Sony’s decision to pull the new James Franco and Seth Rogen film, The Interview, after a massive data hack and terrorist threats on movie theater has caused quite the stir. Sony was put in a no win situation when hackers working for North Korea, threatened the lives of moviegoers, referencing 911. Sony, pulled the film from theaters, and now the studio is facing backlash from entertainers who see this as one of the worst forms of censorship. One of the many celebrities speaking out against the decision is Disney Frozen’s Olaf, Josh Gad. Gad’s Frozen co-star Kristen Bell’s husband, Dax Shepard isn’t happy with the decision either.
Everyone’s favorite Snowman, Olaf actor Josh Gad tweeted his disagreement with the decision to cancel the film, writing:
Kristen Bell’s real-life husband, and Parenthood star, Dax Shepard also chimed in, tweeting:
“While I understand the necessity to pull The Interview, it makes me furious. Free speech is the most admirable tenet in our constitution.”
What do you think of Sony’s decision to pull the film? Do you think that this will open the door for future censorship? Did the terrorist win? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
