Sony hacked "The Interview" because of threat from the Guardians of Peace, the group of hackers who attacked the film production company. The premiere of Seth Rogen and James Franco's movie was cancelled in New York last Wednesday. Sony released a statement regarding their decision to completely cancel the release of the controversial comedy.
BBC reported them 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." Sony also said, "We respect and understand our partners' decision and, of course, completely share their paramount interest in the safety of employees and theatre-goers."
When celebrities heard that Sony cancelled "The Interview", they started voicing out their displeasure through Twitter. Rob Lowe tweeted, "Wow. Everyone caved. The hackers won. An utter and complete victory for them. Wow."
Famous talk show host Jimmy Kimmel commented on the Twitter post of producer Judd Apatow, who wrote: "I think it is disgraceful that these theaters are not showing The Interview. Will they pull any movie that gets an anonymous threat now?" Kimmel replied, "I agree wholeheartedly. An un-American act of cowardice that validates terrorist actions and sets a terrifying precedent."
Ben Stiller also expressed his disappointment on the social media site. He wrote "Really hard to believe this is the response to a threat to freedom of expression here in America." "Despicable Me" star Steve Carell was saddened by the news and wrote on Twitter, "Sad day for creative expression. #feareatsthesoul"
Anderson Cooper shared a filmmaker's thoughts on Sony's cancellation of "The Interview". He posted on Twitter, "I think he probably sees this as a great propaganda coup." Doc. filmmaker James Jones re: Kim Jong-un #AC360"
Piers Morgan, on the other hand, challenged Sony Pictures. He wrote, "OK, Sony, if you're so desperate to release it, hire a movie theater in every major U.S. city and screen it yourselves. #TheInterview" Filmmaker Michael Moore made fun of the controversy by posting the demands of North Korea. He wrote on Twitter, "New North Korea demand: Any studio who puts a movie's ending in the trailer will receive their own special ending."
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