Sony's Hirai Breaks Silence on Cyber Attack

The transcript discusses the Sony hack, focusing on the controversy surrounding the movie 'The Interview', which depicts an assassination plot against Kim Jong Un. Initially, Sony canceled the release due to hacker threats, but faced backlash from Hollywood and political figures, including President Obama. The US blamed North Korea for the attack, leading to sanctions. Eventually, Sony decided to release the movie digitally and in select theaters, resulting in significant sales and a notable impact on the company's stock and reputation.

What was the main reason for the initial cancellation of 'The Interview' by Sony?

• Poor reviews from critics

• Technical issues with the film

• Demands from hackers

• Lack of interest from the public

Who was one of the prominent figures that criticized Sony for giving in to the hackers?

• Tom Hanks

• Barack Obama

• George Clooney

• Steven Spielberg

Which country was blamed by the U.S. for the cyberattack on Sony?

• Iran

• North Korea

• Russia

• China

How did Sony eventually decide to release 'The Interview'?

• Online and in select theaters

• Only in select theaters

• Directly to DVD

• Not at all

What was the approximate total sales from online purchases and rentals of 'The Interview' four days after its release?

• $20 million

• $15 million

• $10 million

• $5 million