Cowards.....

[Redeemer]

Who the hell threatens to blow up a movie theater?????http://deadline.com/2014/12/sony-scraps-the-interview-1201328639/

its a sad day when people bow to terrorist and ideological cowards.

[Katie]

I'm disappointed. They should release the movie.

WTF is North Korea go a do anyway? They don't have any resources that can reach us. Is the terror they planned to rain down gonna come from their chubby little leader God? He can barely walk. How's he gonna rain terror on anyone, much less way over here in the US.

Besides, the movie is supposed to be pretty bad. Why get you panties in a bunch over a dumb movie.

[Dirty Blond]

What do you expect when Hollywood incites the DPRK with war propaganda? Sony picked a fight and got what they deserved.

[Powder]

I agree with DB.

[B-Man]

I can see why they pulled the movie. Can you imagine if they got these blatant threats, Sony said f*ck it, released the movie & then the worst happened? At the end of the day, it's just a movie. Not worth rolling the dice when it comes to legit lunatics. As for the movie... it doesn't even look that funny. I love these guys but their humour is officially predictable (d*ck jokes/celebrity jokes guaranteed to age horribly/hip-hop montages/bromance).

[oldmanwinters]

The egg's on Sony's face in more ways than one. Make a film about killing another nation's leader, and now we see that they're the emperor with no clothes. If there's anything good that came out of this scandal, however, it's that the public at least got a peak into lots of private studio discussions about their various franchises like Spider-man, etc.

Also... there's another high profile film that is now canned:
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/12/17/steve-carell-north-korea-set-movie-dropped/

[Prowler]

The authorities have to take any sort of bomb or terrorist threat seriously, no matter how fake it might sound. Imagine if they had really blown up the theater.

[IndigoErth]

IMO... If they think it's in the best interest to pull it from theaters because they find it more important to protect potential movie goers (or the existence of theaters to show their movies beyond that one...), ok, so be it. If it's out of thought for people over profit, then good on them.

BUT instead of entirely giving in to whoever has caused it in the first place - I suggest they release it straight to digital cable for rent/own. Lets see whoever it is try to stop that. https://p.gr-assets.com/540x540/fit/hostedimages/1380454508/2261453.gif

[pennydreadful]

I think this is a little too close to political discussion and is gonna end up getting canned.

[Redeemer]

I understand why the movie was pulled, but it simply agitates me that we stand by and do absolutely nothing while North Korea threatens to attack us.
Its ridiculous, I must admit I was actually going to go see this movie...... :lol:
I watch anything Seth Rogan sense watching "This is the end" :lol:

[snake]

Does anyone think they were going to do anything? It was a scare tactic. Those emails revealed a lot of things about Sony and I'm glad they were released though.

[TigerClaw]

The Alamo Drafthouse in Dallas won't be showing the Interview, Instead. They will show Team America in its place.
http://www.slashfilm.com/alamo-drafthouse-team-america-the-interview/

[plastroncafe]

Well you know, it is called Terrorism for a reason.
I'm just sitting here being pretty tickled that Seth Rogan and James Franco have caused an international incident. Because...no matter where you stand on how things are going, that's pretty damn funny.

[XERO]

Freaks and Geeks for life.

[Wildcat]

I'm with the others...you must take any terror threat serious. So far it's a legitimate situation. Not just some hacker.

It's not about giving in its just being sensible. You gonna willingly walk into a building with a bomb threat?

The movie will get released on DVD/BR and Digital after things calm down anyway.

I just wonder if the hack was due to the movie or it was a convenient excuse for a threat.

[Katie]

The problem I have with it is that we have basically wimped out. The "terrorists" made a threat, that by all accounts is one they cannot back up, and they actually got their way.

Well that's awesome. They did what we wanted. Hey how about I don't like what the New York Times printed yesterday. Let's say anyone who reads the times is in danger of "terrorism" and get our way again.

Sheesh. I'm all for taking credible threats seriously, but the DPRK does not have any credible threat to the U.S. this is a country that runs produced films of their bombing runs that destroyed Washington DC to prove to their population how superior they are. Well now they have a real win to show their people.

It was an idiotic decision.

[BubblyShell22]

I'm glad they canned the movie because you honestly don't know if the threat was real or not. To me, if someone were to threaten my mother and say that they were going to kill her if I didn't do such and such a thing, you can bet I'd do whatever I could to keep my mom alive. Same goes with this situation. Who's to say NK doesn't have resources to carry out their threats? I'm sure they do, and good on Sony for making the smart decision.

[Leo656]

I see it Katie's way. I get it, but the studio is in a tough, almost no-win situation. If they let it run, and something DID happen, then they're assh*les for not just caving in in the interest of safety. I get that.

