Bruno

Paramount Wins Bidding War for Baron Cohen Comedy

April 23, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 3 years ago

A comic pitch from the "Borat" star and a trio of "Seinfeld" writers features a character who tends goats

  

Callbacks: Nicholson Weighing 'Vegas' Comedy; Singer & McQuarrie Reunite

April 21, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 3 years ago

Sacha Baron Cohen is shopping a comedy pitch with "Seinfeld" writers Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer and David Mandel

  

NBCU, CBS Strike Back in 'Bruno' Defamation Case

April 5, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 3 years ago

Networks claim case should be tossed because plaintiff, Baron Cohen not U.S. citizens

  

A Tough, But Still a Profitable Year for Universal

December 23, 2009 By Daniel Frankel 3 years ago

Studio scorecard: the year was not as bad as it seemed, despite revenue down about $800M

  

Palestinian Files $115M Suit Over 'Bruno'

December 7, 2009 By Daily Mail 3 years ago

Peace activist, labeled "terrorist group leader" in the movie, says it has ruined his life

  

'Friends' of Facebook: Studio Marketers

October 8, 2009 By Daniel Frankel 3 years ago

“This is a huge part of our marketing now -- and a lot of what we’re able to do is free.”

  

Universal's Sorry Summer

October 5, 2009 By Wrap Staff 3 years ago

While "Inglourious Basterds" provided a happy ending, it was too little, too late.

  

Malaysia Bans "Bruno" Over Gay Themes

September 28, 2009 By Yahoo 3 years ago

"There are a lot of sex scenes," she said. "It's contrary to our culture."

  

'Potter' Breaks Records Overseas

July 19, 2009 By Michael Speier 3 years ago

"Half-Blood Prince" is the biggest five-day launch ever.

  

While 'Potter' Soars, 'Bruno' Fades Fast

July 19, 2009 By Daniel Frankel 3 years ago

"Half-Blood" launch hot; second week of Universal comedy so not.

  

Ester's Weekly 'Wrap': Jon & Kate & Bruno & Potter

July 16, 2009 By Ester Goldberg 3 years ago
  

Ukraine Bans 'Bruno'

July 15, 2009 By Anonymous 3 years ago

Says the Sacha Baron Cohen film is "immoral."

  

The Real Reason 'Bruno' Blundered

July 15, 2009 By Frankie Stone 3 years ago
  

Universal to Water Down 'Bruno' for U.K.

July 13, 2009 By Lew Harris 3 years ago

Second version to be aimed at 15-and-aboves.

  

Bruno's 'Terrorist' Threatens Legal Action

July 13, 2009 By Lew Harris 3 years ago

Calls Cohen a "big liar" and said the film "made me big damages."

  

'Ice Age' Dominant Overseas

July 12, 2009 By Wrap Staff 3 years ago

Fox family film takes in $98 million; 'Bruno' bouncy with $25 million.

  

Bruno: The Puppetmaster Has Lost His Innocence

July 10, 2009 By Desson Thomson 3 years ago
  

Bruno: the Puppetmaster Has Lost His Innocence

July 10, 2009 By Desson Thomson 3 years ago

This time Baron Cohen is bent on guerrilla-style humiliation. I never thought I'd feel sorry for Ron Paul

  

Social Networking Making Friday The Only Day That Counts

July 9, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 3 years ago

Twitter, Facebook have changed what 'word-of-mouth' really means.

  

Universal's 'Bruno' Starts Strong, Fades

July 9, 2009 By Daniel Frankel 3 years ago

“For R-rated stuff like this, it’s not unusual for Friday to be your biggest day."

  

What Was the Real 'Bruno' Ending?

June 30, 2009 By Anonymous 3 years ago

Report says original final scene was full of gay-bashing.

  

'Bruno' on the Red Carpet

June 30, 2009 By Lew Harris 3 years ago
  

LaToya Scene Now Out of 'Bruno'

June 26, 2009 By Dominic Patten 3 years ago

Hasty cut made for Thursday night's premiere has been permanently taken out of the film.

  

Ester's Weekly 'Wrap': Bruno vs. Perez, Sarah vs. David

June 18, 2009 By Ester Goldberg 3 years ago
  

London Premiere of 'Bruno' (Slideshow)

June 17, 2009 By Anonymous 3 years ago
  

A Gay Satirist Fears 'Bruno's' Satire

June 16, 2009 By Dominic Patten 3 years ago

"I just don't know if the majority of America is going to be able to get the subtext," says "Prop 8: The Musical's" Marc Shaiman.

  
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