Sony Picture's decision to cancel the release of the North Korean comedy "The Interview" is drawing anger from hackers and moviegoers alike.
The film - a comedy about assassinating North Korean leader Kim Jong Un- was canceled after hackers threatened a 9/11 type attack on theaters showing the movie.
In New York, people cautioned against over sensitivity.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) DEMETRIUS FRAZIER, MANAGER GOLF CHANNEL, SAYING:
"...so you put out your money to production and things like that. I mean, I think they should have went forward with it. People should not get too sensitive. It's entertainment."
(SOUNDBITE) (English) HAROLD BOOKER, CONSULTANT, SAYING:
"I don't think North Korea has that much control over Hollywood. I think just that right now people really don't want controversy. It's not good for business so they pulled it. "
While the White House has indicated it may soon announced North Korea's role in the hacking, security experts ques
The film - a comedy about assassinating North Korean leader Kim Jong Un- was canceled after hackers threatened a 9/11 type attack on theaters showing the movie.
In New York, people cautioned against over sensitivity.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) DEMETRIUS FRAZIER, MANAGER GOLF CHANNEL, SAYING:
"...so you put out your money to production and things like that. I mean, I think they should have went forward with it. People should not get too sensitive. It's entertainment."
(SOUNDBITE) (English) HAROLD BOOKER, CONSULTANT, SAYING:
"I don't think North Korea has that much control over Hollywood. I think just that right now people really don't want controversy. It's not good for business so they pulled it. "
While the White House has indicated it may soon announced North Korea's role in the hacking, security experts ques
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