But this does present a very slippery slope. What if, say, a studio wants to do a movie about Martin Luther King, Jr. and some KKK affiliate or neo-Nazi organization sends a letter promising to shoot the theater up or whatever? Or a movie about women's abortion rights, and some anti-abortion person or person(s) makes a threat?

Hell, this may sound trite, but what if even some disgruntled TMNT fan who hated the last movie makes a call or sends a letter and says they're going to spread Anthrax in the theater or whatever when the next one comes out because they're not a fan of it? Again, that's just to make a point. Anybody can threaten to do literally anything, anytime, for any reason, and they can potentially do it. "Potentially".

So what are we supposed to do? Not make any movies that might "incite" people? What about that jackass who shot up the theater when the last Batman movie came out? Guy did that for no goddamn reason at all and he didn't even have the "courtesy" to make threats first.

I'm at a loss. Like I said, it's a no-win situation. This way, they're "cowards", if they didn't relent and something did happen, they'd be accused of putting profits over people's lives and not taking threats seriously. I guess, in the long run, they can just put the dumb movie out on DVD etc. anyway, but "oooooh, what if someone says they're gonna blow up every FYE and Redbox? What if they hack NetFlix?! WHAT IF, YOU GUYS?!"

I'unno. It doesn't look funny and the entire thing is probably pointless. They *probably* shouldn't have made it, but if it wasn't this, it'd be something else eventually. So... other than outlawing all public gatherings and making every type of entertainment illegal on "moral and ethical" grounds... I don't know.

[turtlefanforever]

If North Korea made a movie about killing our president there would be an all out war. They shouldn't have made the movie. It doesn't even look good. They'll probably end up airing it anyway but it was wrong to make the movie.

[TigerClaw]

If North Korea made a movie about killing our president there would be an all out war. They shouldn't have made the movie. It doesn't even look good. They'll probably end up airing it anyway but it was wrong to make the movie.
Whats gonna end up happening, Movie studios will be more careful what they greenlight, They don't want something that becomes too controversial and that could cause some ramifications.

[The Stryker]

If North Korea made a movie about killing our president there would be an all out war

They did that.

[slashpieturtlemix]

I think it is sony's fault for even going along with a movie about that theme. Now I will still see it when its released on dvd but still. Sony is only losing money on the releasing in theatres. They spent to much money to make it to not release it on dvd.

[Leo656]

Whats gonna end up happening, Movie studios will be more careful what they greenlight, They don't want something that becomes too controversial and that could cause some ramifications.

Again, though, people can get mad enough to commit an act of terrorism for ANY reason or NO reason. "Too controversial"? Who even decides that? Are we advocating censorship in the name of "public safety" now? Because I personally am of the opinion that people should have the freedom to make movies or songs or poems or books or anything else they want, about anything they want, and if people enjoy it they can partake and if they don't they can avoid it and go do something else if it "offends" them. If someone gets so pissed off over a piece of fiction that they're ready to kill someone, THEY are the problem, not the work in question. Nobody needs to be "careful", they need to act like f*cking human beings.

"Shhh... Be Quiet, You Might Piss Somebody Off..." - Avenged Sevenfold, "Critical Acclaim"

[TigerClaw]

Looks like Paramount has canceled Alamo Drafthouse's screening of Team America, that was gonna replace The Interview.
http://deadline.com/2014/12/paramount-cancel-team-america-1201329597/

[mexichrist83]

The Alamo Drafthouse in Dallas won't be showing the Interview, Instead. They will show Team America in its place.
http://www.slashfilm.com/alamo-drafthouse-team-america-the-interview/

The downward spiral has already begun. "The Interview" is not the only movie that has been removed from theaters. "Team America: World Police" screenings have now been cancelled.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/team-america-world-police-theater-759277

[TigerClaw]

The downward spiral has already begun. "The Interview" is not the only movie that has been removed from theaters. "Team America: World Police" screenings have now been cancelled.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/team-america-world-police-theater-759277
Look up, I already posted that.

[mexichrist83]

Look up, I already posted that.

Ah. Must have been posted while I was in the process of posting about it heh

[TheCanadiandrome]

"Team America: World Police"? wow that makes me laugh :lol:

[Leo656]

What's so offensive about puppets f*cking anyway?

Other than scat. Scat's gross.

[TheCanadiandrome]

someone would find offense somewhere dude. hell just about anything Matt and Trey come up with someone finds offense with

[slashpieturtlemix]

Wow. Sony pictures is now a sarlacc when it comes to my respect lol they cave and cave and cave and cave

[Leo656]

someone would find offense somewhere dude. hell just about anything Matt and Trey come up with someone finds offense with


You're tellin' me! I get offended half the time watching South Park when I have to sit through entire episodes that are just stuff they came up with to make each other laugh when they were high and nothing at all funny. I'm surprised "Cocaine" doesn't get a writer's credit on that f*cking show.

