Sony plans to release The Interview in select theatres and VOD

Ever since Sony pulled The Interview from its planned December 25 release following threats from North Korea, the entire film industry has been feeling the ripples (New Regency cancelled Pyongyang), while audiences and public figures alike – including the US President – have been making their opinions on this move heard loud and clear. However, Sony have now stated they do intend to release The Interview, just not necessarily in the usual way. Their press release is as follows:

‘SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES LIMITED THEATRICAL RELEASE OF THE INTERVIEW ON CHRISTMAS DAY

[Hollywood – December 23, 2014] Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that The Interview will have a limited theatrical release in the United States on Christmas Day.

“We have never given up on releasing The Interview and we’re excited our movie will be in a number of theaters on Christmas Day,” said Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Entertainment. “At the same time, we are continuing our efforts to secure more platforms and more theaters so that this movie reaches the largest possible audience.”

“I want to thank our talent on The Interview and our employees, who have worked tirelessly through the many challenges we have all faced over the last month. While we hope this is only the first step of the film’s release, we are proud to make it available to the public and to have stood up to those who attempted to suppress free speech.’

So there you have it. While The Interview will not be getting a wide release, select cinemas across the US will be showing the film, such as Alama Drafthouse and the Plaza in Atlanta. Will other US chains follow suit? And what about the rest of the world? Where can we watch it on VOD? Follow Flickreel for the latest updates on The Interview.