The Interview.jpg (Photo : The Interview, Official Facebook Page)
"The Interview," Sony's controversial comedy, was downloaded more than two million times within three days of its release.
As per Sony, their film, "The Interview" was rented online more than two million times. As of Dec. 27, the film had reportedly made more than $15 million in sales for the online release, since its theatrical and online release on Dec. 24.
"The Interviewer," starring James Franco and Seth Rogen, ran into trouble owing to its script. The film's plot is about two American journalists enacted by Franco and Rogen, who decide to kill the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
This, according to BBC might have enraged North Korea. The film had to be pulled back from the theatres for a short while when a group of hackers, called the Guardians of Peace, claimed to have got hand of confidential information about the movie, which included emails, salaries of the actors and upcoming movie scripts.
A week before the Christmas premiere, Sony decided to stop the screening after major theatre chains decided to opt out from showcasing the film, fearing the hacker group who had threatened severe action against US cinemas.
However, when US president Barrack Obama called Sony's decision a "mistake," they decided to go ahead and premier the film online on December 24.
"The Interview," which released online on Sony's site SeeTheInterview.com, Google Play, YouTube, and Xbox Video, costs $14.99 to purchase and $5.99 to rent. The film was also showcased in a little more than 300 small time movie theatres.
Sony made an official announcement of its achievement. "In addition to the strong turnout for its limited theatrical release over the holiday weekend, after only four days, The Interview already ranks as Sony Pictures #1 online film of all time," said Sony, according to Business Insider.
Meanwhile, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has pointed the hacking attack at North Korea, who in turn has denied any involvement. However, they described the hack as a "righteous deed".
