The fallout from the major hack of Sony Pictures data continues, with the news that a version of the script for the new James Bond film was stolen by the hackers.

In a statement, the film's producers Eon Productions confirmed that "an early version of the screenplay for the new Bond film SPECTRE is amongst the material stolen and illegally made public by hackers who infiltrated the Sony Pictures Entertainment computer system."

They added that the copyright holders will "take all necessary steps to protect their rights against the persons who stole the screenplay, and against anyone who makes infringing uses of it or attempts to take commercial advantage of confidential property it knows to be stolen."

It is the latest in an ongoing series of revelations related to the data breach.

The hack has also seen the leak of negative comments about Angelina Jolie and Barack Obama by Sony executives, and potential revelations about upcoming films - including a new Super Mario Bros film and a Men in Black / 21 Jump Street crossover.

North Korea has denied involvement in the hack, but praised the hackers, calling their attack a "righteous deed". North Korean authorities have frequently spoken out against Sony's upcoming Seth Rogen and James Franco comedy The Interview, which features a scene where Kim Jong-un is assassinated.

The title and cast of the new James Bond film were revealed last week, with Christoph Waltz, Andrew Scott, Monica Bellucci and Lea Seydoux to join returning cast members Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris and Ben Whishaw. Spectre will be directed by Skyfall's Sam Mendes.