In wake of hack attack terror threats Sony Pictures has canceled the release of the Seth Rogen-James Franco film “The Interview’.
Sony said in a statement that they have decided to pull The Interview from all theaters in response to the decision by the country's major chains not to show the film.
The film was supposed to open nationwide on Christmas Day but after threats from the hack attackers, the so-called Guardians of Peace, to expect a Sept. 11, 2001 type attack, Sony has pulled the plug.
"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," the studio in a statement.
“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."
As The ENQUIRER previously reported the hackers released thousands of confidential Sony emails which the FBI is currently investigating.