Still has its moments, but holy sh*t, it's awful sometimes.

[turtlefanforever]

They did that.

did they? was it actually NK that made it? cause ik a few years back a movie was released hear about NK taking over the whitehouse.

[TheCanadiandrome]

You're tellin' me! I get offended half the time watching South Park when I have to sit through entire episodes that are just stuff they came up with to make each other laugh when they were high and nothing at all funny. I'm surprised "Cocaine" doesn't get a writer's credit on that f*cking show.

Still has its moments, but holy sh*t, it's awful sometimes.

yeah i stopped watching years ago :lol:

[BubblyShell22]

I still watch South Park and still find it funny at times. That one about Stan's dad being Lorde cracked me up.

But I do see the point about not caving, but it's a slippery slope as Leo said. If they showed the movie anyway and something did happen then they'd be blamed for something happening even if it was NK's fault. So, yeah, a no-win situation here, but it's a shame by the same token.

[TigerClaw]

Just came across this post, Though its from yesterday, But a film studio called, New Regency, Cancels Gore Verbinski’s Pyongyang, It was based on a Graphic Novel, And the story took place in North Korea too.
http://collider.com/pyongyang-movie-steve-carell-canceled/

[BubblyShell22]

Wow. They really ARE taking this seriously. My concern is more about the hacking and how they should really crack down on that. If they can hack into a movie studio, they can hack into anything, and that's scary. Then again, the Russians are good for this, too.

[Katie]

I don't get even taking them seriously. The DPRK is always threatening to unleash hell over little bitty stuff. South Korea puts up Christmas lights that are visible from inside the north. They threaten all out war if the lights aren't removed. South Korea does nothing and ignores them. Nothing happens.

That's how it works with them. All bluster and no substance. Because they can't do anything.

You wanna know what likely would have happened if the movie was released? The DPRK government would have whined and complained and at most, the hackers would have been killed for not doing a good enough job.

But you know. Sony took the bait so North Korea won.

[Refractive Reflections]

The reason this threat was taken seriously compared to other past threats and taunts from the DPRK was because of the rampant computer hacking against Sony. I'm assuming that these huge corporations typically have advanced computer security systems, and with this unprecedented attack against American business, it adds more weight as to why American companies and the U.S. government are taking the threats more seriously. As unlikely as the threats may be against movie-goers, after all of the recent lone gunman/bomber massacres this nation experienced after the past 3 years or so, which Sony executive is going to be comfortable in taking that risk when these unprecedented cyberattacks have "raised the stakes", so to speak? It's a slippery slope of reasoning, but which company wants to place themselves in a situation with the potential for enormous liability?

No company wants something similar to 2012's Aurora movie theater shooting (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Aurora_shooting). So it is what it is, in the climate of today's culture.

I don't know why so many people are "surprised" or "lost respect" for Sony's actions; for most businesses, their advocacy for "freedom of expression" ends when the financial damage begins (or at least the potential for massive financial loss). Just take a look at how compliant entertainment companies are in heavily editing/censoring their products when they are exported to more stringent countries.

I'm not saying people don't have the right to say/express what they want to, but it reveals how committed someone (a person, organization, or business) is to a project/goal/belief when the repercussions in pursing it, are not as minimally detrimental as initially thought.

[Redeemer]

If North Korea made a movie about killing our president there would be an all out war. They shouldn't have made the movie. It doesn't even look good. They'll probably end up airing it anyway but it was wrong to make the movie.

:lol: I am sorry but I doubt it. I bet there are movies out there about our leaders being killed off or mocking our nation.


OH AND BY THE WAY PEOPLE ARE MISUNDERSTANDING ME. WHEN I SAY COWARD I AM TALKING ABOUT ABOUT N.KOREA BEING COWARDS. YOU HAVE TO BE A COWARD TO THREATEN TO ATTACK INNOCENT CIVILIANS!!!!!!
I AM NOT CALLING SONY OR THEATERS GOERS BEING COWARDS THEIR DECISION WAS VERY SENSIBLE.

[Wildcat]

I agree with Refractive Reflections. It's being taken seriously because something real has already happened with the Sony hacks. Why risk calling their bluff? You gonna taunt an angry dog assuming he won't bite twice? It's just common sense.

People who say...anybody can make a threat over anything, does that mean we give into everything?...is not even the point.

Of course anyone can make threats over whatever but this is a legitimate terror threat that could lead to multiple disasters if serious.

It's not about giving in to any idiot or activist who's offended by something. Plenty of those kinda people are around and should be easily dealt with if they made a threat. Security is heighten or things get postponed/delayed...this is different.

