Arts & Entertainment
Hacker leaks ‘Orange is the New Black’ season five episodes
other shows are being held ransom
(Screenshot via YouTube.)
A hacker has leaked episodes of Netflix’s hit series “Orange is the New Black” and is threatening to release shows from other studios such as ABC, Fox, IFC and National Geographic.
The hacker, known as “thedarkoverlord,” threatened to release the episodes if Netflix didn’t pay an “unspecified amount of money,” Variety reports. Netflix didn’t comply and the hacker released 10 episodes of the series. In an online post, the hacker explained only 10 episodes were obtained because the cyber attack took place before the last three episodes became available.
“We are aware of the situation. A production vendor used by several major TV studios had its security compromised and the appropriate law enforcement authorities are involved,” Netflix said in a statement.
Variety reports Netflix is considering moving up the show’s June 9 release date in light of the hack.
“It didn’t have to be this way, Netflix. You’re going to lose a lot more money in all of this than what our modest offer was,” the hacker wrote in an online post. “We’re quite ashamed to breathe the same air as you. We figured a pragmatic business such as yourselves would see and understand the benefits of cooperating with a reasonable and merciful entity like ourselves.”
“thedarkoverlord” stole the footage from post-production service Larson Studio in 2016. Other shows being held ransom are “New Girl,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Portlandia,” among others.
“Orange is the New Black” fans have had mixed reactions with some discouraging others from viewing the leaked episodes and other fans indulging in the hack.
Don’t support the hackers and download the @OITNB episodes! The cast and crew don’t deserve this; they worked so hard for this! #OITNB
— Taylor Schilling Fan (@TSchillingFS) April 29, 2017
Me: that’s terrible that someone hacked #netflix and released #OITNB season 5
Also me: pic.twitter.com/UHlHuHIFJV
— Tom&DaHorseyRdinOn? (@theTomsilva) April 30, 2017
2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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