Oh shut the hell up man. This isn't about some grand media plot. The theaters didn't want to show the film because they would be liable if something happened. With most theaters either canceling it or delaying it, there's no need for Sony to release on Christmas.

Sounds great to just say "let's stand up to them," but if something happened which of you fuckers would be giving these families solace.

At this point just wait a month and release it in theaters or just go straight to VOD/Blu Ray.