Apple... What a disappointment. Shows a lack of confidence in their ability to hold off a cyber attack. Strong showing from MS and Google as they lead tech companies in protecting our freedom of speech.
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Apple Makes 'The Interview' Available on iTunes
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"Once again Eddie Cue fails?" I'm curious what you've done in a lifetime professionally that could compare with what he handles in a month.
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Was that the same MS whose Xbox Live system was downed for prime holiday time?
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The same could be said for the rent and shuttle bus protesters. We'd all live in huts if some of these guys ran the show.
Last I checked it took Sony 3 days to do what MS was able to do in a few hours.
Protection from Denial of service attacks are guaged on how quickly you can recover from them. MS did a pretty good job during the busiest time of the year.
Protection from Denial of service attacks are guaged on how quickly you can recover from them. MS did a pretty good job during the busiest time of the year.
So many digital media strategists, marketing and distribution experts here. 
And... Kim Jong Un likes margaritas and Katie Perry!
And... Kim Jong Un likes margaritas and Katie Perry!
Wait, anus is profanity now?
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LOL. I wonder how much interest they make in a day on all that money they have stockpiled.
Didn't you get the memo, NK didn't do it! LOL!
Also, we don't give in to terrorists!! Take off you shoes please. And give me you toothpaste! LOL! Lull!
You're funny. And so was the movie, I watched it twice. For free!
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What are you doing in Eastern WA?
It hasn't been out long enough to get on Bluray at all much less be available used in quantity. Perfectly normal to charge higher prices for early viewers. Wanna see it now? $6. Wanna pay $2? wait 6 months or more. I'll wait until it's on Netflix for nigh unto free.
Oh, I know. This film is not even on my radar, maybe on Netflix.
That was a general comment about insane rental prices. It is getting harder to rent new films without them costing too much and redbox is often too far away.
Hyperbole anyone. This was a good picture. Maybe it wasn't what you were expecting. Watch it again sometime. You'll be surprised how views can change once you get expectations out of the way.
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Hey I like them both too!
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Lots more people will see this good comedy now that it got all this drama attached to it. From now on it will be word of mouth.
The haters will say otherwise, but this is entirely consistent with the original story. Apple never said it would not carry the Interview. The story was that they were not comfortable with the accelerated timeline. My guess is that today was the day that it was originally scheduled to be released to streaming before all the controversy.
I think it's more "caving" to buy a movie for political reasons instead of "because you want to see/own it".
Yes. And furthermore... this is new ground. Mainstream movie being released on-demand at initial release.... i can see that being worth a premium. But this must scare the crap out of movie theaters.
There's no evidence whatsoever that's what Apple was thinking. You're basing your assertions purely on personal conjecture.
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No evidence that was the case.
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What abou the numerous other streaming services? What about Sony's very own streaming service? They're a bit late, wouldn't you say? Why don't they have the film yet?
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No evidence whatsoever this was the case.
My local Theatre is $7.50 before 6pm, $9.50 after (additional $3 for 3D).
And all seats are Luxury seating that you can reserve in advance (all seats are numbered and assigned), they also have a bar with beer on tab or get a glass of wine, order speciality food and they bring it to your seat.
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Your movie theater is a lot better than my movie theater.
My local Theatre is $7.50 before 6pm, $9.50 after (additional $3 for 3D).
And all seats are Luxury seating that you can reserve in advance (all seats are numbered and assigned), they also have a bar with beer on tab or get a glass of wine, order speciality food and they bring it to your seat.
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Beer on tab?
I hope the aspect ratio of the movie screen is better than the aspect ratio on that awful picture.
