'The Interview' Release Pushed to Christmas

The film that North Korea is calling an "act of war" has had its release date delayed to give it more oomph at the box office.

"The Interview" will now be released on Christmas Day, which totally seems more appropriate for an act of war, right?

The flick, which stars Seth Rogen and James Franco, was originally set to open in October. Releasing it on Christmas seems to suggest that the studio is optimistic about "The Interview" after positive reviews from screenings.

It will open against expected heavy hitters like the World War II drama "Unbroken," along with "Into the Woods," Tim Burton's "Big Eyes," and "Hot Tub Time Machine 2."

The movie follows Franco as a tabloid television show host and Rogen as his producer, who score an interview with Kim Jong-un. The rare opportunity ends up getting them enlisted to assassinate the North Korean leader.

Rogen co-directed the movie with Evan Goldberg ("This is the End").

"The combination of Seth, Evan, and James is pure comedic magic," said Rory Bruer, president of worldwide distribution for the studio. "We're thrilled to be making the move to Christmas - one of the most important moviegoing days of the year and the perfect date to show off their brand of comedy."

It makes one wonder what Kim Jong-un thinks of this switch. Moving the release date puts a spotlight on the movie he called a "wanton act of terror" on the part of the United States. His spokespeople have also promised "merciless" retaliation if the movie does not get halted.