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THE INTERVIEW Becomes Highest-Grossing Online Film of All Time
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 28, 2014


Despite the international controversy surrounding its release, the James Franco/Seth Rogen film THE INTERVIEW has already acrued $15 in online sales alone.

Korean Music Label Sues Sony for Using Song Without Permission
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 27, 2014


A Korean music label is the latest group to pile onto THE INTERVIEW issue.

North Korea Accuses President Obama of Blackmailing Theatres to Release THE INTERVIEW
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 27, 2014


North Korea's National Defence Commision has decried President Obama for his support of Sony's release of their film THE INTERVIEW and even accused him of blackmail.

PLAYSTATION Network Still Out; X-Box Live Returns
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 27, 2014


As of Saturday at noon, Sony still seems to be the victim of hackers- this time for their game systems.

New York's Treehouse Theater Hosts Live Reading of Sony's THE INTERVIEW Today
by Movies News Desk - Dec 27, 2014


New York's Treehouse Theater previously announced that it would present a live reading of the script for Sony's controversial comedy film THE INTERVIEW. The free event will be held tonight, December 27th at 7 p.m., at 154 West 29th Street in Manhattan.

VIDEO: Eminem Comes Out as Gay in New Clip from Sony's THE INTERVIEW
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 26, 2014


In a hilarious clip just released from Sony's controversial film THE INTERVIEW, Eminem comes out as gay. Watch the clip below featuring James Franco's character Dave Skylar interviewing the award-winning rapper!

VIDEO: Watch Seth Rogen Surprise THE INTERVIEW Moviegoers with Big Thank You
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 26, 2014


Los Angeles Moviegoers who went to check out the midnight screening of the controversial comedy THE INTERVIEW received a big surprise when the film's star and co-director Seth Rogen and his co-director, Evan Goldberg, stopped by to thank them for their patronage.

Where to Watch THE INTERVIEW This Christmas
by Movies News Desk - Dec 23, 2014


Following today's news that THE INTERVIEW would hit selected theaters on Christmas Day after all, Entertainment Weekly culled together a list of all the venues screening the movie. Check it out below!

President Obama Lauds Sony on THE INTERVIEW's Theatrical Release
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 23, 2014


Following today's news that THE INTERVIEW would hit selected theaters on Christmas Day after all, the White House and President Barack Obama have released a statement praising Sony on the matter.

VIDEO: First Look - James Franco, Jonah Hill in Upcoming Drama TRUE STORY
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 23, 2014


Below, watch the first official trailer for TRUE STORY, starring James Franco, Jonah Hill and Felicity Jones

George R.R. Martin Offers to Screen THE INTERVIEW
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 22, 2014


Sony may have pulled THE INTERVIEW from its Christmas Day release - but others are rallying for the film to be shown - GAME OF THRONES author George R.R. Martin included. In a new blog post, Martin has offered to screen the film at his own Jean Cocteau Cinema.

New York's Treehouse Theater Plans Live Reading of Controversial Sony Comedy THE INTERVIEW
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 22, 2014


New York's Treehouse Theater has announced that it will present a live reading of the script for Sony's controversial comedy film THE INTERVIEW.

UPDATE: Controversial Comedy THE INTERVIEW Heads to Free Streaming on Crackle
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 22, 2014


Following its decision to pull the controversial comedy THE INTERVIEW from theaters nationwide, Sony will now release the film for free on Crackle, the streaming service it owns, according to sources.

RNC Urges Theatre Chains to Show THE INTERVIEW and "Not Be Bullied"
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 20, 2014


In a rarely seen turn of events, the Republican National Committee is in complete agreement with President Obama- at least where Sony's new film THE INTERVIEW is concerned.

Sony Erases THE INTERVIEW Social Media Presence
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 20, 2014


Sony Pictures has deleted any traces of their film THE INTERVIEW following the cancellation of the Christmas Day release of the film.

VIDEO: Sony CEO Michael Lynton Responds to Obama's Remarks on THE INTERVIEW Controversy
by Movies News Desk - Dec 19, 2014


CNN has just unveiled an exclusive interview with Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton, in which the exec responded to President Obama's remarks that the studio 'made a mistake' by nixing its release of THE INTERVIEW after facing threats from hackers. Watch below!

Obama Weighs In On Sony's Decision to Pull THE INTERVIEW: 'They Made a Mistake'
by Movies News Desk - Dec 19, 2014


According to several reports, President Barack Obama said today, December 19, that Sony Pictures Entertainment should have spoken to him before deciding to cancel the release of its controversial film THE INTERVIEW after the studio faced threats from hackers.

Sarah Jessica Parker Eyeing Return to HBO in New Comedy DIVORCE
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 19, 2014


Sarah Jessica Parker may soon be returning to HBO.

Mahaiwe Hosts Panel with Broadway's OF MICE AND MEN Producing Team Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2014


The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will present a live panel discussion with the producing team behind Broadway's Of Mice and Men in conjunction with the HD broadcast of the play by National Theatre Live tonight, December 20.

FBI Confirms North Korean Government Behind Sony Hacking & Threat
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2014


The FBI confirmed that North Korea was indeed behind the cyber attacks on Sony Pictures, tied to the release of the controversial film THE INTERVIEW.

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