Sony cancels ‘The Interview’ release after threats following cyberattack

Sony Pictures on Wednesday canceled the Dec. 25 release of its controversial comedy, “The Interview,” after theater chains decided not to play the film following terrorist threats after a cyber attack.

“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 Dec. 25 theatrical release,” Sony said in a statement sent to reporters.

“Sony Pictures has been the victim of an unprecedented criminal assault against our employees, our customers, and our business,” the company said in the statement. Intellectual property, private emails, and sensitive proprietary material were stolen, Sony said, apparently to thwart the release of a movie that attackers did not like.

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