Apple Said to Have Declined Offer From Sony to Host 'The Interview' on iTunes

[robertcoogan]

Bravo, Apple!

Filthy Sony!

Hypocritical Sony!

Racist Sony!

Seems MacRumors didn't like me calling this poster a [CENSORED] - which, by the way isn't a bad word, or even a curse word.

Okay, MacRumors. Suit yourself. Just calling the kettle black, I guess?

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Hard to understand why Apple passed this one up. They could have made a mint off of their standard 30% take. Sony must have tried to bring that percentage down.

Thanks for the edit, weasel. Your name speaks volumes.

BTW, how on Earth can you delete my comment when this "individual" calls others racists?????

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UPDATE! -> Re: Reminder from the MacRumors moderators
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Originally Posted by robertcoogan
Yeah, okay. Did the original poster get a "reminder" as well?
Hello Robert-

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If you have any issues, questions, or want clarifications on moderation, the best way to discuss it is via the Contact Us form where the administrators will review any moderation action.

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So in other words using the word "racist" is okay (original poster's comment is still up) and using the word "idiot" is not.

Okay!

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Still, there are many knuckleheads out thre that actually enjoyed this trash, but hey, that's what makes diversity, right?

Yes, it is just not nearly as good as their other stuff. Mostly boring, really. More than a few continuity errors.

 

[byke]

Nothing quite says christmas quite like a satirical film, where the premise is to murder a person. I am so glad Sony made this film available. Especially on Christmas day.

Maybe we can be blessed with another film in the future that looks to take pleasure in torture also. Obviously, it won't be secretly bankrolled or carry any underlying propaganda. But just to make sure, as long as any torture flick has elements of laughter. It will be easier to digest an justify such practices.

Fills you with hope.

 

[Gutwrench]

Sony Pictures recently attempted to enter talks with Apple over distributing its highly-anticipated film "The Interview" on iTunes, reports The New York Times. The report

Highly-anticipated? Nice word choice.

 

[cdmoore74]

Why would the movie studios want/encourage that sort of thing though. Right now, their is revenue from films being in theaters at 10-15 per person, as well as revenue when it comes out for digital streaming/DVD. The straight to streaming effectively allows two people to pay 5-10 dollars total to watch a film versus 20-30. It's a loss.. I just dont see the motivation for change.. But maybe I'm missing something

It was the theaters who backed out in the first place. Of course they want to make money but they chickened out because of terrorism. Sony allowed them to back out of their contracts and if you listen to Sony they still wanted to show the movie on release day.
To see a show in the theater is highly overpriced. It's just not the tickets but also the ridiculous price for food. The theaters should be extremely afraid if this takes off.
I paid my $15 not only for the movie but to scare the crap out of the theater ecosystem.
People are being short sided and not thinking about the big picture. I personally love the movie because I like gross off the wall humor. So many people are sensitive today but it's bigger than a silly comedy. Apple was not part of the movement and for whatever reason can't be relied on when it comes to crunch time.

 

[cdmoore74]

Thank you apple. Don't need anyone hacking iTunes for credit card info out of spite.

We're letting these terrorist scum scare the crap out of our freedom and decision making. All it takes is one little threat to make Apple chicken out. And you yourself is afraid because Apple has your credit card number. Do you constantly live in a state of fear when you give your personal information out?
And if Apple doesn't trust their own security what makes you think your credit card is safe in the first place? Tells me that Tim Cook has little faith in his own company.
Thanks Google for showing me that you're not afraid and have confidence in your ability to protect our information. We now see who the better company is.

 

[whirldy]

Sacha Baron Cohen should have played Franco's part!

 

[AX338]

Oh its all over the torrent sites already!...that was quick....now the whole world is downloading it and laughing at poor Kim.


Or maybe they knew that would happen?

 

[Vegasman]

Ya I'm so ignorant . L o L

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Really?

Here's a direct quote from one the industry trade papers reviewing today....

"Well, I don’t remember being enlightened by any stolen Sony e-mails on the subject of The Interview, though I imagine they were along these lines. It’s an awfully stupid movie, and by stupid, I don’t mean good-stupid, the kind that makes you laugh so hard you forget to be embarrassed. The Interview is so drenched in flop sweat that anyone seeing it for reasons of patriotism should be saluted."

Enough said.

Which paper was this in?

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I purchased this movie on Google Play with the intention on watching it. I purchased the HD rental for $5.99. Then I discover that if you buy it on a computer, you can BUY the HD version, but you can't watch the HD version on a web browser, you have to watch the SD version.

