Lionsgate has acquired a comedy script co-written by “2 Broke Girls” star Beth Behrs called “Wine and Crime” about a group of wine-drinking friends caught up in their own true-crime investigation.
Behrs made her screenwriting debut with “Wine and Crime” and co-wrote the film with Cassie Daniels and Mark Bartosic. It’s the story about a group of baby boomer female friends and true-crime enthusiasts who bond over their shared love of Sancerre and serial killers when suddenly they find themselves thrust into the middle of their own true-crime investigation.
Kristin Burr will produce the comedy and mystery for Lionsgate through her Burr! Productions banner, which is based at the studio. Jessica Friedman will co-produce. No cast has been set.
Beth Behrs is know for her role in the CBS sitcom “2 Broke Girls” and also currently stars on “The Neighborhood.” She is represented by CAA, Anonymous Content, Viewpoint and...
Behrs made her screenwriting debut with “Wine and Crime” and co-wrote the film with Cassie Daniels and Mark Bartosic. It’s the story about a group of baby boomer female friends and true-crime enthusiasts who bond over their shared love of Sancerre and serial killers when suddenly they find themselves thrust into the middle of their own true-crime investigation.
Kristin Burr will produce the comedy and mystery for Lionsgate through her Burr! Productions banner, which is based at the studio. Jessica Friedman will co-produce. No cast has been set.
Beth Behrs is know for her role in the CBS sitcom “2 Broke Girls” and also currently stars on “The Neighborhood.” She is represented by CAA, Anonymous Content, Viewpoint and...
- 2/16/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Lionsgate has landed the comedy script Wine & Crime from writers Cassie Daniels, Mark Bartosic and Beth Behrs, marking the first writing project for the 2 Broke Girls star. Kristin Burr will produce the comedy mystery for Lionsgate through her Burr! Productions, which is based at the studio. Jessica Friedman will co-produce. In the movie, a group of baby boomer female friends and true crime enthusiasts bond over their shared love of Sancerre and serial killers when suddenly they find themselves thrust into the middle of their own true crime investigation. Aaron Janus and Chelsea Kujawa are overseeing the project for Lionsgate. Phil Strina negotiated the deal for the studio. While this marks her first major script sale, Behrs is best known for her starring roles on CBS’s long-running series 2 Broke Girls and, currently, The Neighborhood. She is represented by CAA, Anonymous Content, and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof and Fishman.
- 2/16/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Emmy-winning TV director Gail Mancuso will direct Dreamworks’ “Besties,” about a woman who hits the road with her best friends to stop an ex’s wedding. Mancuso has directed more than 300 episodes of TV, including “Modern Family,” for which she won her Emmys, as well as “30 Rock,” “Friends” and “Roseanne.” The script for “Besties” is by Cassie Daniels and Mark Bartosic, and follows a journey that begins when the woman discovers a love note from the ex that she has not seen before. Also Read: 'Wonder Woman' Sets Female Director Record, on Pace to Outgross 'Suicide Squad' The...
- 6/27/2017
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Emmy-winning TV director Gail Mancuso has been tapped to direct Besties, a big, female-driven ensemble comedy in the works at DreamWorks Pictures that was written by Cassie Daniels and Mark Bartosic. DreamWorks/Amblin Partners along with Montecito Pictures beat out two other studios and slapped down low- to mid-six figures for the spec last July. The plot centers on a woman who embarks on an epic road trip with her best friends to break up the wedding of her childhood…...
- 6/27/2017
- Deadline
Veteran TV director Gail Mancuso will helm road-trip comedy Besties for DreamWorks Pictures.
Written by Cassie Daniels and Mark Bartosic, the script follows a woman who embarks on an epic road trip with her best friends to break up the wedding of her childhood crush after discovering a long-lost love note.
Ivan Reitman and Ali Bell are producing the project, with Tom Pollock executive producing.
The pic will be distributed by Universal and is eyeing a late 2017 production start.
Mancuso has directed over 300 television episodes, including Modern Family, 30 Rock and Roseanne. She has received three Emmy nominations,...
Written by Cassie Daniels and Mark Bartosic, the script follows a woman who embarks on an epic road trip with her best friends to break up the wedding of her childhood crush after discovering a long-lost love note.
Ivan Reitman and Ali Bell are producing the project, with Tom Pollock executive producing.
The pic will be distributed by Universal and is eyeing a late 2017 production start.
Mancuso has directed over 300 television episodes, including Modern Family, 30 Rock and Roseanne. She has received three Emmy nominations,...
- 6/27/2017
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Release Dates
Several key release date announcements and changes have taken place recently, starting with Matthew McConaughey's "Gold" entering the awards race with a December 25th limited opening. Then there's the fifth "Shrek" film which Dreamworks Animation has set for a 2019 release.
