RadioOnFire.com - Sony executives are scrambling in the wake of a massive leak of unreleased movies, private emails, and documents.
North Korea has been blamed for the hack because the upcoming film, The Interview, depicts an attempt to assassinate their leader Kim Jung Un. Seth Roganand James Franco are the stars of the comedy, set to open on December 25.
North Korea has not taken responsibility for the hack, but called it a "righteous deed." A group called the Guardians of Peace is claiming to be behind the leaks. They have warned fans not to go see the film via a statement threatening possible violence.
Rogan and Franco have cancelled all public appearances and interviews connected to the movie. The premiere was to held on Thursday, December 18, at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema in New York City has also been cancelled, according to TMZ.
The Carmike Cinemas chain, which operates 278 theaters in 41 states in America will not be showing the film.
The Department of Homeland Security has said they don't believe the threats are credible. Nevertheless, the damage has already been done to Sony's bottom line. In addition to The Interview disaster movies that have been leaked so far include Annie, Fury, Still Alice and Mr. Turner.
Unflattering emails from Sony employees about Adam Sandler, President Obama andKevin Hart have also been leaked to the public.
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