By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/paramount-pulls-team-america-screenings-wake-interview-controversy Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Paramount pulls ‘Team America’ screenings in wake of ‘Interview’ controversy Nation Dec 18, 2014 5:28 PM EDT Moviegoers hoping to catch a screening of “Team America: World Police” in lieu of the canceled “The Interview” are out of luck. Paramount, the studio that owns distribution rights to the 2004 satirical film by “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has decided not to offer the movie to theaters. The Richardson, Texas location of the Alamo Drafthouse cinema chain originally planned to show the film in the place of “The Interview” when the latter film was canceled. The screening was promoted as free, including giveaways of free American flags and patriotic items to viewers. FOR THE RECORD: We were still going to show #TheInterviewMovie… — Alamo Drafthouse DFW (@AlamoDFW) December 17, 2014 …but now we'll be showing TEAM AMERICA in it's place…for FREE(DOM). Because AMERICA, F YEAH. http://t.co/7A7p6ApIIE pic.twitter.com/U3EEqQU1Px — Alamo Drafthouse DFW (@AlamoDFW) December 17, 2014 “We’re just trying to make the best of an unfortunate situation,” said James Wallace, the creative manager and programmer for the Dallas-area Alamo Drafthouse location. The location, as well as Cleveland’s Capitol theater — which had also scheduled a screening of the movie — were forced to cancel their showings. Due to to circumstances beyond our control, the TEAM AMERICA 12/27 screening has been cancelled. We apologize & will provide refunds today. — Alamo Drafthouse DFW (@AlamoDFW) December 18, 2014 Please note: Our Late Shift screening of Team America: World Police has been canceled by Paramount Pictures. pic.twitter.com/TlPVzIeICW — Capitol Theatre (@CapitolW65th) December 18, 2014 The planned Dec. 25 release of “The Interview,” which features a plot to assassinate North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un, was canceled by Sony Pictures Entertainment Wednesday after threats were issued against theaters and moviegoers screening and viewing the movie respectively. “Team America,” a movie filmed using marionettes, features a caricature of Kim’s father, former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti is the digital video producer at PBS NewsHour. @JSkl
Moviegoers hoping to catch a screening of “Team America: World Police” in lieu of the canceled “The Interview” are out of luck. Paramount, the studio that owns distribution rights to the 2004 satirical film by “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has decided not to offer the movie to theaters. The Richardson, Texas location of the Alamo Drafthouse cinema chain originally planned to show the film in the place of “The Interview” when the latter film was canceled. The screening was promoted as free, including giveaways of free American flags and patriotic items to viewers. FOR THE RECORD: We were still going to show #TheInterviewMovie… — Alamo Drafthouse DFW (@AlamoDFW) December 17, 2014 …but now we'll be showing TEAM AMERICA in it's place…for FREE(DOM). Because AMERICA, F YEAH. http://t.co/7A7p6ApIIE pic.twitter.com/U3EEqQU1Px — Alamo Drafthouse DFW (@AlamoDFW) December 17, 2014 “We’re just trying to make the best of an unfortunate situation,” said James Wallace, the creative manager and programmer for the Dallas-area Alamo Drafthouse location. The location, as well as Cleveland’s Capitol theater — which had also scheduled a screening of the movie — were forced to cancel their showings. Due to to circumstances beyond our control, the TEAM AMERICA 12/27 screening has been cancelled. We apologize & will provide refunds today. — Alamo Drafthouse DFW (@AlamoDFW) December 18, 2014 Please note: Our Late Shift screening of Team America: World Police has been canceled by Paramount Pictures. pic.twitter.com/TlPVzIeICW — Capitol Theatre (@CapitolW65th) December 18, 2014 The planned Dec. 25 release of “The Interview,” which features a plot to assassinate North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un, was canceled by Sony Pictures Entertainment Wednesday after threats were issued against theaters and moviegoers screening and viewing the movie respectively. “Team America,” a movie filmed using marionettes, features a caricature of Kim’s father, former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now