The poster for the movie The Interview (Photo Credit: Sony Pictures)
Sony Pictures has decided to stop the release of its upcoming film The Interview because of security threats against the company and theatre goers.
The company released a statement Wednesday afternoon stating they are disappointed they are not able to show the movie, stating the decision comes after exhibitors declared they will not show it.
“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.”
A poster for the movie The Interview (Photo Credit: Sony Pictures)
The decision comes after Cineplex Entertainment declared the movie will not be shown in Canada. In a statement released earlier in the day on Wednesday the movie theatre chain said it will postpone the presentation of the movie.
“Cineplex takes seriously its commitment to the freedom of artistic expression, but we want to reassure our guests and staff that their safety and security is our number one priority,” said Vice President Pat Marshall. “We look forward to a time when this situation is resolved and those responsible are apprehended.”
Recently Sony was under cyber-attack as hackers leaked sensitive emails, movies online and stole personal information. The movie depicts the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.
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