I’m not up on this. Hackers are threatening to screw up theater’s computer systems if they show this movie? What’s in the movie that scares the hackers so much, and aren’t there countermeasures they could take?
“Hackers are threatening to screw up theaters computer systems if they show this movie?”
The threats were non-specific, but made reference to 9/11, so there is an implication of actual violence against theaters.
“Whats in the movie that scares the hackers so much, and arent there countermeasures they could take?”
The hackers are employed by the state of North Korea, and the movie makes fun of their dear leader.
This is why switching to digital projection was a BAD idea...at least a physical print, in a package posted to the theatre, would show obvious signs of tampering.
A semi loaded with fuel oil explosives could kill hundreds or thousands on a Saturday night. North Korean hit squads are known for their determination and skill. While this kind of attack might invite devastating retaliation from the US military up to and including the defenestration and execution of Kim Jong-un, that's small comfort for the theater chain affected, which would be subject to lawsuits and potential judgments far exceeding the profitability of a single film. Ultimately, they make money off concession stand sales. Why risk an attack that could cost them tens of millions when there are plenty of other films for their audience to watch?