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Sacha Baron Cohen Gets a Warning from Oscar

Description:Sacha Baron Cohen rankles the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. The over the top actor intended to attend the Oscars as his character from the upcoming comedy "The Dictator." But the Academy swiftly vetoed his idea. Although Cohen hasn't been officially banned, the Academy informed him and the film's studio Paramount that he is not welcome to turn the Oscars red carpet into a publicity stunt for his movie. (1:28)

Source: Reuters

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