All the cancelled stuff will just resume or get released once the whole thing is over with.

[Jester]

*wonders how long before Netflix is attacked because it still has Team America available to stream.*

[Davetello]

You forgot that Netflix are still streaming Team America. Really considering cancelling my subscription in protest.

[Jester]

Actually I'm watching it right now.

[Davetello]

I look down on you for being so morally bankrupt. You should be a more upstanding and ethically driven citizen - like me :)

:lol:

[Katie]

I agree with Refractive Reflections. It's being taken seriously because something real has already happened with the Sony hacks. Why risk calling their bluff? You gonna taunt an angry dog assuming he won't bite twice? It's just common sense.

People who say...anybody can make a threat over anything, does that mean we give into everything?...is not even the point.

Of course anyone can make threats over whatever but this is a legitimate terror threat that could lead to multiple disasters if serious.

It's not about giving in to any idiot or activist who's offended by something. Plenty of those kinda people are around and should be easily dealt with if they made a threat. Security is heighten or things get postponed/delayed...this is different.

All the cancelled stuff will just resume or get released once the whole thing is over with.

Except this dog isn't angry, it's afraid and it may be growling, but it will run away if you walk towards it. To use this dog analogy, the dog growled and Sony ran away. The dog is validated and has learned that if he fears something and makes a little noise, whatever it is he doesn't like runs away.

The hacking was big, sure, but did it kill anyone? No. They were able to get hold of admin credentials through malware. Sony should train its people not to open strange email and beef up its protection.

To me, hacking a computer and releasing a bunch of dox stuff does not equal the ability to unleash 9/11 levels of terror. They literally do not have the capability to get bombs or missiles or anything here that could do any of the damage they threatened.

If the movie was out I'd have absolutely no problem personally sitting in a movie theater to watch it. Hell, I'd sit in a Manhattan or Washington DC theater with no problem or fears.

They are just making noise. Hacking Sony does not equal being able to do large scale terrorist acts.

[Leo656]

Apparently people working for Sony were having serious doubts about the movie, anyway, because apparently, it's not very funny or very good to begin with. The entire premise, to me, just reeks of some coked-out pitch meeting "Wouldn't it be hysterical if we did this?" kind of movie that everyone realizes was a mistake once they sober up, but they've already committed to it.

Part of me wants to thank North Korea for sparing the world another Franco/Rogen movie. That's God's work if anything ever was.

[Davetello]

Except this dog isn't angry, it's afraid and it may be growling, but it will run away if you walk towards it. To use this dog analogy, the dog growled and Sony ran away. The dog is validated and has learned that if he fears something and makes a little noise, whatever it is he doesn't like runs away.

The hacking was big, sure, but did it kill anyone? No. They were able to get hold of admin credentials through malware. Sony should train its people not to open strange email and beef up its protection.

To me, hacking a computer and releasing a bunch of dox stuff does not equal the ability to unleash 9/11 levels of terror. They literally do not have the capability to get bombs or missiles or anything here that could do any of the damage they threatened.

If the movie was out I'd have absolutely no problem personally sitting in a movie theater to watch it. Hell, I'd sit in a Manhattan or Washington DC theater with no problem or fears.

They are just making noise. Hacking Sony does not equal being able to do large scale terrorist acts.

Absolute bolloCks from start to finish. Why do some people talk about politics when they clearly don't have a clue about it?

[BubblyShell22]

Look, if it was from some disgruntled employee who had a beef with Sony, then I could see not taking the threats seriously. But in this day and age, it's very hard NOT to considering all of the sh*t our country has gone through since 9/11 with not only the terrorist attacks but all the shootings we've been having over the years. I'm all for not giving in and not being afraid, but it's hard to have that mindset when lives are in the balance, and I certainly would take threats from a nation who has a dictator who killed half of his family pretty damn seriously.

[Davetello]

I can't believe she's actually claiming that North Korea is all bluster and no threat to other states :lol:

[Leo656]

My official position is that North Korea couldn't take over a goddamn bowl of Jell-O. Nor could anyone there afford one.

[snake]

My official position is that North Korea couldn't take over a goddamn bowl of Jell-O. Nor could anyone there afford one.

I laughed. Hard.

[slashpieturtlemix]

My official position is that North Korea couldn't take over a goddamn bowl of Jell-O. Nor could anyone there afford one.

I agree completely. North Korea is famous for its fake "Blow up the world" speeches. Hell. Every other week N.K. seems to be threatening the US over something stupid. I agree that Sony had it coming to them for being dumb enough to cave in but yanking Team America was just stupid. Its one thing to yank a movie over a threat but to yank an unrelated movie because of the other just because of a little scare tactic is sad. It looks so pathetic. At least we will see it on dvd when its released.

