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Arts, Culture & Media
Seth Rogen on James Franco, comic genius
General Manager Brandon Delaney looks up at the marquee sign after the announcement that the Plaza Theatre would be showing the movie "The Interview" beginning Christmas Day in Atlanta, Georgia December 23, 2014.
Culture
The Interview opens in theatres today. But is it a happy ending?
James Franco and Seth Rogen pose during the premiere of the film "The Interview" in Los Angeles on December 11, 2014.
Global Politics
Despite threats, ‘The Interview’ will actually hit (select) theaters on Christmas Day
Arts
Seth Rogen, 17 days ago: I hope North Korea won’t screw up ‘Interview’ release
​Security guards stand behind bicycle rails at the entrance of United Artists theater during premiere of the film "The Interview" in Los Angeles, California December 11, 2014.
Media
North Korean defectors are eager to check out The Interview, but Sony decides not to release the film as planned
The Interview promotional poster
Media
Why Seth Rogen’s latest movie may have caused a North Korean cyber attack
Director and actor James Franco, right, poses with actor Scott Haze during a red carpet for the movie "Child of God" during the 70th Venice Film Festival in Venice August 31, 2013.
Culture
James Franco’s new film explores life through the lens of a violent sociopath
An employee works with documents at the Russian State Archives.
Global Scan
From Russia with smut: Inside the Soviet Union’s porn collection
Arts, Culture & Media
Magic, friendship and thrills among movie new releases this weekend
Arts, Culture & Media
Michigan film industry rises and falls as tax credits come and go
Arts, Culture & Media
Oscars may be hurting the movie industry
Arts, Culture & Media
Director Danny Boyle talks mind over matter in ‘127 Hours’
Arts, Culture & Media
Capturing the ape revolt in ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’
John Hodgman on the End of the World
Arts, Culture & Media
Danny Boyle on ‘127 hours’
Arts, Culture & Media
Poetry and rebellion with the directors of ‘Howl’
Oscars: The Day After Hollywood’s Big Night