Βyakuya Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 http://variety.com/2014/film/news/sony-cancels-theatrical-release-for-the-interview-on-christmas-1201382032/ So the theatrical release for "The Interview" was cancelled, due to the fact that anonymous hackers threatened Sony to take down the movie or else there will be a "ruthless and merciless response." For a team to have enough balls to utilize freedom of expression to a great extent, and to bear it down under cyber terrorism under possible North Korean sources is simply just a 2nd 9/11 to say. For one thing, it was a fair means of providing safety for Sony employees and workers of the movie, but looking back at it, America itself wouldn't take NK too serious, but when it comes down to a multi-billionare company to weigh out actual threat, is really worth it to say they are pussies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 http://variety.com/2014/film/news/sony-cancels-theatrical-release-for-the-interview-on-christmas-1201382032/ So the theatrical release for "The Interview" was cancelled, due to the fact that anonymous hackers threatened Sony to take down the movie or else there will be a "ruthless and merciless response." For a team to have enough balls to utilize freedom of expression to a great extent, and to bear it down under cyber terrorism under possible North Korean sources is simply just a 2nd 9/11 to say. For one thing, it was a fair means of providing safety for Sony employees and workers of the movie, but looking back at it, America itself wouldn't take NK too serious, but when it comes down to a multi-billionare company to weigh out actual threat, is really worth it to say they are pussies? Did you...just call...a movie being cancelled a second 9/11? Okay please, I think I know what you meant. But please, no. That's just so wrong. Anyway. I don't see why they would take the risk of the safety of a bunch of people just to release a movie. So no I don't think calling them pussies is warranted. Though I'm not sure what your opinion on the matter is, due to how you worded this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Griffin Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Didn't the decision here come from Japan - which considers NK a more serious nuclear threat - rather than America? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Βyakuya Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Did you...just call...a movie being cancelled a second 9/11? Okay please, I think I know what you meant. But please, no. That's just so wrong. Anyway. I don't see why they would take the risk of the safety of a bunch of people just to release a movie. So no I don't think calling them pussies is warranted. Though I'm not sure what your opinion on the matter is, due to how you worded this. Honestly, I haven't opened my personal opinion on this yet. When I said it's similar to 9/11, it definitely not on that dynamic level, hell no. But when you take "terrorism attack" and "loss of morale" together, that's what I meant figuratively. Didn't the decision here come from Japan - which considers NK a more serious nuclear threat - rather than America? Ah my bad, I forgot about that part. I will make amends, but still, American workers in Sony also play part in their attitudes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Flyer - Sakura Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Considering North Korea's tendencies to make threats like this, I would probably not be surprised if they just did it to gain attention; however I have my doubts that they're joking. I can understand the safety concerns behind the cancellations if NK (or whoever) did indeed have murderous intentions to kill everyone who watches that movie. Out of fairness, Sony shouldn't have produced the movie if they knew it was going to piss off North Korea (or whoever's loyal to the Kim Jong regime), and trigger the hack on their servers. Yes, we live in a country where freedom of speech is essentially unrestricted, but considering the terrorist groups that still exist today (esp. after 9/11), one must be careful what they say about other countries/practices; lest they trigger a response similar to this. This is especially true if you're making a joke about another government leader that millions look up to (even if in a brainwashed state of sorts). --- I'm not saying that the US should be kneeling before these terrorists (we shouldn't be), but is it worth risking your life just to watch some movie that makes fun of North Korea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfusion Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Just knowing the plot of the movie revolves around attempting to assassinate a current world leader seems like it was a REALLY bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cin Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Given what North Korea is like it was a daft idea. Plus FBI have confirmed they believe it is North Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion X. Denver Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 The movie looked really funny, I hope we get to see it in some form at some point. I'm mad it was pulled, but I get why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cin Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well the non-release lasted a long time. It's on limited release in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 The movie has a 9.9 on IMDb. Good job internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cin Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Sony couldn't have paid enough for this type of advertisement. Limited US Online release also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simping For Hina Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Thank you based internet for allowing me to torrent this movie. I am going to sit in bed and put it on my tv now. Merry Christmas, Supreme Leader! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Now I'm starting to think that this was just some ingenious marketing strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 The movie has a 9.9 on IMDb. Good job internet. Now I'm starting to think that this was just some ingenious marketing strategy. Pretty much exactly what it was, me and some friends watched this a couple of days back, literally one of the worst movies I've ever seen in my fucking life. My guess is that Sony realized they had a massive shitter, they pulled this stunt and it ended up working out. Just another case of big corporations exploiting the moronic and unquestioning nature of Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Rooster Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 http://variety.com/2014/film/news/sony-cancels-theatrical-release-for-the-interview-on-christmas-1201382032/ So the theatrical release for "The Interview" was cancelled, due to the fact that anonymous hackers threatened Sony to take down the movie or else there will be a "ruthless and merciless response." For a team to have enough balls to utilize freedom of expression to a great extent, and to bear it down under cyber terrorism under possible North Korean sources is simply just a 2nd 9/11 to say. For one thing, it was a fair means of providing safety for Sony employees and workers of the movie, but looking back at it, America itself wouldn't take NK too serious, but when it comes down to a multi-billionare company to weigh out actual threat, is really worth it to say they are pussies? I want my PSN back. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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