(Undated) — Sony is scuttling its plans to release its controversial comedy “The Interview” on Christmas Day. The studio announced Wednesday it was canceling the release of the film after major theater chains dropped the movie citing a terror threat posted by hackers on Tuesday. In a statement, the theater said it respected the decision made by their partners and share their “paramount interest in the safety of employees and theater-goers.” The studio also addressed the cyber attack against the company believed to have been motivated by the movie about an assassination attempt against North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un. Sony says those who stole their intellectual property sought to destroy their spirit and morale to thwart the release of a movie they did not like. It says it stands by its filmmakers and their right to free expression, adding that they are “extremely disappointed” by the outcome.
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