It was every studio chiefs worst nightmare.

The version that went out is unfinished.

We, like everybody, thought our system was secure, Rothman says.

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Just like Im sure there are lots of banks that get robbed that thought their vault was safe.

We thought the post-production pipeline was secure at every juncture.

But, obviously, its self-evident that it wasnt.

The picture is not the kind of movie people get the whole experience

of by watching on their computer.

But other thanThe Hulk, I

dont think a movie with this kind of anticipation has been stolen.

And

its also a big deal because of how early it is.

But the filmmakers are determined not to let that happen.

Hugh was heartbroken and hurt when he

found out.

Hes lived with this thing for 10 years.

Hugh and I exchanged e-mails: Basically, were not going

to let the bastards win.

But we didnt use the word bastards.

Thats

a slightly sanitized version.

But other thanThe Hulk, Idont think a movie with this kind of anticipation has been stolen.

Andits also a big deal because of how early it is.

But the filmmakers are determined not to let that happen.

Hugh was heartbroken and hurt when hefound out.

Hes lived with this thing for 10 years.

Hugh and I exchanged e-mails: Basically, were not goingto let the bastards win.

But we didnt use the word bastards.

Thatsa slightly sanitized version.