After Sony has been hacked and had confidential information leaked online, they have decided to pull The Interview from theatres as threats have been made of “9/11” style killings at screenings of the film.
The film stars Seth Rogan and James Franco and depicts a fictional plot to assassinate Kim Jong-un.
Here’s the company’s full statement:
“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 [...]