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Sacha Baron Cohen Dumps Ashes On Ryan Seacrest At The Oscars

Andy Swift — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:28:10 +0000

Sacha promised to get his revenge after being banned from the Oscars — but did he go too far?

Love him or hate him (we’re still on the fence), Sacha Baron Cohen made good on his promise to walk the red carpet of the 2012 Academy Awards dressed as his controversial Dictator character Admiral General Aladeen. And the dude definitely knows how to make an entrance, this time by dumping ashes (supposedly those of the late, great Kim Jong-il) all over Ryan Seacrest! (Someone’s clearly not an American Idol fan.)

Watch the madness go down below, then vote — do you think Sacha took the joke too far?

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Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Dictator' Threatens The Academy Awards In Hilarious New Video

Hollywood Life Staff — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:51:05 +0000

His Excellency Admiral General Aladeen fires back at the Academy after Sacha was banned from walking the red carpet dressed as the controversial character.

Admiral General Shabazz Aladeen has something he’d like you to know. In a video released Feb. 24, the Wadiyan dictator threatens the “Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Zionists” with “unimaginable consequences” if his tickets to the 84th Annual Academy Awards aren’t returned by 12 p.m. on Sunday. On Feb. 22, the Academy stripped Aladeen’s portrayer, Sacha Baron Cohen, of his tickets to the ceremony after the Borat star announced his intention to appear in character on the red carpet in order to promote his upcoming movie The Dictator.

In the hilarious — and politically incorrect — video, Aladeen addresses “the great Satan of America” while condemning the Academy for ignoring such fine Wadiyan films as “When Harry Kidnapped Sally,” “You’ve Got Mail Bomb” and “Planet of the Rapes.” He also makes it clear he wants his tickets back, as he’s already paid Hilary Swank $2 million to be his date. Before signing off, he wishes Oscar host “Billy Crystals” good luck. “You’re fantastic,” he says.

Shortly after posting the video on YouTube, Sacha called in to Today as Aladeen to discuss the issue with hosts Carl Quintanilla and Ann Curry. “I actually delayed 30 executions to do this,” he stated on the air.

What a genius marketing move! Count on Sacha to use the ban to his advantage. Whether or not the funny man makes it to the Oscars, he’s already generated tons of publicity for The Dictator.

What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Has Sacha gone too far, or is the Academy being unreasonable? Watch Sacha’s video and vote:

– Josh Rosenblatt

Anna Faris Gets A Serious MakeUNDER For Her New Role — What Do You Think Of The Look?

Hollywood Life Staff — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:44:42 +0000

The ‘House Bunny’ actress often plays perky, blonde characters, so her new look for ‘The Dictator’ is quite the surprise!

When I first saw Anna Faris in a still from her new film on MovieLine.com, I actually didn’t recognize her. The dark pixie cut and almost naked face are a complete departure from her normal beauty style!

Seeing Anna in a whole new light definitely gives me more respect for her as an actress, but I can’t help but miss those silky blonde strands! The film doesn’t get to theaters until next May so it will be quite a while before we can get a peek at the actual movie, but I can’t wait to check it out!

What do you think of the look, HollywoodLifers?

–Eden Univer

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