Survey: Moviegoers Deem ‘The Interview’ Culturally Insensitive
The Interview, made available for streaming online Wednesday, has been labeled “culturally insensitive,” according to a new online survey.
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Independent Analysts Believe Sony Hackers May Have Russian Origin
A number of private security researchers are voicing doubts that the attack on Sony‘s computer systems originated in North Korea, stating it is likely that Russian hackers are instead to blame.
Box Office Numbers: WWII Epic ‘Unbroken’ Wins Christmas Day
Angelina Jolie’s World War II drama “Unbroken” delivered big for Universal Pictures on Christmas Day, becoming the third highest-earning Christmas Day release ever.
Daily Beast: No, North Korea Didn’t Hack Sony
This article was originally written by Marc Rogers and posted at Daily Beast: So, “The Interview” is to be released after all. The news that the satirical movie—which revolves around a plot to murder Kim Jong-Un—will have a Christmas Day
First Cyber War: Was the Sony Hack a Warm-Up for Bigger Things to Come?
The Sony Pictures hacking drama ended, at least for the moment, with the besieged studio deciding to authorize a limited release for “The Interview” after all. This came after a storm of criticism of Sony, and the U.S. government that failed to protect them, for caving in to the demands of a hacker group with, shall we say, very strong feelings about the impropriety of mocking North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
For A Local Theater Owner, ‘The Interview’ Is A Big Christmas Bonus
Since Sony Pictures reversed its decision not to release the controversial movie “The Interview,” local theater owner Bunny Khorana’s phone has been ringing off the hook at Manassas 4 Cinemas.
Sony Agrees to Terms to Stream ‘The Interview’
CNN reported Wednesday morning that Youtube has tentatively agreed to stream The Interview for Sony, which will coincide with a limited theatrical release through a small number of American movie theaters.
Theater Chains Upset with with Sony’s Handling of ‘The Interview’ Release
Sony’s decision to offer a limited release of The Interview on Christmas Day reportedly has exhibitors upset at the logistical nightmare.
Studio Execs to George Clooney: Uhm, We Never Received Your Sony Petition
Although big names like Judd Apatow, Rob Lowe and Aaron Sorkin loudly and publicly backed Sony Pictures and “The Interview” against the North Korean cyber-terrorists trying to tear the studio into pieces, George Clooney still puffed himself up as Hollywood’s
Sony Threatens Twitter with Legal Action for Spread of Stolen Documents
Sony has now threatened Twitter with legal action if the popular social networking site does not put an end to the circulation of its stolen material through user tweets, according to a new report.
Ex-Employee: Sony Has a Responsibility To My Family To Fight Smart Not Stupid
As so many on the political right and left join together to condemn Sony Pictures for not releasing “The Interview,” forgotten in the controversy is the fact that it is not just millionaire executives and pampered celebrities exposed like a
Amy Adams Nixed from ‘Today Show’ for Refusing to Discuss Sony Hack
NBC’s Today Show reportedly canceled an interview with Amy Adams this week after the star informed them she was not comfortable with discussing the fallout from the Sony hacking scandal.
James Woods Calls Al Sharpton a ‘Race Pig’ in Twitter Posts, Blames Obama for Brooklyn Shootings
Actor James Woods came out of a self-imposed Twitter ban on Sunday to share his thoughts on the execution-style murders of two NYPD officers, blaming Al Sharpton, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, and President Obama. Woods made a
North Korea Now Says U.S. Government Behind Production of ‘The Interview,’ Threatens to Blow Up the White House, Pentagon
North Korean officials released a statement on Sunday claiming that the American government not only conceived the idea for the film The Interview, but was also behind its production. The statement, which was released by the Korean Central News Agency, also
Hustler’s Larry Flynt to Produce ‘The Interview’ Porn Spoof: ‘Wait Till They See the Movie We’re Going to Make’
Hustler Magazine founder Larry Flynt, known for his outspoken criticism of censorship, has decided to make a pornographic parody of The Interview, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Hustler Video, which has parodied everything from The Simpsons to Game of Thrones,
Breitbart’s Nolte Defends Sony on Meet The Press
Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Breitbart’s John Nolte defended Sony. “It is not up to Sony to fight the government,” Nolte said. “I think They kept their product viability. I don’t think it is a good precedent if you
Sony Lawyer: Obama’s Response ‘Blamed The Victim’
Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the attorney for Sony Pictures, David Boies, said President Obama is “blaming the victim” in North Korea’s hacking attack on Sony. Boies said, “This is a state-sponsored criminal attack on a private corporation and
Rogers: Obama Indecision Stalled Intel Community Response to NKorea
On “Fox News Sunday,” the outgoing chair of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) said out intelligence community has the capacity to respond to the North Korean hacking attack on Sony Pictures but President Barack Obama has stalled on a
Obama: Sony Hack Not an Act of War
Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union with Candy Crowley,” President Barack Obama said he did not think the Sony hack attack was an act of war by North Korea. Obama said, “No, I don’t think it was an act
Pirro: Obama to Blame, Not Sony
On Saturday, Jeanine Pirro, host of the Fox News Channel’s “Justice with Judge Jeanine” argued that President Obama was to blame for the pulling of “The Interview,” not Sony. “Tonight America capitulates to a North American thug in a wuss
North Korean Officials Warn of ‘Serious Consequences’ If U.S. Refuses Offer for Joint Investigation
North Korean officials proposed a joint investigation with the United States into the cyber attack against Sony on Saturday and promised “serious” consequences if the offer is rejected, according to the Hollywood Reporter. An unidentified spokesman for the country said
Zuckerman: ‘Appropriate’ to Pull ‘The Interview’
US News and World Report Chairman and Editor-in-Chief and publisher of The New York Daily News, Mort Zuckerman declared that it was “appropriate” to pull “The Interview” from theaters due to threats of violence on Friday’s “McLaughlin Group.” “There is clearly
White House: Cyberattack on Sony ‘A Serious National Security Matter’
Obama’s national security team is weighing a range of options in response to the cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said. Earnest told reporters on Dec. 18 that the White House is considering a “proportional
Expert: ‘The Interview’ Would Have Damaged Kim Jong-Un Internally
A senior defense analyst for Rand Corporation said Friday that he believes The Interview’s depiction of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un may be the reason behind the Sony hack. Bruce Bennett, who was reportedly asked by Sony chief Michael Lynton
Sean Penn: Distributor Boycott ‘Should Be Considered’
Actor Sean Penn argued that a boycott of the distributors of “The Interview” “should be considered” to support “free speech and free thinking” on Friday’s “Hardball” on MSNBC. “We have to realize that this is a genuine emergency, this is
