Sony Pictures Looking At Options To Release Publicly ‘The Interview’

Sony Pictures are looking at several options to let the public finally see 'The Interview,' The Guardian reported.

In an interview with the CNN, Michael Lynton, he was quoted as saying that there looking into ways or platforms to release the controversial film.

"We would still like the public to see this movie, absolutely. There are a number of options open to us. And we have considered those, and are considering them."

In response to whether it might be through YouTube, he added, "That's certainly an option and certainly one thing we will consider."

Sony Pictures have decided to cancel the release of the film, which according to reports ensued the cyber attack. "The Interview" which revolves around the assassination of North Korea's leader.

The hacking was so massive that several reports have already come out regarding leaked information through the hacking based on the studio's executive emails.

There were also leaked films online from Sony Pictures.

Despite the cancelling of the film, ABC News reported that there has been people who was able to get hold of the film.

Earlier the United States government looks at the Sony cyber-attack as "serious national security matter," New York Daily News reported.

President Obama himself expressed disappointment over the cancellation sayng the studio should not have backed down to the cyber attackers threats.

Obama's threat of retaliating "proportionally" to the attack has stirred some criticism from Republicans.

 "No, I don't think it was an act of war. I think it was an act of cyber vandalism that was very costly, very expensive. We take it very seriously. We will respond proportionately," Obama told CNN's.

North Korea insist that they are not behind the attack.

According to a press release on The Federal Bureau of Investigation's website earlier, it says that North Korea was responsible for the cyber attack.

"As a result of our investigation, and in close collaboration with other U.S. government departments and agencies, the FBI now has enough information to conclude that the North Korean government is responsible for these actions," the statement stated.

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