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You wouldnt know it from first glance, but this, this right here, is a movie. not a movie for watching at home, but a movie for watching in an actual movie theater. theatre. when your multiplex decides to show a film, this is how it arrive, on a big hard disk in a comfy padded case delivered by courier. until not too long ago, films were on film, and a studio had to manufacture a film reel for every single theatre that wanted to show its movies. but in the digital age now, it is cheaper and more...

Bold, go forward and see what happens. its starting on a small level. i think the larger theatre chains, which are very corporate and cautious are going to eventually see okay, it seems to be working all right and we can make money off this movie and jump on the bandwagon. >> after major movie chains pulled the plug last week, following a threat by the hackers, sonys powerhouse attorney david boyes hinted that the studio was not backing down. >> remember, soewonewony only d this. theyre fighting...

Movie to get to. if youre in idaho, good luck. youre going to have to go across a couple of states to get to this movie. >> are the rest of the theatre chains just waiting to see what happens over the course of a couple of days? and if this thing not only has no problems at the theers, but actually sells a lot of tickets then they tier going to pick it up? >> this isnt all about money anymore. the very most, its going to make a few million dollars theatrically. this is about standing up and sayi...

Happened wednesday. sony, caving under pressure, cancelling next weeks release of "the interview" in light of the decision by many of the countrys biggest theatre chains to yank the film from their schedule, citing uncertainties and security fears. this coming after a warning by anonymous hackers, threatening a 9/1 1 style attack at theerts where the film is playing. the state department says they have no evidence of a specific credible threat but -- >> we, of course, take seriously all threats ...