Seth Rogen, James Franco and others react to restored release of 'The Interview'

Celebrities react to Sony's announcement Tuesday that it will release Seth Rogen and James Franco's embattled North Korean satire, "The Interview," in some theaters on Christmas.

— "The people have spoken! Freedom has prevailed! Sony didn't give up! The Interview will be shown at theaters willing to play it on Xmas day!" — Rogen on Twitter.

— "VICTORY!!!!!!! The PEOPLE and THE PRESIDENT have spoken!!! SONY to release THE INTERVIEW in theaters on XMAS DAY! CELEBRATING!!!!! "The Interview" starring Seth Rogen and James Flacco saved by President Obacco! I MEAN PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!!! Sorry!!!" — Franco on Instagram.

— "Can't wait for Ben Affleck's film about the making, marketing and release of "The Interview." #OscarWatch2019" — "Night at the Museum" director Shawn Levy on Twitter.

— "We are proud to make it available to the public and to have stood up to those who attempted to suppress free speech." — Sony Entertainment chief Michael Lynton in a statement.

— "''The Interview" to screen Xmas day in Austin & Atlanta. So our free speech is finally safe again. Glad that's over. #Sony" — Actor Harry Shearer on Twitter.