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Malaysia Bans Baron Cohen’s ‘Bruno’ Film

September 29, 2009

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia

Malaysia has banned U.S. box office hit “Bruno” by Sacha Baron Cohen because it highlights gay life and has gay sex scenes, an official said Tuesday.

‘Harry Potter’ Franchise Shows No Sign Of Slowing

July 20, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

Even after a half-dozen films, Harry Potter continues to prove he’s a sorcerer in the dark.

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” the sixth movie installment of J.K. Rowling’s book series, took in more than $158 million at the box office over its first five days, a sum that’s a little lower than initial estimates but still a much bigger haul than its predecessor.

Gentler ‘Bruno’ To Play In UK For Younger Teens

July 15, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“Bruno” is getting a makeover in Great Britain so younger teens can see the movie.

Universal Pictures UK is releasing an edited version of Sacha Baron Cohen’s comedy that will tone down the racy moments so it can earn a 15 certification from the British Board of Film Classification. That would allow those 15 and older to see it.

Ukraine Bans Baron Cohen’s ‘Bruno’ Film As Immoral

July 15, 2009

KIEV, Ukraine

Ukraine’s Culture Ministry says it has banned Sacha Baron Cohen’s new hit movie, “Bruno,” because it’s immoral.

The movie is centered around the adventures of a flamboyant gay fashion journalist from Austria.

Vassup! Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Bruno’ Wins Box Office

July 12, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Gay Austrian fashion devotee Bruno has landed the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office, though it’s uncertain how much staying power he has.

Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Bruno” started big on opening day Friday but had a huge drop the rest of the weekend, with the Universal Pictures mock documentary finishing with $30.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

GLAAD: ‘Bruno’ Reinforces Negative Gay Streotypes

July 10, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation said Friday that “Bruno,” the new film starring Sacha Baron Cohen, reinforces negative stereotypes and “decreases the public’s comfort with gay people.”

MovieMantz Review: ‘Bruno’

July 09, 2009

By Scott Mantz

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

There’s no question that “Borat” was a tough act to follow, but despite its best efforts, “Bruno” proves that lightning doesn’t strike twice. It has its moments – funny, outrageous, offensive, cringe inducing (sometimes all at once) – but on the whole, it pales in comparison to its fresh and far superior predecessor.

LA High School Featured In ‘Bruno’ Leaves District

July 02, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

A high school that was the location for a racy photo shoot by Sacha Baron Cohen’s character “Bruno” has broken away from the nation’s second-largest school district.

Birmingham High School in Los Angeles had already been planning to become a separate charter school before Wednesday’s decision.

Austrian Fashion Designers Gear Up To See ‘Bruno’

July 01, 2009

BERLIN, Germany

Austrian fashion designer Lena Hoschek says she is not put off by the prospect of “Bruno” — Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film where he plays an over-the-top flamboyantly gay Austrian fashion enthusiast.