Sony hackers demand the studio not show the "terrorist film"

[Shawn Knight]

The hackers responsible for crippling Sony’s computer systems a couple of weeks ago have a new message for their ailing victim. In a notice posted to Github, the group that calls itself the Guardians of the Peace (GOP) demands Sony immediately stop showing the “movie of terrorism.”

The film in question is almost certainly The Interview, an upcoming Sony picture starring James Franco and Seth Rogen that depicts the attempted assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.

The Github threat implores Sony to carry out their demands if they wish to "escape" them before adding that neither Sony nor the FBI can find them because they are “perfect as much.”

The file also contains links to previous released Sony information in addition to what appears to be new dirt on Amy Pascal, the Co-Chairman of Sony Pictures and Stephen Mosko, President of Sony Pictures. Ars Technica notes that at least part of the dump looks to be the Outlook mailboxes of both executives.

Up to this point, the GOP had been using Pastebin to communicate. That no longer seems to be the case as Pastebin had been promptly removing their posts and issuing DMAC notices to Google regarding their content.

Most believe that North Korea is responsible for the attack in some capacity. Over the weekend, however, a government spokesperson denied any involvement in the Sony incident.

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[Guest]

I believe you mean DMCA not DMAC

 

[stewi0001]

Of course North Korea is going to deny it.

Honestly, the movie doesn't sound that good anyways.

 

[Mieksr]

This movie is going to be awesome. The Seth and James Comedy Combo can't miss!

 

[TS-56336]

Where was all this crap when Team America came around? Apparently his late father can take a joke more than Kim-Jong Un.

 

[EEatGDL]

It doesn't matter if the movie is good/bad, likable or not. It's a "movie" and it's fictitious, it can do many things emotionally but that doesn't mean it would actually change anything in real life.

 

[loading]

I'll probably go see it. Pineapple Express was pretty good and those two made a great combination.

In fact, I'll definitely go see it just to stick it to the assclowns that do this sort of crap.

 

[Pinkie Pie]

The irony is North Korea has now made this movie far more popular than it ever would have been and a lot more people are going to go see it now.

 

[9Nails]

This is movie publicity at it's finest! Before, I couldn't care less about the film. Now I'm genuinely curious about it and want to take a look. Thanks GOP for sparking interest in the film that others might have already ignored.

 

[TS-56336]

This is movie publicity at it's finest!

I don't think a studio would intentionally leak 5 of their own movies just to create a little more buzz for 1 movie. If they are though, kudos to them for the commitment & follow through.

 

[Guest]

Terrorism - Using violence and intimidation to achieve one's aims. Who's being the terrorist now?

 

[stewi0001]

The irony is North Korea has now made this movie far more popular than it ever would have been and a lot more people are going to go see it now.

Another possible theory, Sony probably setup the hack to get publicity.

FYI: My wife loves Pinkie Pie

 

[SuperVeloce]

The irony is North Korea has now made this movie far more popular than it ever would have been and a lot more people are going to go see it now.

yeah! NK officials probably forgot to google "streisand effect" for their homework.