Ass Backwards (Casey Wilson/June Diane Raphael movie)

[BillBrasky]

This hasn't even started filming yet, so it'll probably be a while before we get a trailer, but it's still exciting enough to warrant its own thread.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1509788/

This is Casey Wilson and June Diane Raphael's girl buddy comedy, directed by "Strangers With Candy"'s Paul Dinello. The IMDB lists Kristen Wiig and Paul Scheer as also being in the cast, and an article in Variety said that David Cross and Amy Sedaris have roles in the movie too. I'm excited for this, it's time for women to enter the world of Apatow-style "frat pack" comedy in more than just a token way.

[Trial]

Let me be the first to say it: The 'Bomance is born.

[mueXog]

Wow, lots of cool people involved in this, I'm excited for it already! And it's nice to see Casey quickly moving on to new stuff, I really liked her on SNL and wasn't happy to hear she was let go.

[BillBrasky]

Again, I know there was a thread for this at one point; looks like we lost some stuff in the board changeover.

Anyway, it looks like Casey and June need help financing this movie in order for them to complete it:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...save-our-asses

Almost five years ago we set out to write a feature based on a misguided and misdirected road trip we took down south.

Ass Backwards was born. The story follows loveable losers Kate and Chloe who fancy themselves as high powered stylish New York City gals- even though they share a water bed, sell their eggs for cash and think a table at Starbucks is a corner office. They take a road trip back to their hometown to claim the beauty pageant crown that eluded them as children.

Ass Backwards is written by and stars well....us... June Diane Raphael (Year One, Party Down, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and Casey Wilson (SNL, Happy Endings) and is directed by Chris Nelson.

So what happened?

We shot 19 days of our movie until...how to put this...we couldn't shoot anymore. Money that was supposed to come in simply didn't and we had to shut down. Every indie filmmaker's nightmare became our ugly reality. We have been working tirelessly since August on raising the rest of the money to finish our movie, and we are almost there. But we NEED YOUR HELP!

We are so close, but we can’t do this alone. We need more money than the $50,000 goal we set, but that amount will ensure our camera's start rolling next month. With your generosity we can finish the film! Every single dollar helps. Truly. These mugs ain't getting any younger and every penny you donate will go directly toward our final shoot days and will be on the screen!

From the deepest wells of our hearts...

Thank you and Love you,


June and Casey

A pledge of $25 or more will get you a signed copy of the DVD, but if you pledge $250 Nick Kroll will record a voicemail message for you as Bobby Bottleservice. If you're rich and can pledge $2,500or more, you can get 2 tickets to a taping of Saturday Night Live (which might almost be worth it, considering it's near impossible to get in otherwise). You can also have a character named after you in the movie or be credited as an executive producer. Here are Casey and June to explain more:

[flipflopAMAZING]

I mentioned this in the "How Did This Get Made?" thread a little while ago. I remember hearing about it filming not too far from where I was living last summer in the upstate NY/Albany area, I didn't realize they never got to finish filming it until now. I hope they get to finish their movie, these gals are super funny and it would be a shame if the movie doesn't get finished when they're so close. Hoping for the best, ladies!

[flipflopAMAZING]

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000024953
Casey & Junes kickstarter project was featured on CNBC yesterday!

[CarolineEAnd]

Bumping because there are 3 days left and the money still isn't there. If they don't get it all, they get nothing. If you haven't donated yet, do so now and tell all your friends with great taste!

[aenemaTron]

Yeah come on. With what I just pledged, they're only 334 dollars away. Do it ya turds. AST should have blown this thing out.

[Meagan]

Bump. I pledged. They are SO CLOSE. Come on, guys, these are hilarious ladies.

[Meagan]

YEAH! They made it to 50k! Funded! Can't wait to see it (eventually)!

[Chaza8]

I wanted to be the one to tip it over, but I was too late, still pledged anyway.

[flipflopAMAZING]

YAAY! WAY2GO GIRLS!!

June&Casey talking "Ass Backwards" and Kickstarter:
http://www.thegloc.net/2011/06/06/cr...ave-our-asses/

[flipflopAMAZING]

Sounds like they've been filming the final scenes in NYC this week, June tweeted this today

@MsJuneDiane: "U in NYC/long island or near this Sunday ? Come be an extra in @caseyrosewilson and my movie! Email assbackwardsnyc@gmail.com for info !!!"

[Gern Blanston]

It will world premiere at Sundance's Park City at Midnight.

Ass Backwards / U.S.A. (Director: Chris Nelson, Screenwriters: June Diane Raphael, Casey Wilson) — Loveable losers Kate and Chloe take a road trip back to their hometown to claim the beauty pageant crown that eluded them as children, only to discover what really counts: friendship. Cast: June Diane Raphael, Casey Wilson, Vincent D'Onofrio, Alicia Silverstone, Jon Cryer, Brian Geraghty.

[jkwall]

Cast: June Diane Raphael, Casey Wilson, Vincent D'Onofrio

This is the movie I've been waiting my whole life for and I didn't even know it.

[leomard]

I need to see this, I adore these two. Great to see so many smart funny ladies getting their stuff made lately.

[BillBrasky]

[winnie4theTOUchDowN]

If Casey and June's awesomeness aren't enough for you:

Wiki: featuring cameo appearances by Bob Odenkirk, Paul Scheer, Jake Johnson, Jon Lajoie, Drew Droege, and Debra Monk.

[mueXog]

Ass Backwards and Hell Baby premiere at Sundance tonight.

[mueXog]

Positive review from Hollywood.com

Says it's a bit like "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" or a female version of "Dumb & Dumber"