How ridiculous is that???! On iTunes, you click and it's done, and you can play HD or SD, whatever you prefer. Apparently Google or Sony is trying to prevent piracy, but stupid moves like this are the reason piracy exists in the first place! What a bunch of morons!

Well, you should have purchased it on iTunes then

 

[Stella]

Most, if not all of your posts are anti-Apple. I doubt that you'd watch the movie on iTunes anyway.

I comment on how I see things.
You see my signature "use the best tools for the job"...

Sometimes Apple is the best tool to use, or not... i'll comment either way.

If you don't like personal freedom of speech, I suggest you head towards the Appleinsider forums.

 

[whsbuss]

Freedom of speech - yes. But I believe Apple made the right move here. Why have hackers intensify attacks on the Apple infrastructure? I would be upset if my iCloud/iTunes stuff became unavailable.

 

[fr33 loader]

Hypocrites. These Apple apologists would be applauding and singing praises of Apple if it was the other way around. They would have been calling Google and MS cowards. I'm just glad that not all American companies are spineless pu$$ie$.

 

[gioarma]

Is that text on the movie poster Korean? Does anyone know what it translates to?

It says "Do not trust these ignorant Americans."

 

[penajmz]

Saw the movie, was funny. Apple could've had my $6 as well but it doesn't matter to them.

 

[t76turbo]

Bravo, Apple!

Filthy Sony!

Hypocritical Sony!

Racist Sony!

Wtf are you talking about???

 

[michelepri]

I would like to see how Americans would react if someone made a comedy with people having to kill the active president, or maybe some veterans, war heroes, or victims of terror acts. It's OK for some Americans (probably the least educated bunch) to rejoice on violent scenes against other countries and cultures. They are horrified if anyone touches their heroes.

 

[Reds622]

The more I've thought about this, the less sympathy I have for Sony and the people involved with this movie. The film has nothing to do with actually alleviating the plight of millions of North Koreans. Only in bizarro-world (Hollywood) is an assassination funny. This movie would never be made if it threatened Sony's profits in a major market. Appeals to defending free speech are pretty hollow when talking about vaccuous "entertainment". Hollywood moguls virtually forbid films with themes of patriotism, Christianity or traditional morality. The shocking revelations that the IRS was used to suppress conservative political organizations has been buried. Shame on Sony for funding a film that has antagonized a madman who could order the killings of Americans. I have little in common with Hollywood elites and I know they'd never come to my aid, screw them and their snarky, sick "humor".

Oh boy, where to start. First, you essentially compared a murderous dictatorship with the current Administration, albeit in a very subtle and maybe not even what you intended manner. Who in their right mind would shame a group of filmmakers from making any picture that shines light on the plight of so many innocent in a reclusive state, no matter how satirical? That is certainly not something they should be "shamed" for. It sounds like your a "Fox News" watcher, which explains your lack of sense of humor, with the whole IRS talking point. There have already been Congressional investigations on the manner, which I'm sure in your mind were not good enough. It's all a giant conspiracy by our big bad Muslim President for you folks.

I guess what I'm really trying to say to you is your "group" of folks are the worst America has to offer and you continue to give the United States a bad name.

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I would like to see how Americans would react if someone made a comedy with people having to kill the active president, or maybe some veterans, war heroes, or victims of terror acts. It's OK for some Americans (probably the least educated bunch) to rejoice on violent scenes against other countries and cultures. They are horrified if anyone touches their heroes.

Perhaps we should send you to live in North Korea for a week and see if you still think we should "refrain" from insulting a murder psycho maniac.. Or you should look up some of the drawings online from those who have survived their political concentration camps.

The North Korean dictatorship is not legitimate. Your post seems to say that they are and we should "respect" their head of state, What in saying is there is no head of state, and I wish the movie's ending was a documentary.

 

[michelepri]

Oh boy, where to start. First, you essentially compared a murderous dictatorship with the current Administration, albeit in a very subtle and maybe not even what you intended manner. Who in their right mind would shame a group of filmmakers from making any picture that shines light on the plight of so many innocent in a reclusive state, no matter how satirical? That is certainly not something they should be "shamed" for. It sounds like your a "Fox News" watcher, which explains your lack of sense of humor, with the whole IRS talking point. There have already been Congressional investigations on the manner, which I'm sure in your mind were not good enough. It's all a giant conspiracy by our big bad Muslim President for you folks.

I guess what I'm really trying to say to you is your "group" of folks are the worst America has to offer and you continue to give the United States a bad name.