[Davetello]

"yanking Team America"

Was that an intentional pun? :)

[Leo656]

Hope we're not talking about the sex scene. Have some taste! :lol:

Glad I gave you cats some yuks, but yeah, this thing was a giant waste of time.
https://www.yahoo.com/music/s/forget-politics-sony-executives-north-korea-comedy-desperately-041833732--finance.html

This thing had no chance to do anything but harm on this Earth. Not because it could incite violence, but because when it comes to Rogen and Franco, the whole planet Earth has seen enough to know they have, indeed, seen too much. "Desperately Unfunny" puts it well... Rogen should just go ahead and tattoo that right on his face. :lol:

This is what I'm always saying. There's just zero excuse to make bad movies on purpose.

[slashpieturtlemix]

"yanking Team America"

Was that an intentional pun? :)

Yeah. Not everyday a verb can mean a country lol

[Davetello]

Yeah. Not everyday a verb can mean a country lol

Well played. It made me grin. And that's something that very few people achieve.

[Leo656]

I'unno where I read this, but I swear I heard Kim-Jong Il actually thought Team America was really f*cking funny. I forget where I read it and I'unno if it's true, but I swear I read that a few years ago.

I wonder if they'd bitch so much about this movie if they swapped Rogen or Franco for Dennis Rodman. I guess if we want to play it safe and not anger North Korea, we have to start putting The Worm in more starring roles.

Nah, nevermind, that sucks, just drop the bombs. Nothing's worth that.

[Davetello]

I heard that big Kim was a film buff. Surely can't be me who finds it amusing that he apparently hated the West but adored its films? I guess ideology and military beliefs only exist when you're not watching your 50000 inch film projector.

[Leo656]

Hypocrisy doesn't carry a flag.

[slashpieturtlemix]

Hypocrisy doesn't carry a flag.

It doesn't? Well we need to fix that. All unified groups need a symbol to rally behind.

[Leo656]

What's the design? How about a picture of a contortionist sh*tting into their own mouth? That'd be appropriate.

[ZariusTwo]

Terrance and Philip to the rescue:P

http://www.mtlblog.com/2014/12/montreal-says-fvck-it-and-will-show-the-interview-anyways/#

[Leo656]

http://news.yahoo.com/hackers-tell-sony-wise-cancel-film-dont-more-155435320--finance.html

Really makes you wonder just what exactly is in those emails that Sony doesn't want anyone to see.

My guess, it's nothing at all to do with any kind of upcoming film plans, and more to do with hookers, blow, and more badmouthing of celebrities they regardless still hope to work with.

Sounds to me like Sony execs could care less about a potential physical terrorist attack, they just want to cover their own ass.

[Katie]

I'm curious. To those who believe DPRK is capable of committing a terrorist act in the US, what have you seen of their capabilities that leads you to believe the could?

In recent years I've only seen saber rattling and failed missile launches. What have you seen that leads you to believe that the could do a lethal 9/11 style attack on the U.S.?

[Leo656]

The one and only thing I could even guess, would be that they could have people living here waiting for "the call" who would then carry out whatever act of terror they were instructed to do. I could buy that, we let just anybody in this place anymore. Otherwise, nah. They got nothin'.

[slashpieturtlemix]

I'm curious. To those who believe DPRK is capable of committing a terrorist act in the US, what have you seen of their capabilities that leads you to believe the could?

In recent years I've only seen saber rattling and failed missile launches. What have you seen that leads you to believe that the could do a lethal 9/11 style attack on the U.S.?

I would say a 9/11 style attack is always a possibility but it would have to get past FBI and CIA intelligence, which is nearly impossible for an organized group. A stand alone attack could but that's about it. Can they make a military strike? Nah lol

I say a lone wolf attack is the only thing that could possibly work but clearly the CIA and FBI would be looking for signs at this point.

[Leo656]

I generally have little use for George Clooney, but he raises a ton of really good points here.
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/george-clooney-on-the-sony-hack-and-the-demise-of-105604181742.html

[TigerClaw]

The Hackers now want Sony to remove all traces of the Interview ever existing.
http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/19/7421373/sony-hackers-wont-release-more-data-because-the-interview-cancelled

[slashpieturtlemix]

And thus sony shall cave in faster than any sandpit!

I do love how North Korea is doing ole school CIA blackmail tactics and people are shocked its still going on lol

[Leo656]

And I "love" that people are so anxious to embrace an age where everything is online and digital given that this kind of thing is exactly what you get and will only continue to get worse.

Toothpaste is out of the tube, sure, but still.

[slashpieturtlemix]

And I "love" that people are so anxious to embrace an age where everything is online and digital given that this kind of thing is exactly what you get and will only continue to get worse.

