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by encoderer 4194 days ago
Sony is not a US Business...
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a3n 4193 days ago
> Sony is not a US Business...

Yep, it sure is.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_Entertainment

"Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (SPE) is the American entertainment subsidiary of Japanese multinational technology and media conglomerate Sony."

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encoderer 4190 days ago
The studio takes their direction from Japan-based Sony. Japan, in fact, required changes to The Interview assassination scene to tame it.
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a3n 4190 days ago
Nevertheless, it's an American company, subject to and benefiting from American law enforcement. They are a relevant company for the FBI.
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gress 4194 days ago
Sony has US businesses.
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