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The Alamo Drafthouse theater chain will show The Interview starting on Christmas Day.

In Its Strange Journey, 'The Interview' Becomes An Art House Film

8:59am December 24, 2014

by Elise Hu

In what scenario does a $44 million slapstick comedy become a good fit for independent theaters? Only one involving geopolitical intrigue, a humiliating hack and terror threats from North Korea.

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A poster for The Interview. Some theaters now say they will show the comedy, which Sony Pictures had pulled following threats.

'The Interview' To Play In More Than 200 Theaters On Christmas Day

8:32am December 24, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Sony had pulled the controversial comedy that centers on a plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after ominous threats were made, allegedly by a group that hacked the studio's emails.

Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton says the computer hacking against his company is "the worst cyberattack in U.S. history." Experts say other attacks have affected more people.

Is Sony Hack Really 'The Worst' In U.S. History, As CEO Claims?

6:54pm December 23, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

Sony Pictures is still reeling from the damage caused by the cyberattack. The company's reputation and Americans' free speech were put on the line. But experts dispute how to measure the damage.

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Lengthy, Widespread Internet Outage Reported In North Korea

8:54am December 23, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

It comes days after President Obama pledged a "proportional response" to the communist country's alleged hacking of Sony Pictures. It's unclear what caused the outage.

Workers remove a poster for The Interview from a billboard in Hollywood, Calif., after Sony canceled the movie's Christmas release due to a terrorist threat. The hacking of Sony's networks has sparked a war of words between the U.S. and North Korea.

World News

Calling U.S. A 'Cesspool,' North Korea Warns Against Escalation

2:39pm December 22, 2014

by Bill Chappell

North Korea's National Defense Commission, which is headed by the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, said its military was ready to fight America "in all war spaces including cyber warfare space."

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Obama Says Sony Should Not Have Pulled Film Over Threats

7:04pm December 19, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

"That's not what America's about," the president said in a news conference, calling the cancellation of The Interview's release a "mistake." The FBI has accused North Korea of being behind the attack.

Actor James Franco (left), seen here with The Interview co-star Seth Rogen, was called "James Flacco" by President Obama Friday. Afterward, the jokes poured in.

Politics & Government

Obama Says 'James Flacco.' The Internet Says, Thank You

5:49pm December 19, 2014

by Bill Chappell

It was an honest mistake. But when President Obama said "James Flacco" when referring to James Franco — on a Friday before the holidays, no less — the slip was eagerly received online.

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Sony Cancels Christmas Day Release Of 'The Interview' Amid Threats

12:32pm December 19, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

The move follows the decision by major U.S. theater chains not to screen the comedy that centers on a plot to assassinate North Korea's leader.

White House Says Any Response To Sony Attack Needs To Be 'Proportional'

3:26pm December 18, 2014

by Laura Sullivan

The White House won't confirm North Korea is behind the attack, citing an ongoing investigation. Nevertheless, it is mulling over its options.

National

Theater Cancels New York Premiere of 'The Interview'

10:43am December 17, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

After threats of attacks, Sony is withdrawing the film's stars, James Franco and Seth Rogen, from upcoming promotional appearances and will let theaters cancel showings of the film.