Untitled Russian Brides Project News

Mark Poirier Gathering Russian Brides

April 17, 2007 03:04:31

Taking his third writing stint, Mark Poirier has been assigned to pen the script of the untitled Russian brides project that Warner Bros. Pictures is still setting up at its pit, Variety has learned.

Adapted from David Benioff's 2002 article "Goodbye to Romance", the picture centers on a group of American guys who travel through Russia to search for brides. Names to direct and star have not yet been revealed, but it is confirmed that Todd Phillips will produce via his eponymous production company with Benioff.

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Todd Phillips' "Russian Brides" Arrived Safely at Warner Bros.

September 21, 2006 12:09:46

At last Todd Phillips can finally find a home for his 'brides.' Yes, the man, through his Todd Phillips Co., is set to develop his new film, "Untitled Russian Brides Project", at the giant company after the picture was disappointingly put into turnaround by Miramax.

Prior to this shift, Phillips actually had a production deal with Dimension Films, a former motion picture unit within Miramax, concerning the project. However, following its split from Bob and Harvey Weinstein, Miramax ultimately concluded to drop its involvement in the film with the rights reverting to the Todd Phillips Co.

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