SONY PULLS THE PLUG ON 'THE INTERVIEW'

TMZ ^ | 12/17/2014 | TMZ Staff

[SeekAndFind]

Sony has pulled the plug on the XMAS release of "The Interview," after a number of theater chains bailed.

Sony execs felt their out was if distributors yanked the film because of safety concerns. That would give Sony an out without directly bending to the hackers. Sony just released a statement, saying, "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."

The statement goes on, saying, "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."

The execs are underscoring the distinction between pulling the film because of the distributors rather than out of fear, saying, "We stand by our filmmakers and their right to free expression and are extremely disappointed by this outcome."

[SeekAndFind]

INTERVIEW NO MORE....

[DallasBiff]

Hollywood pulling an Obama and capitulating to terrorism.

[Borges]

It’s theater chains that are chickening out. There’s no money in distributing a film that no one will exhibit.

[CatOwner]

The precedent has been set. Expect more. The terrorists, communists, progressives, and liberals are winning the war.

[who_would_fardels_bear]

Seth's lucky.

When Dear Leader tells his agents:

"Go find Seth Rogen"

they'll most likely think he means:

"Go find Seth Logan".

[SeekAndFind]

I RAFFING, WE WIN !!

[Drew68]

From what I’ve read, Sony needs to pull this film and send it back for re-shoots. Supposedly, it’s just terrible.

[DallasBiff]

Uh, Borges, Hollywood chickened(Obabamed) out. They capitulated to the North Korean thug.

Jack Warner is rolling in his grave.

[colorado tanker]

They only take “principled” stands when they offend someone they know will obey the law, like Christians.

[Sarah Barracuda]

PzFeed Top News ‏@PzFeed 8s9 seconds ago BREAKING NEWS: NBC and CNN reporting North Korean leaders ordered attack on Sony. WOW Im stunned Stunned I tell ya LOL

[Borges]

If you’re spending money distributing something that no one wants to buy would you continue to spend money marketing it?

[kaehurowing]

RuhRoh.

[SeekAndFind]

From what I’ve read, Sony needs to pull this film and send it back for re-shoots. Supposedly, it’s just terrible.

I AGREE WITH YOU, TERRIBRE FIRM"

[elcid1970]

So...the little riceball wins one. He’s fat, but he ain’t stupid & he knows how weak his enemy is.

[SeekAndFind]

If you’re spending money distributing something that no one wants to buy would you continue to spend money marketing it?

YES, YES, NO MONEY TO BE MADE IN THIS TERRIBRE FIRM

[SeekAndFind]

So...the little riceball wins one. He’s fat, but he ain’t stupid & he knows how weak his enemy is.

[morphing libertarian]

who said no one wants to buy it?

[cripplecreek]

[SeekAndFind]

RE: who said no one wants to buy it?

Actually, no one wants to DIE after buying it.