Sony cancels release of controversial film

Sony has cancelled the release of the controversial film depicting an assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un after cinemas decided not to screen it.

The New York premiere of The Interview was cancelled earlier yesterday amid threats from hackers.

Sony Pictures told US cinemas they could cancel plans to show the film after hackers invoking the memory of the 9/11 terror attacks issued ominous threats against film-goers and patrons of the dark comedy.