Telemystery: Lionsgate and Tandem Co-Develop Crime Drama Sex, Lies and Handwriting

Lionsgate is joining with Munich-based Tandem Communications to develop one-hour drama series that are expected to air — and appeal to audiences — in the US and Europe, such as Tandem's recent direct-to-series drama Crossing Lines, which deals with a multi-national team of cops that solve crimes that cross international borders and currently airs on NBC.

The joint-venture's first project is Sex, Lies and Handwriting, a crime drama featuring a handwriting expert, who is drawn into solving crimes based on the use of her expertise, and inspired by a book of the same title by Michelle Dresbold. Annie Brunner (Saving Grace) will write the script.

"Sex, Lies and Handwriting, with its irresistible lead character, is the perfect series to start this collaboration with Lionsgate," said Rola Bauer, President/Partner with Tandem. "Both companies stand for quality television productions, so we are excited to combine strengths."