Sony Lawyer: ‘The Interview’ Will Be Distributed

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Sony lawyer David Boies on Sunday said that the company will find a way to distribute “The Interview,” even though the film’s release was delayed after Sony’s emails were hacked and threats were made related to the film.

“Sony only delayed this. Sony has been fighting to get this picture distributed. It will be distributed,” Boies said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “How it’s going to be distributed, I don’t think anybody knows quite yet. But it’s going to be distributed.”

He then called on the federal government to help address the cyberattack.

“The government has got to lead. The F.B.I. has just been terrific in this,” Boies said. “Now the rest of the government has got to get behind it and has got to figure out a way that we can protect our national security. Because this is a national security threat. I think the president is beginning to recognize that. And I think that’s a good thing. But now we’ve got to have some actions following from the words.”

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  1. Avatar for vonq vonq says:

    Sony Lawyer: Since the FBI is in the executive branch of the govt, I think the Pres has this covered if you’re praising the FBI. Are you talking about Congress? Perhaps you need a civics lesson.

    And the CEO didn’t take the interview? Any particular reason why?

  2. I cannot imagine actually sitting though this movie. But I might buy a copy on Blue-Ray, just on principle.

  3. Avatar for vonq vonq says:

    Oh, hold on, wait! Is Sony trying to set up the taxpayers to pay for their info security? So far, I’m not impressed, Olivia.

  4. Avatar for don don says:

    Lets you and him fight!

  5. Before any of this happened I was forced to sit through a trailer for this piece of crap. Actually my date and I just turned to face each other and talked about something else for the duration. I might buy one and throw it away as I leave the store.

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