Following Sony Pictures decision to ax “The Interview” after cybercriminals made threats against cinemas, the film will now be shown on Christmas Day at theaters that want to air it.
The two stars of the comedy, Seth Rogen and James Franco, confirmed Tuesday the decision to show the film.
“The people have spoken! Freedom has prevailed! Sony didn’t give up! The Interview will be shown at theaters willing to play it on Xmas day!” the two wrote on their respective Twitter accounts.
The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta was the first cinema that decided to become “one of the few theaters in the nation to open the film,” the company said on Facebook. It is a long-established art house.
Meanwhile, the Alamo Drafthouse cinema chain said it would start showing the movie on Thursday. The founder of the chain confirmed the decision on Thursday.
“Sony has authorized screenings of THE INTERVIEW on Christmas Day. We are making shows available within the hour,” tweeted Tim League, the founder.