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Perhaps we should send you to live in North Korea for a week and see if you still think we should "refrain" from insulting a murder psycho maniac.. Or you should look up some of the drawings online from those who have survived their political concentration camps.

The North Korean dictatorship is not legitimate. Your post seems to say that they are and we should "respect" their head of state, What in saying is there is no head of state, and I wish the movie's ending was a documentary.

And you must be an international relations genius. With NATO countries having caused more deaths than all asian regimes combined in the 50 years, the US certainly can' afford to criticise any regimes for murder. And relying on movies like this to promote democracy explains how we got ourselves in such a mess since 2003.

 

[Reds622]

And you must be an international relations genius. With NATO countries having caused more deaths than all asian regimes combined in the 50 years, the US certainly can' afford to criticise any regimes for murder. And relying on movies like this to promote democracy explains how we got ourselves in such a mess since 2003.

Your essentially comparing countries a part of NATO, essentially most of the Western world's DEMOCRACIES, including the United States, with that of an unelected and illegitimate muderous dictatorship. And I'm assuming your doing this from the comfort of your living room, drinking your cup of coffee or some sort of other beverage while millions of people starve and can't gain access to a grain of rice in the reclusive isolated country where people are killed for watching South Korean soap operas. Let's not compare countries where Individuald are free and have basic human rights with the countries that don't. Let's not legitimize a country that has no right to be considered legitimate.

If the US government has no right to criticize, then essentially no country has the right to criticize. Perhaps you should go on a little trip to North Korea for a few weeks and see what it's like to live there. Maybe then you won't be so hostile to a comedy film made to poke the eye of some of the worst people on the planet. This will also not start World War III either. You think the North Korean regime would dare threat to launch a large and widespread attack against the US or its allies? I think not.

 

[cdmoore74]

Freedom of speech - yes. But I believe Apple made the right move here. Why have hackers intensify attacks on the Apple infrastructure? I would be upset if my iCloud/iTunes stuff became unavailable.

Your comment tells me that Apple has little faith in protecting your data. Would a skydiver jump out of a airplane if he knows that his parachute is not 100% functional? Why skydive in the first place if you don't trust your gear?
Why do you give Apple your "stuff" if you don't trust them? So many of you are blinded by the Apple logo its funny to read the comments. Your basically calling Apple incompetent if their targeted by hackers. You should want their systems battle tested. Apple has no excuse not to be as confident as Google.

 

[Prof.]

I watched it on Google Play last night. One of the dumbest movies I've ever seen.

 

[kingofwale]

Freedom of speech - yes. But I believe Apple made the right move here. Why have hackers intensify attacks on the Apple infrastructure? I would be upset if my iCloud/iTunes stuff became unavailable.

i would too. so maybe Apple should do a better job building up their infrastructure instead of cowarding under potential threats?

Microsoft is hosting it, this is the company Apple spent YEARS making fun of having malware/virus

 

[Cpt. Gilgamesh]

The more I think about this article, the more it starts to smell fishy. Apple had nothing to do with this situation. Now they're soleley responsible for upholding American values? You're all going to start rallying around a Sony Pictures movie because they boo-hooed about "cyber terrorism" when they are completely responsible for their own incompetence and ineptitude in terms of cyber security?

Someone mentioned it earlier: Sony is playing the victim and utilizing this issue as a means to smokescreen the real issue here: their greed. They skimped on security; so what do they do? Turn it into some patriotic issue. As soon as Obama became involved, the media has ran with this spiel that this is a serious violation of American values. Sony is loving it because they can finally get a few bucks for this movie.

Who's to say Apple is never, ever going to sell this movie? I don't have to see it IMMEDIATELY on Christmas Day to make a "statement" to the DPRK. You should really be directing your "frustrage" to Sony and the theatre chains if you're really so offended. They're the only ones who can make this movie available to the widest segments of the public and they've "failed" us.

 

[mi7chy]

I can see how Apple doesn't like movies about dictatorship and not having a choice.

 

[HenryDJP]

i would too. so maybe Apple should do a better job building up their infrastructure instead of cowarding under potential threats?

Microsoft is hosting it, this is the company Apple spent YEARS making fun of having malware/virus

What a ridiculous post. Sony is the coward (if any of this crap is actually true in the first place about the hack) by not putting the movie in major theaters.

Ah, MR, the Apple punching bag.

 

[Roessnakhan]

Sony is the coward [...] by not putting the movie in major theaters.

Theatres decide what movies to show, not studios. All major theatres did not want to show The Interview in light of the threats. Sony really had no choice but to cancel the release initially.