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Theater owners say ‘The Interview’ will have Christmas Day screenings after all Sony confirms The Interview’ will have Christmas Day screenings after all
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"The Interview" might be getting time on the big screen this Christmas after all. "The Interview" is getting time on the big screen this Christmas after all.
In a statement Tuesday, Sony confirmed that it will be releasing the film in "limited release" in the United States of Christmas Day.
"We have never given up on releasing The Interview and we're excited our movie will be in a number of theaters on Christmas Day," said Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Entertainment. "At the same time, we are continuing our efforts to secure more platforms and more theaters so that this movie reaches the largest possible audience."
Sony initially put the movie's release on ice after threats of terrorist attacks from hackers who stole  and released countless documents -- many embarrassing -- from the studio last month. The attack, which the U.S. government has attributed to hackers backed by North Korea, was allegedly prompted by the comedy, which revolves around two Americans' plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Sony initially put the movie's release on ice after threats of terrorist attacks from hackers who stole  and released countless documents -- many embarrassing -- from the studio last month. The attack, which the U.S. government has attributed to hackers backed by North Korea, was allegedly prompted by the comedy, which revolves around two Americans' plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
But a Twitter message from the chief executive of Alamo Drafthouse, a chain of movie theaters founded in Austin, Tex. with several national locations, said that Sony Pictures Entertainment has authorized Christmas Day screenings of "The Interview." The studio did not say how many  theaters will be a part of the release. A Twitter message from the chief executive of Alamo Drafthouse, a chain of movie theaters founded in Austin, Tex. with several national locations, confirmed that that chain will  be a part of the film's release.
Breaking news: Sony has authorized screenings of THE INTERVIEW on Christmas Day. We are making shows available within the hour. #Victory — Tim League (@timalamo) December 23, 2014Breaking news: Sony has authorized screenings of THE INTERVIEW on Christmas Day. We are making shows available within the hour. #Victory — Tim League (@timalamo) December 23, 2014
Breaking news: Sony has authorized screenings of THE INTERVIEW on Christmas Day. We are making shows available within the hour. #VictoryBreaking news: Sony has authorized screenings of THE INTERVIEW on Christmas Day. We are making shows available within the hour. #Victory
— Tim League (@timalamo) December 23, 2014— Tim League (@timalamo) December 23, 2014
Another cinema, the Plaza Theater in Atlanta, also said on Twitter that it will be screening the film on Christmas. Sony Pictures Entertainment did not immediately return requests for comment. Another cinema, the Plaza Theater in Atlanta, also said on Twitter that it will be screening the film on Christmas. On Tuesday, both theater companies began listing Dec. 25 showtimes for the movie.
Star and co-director of "The Interview" Seth Rogen celebrated on Twitter.
The people have spoken! Freedom has prevailed! Sony didn't give up! The Interview will be shown at theaters willing to play it on Xmas day! — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 23, 2014
The people have spoken! Freedom has prevailed! Sony didn't give up! The Interview will be shown at theaters willing to play it on Xmas day!
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 23, 2014
The studio has been the target of harsh criticism following its decision to pull the film. Last week, President Obama called the decision "a mistake."The studio has been the target of harsh criticism following its decision to pull the film. Last week, President Obama called the decision "a mistake."
Lynton did not address the question of whether the studio will release the film online, over on-demand streaming services. But he did indicate this is not the last we'll hear of the film.
"While we hope this is only the first step of the film's release, we are proud to make it available to the public and to have stood up to those who attempted to suppress free speech," Lynton said.