The Oscars are coming up, but fans who may have had their fill of theatrical releases may be looking for a few films to view from the comfort of their living rooms while they await the big ceremony. And boy do they have a selection. Two Oscar contenders and arguably the most controversial film of 2014 are among the movies to hit the home video market this week.
Amy Pascal will be stepping down from her position at Sony Pictures Entertainment as a co-chairman. Amy Pascal will be stepping down from her position at Sony Pictures Entertainment as a co-chairman.
Retired NBA star, Dennis Rodman recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his opinions on North Korea and whether its supreme leader, Kim Jong-un was responsible for the recent online hack against Sony.
The U.S. government confidently traced last year's massive Sony hack to North Korea in part because the National Security Agency had itself infiltrated Pyongyang's computer systems. The NSA tried to break into the North's networks as early as 2010 with the help of American allies.
Sony Pictures Entertainment's "The Interview" almost faced extinction, before a phone call helped release one of the most politically controversial movies to date.
Sloppiness or forgetfulness on the part of the hackers who targeted Sony Pictures Entertainment over "The Interview" helped the FBI trace the attack to North Korea. Though they used used proxy servers in an attempt to disguise their identity, the intruders "got sloppy" several times, according to James Comey, the bureau's director.
After a number of threats and discussions on how "The Interview" would be released, Sony decided to unveil it on VOD and made $15 million. What does the movie's internet success mean for the future of how we get movies?
Sony Pictures Entertainment has been involved in a hacking scandal so big that not even Hollywood could have come up with a story like this one. The entertainment giant is now involved with more drama related to the film "The Interview" as two South Korean hip-hop artists are suing the entertainment giant for the illegal use of their song.
People who enjoy the fart jokes, man-children, homophobic slurs, stereotypes, cliches and objectifying women in movies will probably get a kick out of "The Interview." But those wondering what the big fuss is all about will probably leave their respective viewing experience wondering why they wasted their time in the first place.
Google and Microsoft struck a deal with Sony Pictures to offer the vexed comedy movie online. Google announced on Wednesday that it will stream "The Interview" on YouTube and Google Play.
"The Interview"is being unveiled online on YouTube and Google Play starting on Christmas Eve. This is the first time a big blockbuster film is released simultaneously online and in theaters.
The fictional evil mastermind expresses shame over North Korea's feeble attempt at being evil by hacking and threatening Sony and the U.S. over a movie. Though a group of hackers called the Guardians of Peace reportedly perpetrated the attack, the U.S. believes North Korea partook in the incident.
President Barack Obama addressed the nation on Friday regarding the embattled Sony Pictures comedy "The Interview" and Sony's decision to cancel its release after receiving cyber attacks. However, a simple blunder during his speech managed to steal his thunder and cause the Internet to go wild.
Sony Pictures has pulled The Interview and cancelled it's December 25th release. In recent weeks Sony Picture Corporation has been the victim of a full-scale hacking onslaught by an organization calling themselves "Guardians of Peace.