Toothpaste is out of the tube, sure, but still.

Stupid is as stupid does. lol

[BubblyShell22]

The one and only thing I could even guess, would be that they could have people living here waiting for "the call" who would then carry out whatever act of terror they were instructed to do. I could buy that, we let just anybody in this place anymore. Otherwise, nah. They got nothin'.

I'm pretty much going to agree with Leo here. If someone from NK is here in the U.S. then I can see them carrying out said threat. He's got a point in that we'll let anyone in here because we're too damn soft.

[plastroncafe]

Contrary to popular belief, it's actually quite hard to come to the United States legally, which is why so many people use loopholes to circumvent the laws.

Ask me sometime about the friend of mine who has a PhD, Two Masters Degrees, and was still asked to leave when her Visa expired because she couldn't find work.

[slashpieturtlemix]

Contrary to popular belief, it's actually quite hard to come to the United States legally, which is why so many people use loopholes to circumvent the laws.

Ask me sometime about the friend of mine who has a PhD, Two Masters Degrees, and was still asked to leave when her Visa expired because she couldn't find work.

Oh I know that feeling all to well. When I was engaged, I was trying to get my fiancée in this country and it was like dealing with the DMV except they had the excuse of being in a different time zone. Hate those people!

[TheCanadiandrome]

I say screw NK and show the goddamn movie! What's the worst they can do? Make Y2K seem like a fairy tale? I say bring it NK! Lol! F*ck em all!

[Coola Yagami]

I say screw NK and show the goddamn movie! What's the worst they can do? Make Y2K seem like a fairy tale? I say bring it NK! Lol! F*ck em all!

Well they could call up any of their people already living in the country to blow **** up. Like Leo says, waiting for 'the call'. No one should have to die for this movie.

[Leo656]

I actually don't think that's super-plausible, either. I just think it's the only thing that's even possible in the least.

And frankly, even if they did send sleepers over here, I think the first hot meal they'd had in decades would be enough to get them to switch sides. Like, 5 minutes off the boat. "Big Mac...? KRISPY KREME?! UP YOUR ASS, KIM-JONG, YOU TOLD US THE ENTIRE WORLD LIVED OFF RAT TURDS AND RICE!!! U-S-A!!! U-S-A!!!"

[snake]

Terrance and Philip to the rescue:P

http://www.mtlblog.com/2014/12/montreal-says-fvck-it-and-will-show-the-interview-anyways/#

Canada being awesome yet again.

[Leo656]

Canada being awesome for the first time ever.

Fixed. :tcool: Seriously. Beavers on the money. Curling. Celine Dion. The f***.

[Katie]

I actually don't think that's super-plausible, either. I just think it's the only thing that's even possible in the least.

And frankly, even if they did send sleepers over here, I think the first hot meal they'd had in decades would be enough to get them to switch sides. Like, 5 minutes off the boat. "Big Mac...? KRISPY KREME?! UP YOUR ASS, KIM-JONG, YOU TOLD US THE ENTIRE WORLD LIVED OFF RAT TURDS AND RICE!!! U-S-A!!! U-S-A!!!"

This.

Once they are out of North Korea, I think the leader God loses his tight grip.

I believe they will hack again, cause it's really all the can do to the U.S. I do not believe they can or would do any physical terrorist act.

[BubblyShell22]

I agree that a lot of North Koreans are misguided by what Kim says. If they even came to this country and found out about the awesome food here, they'd more than likely defect to our side in a heartbeat. But I don't like the idea of anyone getting hacked. That's still a freaky thing.

[Refractive Reflections]

And frankly, even if they did send sleepers over here, I think the first hot meal they'd had in decades would be enough to get them to switch sides. Like, 5 minutes off the boat. "Big Mac...? KRISPY KREME?! UP YOUR ASS, KIM-JONG, YOU TOLD US THE ENTIRE WORLD LIVED OFF RAT TURDS AND RICE!!! U-S-A!!! U-S-A!!!"

A substantial amount of North Koreans do know what it's like outside of their country through underground smuggling (i.e. like DVDs for example), the primary reason why the population doesn't uprise against the brutal regime is because of the pervasive police-state security and fear tactics the government uses. For example, if one family member defects the entire family gets thrown into prison.

If anyone is interested in secret recorded videos of the country, you can find it on Frontline's Documentary Secret State of North Korea:
http://video.pbs.org/video/2365155890/

[Prowler]

I wonder what's gonna happen once the NK regime is finally over. I doubt SK is gonna take millions of NK refugees.

