YouTube and other online services will carry The Interview, beginning on Thursday. As first reported by CNN’s Brian Stelter and later confirmed by Sony, viewers are able to rent or buy the film from YouTube Movies, Google Play, Microsoft’s Xbox Video and via SeeTheInterview.com. (The cost is $5.99 to rent, and $14.99 to purchase).
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What “Dr. Evil” Had to Say about The Sony Hack and North Korea – Video
North Korea was able to bully Sony Entertainment and the movie theaters into censoring one of their comedy movies, The Interview. What got North Korea upset was the fact that this movie – a comedy mind you – is about the assassination of their “dear leader,” Kim Jong Um. Over the last few days a… Continue reading What “Dr. Evil” Had to Say about The Sony Hack and North Korea – Video
Barack: Hack Attack Lacks Tact, but Raoul Is Cool
As I said before, it really doesn’t feel like the holidays, and with the events of the past week I would guess that others are wondering where the spirit went. Or when it’s really going to arrive. The Sony hacking is certainly a wake-up call for anyone who doubts the severity of our online, privacy-free,… Continue reading Barack: Hack Attack Lacks Tact, but Raoul Is Cool
President Obama – I’m Not Mad at Sony, It’s The Precedent Their Decision Set
In an interview on CNN’s State of The Union, President Obama reiterated that Sony “made a mistake” when they decided to bow to North Korea’s threats and canceled the showing of the movie, The Interview. But the president also said that he understood Sony’s decision as a company, but wished they had talked to him… Continue reading President Obama – I’m Not Mad at Sony, It’s The Precedent Their Decision Set
Sony CEO – “We have not caved” on The Interview
Michael Lynton, the CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, went on CNN’s Fareed Zakaria to set the record straight, saying that Sony did not cave in their decision to cancel showings of the movie, The Interview – a satirical movie that shows the assassination of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un. Lynton instead said that Sony had no other choice after… Continue reading Sony CEO – “We have not caved” on The Interview
President Obama – Sony Made a Mistake Not to Show “The Interview” Movie
At his final news conference for the rest of the year, President Obama stated that Sony made a mistake when they succumbed to terrorist threats and canceled showing the movie. “Yes, I think they made a mistake,” Obama said. “We cannot have a society in which a dictator in some place can start imposing censorship… Continue reading President Obama – Sony Made a Mistake Not to Show “The Interview” Movie
George Clooney – “We cannot be told we can’t see something by Kim Jong Un”
George Clooney, like most Americans, are upset that North Korea and their leader Kim Jong Un, are dictating what Americans can and cannot see, and in an interview with Deadline, Clooney made his feelings known. “We should be in the position right now of going on offense with this. Stick it online. Do whatever you… Continue reading George Clooney – “We cannot be told we can’t see something by Kim Jong Un”
Sony’s Speaker Ball Is Music to your Ears
Part of a growing trend among accessories, Sony’s egg is equipped with NFC (near-field communication) for instant pairing with any NFC phone. That includes almost all top-line Android models, including Sony’s as well as franchise players such as the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, but not the iPhone. To pair, just enable NFC through the phone’s settings… Continue reading Sony’s Speaker Ball Is Music to your Ears