Meanwhile Daniela Amavia's drama "A Beautiful Now" starring Abigail Spencer has been picked up by Monterey Media with plans for a September /October release. Kino Lorber has secured U.S. distribution rights for Simon Stone's Australian drama "The Daughter" with plans for an end of year release.
Insidious: Chapter 4
"The Dark Knight Rises" and "Dirt" actor Josh Stewart has joined the cast of "Insidious: Chapter 4" in a yet to be announced role. Adam Robitel will direct from a script by co-creator Leigh Whannell. Lin Shaye returns as parapsychologist Elise Rainier in the project which is targeting an October 20th 2017 release. [Source: More Details]
The Mirror Thief...
Several key release date announcements and changes have taken place recently, starting with Matthew McConaughey's "Gold" entering the awards race with a December 25th limited opening. Then there's the fifth "Shrek" film which Dreamworks Animation has set for a 2019 release.
Meanwhile Daniela Amavia's drama "A Beautiful Now" starring Abigail Spencer has been picked up by Monterey Media with plans for a September /October release. Kino Lorber has secured U.S. distribution rights for Simon Stone's Australian drama "The Daughter" with plans for an end of year release.
Insidious: Chapter 4
"The Dark Knight Rises" and "Dirt" actor Josh Stewart has joined the cast of "Insidious: Chapter 4" in a yet to be announced role. Adam Robitel will direct from a script by co-creator Leigh Whannell. Lin Shaye returns as parapsychologist Elise Rainier in the project which is targeting an October 20th 2017 release. [Source: More Details]
The Mirror Thief...
- 7/25/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: DreamWorks along with Montecito Pictures just beat out two other studios and slapped down low-to-mid-six figures for the spec Besties, a big, female ensemble comedy that should be a magnet for actresses in their early 30s. Written by Cassie Daniels and Mark Bartosic, it’s described as Wild Hogs meets My Best Friend’s Wedding and follows a woman who finds a long-lost love note then sets off on a road trip with her three best friends to break up the wedding of…...
- 7/22/2016
- Deadline
It is amazing how a graphic can really sell a film. The movie poster for David Palmieri's Left 2 Die is dark and mysterious. Dark eyes threaten from the gloom. Yet, a trailer can also leave horror fans with an impression. The first trailer for Left 2 Die is full of jump cuts, short scenes and a caricature in a Halloween mask. The mystery is lost. The tension dissipates. The story only promises tales of a serial killer and something going "horribly wrong." Hopefully, something goes right for this film. Fans of slasher flicks might want to take a closer look at Left 2 Die with the film recently completed. The off-kilter trailer is below. Director: David Palmieri. Writer: Keith Schaffner. Producer: Brandy W Johnston. Cast: Cassie Daniels, and Chris Todd. The trailer for Left 2 Die is here: *recently completed production. Source: Left 2 Die at the Film Catalogue | | | Advertise Here - Contact me Michael Allen.
- 5/30/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
A batch of new assets to help introduce the horror world to TomCat Films' latest production 'Left 2 Die' have arrived. The David Palmieri low-budget horror survival project, which stars Cassie Daniels -below ('Slaughterhouse Phi: Death Sisters') and Chris Todd, sees a bunch of unsuspecting teenagers who whilst on a fun weekend fueled by drink, drugs and sex find theirselves victims of serial killer Freddy Palmer. Below you can check out the full synopis as well as the new poster and trailer. ...
- 5/29/2012
- Horror Asylum
Allow me to say this with as much conviction and vigor as humanly possible - Screw Camping! Most of the time no good ever comes from doing that shit. Insects, deformed murderers, and wiping your ass with a handful of leaves? Nope, not for me.
Still we love when hapless nature lovers head out only to find they're not alone in the woods. That's just what happens in David Palmieri's new indie flick, Left 2 Die. Cassie Daniels and Chris Todd star. Check out the goods below.
Synopsis
They say when a teenager goes in the woods, there’s always bloody murder, especially if the woman is beautiful and sexy. Based on a true story of the serial killer Freddy Palmer, this is more than an urban legend.
Freddy as a child, witnessed his parents murdered by three robbers dressed in clown masks. This crime sent him in a frenzy...
Still we love when hapless nature lovers head out only to find they're not alone in the woods. That's just what happens in David Palmieri's new indie flick, Left 2 Die. Cassie Daniels and Chris Todd star. Check out the goods below.
Synopsis
They say when a teenager goes in the woods, there’s always bloody murder, especially if the woman is beautiful and sexy. Based on a true story of the serial killer Freddy Palmer, this is more than an urban legend.
Freddy as a child, witnessed his parents murdered by three robbers dressed in clown masks. This crime sent him in a frenzy...
- 5/29/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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