Really.
Who on Earth gives a crap whether a company does or does not release a film?
I suspect that it is because of the theaters that are refusing to show the movie and Sony not wanting to risk getting most of the blame if any attacks happen.
That's not really true. The possibility that NOK hackers could hack into Sony computers again and release movies which have yet to go into cinemas is far more threatening than anything an executive has said. If only 4-5 big ticket movies are released, it means billions in lost revenue from both licensing deals and box office revenue. That's what Sony is worried about more than anything else and it is probably what keeps them from releasing this movie. Either way, they're losing money though. If they release the film, they risk another attack. One that could damage their pockets. If they don't release it, they lose about 80 million. Right now, it's a numbers game and Sony execs are trying to figure out whether the 80 million they spent (and whatever it is going to make back) are worth risking billions in lost revenue from a cyberattack.
The US govt. is not a credible source. . .
https://www.cia.gov/library/reports/general-reports-1/iraq_wmd/Iraq_Oct_2002.htm
As for computer security, the IP address of a hacker can easily be cloaked w/a proxy server or made anonymous behind any Wi-Fi device.
When you progress beyond the Limbaugh "believe-my-government" stage of your intellectual development, you will understand these things.
actually you have the right idea
North Korea it would seem wants to limit the distribution and dissemination of this film
Since SONY has now written off the movie.....no choice
If i were in the boardroom of SONY. i would give the movie to amazon, netflix, and every other distribution source available
wait wait wait, are you suggesting that limbaugh is of the position one should "believe-thier-government"?
"It's very wise that you have made the decision to cancel the release of The Interview. It will be very useful for you," CNN reports the message as reading. The email concludes, "We will ensure the security of your data unless you make additional trouble."
"Now we want you never let the movie released, distributed or leaked in any form of, for instance, DVD or piracy," the message reportedly says. It also says, "And we want everything related to the movie, including its trailers, as well as its full version down from any website hosting them immediately."
This is being taken way too seriously
Absolutely no! There are several reasons.
1) Netflix is only in a handful of countries.
2) iTunes sucks and requires far too many strings to get working. High price hardware or buggy software.
3) Amazon does not have online distribution of content in most countries it operates in..
4) Google Play is an option but even here it is not in every country.
5) It is inviting attacks on these distributors and if they can hit Sony, then they can easily lay Apple or Netflix down. Amazon might be more difficult and Google will certainly be very difficult.
That is why using the torrent system is so great. It is decentralized, and open, so to attack all viewers who are also distributors, you need to attack everyone which is impossible. There is no central distribution server. Why do you think Wikileaks was released on torrents sites.. because they knew that once there, it is damn hard to stop.
For conservatives, credibility of sources, in order of precedence is. . .
1) Rush Limbaugh
2) FoxNews media pundits
3) US govt.
4) Experts (professors, researchers, etc.)
Maybe someone already brought this up, I'm not sure. I didn't read the whole thread, but....
What if Sony is just taking advantage of an opportunity for free publicity?
Think about it. They make a mediocre movie, and all the hype and kerfluffle happens, and suddenly everyone has heard of "The Interview." Moreover, everyone has an opinion about it without having even seen it, or at least an opinion on whether it should have been released.
Then, they belatedly release it. The result? Everyone wants to see it. Sony makes ten times what they would have made had NK simply kept quiet about it.
I'm not sure, you understand, it's just speculation on my part, but this could be a giant and quite successful publicity stunt.
Wait a minute. You mean to tell me that Sony has had the ability to prevent Piracy for all these years and has just been allowing their Playstation games and films to be stolen! Wow these hackers knew something we didn't."Now we want you never let the movie released, distributed or leaked in any form of, for instance, DVD or --->piracy<---,"
Youtube may or may not comply but I'm pretty sure the film is already available in the shadier parts of the internet anyways."And we want everything related to the movie, including its trailers, as well as its full version down from any website hosting them immediately."
George Clooney on Hollywood's Cowardice - Mike Fleming, Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: As it begins to dawn on everyone in Hollywood the reality that Sony Pictures was the victim of a cyberterrorist act perpetrated by a hostile foreign nation on American soil, questions will be asked about how and why it happened, ending with Sony cancelling the theatrical release of the satirical comedy The Interview because of its depiction of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. One of those issues will be this: Why didn’t anybody speak out while Sony Pictures chiefs Amy Pascal and Michael Lynton were embarrassed by emails served up by the media, bolstering the credibility of hackers for when they attached as a cover letter to Lynton’s emails a threat to blow up theaters if The Interview was released?
Related Sony Hack: A Timeline
George Clooney has the answer. The most powerful people in Hollywood were so fearful to place themselves in the cross hairs of hackers that they all refused to sign a simple petition of support that Clooney and his agent, CAA’s Bryan Lourd, circulated to the top people in film, TV, records and other areas. Not a single person would sign. Here, Clooney discusses the petition and how it is just part of many frightening ramifications that we are all just coming to grips with. . . .
Sorry, I don't buy Clooney's account. There were willing artists, as a number of prominent Hollywood artists publicly condemned Sony's pulling the film. It would be inconceivable that they would do so before the media and on Twitter, yet not sign a petition taking similar positions. It probably wasn't circulated widely.
Celebrities criticize decision to pull 'The Interview' - CNN.com
The important thing is Clooney making the claim.
Clooney's likely trying to help Sony evade the consequences of its capitulation. After all, Clooney is contractually committed to Sony and has much to lose if the Sony Entertainment reputation is damaged. Clooney is acting rationally in his own best interests. That doesn't change the reality that there were almost certainly artists who would have signed the petition had they been asked.
George Clooney Exits Warner Bros For Sony | Deadline
George Clooney Attacks Hedge Fund Billionaire Dan Loeb - Forbes
I don't see how Clooney's action helps Sony.
Sorry, I don't buy Clooney's account. There were willing artists, as a number of prominent Hollywood artists publicly condemned Sony's pulling the film. It would be inconceivable that they would do so before the media and on Twitter, yet not sign a petition taking similar positions. It probably wasn't circulated widely.
Celebrities criticize decision to pull 'The Interview' - CNN.com
Greetings, donsutherland1. :2wave:
And if they show it on Youtube as many are suggesting, will hackers launch a cyber attack that could shut down our grid, and hence the internet? Too much here that doesn't make sense unless there's a larger agenda in mind. Why should Kim jong un of North Korea care what movies are shown in America's theatres, and who are they to tell us what we can or cannot do? I also find it odd that all this crap is happening now, in the lull right before the new Congress is sworn in. Too convenient,,,, :bs:
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