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Maninthemirror · Dec 19, 2014

http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/19/...ase-more-data-because-the-interview-cancelled

The hackers who attacked Sony Pictures have called off the release of further stolen data because of the studio's decision not to release The Interview, according to CNN. CNN reports that top Sony executives received an email from the hacking group last night with a message saying that it would leave them alone for now. "It's very wise that you have made a decision cancel the release of The Interview. It will be very useful for you," CNN reports the message as reading. The email concludes, "We will assure the security of your data unless you make additional trouble."

That's both good and bad news for Sony. It should be relieved that it has stopped the publication of damaging stolen data — such as executives' emails — for now, though the fact that it's still out there presents an ongoing problem.

edit:

from kmax

"Now we want you never let the movie released, distributed or leaked in any form of, for instance, DVD or piracy."

"And we want everything related to the movie, including its trailers, as well as its full version down from any website hosting them immediately."

It warns the studio executives that "we still have your private and sensitive data" and claims that they will "ensure the security of your data unless you make additional trouble."

chubigans · Dec 19, 2014

Huh, didn't see that coming honestly. Thought they'd still go through with it.

NotTheGuyYouKill · Dec 19, 2014

So they're still at the mercy of Kim Jong Un, basically.

Timeaisis · Dec 19, 2014

So Sony is now at the beck and call of North Korea. Great.

evilromero · Dec 19, 2014

Also sounds like the hackers want to get the heat off their backs as well. US government involved? Sony pulling the release in a timely fashion? Phew. Ok everyone, even Steven!

Diprosalic · Dec 19, 2014

let's get North Korea to hate Spiderman.

Pai Pai Master · Dec 19, 2014

Congrats on now operating your business under the control of a dictatorship, Sony Pictures Entertainment!

entremet · Dec 19, 2014

So I guess we'll never see The Interview then?

Great!

/s

WarrenMax007 · Dec 19, 2014

Maybe hackers told Sony they would stop if Sony would cancel the movie? Why they would believe them is another question.

Data West · Dec 19, 2014

Definitely sounds like what you'd do if you were just getting paid to do it.

Gormless Noodle · Dec 19, 2014

Didn't they only cancel the theatrical release? So I guess it will continue if they decide to release it on blu-ray and such.

Alx · Dec 19, 2014

Timeaisis said:
So Sony is now at the beck and call of North Korea. Great.

Maybe Kim Jong Un will be the next James Bond...

Nickodamus Rex · Dec 19, 2014

Well, how will someone like Paramount react now? Team America wasn't specified...Or is it gonna be err on the side of caution for the foreseeable future, on anything NK related? The latter is what I don't want.

Buddha Beam · Dec 19, 2014

Kim Jong-Il was a known movie fanatic. He would be so, so thrilled to have his own major motion picture company at his every beck and call, I'm sure.

His fat, bumbling, incompetent, cheese loving son, however, will probably disappoint him.

Bizazedo · Dec 19, 2014

Can Sony release a North Korea style themed PS4? I'd buy.

George Oscar Bluth II · Dec 19, 2014

Well that's just great.

kmax · Dec 19, 2014

Oh, they wrote more than that:

"Now we want you never let the movie released, distributed or leaked in any form of, for instance, DVD or piracy."

"And we want everything related to the movie, including its trailers, as well as its full version down from any website hosting them immediately."

It warns the studio executives that "we still have your private and sensitive data" and claims that they will "ensure the security of your data unless you make additional trouble."

http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/19/media/insde-sony-hack-interview/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

entremet · Dec 19, 2014

Tekkie said:
Didn't they only cancel the theatrical release? So I guess it will continue if they decide to release it on blu-ray and such.

I seriously doubt will see that movie anywhere ever.

It may get leaked unto torrents. That's still very unlikely.

Pai Pai Master · Dec 19, 2014

Tekkie said:
Didn't they only cancel the theatrical release? So I guess it will continue if they decide to release it on blu-ray and such.

sony already said they have no plans for distribution of the film

geomon · Dec 19, 2014

Terrorism works.

Brawly Likes to Brawl · Dec 19, 2014

Makes sense, if they attacked anyways nobody would give a shit about any potential threats they make in the future.

evilromero · Dec 19, 2014

WarrenMax007 said:
Maybe hackers told Sony they would stop if Sony would cancel the movie? Why they would believe them is another question.

