Sacha Baron Cohen Tweets Photo With Oscar Tickets and Gun: 'VICTORY!'

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General Aladeen is officially headed to the Oscars.

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After sparring with the Academy over whether or not his latest film character should be allowed on the red carpet, Sacha Baron Cohen has tweeted his recent win.

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On Friday evening, the comic actor posted a photo of himself holding two Oscar tickets in one hand and a pistol in the other. Donning full Dictator garb, his caption reads: "VICTORY!" Just hours earlier, Oscar producer Brian Grazer told Extra: "We're thrilled to have him and he'll be on the red carpet dressed as The Dictator."

Earlier in the day, Baron Cohen posted a video message online following reports that the expected stunt was unwelcome by the Academy. "While I applaud the Academy for taking away my right to free speech, I warn that if you do not lift your sanctions, and give me my tickets by 12 pm Sunday, you will face unimaginable consequences!" he said.

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"On top of all of this," Aladeen continued. "I paid Hilary Swank $2 million to be my date, and she will not refund a penny."

This is hardly the first red carpet stunt the comic has pulled. Click here to see five of his most memorable moments in recent years.