Sony considering scratching plans to release "The Interview" on Dec. 25, says a person with knowledge of the situation. More details soon
UPDATE: A source has told the Hollywood Reporter that Carmike Cinemas will not be showing The Interview. Carmike operates 278 theaters, making it one of the largest movie theater chains in America.
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UPDATE 2: The L.A. Times' tweet is apparently in reference to today's meeting between Sony and theater owners and not some sort of larger cancelation on Sony's part.
UPDATE 3: According to Deadline, Landmark Theatres has canceled the New York premiere of The Interview, originally slated for Thursday with stars James Franco, Seth Rogen and Randall Park in attendance
UPDATE 4: An employee of ArcLight Cinemas says the upscale theater chain has also pulled The Interview from its five multiplexes, Deadline reports.
Update 5: -Dropped from: Regal, AMC, Arclight, Carmike Cinemas, and Cineplex
-No word yet from Sony on whether it will still be released, but rumors are saying that they are considering a VOD release or just putting it online for free
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Better safe than sorry, I suppose.
