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Activate your digital access. Manage your account settings. My Account Log Out Get the news Log In or Subscribe to skip Sign in with FacebookSign in with GoogleSign in FAQ 810 Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about FacebookEmailTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterest 'The Interview' is just latest parody of Kim Jong Un The new Franco, Rogen film has N. Korea upset, but it's one of many satires of Kim. Loading… Post to Facebook ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ 'The Interview' is just latest parody of Kim Jong Un _______ ____________________________________________________________ The new Franco, Rogen film has N. Korea upset, but it's one ____________________________________________________________ Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1v9TXW {# IFRAME: http://api.recaptcha.net/noscript?k=6Lf7fuESAAAAAJ3_KMIDbkQySsEE0vMkLXU kq4eY #} CancelSend Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 8 Join the Nation's Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs 'The Interview' is just latest parody of Kim Jong Un In 'The Interview,' Seth Rogen and James Franco parody Kim Jong Un. Though it's hardly the first satire of the dictator, the North Korean government said there will be 'merciless' retaliation if the film is released. (USA NOW, USA TODAY) USAToday 12:23 p.m. EDT June 26, 2014 the interview Screen grab of YouTube trailer for 'The Interview.'(Photo: youtube.com/sonypictures) CONNECTTWEETLINKEDIN 8 COMMENTEMAILMORE In The Interview, James Franco and Seth Rogen's characters are recruited by the CIA to kill Kim Jong Un after landing an interview with him. A North Korean spokesman told AFP that the act of screening a movie that portrays an attack on top leadership is an "act of terror." The spokesman said if Sony Pictures does release the film in October, as planned, there will be "merciless" retaliation against the U.S. But it's hardly the first satire of Kim Jong Un. Watch USA NOW for other parodies of North Korea's leader. 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