Sony will release its controversial movie 'The Interview in UK cinemas on February 6, it has been announced. The movie, which features the fictional assassination of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un was initially withdrawn by the film company after it was targeted by hackers in November 2014. The attack was blamed on North Korea who were angry about the subject of the comedy starring Seth Rogen and James Franco. Scroll down for video Sony has announced that The Interview, pictured, will be shown in UK cinemas from February 6 The film starring James Franco, left, and Seth Rogen, right, had its US release delayed after threats
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UK film fans will finally get the chance to see The Interview on February 6
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Sony UK announced they will release the controversial film in cinemas
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The release comes after leaked emails from Sony UK said it was 'unfunny'
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The film features the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
North Korea has denied that it is behind the massive cyber attack on @placeholder in November 2014