My Sources

These sources helped me tremendously in finding the appropriate information, quotes, and subtext in the controversy.

http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/seth-rogen-interview-north-korea-controversy-cover-story-20141217

Where: Rolling Stone, pop culture magazine, high credibility.
Who: Josh Eells, contributing editor for multiple publications, high credibility.
When: 17 December 2014, day of film's cancellation and day after terror threats against cinemas.
What: Interview with Seth Rogen on the buildup and consequences of the controversy. Provides me with quotes and insight on the film;s development.

http://variety.com/2015/film/news/seth-rogen-censoring-north-korea-in-the-interview-seemed-wrong-1201424038/

Where: Variety, film/television magazine, very high credibility.
Who: Sheli Weinstein, freelance writer at Variety. High credibility.
When: 4 February 2015, after film's digital release and controversy had died down.
What: Provides details on the crew's approach to censorship.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/10914088/North-Korea-slams-US-film-The-Interview-about-Kim-Jong-un.html

Where: The Daily Telegraph, under the online designation The Telegraph, British newspaper. High credibility.
Who: Julian Ryall, Japan correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, media production. High credibility.
When: 20 June 2014, nine days after the trailer's release.
What: Provides the first response by North Korea regarding the film.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/25/north-korea-merciless-response-us-kim-jong-un-film

Where: The Guardian, British newspaper. High credibility.
Who: Justin McCurry, Japan/Korea correspondent for The Guardian and Observer. High credibility.
When: 25 June 2014, two weeks after trailer's release.
What: Details the first series of official threats made by North Korea.

http://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/north-korea-watcher-watches-interview

Where: The New Yorker, news/culture magazine. High credibility.
Who: Barbara Demick, journalist and watcher of North Korea. High credibility.
When: 2 January 2015, a week after film's digital release.
What: Evaluates the film's credibility from a valid source.

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/dec/18/sony-hack-the-interview-timeline

Where: The Guardian.
Who: Catherine Shoard, The Guardian, film editor. High credibility.
When: 18 December 2014 updated through 31 December 2014, on the day of the film's cancellation.
What: Places the controversy's events in an organized timeline.

http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/10/12/seth-rogen-and-evan-goldberg-come-home-to-shoot-b-c-for-korea-in-the-interview/

Where: The Province, Canadian news outlet. Good credibility.
Who: Glen Schaefer, feature writer, The Province. Good credibility.
When: 12 October 2013, principal photography begins.
What: Provides information on the beginning of production.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2014/12/19/sony-the-interview-hackers-gop/20635449/

Where: USA Today, new publication. Good credibility.
Who: Elizabeth Weise, Kevin Johnson, Andrea Mandell, staff writers, USA Today. Good credibility.
When: 19 December 2014, day after film's cancellation.
What: Details on President Obama's statement regarding the matter.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sony-altering-kim-jong-assassination-725092

Where: The Hollywood Reporter, film new publication. High credibility.
Who: Tatiana Siegel, senior film writer, THR. High credibility.
When: 13 August 2014, after threats and before film's cancellation
What: Provides details on the potential censorship of the film.

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/dec/16/employees-sue-failure-guard-personal-data-leaked-hackers

Where: The Guardian.
Who: Dominic Rushe, editor, The Guardian, US business. High credibility.
When: 17 December 2014, day of GOP major threats.
What: Analysis of the major threats that led to the ultimate cancellation.