Sacha Baron Cohen to Develop The Lesbian
Never one to shy away from controversy, Sacha Baron Cohen is said to be developing a feature inspired by the recent story of Cecil Chao, a Hong Kong billionaire who made headlines last week when he offered a very handsome reward to any man who could successfully marry his lesbian daughter.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSacha Baron Cohen Writing 007 Parody
As England’s most beloved spy celebrates his 50th silver screen anniversary this year, Sacha Baron Cohen, best known for Borat and dumping ashes on Ryan Seacrest, is set to provide his own homage to his fellow countryman, the debonair 007. According to Empire, Paramount has commissioned a screenplay about a British superspy “forced to go on the run with his long-lost brother, a moronic soccer hooligan.” The script will be drawn up by Cohen and Phil Johnston (Cedar Rapids, Wreck-it Ralph).... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Dictator
Sacha Baron Cohen’s success has been to his detriment—and ours. After the blockbuster success of Borat and to a lesser (though still significant) extent, Brüno, the wickedly funny, insightful, ballsy performer can no longer pull off his signature move: confronting society with his bumbling, offensive characters to expose ignorance and prejudice. His shtick is genius, but it depends on his anonymity—it doesn’t work if his targets are in on the joke.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsWatch the Trailer for Sacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator
Earlier today the first trailer surfaced for Sacha Baron Cohen upcoming satirical film The Dictator. Larry Charles, director of Cohen's previous two films Borat and Brüno as well as Bill Maher's Religulous will be directing again. Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley and John C. Reilly star alongside Cohen, who plays the titular dictator of a middle eastern country, who "[heroically] risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed" according to the official tagline. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsHugo
With Hugo, director Martin Scorsese has created a dazzling, wondrous experience, an undeniable visual masterpiece. In his adaptation of Brian Selznick’s novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Scorsese weaves together his many passions and concerns: for art, for film, and for fathers and father-figures. He retells the story of a boy (Hugo Cabret, played by Asa Butterfield) in search of a way to complete his father’s work. Alongside Hugo’s tale is the true story of Georges Méliès (Ben Kingsley), one of the world’s first filmmakers.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsAnna Faris Cast in Sacha Baron Cohen Movie?
Anna Faris has been offered, and is currently in negotiations for, the lead female role in Sacha Baron Cohen’s upcoming film The Dictator.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator Gets a Release Date
Paramount Pictures recently announced details about Sacha Baron Cohen’s next project, a collaboration with director Larry Charles called The Dictator—including a release date of May 11, 2012.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsFreddie Mercury Biopic Starring Sacha Baron Cohen to Shoot This Year
Sacha Baron Cohen, creator of eccentric characters and films Borat and Brüno, is almost certainly going to star as Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic, according to a post on the band’s website by guitarist Bryan May. Additionally, it looks like the movie will start shooting in 2011. Writes May:... read more
Found in: Movies, News5 Great Performance-Art Hoaxers
Joaquin Phoenix’s foray into rap is arguably better as publicity stunt than convincing hoax, especially after the too-weird-to-be-true Letterman appearance. Now that Casey Affleck has officially revealed the whole thing as a lark, here’s a look at some artists who know (or knew) how to pull-off a believable ruse.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySacha Baron Cohen to Play Freddie Mercury in Upcoming Biopic
Well, he can rock the moustache, but can he sing? Sacha Baron Cohen is on board to play Freddie Mercury in an upcoming Queen biopic.... read more
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