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        Some US Theaters to Show 'The Interview,' Despite Hacker Threats

   by VOA News

   U.S.-based Sony Pictures has reversed its position on a controversial
   movie that inspired a cyberattack the United States said was carried
   out by North Korea.

   Sony said "The Interview," a movie parody about the assassination of
   North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, will open in a few theaters starting
   on December 25.

   Sony announced last week it would not screen the comedy movie in
   theaters, after its computers were hacked by unknown attackers who
   threatened more damage if the movie were released as scheduled.

   Two theaters, The Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas, and the Plaza in
   Atlanta, Georgia, have said they plan to show the film.

   Sony chairman and CEO Michael Lynton said Tuesday the company is proud
   "to have stood up to those who attempted to suppress free speech" and
   hopes "this is only the first step of the film's release."
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