On Tuesday, Sony executives decided that they would release "The Interview," in theaters. The movie will be playing as many as 300 select theaters nationwide starting Christmas Day. Wednesday, Sony announced the film was made available online for streaming.
When the controversial movie was originally pulled from theaters, celebrities demonstrated their outrage on Twitter. Now, celebrities are celebrating its release.
"The Interview" stars James Franco and Seth Rogen were among the first to celebrate thanking Sony and recommending people see it in theaters.
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!
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 23, 2014
VICTORY!!!!!!!The PEOPLE and THE PRESIDENT have spoken!!!SONY to release THE INTERVIEW in theaters… http://t.co/0KyZQAB6cf
— James Franco (@JamesFrancoTV) December 23, 2014
CELEBRATING!!!!!"The Interview" starring Seth Rogen and James Flacco saved by President Obacco! I… http://t.co/VXDy7NFtPe
— James Franco (@JamesFrancoTV) December 23, 2014
🇺🇸Merry X-mas MERICA! 🇺🇸!!!!!THE INTERVIEW IS LIVE!!!!!!!!!Watch it… http://t.co/nd27uGMcg7
— James Franco (@JamesFrancoTV) December 24, 2014
Here's what others are saying:
Gonna watch "The Interview" on my couch in my tighty whities because freedom. #ThanksObama#JamesFlacco
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) December 24, 2014
I'm celebrating Xmas like baby Jesus would: watching @Sethrogen hide a missile up his butt in HD at http://t.co/0aLDvMZKfx Thx @sonypictures
— Chris Miller (@chrizmillr) December 24, 2014
Glad to see @JamesFrancoTV and @Sethrogen happy and plugged in again. Welcome back guys, we missed you! #TheInterview
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) December 23, 2014
Wanna celebrate Christmas AND freedom of speech? Here are the theaters where YOU can see #TheInterview tomorrow! http://t.co/vAKb9X744z
— Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) December 24, 2014
You can watch The Interview RIGHT NOW at https://t.co/s68HbXf57z ! Free Speech.
— Jonah Hill (@JonahHill) December 24, 2014
YES! "@Sethrogen: You wanna watch The Interview?? You can RIGHT FUCKING NOW!! Go to http://t.co/6Kw0Ov3bta. Booyah.”
— Aziz Ansari (@azizansari) December 24, 2014
Sony did the right thing and got The Interview out even before its original release date. They should be commended for getting it done.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) December 24, 2014
Glad #TheInterview is being released but don't you feel it was the #Sony tech team who got canned that hacked in?Something smells fishy!
— Patti Stanger (@pattistanger) December 24, 2014
Prediction: #TheInterview won't even crack the top 10 at the box office this week in North Korea. Sorry, @SonyPictures!
— Justin Long (@justinlong) December 24, 2014
The irony is I wasn't even going to see #TheInterview in theaters. But now I have to out of principle.
— Bryan Greenberg (@bryangreenberg) December 24, 2014
BTW Come hell or high water I'm going to see #TheInterview tomorrow- If I have to go to Franco's house and he acts it out for me. #hackgate
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) December 24, 2014
#THEINTERVIEW IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD! @SonyPictures prevailed! GIVE THE GIFT OF FREEDOM! Go to this link for VOD: http://t.co/wUPqT64J42
— Evan Goldberg (@evandgoldberg) December 24, 2014
Thanks to everyone who didn't give up on our movie! @Sethrogen& I are humbled & overwhelmed by your support. Hope you enjoy the film!
— Evan Goldberg (@evandgoldberg) December 23, 2014
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