LOS
ANGELES: Hackers invoked the 9/11 attacks on Tuesday in their most
chilling threat yet against Sony Pictures, warning cinema-goers not to
see a film which has angered North Korea.
There were growing signs that the threat may work, as Sony left it to theatre managers to choose whether to show "The Interview," while an industry expert forecast that many would decide it wasn't worth the risk. Sony made no official comment, but a source familiar with its thinking said that the decision whether to show the film "is with theatre owners, partners whom we support." But the stars of the movie, James Franco and Seth Rogen, have cancelled all promotional appearance related to the film, according to industry media.
In a new statement cited by US media, the so-called Guardians of Peace hacking group announced the start of a "Christmas gift," including leaked emails from Sony boss Michael Lynton.
Specifically, it warned movie-goers against seeing the comedy about a fictional CIA plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. "We will clearly show it to you at the very time and places "The Interview" be shown, including the premiere, how bitter fate those who seek fun in terror should be doomed to," the latest statement said.
And it warned: "Remember the 11th of September 2001. We recommend you to keep yourself distant from the places at that time. (If your house is nearby, you'd better leave.)"
The US state department played down the threat.
There were growing signs that the threat may work, as Sony left it to theatre managers to choose whether to show "The Interview," while an industry expert forecast that many would decide it wasn't worth the risk. Sony made no official comment, but a source familiar with its thinking said that the decision whether to show the film "is with theatre owners, partners whom we support." But the stars of the movie, James Franco and Seth Rogen, have cancelled all promotional appearance related to the film, according to industry media.
In a new statement cited by US media, the so-called Guardians of Peace hacking group announced the start of a "Christmas gift," including leaked emails from Sony boss Michael Lynton.
Specifically, it warned movie-goers against seeing the comedy about a fictional CIA plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. "We will clearly show it to you at the very time and places "The Interview" be shown, including the premiere, how bitter fate those who seek fun in terror should be doomed to," the latest statement said.
And it warned: "Remember the 11th of September 2001. We recommend you to keep yourself distant from the places at that time. (If your house is nearby, you'd better leave.)"
The US state department played down the threat.
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