The problem with NK is that, unlike any other authoritarian regime, its people are brainwashed to the point of being unable to function in a normal society. Your average NK would lose his **** in a democratic nation and fall into heavy drug usage, gambling, banging prostitutes, etc.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I actually don't think that's super-plausible, either. I just think it's the only thing that's even possible in the least.

And frankly, even if they did send sleepers over here, I think the first hot meal they'd had in decades would be enough to get them to switch sides. Like, 5 minutes off the boat. "Big Mac...? KRISPY KREME?! UP YOUR ASS, KIM-JONG, YOU TOLD US THE ENTIRE WORLD LIVED OFF RAT TURDS AND RICE!!! U-S-A!!! U-S-A!!!"

Rofl! And add "DEATH TO KIM-JONG!" :lol:

[Leo656]

A little anecdote. Not really relevant to the present conversation, just a little insight on that place.

Back in '96, a bunch of wrestling promoters from every major country in the world got together to stage an event in Pyongyang, North Korea at the invitation of their "great leader". It was part of a multi-day arts and sports festival the gov't put on to "promote peace" and basically try and convince the rest of the world that they weren't evil. Bunch of major names from wrestling and other sports were invited, including Muhammed Ali. Steiner Bros., Inoki, Ric Flair. The event drew about 160,000 people, although Kim-Jong claimed it was 340,000. It was easy to draw a crowd because attendance was basically mandatory; the military pushed people in with machine guns.

So, the guys get there, and these people are shockingly poor. Flair made the mistake of wearing a Rolex watch; one of his gov't "handlers" asked him how much it cost, and Flair told him, not thinking much of it. The guy said he didn't even know there was that much money in the WORLD. Those people live on like 20 cents a day, while "Glorious Leader" lives in a palace.

All the guys were followed around by armed guards, everywhere they went. Scott Norton's on the phone with his wife; she asks him how it's going, he says, "This place sucks," and the line immediately went dead. All the phones were tapped and everyone is watching everyone constantly. Lunacy.

So, my very favorite part: Right before the event, the gov't calls a press conference with all the athletes and performers, and he starts giving this long speech about how superior North Korea is, how evil the West is, how North Korea is going to wipe everyone out, the usual sh*t. He goes on and on, and when he finally stops talking, there's silence, and in that moment, Muhammed Ali of all people says, clear as a bell... "No WONDER we hate these motherf*ckers." :lol: Flair said he just looked around at all the military police with their guns drawn, looked at Ali, and thought to himself, "Oh, LORD, please don't start talking NOW!" :lol:

When they got back to America, the guys getting off the plane were literally kissing the ground. Everybody who was there tells the same story: That place is a sh*thole and nobody could pay them enough to ever go back.

F*ck North Korea, is basically the moral of the story. When Muhammed Ali thinks you suck, to the point where he almost sets off World War III, you really f***ing suck. :lol:

[BubblyShell22]

Damn. I don't blame them for that. I'd never go there either.

[Katie]

That's my main reason for believing all this is bluster. They don't have a lot of resources and what they do have goes to support the dictator and his cronies.

Plus, I figure if DPRK gets too far out in the weeds and the crazy escalates, their only "friend", China, will likely back away. Then they are in real trouble.

North Korea is like a fluffy little lap dog. In its own head it is big and relevant. It barks and snaps and growls while it believes China will back it up. When that security leaves and it realizes how weak and vulnerable it is, it is reduced to a shivering mass.

[slashpieturtlemix]

A little anecdote. Not really relevant to the present conversation, just a little insight on that place.

Back in '96, a bunch of wrestling promoters from every major country in the world got together to stage an event in Pyongyang, North Korea at the invitation of their "great leader". It was part of a multi-day arts and sports festival the gov't put on to "promote peace" and basically try and convince the rest of the world that they weren't evil. Bunch of major names from wrestling and other sports were invited, including Muhammed Ali. Steiner Bros., Inoki, Ric Flair. The event drew about 160,000 people, although Kim-Jong claimed it was 340,000. It was easy to draw a crowd because attendance was basically mandatory; the military pushed people in with machine guns.

So, the guys get there, and these people are shockingly poor. Flair made the mistake of wearing a Rolex watch; one of his gov't "handlers" asked him how much it cost, and Flair told him, not thinking much of it. The guy said he didn't even know there was that much money in the WORLD. Those people live on like 20 cents a day, while "Glorious Leader" lives in a palace.

All the guys were followed around by armed guards, everywhere they went. Scott Norton's on the phone with his wife; she asks him how it's going, he says, "This place sucks," and the line immediately went dead. All the phones were tapped and everyone is watching everyone constantly. Lunacy.

