

 

[madoka]

No, they changed ending long before any of this. They are only changing distribution because of death threats. Sorry but while we all hate huge corporations, they have to protect themselves from death threats.

It was reported that they toned down the ending because of NK's threats:

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-ceo-of-sony-forced-a-major-change-in-the-interview-2014-12

 

[Raizinman]

What happened to the 'War on Terrorism'? With all the technological equipment, we can't stop a bunch of teenagers operating out of their parents basement making threats? Pretty sad. What happens when these terrorists ask for billions of dollars next? Or perhaps they already have?

 

[tential]

What happened to the 'War on Terrorism'? With all the technological equipment, we can't stop a bunch of teenagers operating out of their parents basement making threats? Pretty sad. What happens when these terrorists ask for billions of dollars next? Or perhaps they already have?

If they shorted Sony stock, they already did.

 

[Jeff7]

Hacker threats? From North Korea, is that it?

...

PS - Why didn't NK do anything about Team America World Police? Is it because they couldn't hack us with their Intel 386 PCs with monochrome displays back then? Who game them computers and internet and shit?

Yes, as I recall, HJI wasn't exactly held in high regard in that movie.




Or they might go after something like Facebook or Twitter. Take those offline or purge their databases and you'll have 500,000 suicides in the first day alone.

 

[rsbennett00]

So, Sony sucks at data security and they're a shitty movie company, but this is the theater chains refusing to show the movie because IF (<= big IF) their theaters get attacked and their patrons are injured, it won't be Sony that takes that hit. It will be the theater chains. Even though you pay a shit ton of money for some $0.20 popcorn, most theaters run on pretty thin margins, or so I've heard.

This is what pisses me off though about our country. We've been conditioned now to fear for our lives at the slightest provocation instead of what our forefathers did which was say "Fuck you <insert despotic country name here>, let's do this!" Nope, the average American has slowly been conditioned to hide in their homes and fear the world.

I've been boycotting theaters already. Sony could have done something about it.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

What an extraordinary turn of events. It does feel like the bad guys have won. I must admit, I will not be seeking this one out on opening night . . . (I probably wouldn't have anyway, as I really didn't love This is the End, and actively disliked Pineapple Express.)

 

[TwiceOver]

I won't be surprised when it is available next week torrent/usenet/etc

 

[ctbaars]

Advertising Gimmick, released later.
Now you've GOT to see what all the commotion is about.

 

[Printer Bandit]

Sony has pulled the plug on releasing the movie

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/12/17/sony-hack-the-interview/20519545/


well played, hackers....well played

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKprr3tEBew