Have you been paying attention? That is precisely what the hackers demanded from day one. There was no confusion on their message.

entremet · Dec 19, 2014

geomon said:
Cyber-Terrorism works.

fixed.

This sets up a very bad precedence.

Enco · Dec 19, 2014

kmax said:
Oh, they wrote more than that:

http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/19/media/insde-sony-hack-interview/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

:lol these guys are jokers

forms · Dec 19, 2014

I wonder what the rest of the information entails. Secret spying agreements with governments? Something so fishy that it would make people throw their phones, consoles and TVs out the window?

Entryhazard · Dec 19, 2014

I'm somewhat disappointed

WarrenMax007 · Dec 19, 2014

I've been with Sony with canceling theatrical release because of threats. But now they are basically on leash. Maybe forever.

E the Shaggy · Dec 19, 2014

"Oh thank you based North Korea!"

WarrenMax007 · Dec 19, 2014

evilromero said:
Have you been paying attention? That is precisely what the hackers demanded from day one. There was no confusion on their message.

That what they wanted. But did they tell that they would stop releasing the info?

IdreamofHIME · Dec 19, 2014

Crazy we are gonna cower from these bastards
We have boys and girls fighting abroad for freedom and back home we're bending over for N.Korea.

Oddduck · Dec 19, 2014

kmax said:
Oh, they wrote more than that:

http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/19/media/insde-sony-hack-interview/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

lol jeez.

Absolutely insane,.

E the Shaggy · Dec 19, 2014

kmax said:
"Now we want you never let the movie released, distributed or leaked in any form of, for instance, DVD or piracy."

Good luck with that one!

Live Free or Die · Dec 19, 2014

Wow. Yeah they had help from someone in the inside at Sony.

darkwing · Dec 19, 2014

I guess you don't mess with Best Korea

DominoKid · Dec 19, 2014

They got sony by the balls lmao

Vashetti · Dec 19, 2014

North Korea's not enough for our Great Leader Kim, he needs to dictate the rest of the world too.

geomon · Dec 19, 2014

entrement said:
fixed.

This sets up a very bad precedence.

They also threatened physical violence though, so it wasn't just cyber attacks.

GK86 · Dec 19, 2014

I wanted my Christmas surprise.

entremet · Dec 19, 2014

IdreamofHIME said:
Crazy we are gonna cower from these bastards
We have boys and girls fighting abroad for freedom and back home we're bending over for N.Korea.

False equivalency.

The US didn't capitulate, a private business did.

But the blame on Sony Pictures, not the US Government here.

Ursn · Dec 19, 2014

I had a few chances to see this movie at screenings during the summer. I'm kinda sad i didn't go now.

SniperHunter · Dec 19, 2014

Actual email intercept

Dear Leader KIM JONG UN - The specs of PS4 are too weak! I demand Cerny start working on PS5 immediately.

Kaz Hirai CEO - Yes Sir

Dear Leader KIM JONG UN - PS5 MUST BE RELEASED by Summer 2015 bitch

Kaz Hirai CEO - Yes of course!

Jburton · Dec 19, 2014

Pai Pai Master said:
Congrats on now operating your business under the control of a dictatorship, Sony Pictures Entertainment!

Yeah, look at all the support they got from the industry and media.

Everybody left them in the lurch and the media took advantage of the situation, cinema chains pulled the movie.

Without any support and the industry leaving them stranded what else where they supposed to do?

Their product, their call.

Burt · Dec 19, 2014

Well then, they should just stop being a company altogether. I mean, what's the point of doing anything if they need to check with their North Korean blackmailers first to make sure it's okay?

Anoregon · Dec 19, 2014

That movie needs to hit the internet so everyone on this fucking planet can see it.

VicDaMoan03 · Dec 19, 2014

Wonder if Sony consulted with the US government about canceling the release?

DietRob · Dec 19, 2014

Bizazedo said:
Can Sony release a North Korea style themed PS4? I'd buy.

Broken Joystick · Dec 19, 2014

So these hackers are going to hold on to this data forever right? In case they want to change anything else? I say just take the hit.

Sai-kun · Dec 19, 2014

Lol wow at the rest of their demands. I guess NK kinda owns Sony Pictures now.

Buba Big Guns · Dec 19, 2014

lmao NK comes out of all this getting exactly what they want. Over a movie of all things.

This entire thing is incredibly pathetic for all parties involved.

canoli2006 · Dec 19, 2014

Love how the US is getting pushed around by that fat man baby.

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