So, my very favorite part: Right before the event, the gov't calls a press conference with all the athletes and performers, and he starts giving this long speech about how superior North Korea is, how evil the West is, how North Korea is going to wipe everyone out, the usual sh*t. He goes on and on, and when he finally stops talking, there's silence, and in that moment, Muhammed Ali of all people says, clear as a bell... "No WONDER we hate these motherf*ckers." :lol: Flair said he just looked around at all the military police with their guns drawn, looked at Ali, and thought to himself, "Oh, LORD, please don't start talking NOW!" :lol:

When they got back to America, the guys getting off the plane were literally kissing the ground. Everybody who was there tells the same story: That place is a sh*thole and nobody could pay them enough to ever go back.

F*ck North Korea, is basically the moral of the story. When Muhammed Ali thinks you suck, to the point where he almost sets off World War III, you really f***ing suck. :lol:

That made my day completely! lol I can see Muhammad doing that

[BubblyShell22]

I heard on the news they will be putting The Interview on streaming sites so people will be able to see it via Internet.

[ZariusTwo]

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[METALHEAD]

i think they should just show the movie just to spite those north korean commies. :roll::roll: hell the reason why i wanna see it in the first place is cus theyre gonna make fun of that fat pig.

[TheCanadiandrome]

i think they should just show the movie just to spite those north korean commies. :roll::roll: hell the reason why i wanna see it in the first place is cus theyre gonna make fun of that fat pig.

http://users.content.ytmnd.com/2/f/e/2fe1a5a739dc5eefad839e0f6f46debf.jpg

[BubblyShell22]

Just found out that they'll be showing the movie in select theaters when I watched Fox Chicago News at Noon. This is awesome news for those who want to see the movie.

[TheCanadiandrome]

gee maybe there's still hope then

[TigerClaw]

Just found out that they'll be showing the movie in select theaters when I watched Fox Chicago News at Noon. This is awesome news for those who want to see the movie.
Yep, It'll be playing in a number of select theaters.
http://www.slashfilm.com/interview-theatrical-release/

[TheCanadiandrome]

well until it changes, it won't be shown at my local theater sadly

[mexichrist83]

The theater right by my apartment (which is not owned by a big chain) will be showing it. I don't really care about the movie but I may just go see it just because I can now, as a way to show my support for the theater and, of course, to spite NK's attempt to censor what we can see here.

[turtle1237]

A little anecdote. Not really relevant to the present conversation, just a little insight on that place.

Back in '96, a bunch of wrestling promoters from every major country in the world got together to stage an event in Pyongyang, North Korea at the invitation of their "great leader". It was part of a multi-day arts and sports festival the gov't put on to "promote peace" and basically try and convince the rest of the world that they weren't evil. Bunch of major names from wrestling and other sports were invited, including Muhammed Ali. Steiner Bros., Inoki, Ric Flair. The event drew about 160,000 people, although Kim-Jong claimed it was 340,000. It was easy to draw a crowd because attendance was basically mandatory; the military pushed people in with machine guns.

So, the guys get there, and these people are shockingly poor. Flair made the mistake of wearing a Rolex watch; one of his gov't "handlers" asked him how much it cost, and Flair told him, not thinking much of it. The guy said he didn't even know there was that much money in the WORLD. Those people live on like 20 cents a day, while "Glorious Leader" lives in a palace.

All the guys were followed around by armed guards, everywhere they went. Scott Norton's on the phone with his wife; she asks him how it's going, he says, "This place sucks," and the line immediately went dead. All the phones were tapped and everyone is watching everyone constantly. Lunacy.

So, my very favorite part: Right before the event, the gov't calls a press conference with all the athletes and performers, and he starts giving this long speech about how superior North Korea is, how evil the West is, how North Korea is going to wipe everyone out, the usual sh*t. He goes on and on, and when he finally stops talking, there's silence, and in that moment, Muhammed Ali of all people says, clear as a bell... "No WONDER we hate these motherf*ckers." :lol: Flair said he just looked around at all the military police with their guns drawn, looked at Ali, and thought to himself, "Oh, LORD, please don't start talking NOW!" :lol:

When they got back to America, the guys getting off the plane were literally kissing the ground. Everybody who was there tells the same story: That place is a sh*thole and nobody could pay them enough to ever go back.

F*ck North Korea, is basically the moral of the story. When Muhammed Ali thinks you suck, to the point where he almost sets off World War III, you really f***ing suck. :lol:

North Korea has even bragged(When Jong was alive) that they will host the Olympics' one day, Was in SK when I heard that boost, and I was thinking, if the folks that run the games become insane, and North Korea does host the games, I wonder how such a event will turn out?? Its not like they can drag people in with guns, because people all over the world would flood NK to see the games.

Yes no sane person should even think of that concept, but I had a good laugh with my South Korean friends when Jong made that claim. Of course what? 14 years or so later, the north is still waiting for there chance lol.