You can only purchase the movie with a U.S. (A FAQ on Sony’s says: “While we do hope to see the release of The Interview across the globe, for the time being this is limited to the USA only. There is no international streaming beginning today. ( UPDATE, 3:41 PM: As is customary when a theatrical window is breached by VOD, Starz, which held distribution rights to the pic, said it is releasing the film from its deal. “As the situation with The Interview is new territory and has been constantly evolving, Starz released the film from its output deal in order to allow Sony maximum flexibility with their distribution strategy,” a Starz spokeswoman said.) In addition to today’s announcement, sources say Netflix also is in talks to stream the movie as early as January. Reports began emerging this morning that streaming deals were coming. Sony Distribution Prez Tells Deadline: Exhibitors Not Sore Over ‘The Interview’ Lynton said that in addition to the theatrical rollout beginning tomorrow, Sony was “continuing our efforts to secure more platforms.” When the movie went live at 10 AM PT, this is how it looked on YouTube:Ī streaming/VOD plan was the other shoe to drop from yesterday, when Sony reached a deal with indie cinema houses to show the controversial political comedy, which stars Seth Rogen and James Franco as a talk show producer and host who are enlisted to assassinate North Korea leader Kim Jong-un. We are pleased we can now join with our partners to offer the film nationwide today.”
“It has always been Sony’s intention to have a national platform on which to release this film,” Sony Entertainment Chairman Michael Lynton said in the announcement. “With that in mind, we reached out to Google, Microsoft and other partners last Wednesday, December 17th, when it became clear our initial release plans were not possible. The film can also be purchased in HD for $14.99. After reviving the pic’s Christmas Day release yesterday and signing on more than 300 indie theaters who pledged to show the comedy starting Thursday, Sony has confirmed that the movie will be available for streaming rental in HD beginning at 10 AM PT on Google Play, YouTube Movies, Microsoft’s Xbox Video and the dedicated website for $5.99. UPDATED WITH MORE DETAILS, 11:10 AM: Sony Pictures has just released its plans for a VOD release of The Interview - and it begins today.
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