— "The people have spoken! Freedom has prevailed! Sony didn’t give up! The Interview will be shown
at theaters willing to play it on Xmas day!" — Rogen on Twitter.

— "VICTORY!!!!!!! The PEOPLE and THE PRESIDENT have spoken!!! SONY to release THE INTERVIEW in
theaters on XMAS DAY! CELEBRATING!!!!! "The Interview" starring Seth Rogen and James Flacco
saved by President Obacco! I MEAN PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!!! Sorry!!!" — Franco on Instagram.

— "The president applauds Sony’s decision to authorize screenings of the film. As the president made
clear, we are a country that believes in free speech, and the right of artistic expression. The decision
made by Sony and participating theaters allows people to make their own choices about the film, and we
welcome that outcome." Eric Schultz, spokesman for President Barack Obama, in a statement.

— "…Giving this parody the broadest viewership possible will be the best response to the threats
and cyber attacks from the regime of Kim Jong-un. Free expression is the bedrock principle of a
democratic society and is especially important in the arts. We must not allow the world’s most
oppressive dictatorship to have a veto over what American audiences can see at their local theater, or
in their own homes." — U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, in a statement.

— "Thanks to everyone who didn’t give up on our movie! @Sethrogen & I are humbled &
overwhelmed by your support. Hope you enjoy the film!" — "The Interview"
co-writer-director, Evan Goldberg, on Twitter.

— "I will be showing "The Interview" at my theater, The Bijou, in Traverse City, beginning
on ChristmasDay. #NoCensorshipEver #thankyouSony" — Documentarian Michael Moore on Twitter.

— "Can’t wait for Ben Affleck’s film about the making, marketing and release of "The
Interview." #OscarWatch2019" — "Night at the Museum" director Shawn Levy on Twitter.

— "…Just as I hoped, indie movie theaters step up. Good!" — Salman Rushdie on Twitter.

— "…We are proud to make it available to the public and to have stood up to those who attempted to
suppress free speech." — Sony Entertainment chief Michael Lynton in a statement.

— "Massively proud to have been a part of THE INTERVIEW, which will be shown in theatres willing to
play it on Christmas Day." — Actor Timothy Simons, who has a role in the film, on Twitter.

— "”The Interview" to screen Xmas day in Austin & Atlanta. So our free speech is
finally safe again. Glad that’s over. #Sony" — Actor Harry Shearer on Twitter.

— "This is the best Christmas gift anyone could give us. We, both distributors and exhibitors, have
collectively stood firm to our principles and for the right to freedom of expression. Two days til
Christmas, and I am proud to be an American." — Tim League, chief of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
theaters in a statement.

— "Glad to see @JamesFrancoTV and @Sethrogen happy and plugged in again. Welcome back guys, we
missed you! #TheInterview" — Rob Lowe on Twitter.