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Ali G Movie Faces U.K. Backlash and Cinema Pull Campaign
Sacha Baron Cohen's iconic character is hitting roadblocks at home as U.K. campaigners try to block the new Ali G film from cinemas.
variety.comA campaign has officially launched in the U.K. to stop the new Ali G movie from releasing in cinemas following the drop of its trailer earlier this week. The backlash marks a bumpy road for the character's grand return on his home soil.
- Campaigners in the U.K. are trying to get the new Ali G film pulled from cinemas.
- The backlash intensified immediately following the release of the film's trailer earlier this week.
- The project marks the latest outing for Sacha Baron Cohen's satirical character.
WHY THIS MATTERSIf you follow comedy releases or plan on checking out upcoming cinema drops, this local U.K. pushback shows how fast nostalgic reboots can trigger modern controversies before the popcorn is even served.