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'The Interview,' Greeted By Sold-Out Shows, May Net Millions This Weekend

Patrons queue up to see "The Interview" Thursday at the the Cinefamily at Silent Movie Theater in Los Angeles. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption

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'The Interview,' Greeted By Sold-Out Shows, May Net Millions This Weekend

December 25, 2014 • The North-Korea-infuriating comedy received a limited release on Christmas, mostly in independent theaters, after hacker-threatened Sony Pictures first pulled the film then made it available.

In Its Strange Journey, 'The Interview' Becomes An Art House Film

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In Its Strange Journey, 'The Interview' Becomes An Art House Film

December 24, 2014 • In what scenario does a $44 million slapstick comedy become a good fit for independent theaters? Only one involving geopolitical intrigue, a humiliating hack and terror threats from North Korea.

In Its Strange Journey, 'The Interview' Becomes An Art House Film

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Obama Says 'James Flacco.' The Internet Says, Thank You

Actor James Franco (left), seen here with The Interview co-star Seth Rogen, was called "James Flacco" by President Obama Friday. Afterward, the jokes poured in. Getty Images hide caption

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Obama Says 'James Flacco.' The Internet Says, Thank You

December 19, 2014 • It was an honest mistake. But when President Obama said "James Flacco" when referring to James Franco — on a Friday before the holidays, no less — the slip was eagerly received online.

Sony Cancels Christmas Day Release Of 'The Interview' Amid Threats

December 17, 2014 • The move follows the decision by major U.S. theater chains not to screen the comedy that centers on a plot to assassinate North Korea's leader.

Theater Cancels New York Premiere of 'The Interview'

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Theater Cancels New York Premiere of 'The Interview'

December 16, 2014 • After threats of attacks, Sony is withdrawing the film's stars, James Franco and Seth Rogen, from upcoming promotional appearances and will let theaters cancel showings of the film.

'The Interview,' The Hack, And The Movie Studio Dealing With The Fallout

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December 10, 2014 • A cyber attack on Sony may have been done by North Koreans in response to an new comedy about an attempt to kill Kim Jong Un. Huge amounts of personal data and five films have been leaked so far.

'The Interview,' The Hack, And The Movie Studio Dealing With The Fallout

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Alzheimer's Challenges Notions Of Memory And Identity

Actor and Alzheimer's advocate Seth Rogen testifies before the Senate Committee on Appropriations about the disease's damaging effects on patients and their loved ones. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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It's All Politics

Seth Rogen Tees Off On Senators Who Walked Out On His Testimony

February 27, 2014 • When the comic addressed a U.S. Senate subcommittee about Alzheimer's disease Wednesday, the experience was anything but typical.

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'The Interview,' Greeted By Sold-Out Shows, May Net Millions This Weekend

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In Its Strange Journey, 'The Interview' Becomes An Art House Film

In Its Strange Journey, 'The Interview' Becomes An Art House Film

The Two-Way

Obama Says 'James Flacco.' The Internet Says, Thank You

The Two-Way

Sony Cancels Christmas Day Release Of 'The Interview' Amid Threats

The Two-Way

Theater Cancels New York Premiere of 'The Interview'

Movies

'The Interview,' The Hack, And The Movie Studio Dealing With The Fallout

KCRW

'The Interview,' The Hack, And The Movie Studio Dealing With The Fallout

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Alzheimer's Challenges Notions Of Memory And Identity

It's All Politics

Seth Rogen Tees Off On Senators Who Walked Out On His Testimony