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Sacha Baron Cohen to play Saddam Hussein

Sacha Baron Cohen to play Saddam Hussein

As if his portrayals of Borat and Bruno weren't outrageous enough, Sacha Baron Cohen's next role will be playing Saddam Hussein. The British comic will star in and co-write "The Dictator," which is scheduled for release in May 2012, Paramount Pictures said Thursday. Larry Charles, who directed Baron Cohen in "Bruno" and "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan," will direct once again.

 

'Bruno' sashays to top of box office

'Bruno' sashays to top of box office

'Ice Age' passes the $100 million mark -- Universal’s Sacha Baron Cohen starrer “Bruno” grossed an estimated $30.4 million in its domestic debut from 2,756 runs, although most fans seemed to have turned out for opening day.

 

'BRUNO' IST BIG: $14.2M Friday Opening; Sacha Too Shocking For $40M Weekend

'BRUNO' IST BIG: $14.2M Friday Opening; Sacha Too Shocking For $40M Weekend

SATURDAY AM UPDATE: The "Hard-R"-rated comedy Bruno opened to $14.2 million today and may come close to a $36M weekend from its 2,757 North American theaters. Universal is now projecting $35.8M, which will make it one of the 5 biggest R-rated comedy openings ever.

 

Eminem 'Thrilled' About Bruno Stunt

NEW YORK — Eminem says he knew full well what he was about to face at the MTV Movie Awards - including Sacha Baron Cohen's bare butt.

Enimem told the Web site RapRadar.com that the much-talked about stunt was all rehearsed, right down to Eminem's mock disgust. Says the rapper: "I'm thrilled that we pulled this off better than we rehearsed it."

 

Woman says ‘Bruno’ skirmish left her disabled

A woman is suing NBC Universal and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, claiming a bit for Cohen’s upcoming film, “Bruno,” left her disabled.

 

'Bruno' poster revealed: Fabulous!

'Bruno' poster revealed: Fabulous!

Christine Spines on the perfect promo one-sheet for Sacha Baron Cohen's summer comedy

 

Bruno movie wins ratings battle

Bruno movie wins ratings battle

Sacha Baron Cohen's latest movie, Bruno, succeeds in getting its rating changed from NC-17 to R in the US.

 

Borat star to 'edit sex scenes'

Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno film is given a rating in the US banning anyone aged 17 or under watching it.

 

‘Bruno’ Websites Blanket The Web

‘Bruno’ Websites Blanket The Web

To back his upcoming interview antics in “Bruno”, Sacha Baron Cohen created 30 or more fake companies, complete with detailed artificial websites, several of which have just vanished from the internet.

 

When Ron Paul Met Bruno

If you've been on the fence as to whether Sacha Baron Cohen's "Bruno" would be half as funny as "Borat," read the story of Ron Paul's surreal "Bruno" cameo and lay your fears to rest.

 

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