Following cinema chains across the US pulling Sony Pictures' The Interview, the California-based firm is now considering ways in which the controversial film can be shown online. Sites such as YouTube, Netflix and Crackle are among the options currently being discussed to make sure the film gets distributed. During an interview with CNN, Sony Entertainment boss Michael Lynton said the movie will be released, but it just needs to work out the best way of doing so. Scroll down for video Following cinema chains across the US pulling Sony Pictures' The Interview, the California-based firm is now considering ways in which the controversial film can be shown digitally. The comedy stars James Franco (left) and Seth Rogen (right) as journalists who assassinate North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un
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Terrorists made threats against Sony and cinemas earlier this month
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Cinema chains across the US then pulled The Interview from  schedules
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Sony also recently cancelled the controversial film's New York premiere
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President Obama said the company had 'made a mistake' in backing down
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But boss Michael Lynton said the movie will be released,  it just needs to work out the best way of doing so
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Sites such as YouTube and Crackle are among options being considered
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Alternatively, Netflix or another subscription site could show the film
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This option would help Sony recoup  the costs involved in production
Earlier this month, Sony cancelled @placeholder's premiere and delayed its 25 December release date, after hackers threatened real-world attacks on cinemas screening it.