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The Dictator Trailer: Sacha Baron Cohen Tries to Make Oppression Funny

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:43:29 PST

Sacha Baron Cohen may have recently shown up in family film Hugo, but for The Dictator, he's going for more grown-up subject matter. In the political satire, Cohen plays the title character, a Saddam Hussein-like world leader who comes to America from his country, which he has been terrorizing for years. The film is a reunion for Cohen and Larry Charles, who directed Bruno and Borat, and though I love their collaborations, it feels like they're borrowing from their older material here. With his heavy accent and penchant for prostitutes, Cohen's tyrant seems a lot like Borat in a position of power.

While I have always loved Cohen's outrageous characters, the humor isn't as offensive as I was expecting, nor is it as funny; the Kardashian jokes just feel too easy, especially for the man who created characters like Ali G. Still, the preview is so brief I'm hoping that all the no-holds-barred humor is in the film, so check it out after the jump.

Link Time - Sacha Baron Cohen Joins Les Misérables

BuzzSugar — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:30:35 PST

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Link Time - Brad Pitt Announces Retirement From Acting

BuzzSugar — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:20:05 PST

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Sacha Baron Cohen Celebrates 40 on a Boat Ride With Isla, Olive, and Elula

Allie Merriam — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:21:24 PDT

Sacha Baron Cohen's 40th birthday is today! To mark the special occasion, Sacha and his wife, Isla Fisher, brought their two daughters along for a walk in a Sydney park and a boat ride along the harbor. Later, Isla and Sacha emerged with a friend for an adults-only go-round on the vessel. The Baron Cohen-Fisher clan is in Isla's native Australia, so she can finish up work on The Great Gatsby. Her time on set may be extra sparkly, as Tiffany is providing jewels to the Baz Luhrmann-directed picture, including one-of-a-kind headpieces and necklaces. Isla was also just on set in NYC shooting a comedy with Kirsten Dunst and Lizzy Caplan. While doing press for her own movie Melancholia, Kirsten raved about Isla. Kirsten said, "I love her, she's amazing. We had the best time. Also Lizzy Caplan was in the film and us three girls got along so well. We had a great time together. . . . We worked really long hours and really hard, because it's an independent film, so we didn't have a lot of time to shoot. It was very quick."

Isla and Sacha Bring Olive and Elula to Visit With Their Australian Fisher Family

Allie Merriam — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:32:30 PDT

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher arrived at the Sydney airport yesterday with their daughters, Olive and Elula. The family is in Isla's home country following a stint in NYC, where Sacha shot his new movie The Dictator. Isla also logged time on the set of Bachelorette with Kirsten Dunst and James Marsden. In addition to giving Olive and Elula a chance to say hello to their Fisher relatives, the Cohen-Fishers' time Down Under will allow Isla a chance to meet up with the cast of The Great Gatsby. Isla was in character as Myrtle Wilson back in August, but production on the Baz Luhrman adaptation of the classic Fitzgerald book has continued in the months since for her costars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. Newly single Leonardo DiCaprio has been in Australia working and dealing with his breakup from Blake Lively. He might not be single for long, though. Leo's already linked to Alyce Crawford, a 20-something who's appeared on Australia's Next Top Model.

Isla Fischer and Sacha Baron Cohen Dote on Baby Elula During a Day Out in NYC

Lindsay Miller — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:07:04 PDT

Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen spent sunny Saturday in Manhattan with their youngest daughter, Elula. The proud parents stopped for coffee before relaxing on a bench, where Isla sipped her drink and Sacha kept Elula entertained in her stroller. Isla and Sacha have been spending most of the Summer in the Big Apple, splitting their time between outings with Elula and her big sister, Olive, and their varied acting commitments. Isla recently made a cameo on HBO's series Bored to Death, while Sacha was spotted shooting his latest film, The Dictator, around town. Isla will make a return to the movie set herself when she starts work on The Great Gatsby. The newest big-screen version of the classic novel will also star Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.

Hugo Trailer: All Aboard Scorsese's Magical Mystery Tour

Becky Kirsch — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:06:21 PDT

Forget what you think you know about Martin Scorsese movies, because the acclaimed director has gone in a completely different direction for his next release, Hugo. Based on the novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Scorsese takes us on an adventure, told through the eyes of a young orphan (Asa Butterfield) living in a train station in Paris. When he meets a young friend (Chloe Moretz), they team up to discover a world of magic and whimsy.

The trailer is absolutely gorgeous, and suffice it to say that it took my breath away. Sacha Baron Cohen seems perfectly cast as a villainous station inspector, while Jude Law appears briefly as Hugo's loving father. Though most of Scorsese's trademarks (Leonardo DiCaprio, gratuitous violence) are missing here, his impeccable style and talent shine through. The must-see movie hits theaters this Thanksgiving, but check it out when you

Anna Faris Debuts a Brunette Pixie Cut and Scoots Along With Sacha Baron Cohen on The Dictator Set

Lindsay Miller — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:23:43 PDT

Sacha Baron Cohen hitched a ride with his costar Anna Faris during another silly day on the set of The Dictator yesterday in NYC. Anna Faris has brown hair cut into a super-short crop for the new role, though the daring 'do may just be a wig. Sacha, for his part, looked a little worse for wear in a ripped sweater as they rode along together on the blue Vespa. Sacha plays dual roles in the movie as a foreign tyrant and the man hired to impersonate him. He has been hard at work on the film this month in the Big Apple and sported some short shorts a couple of weeks ago for a funny scene. When Sacha's not on camera, he's been hanging out at home with his wife, Isla Fisher, and their two daughters, Olive and Elula.

Sacha Baron Cohen Gets Silly on the Set of The Dictator

Lindsay Miller — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:02:00 PDT

Sacha Baron Cohen sported some ridiculous ringlets and a pair of Crocs on the set of The Dictator yesterday in NYC. The comedian is getting into his latest over-the-top character for the movie, which also stars funny lady Anna Faris, and no doubt inspired some laughs in his '80s inspired garb during the shoot. Sacha plays two roles in the film - a foreign dictator who heads to the states for a meeting at the UN, and the hapless shepherd his enemy hires to impersonate him. When the actor isn't busy with his many work projects, he can usually be found spending time with his young family, including his daughters, Olive and Elula, and his wife Isla Fisher. The foursome keep a low profile off the red carpet, preferring to hang out close to home in the Big Apple, but Isla will also head back to work soon when she takes on the role of Myrtle Wilson in Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby.

Link Time - Sacha Baron Cohen Suits Up For The Dictator

BuzzSugar — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:30:47 PDT

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