Arrested Development: Correcting a Huge Mistake
02-03-08 | 06:48 PM
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Arrested Development: Correcting a Huge Mistake
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Exclusive! Jason Bateman Confirms Arrested Development Movie Talks
This just might be the best news we Arrested fans have heard in a very long time.
Jason Bateman has just confirmed to me that the creative minds behind Arrested Development (Mitch Hurwitz and Ron Howard) have put the wheels in motion toward a major motion picture of the Fox TV comedy so many of us adore. I'm told by insiders that Jason and other Bluth family members have received calls from producers (Hurwitz and Howard) asking if they would be willing to shoot a movie.
"I can confirm that a round of sniffing has started," Bateman says. "Any talk is targeting a poststrike situation, of course. I think, as always, that it's a question of whether the people with the money are willing to give our leader, Mitch Hurwitz, what he deserves for his participation. And I can speak for the cast when I say our fingers are crossed."
Jeffrey Tambor also revealed on XM Radio's the Ron and Fez Show that he has been approached by Ron Howard to see if he's willing to do an Arrested film. (You can hear that interview below.)
For the record, both Jason and Jeffrey's answers were: Hells yeah. And I hear from other sources that other castmembers were called and that everyone seems to be very much on board and excited by the prospect.
Insiders also tell me that while creator Mitch Hurwitz does not yet have a script, he has a good, solid understanding of what he'd like to do for the movie, and Universal is very much interested.
And so it seems that a few good—wait, no, outrageously amazing—things just might come out of this unfortunate writers' strike, as the creative minds in this town have had time to pause, regroup and think about their dream projects.
And an Arrested movie is a pretty great dream, is it not?
This just might be the best news we Arrested fans have heard in a very long time.
Jason Bateman has just confirmed to me that the creative minds behind Arrested Development (Mitch Hurwitz and Ron Howard) have put the wheels in motion toward a major motion picture of the Fox TV comedy so many of us adore. I'm told by insiders that Jason and other Bluth family members have received calls from producers (Hurwitz and Howard) asking if they would be willing to shoot a movie.
"I can confirm that a round of sniffing has started," Bateman says. "Any talk is targeting a poststrike situation, of course. I think, as always, that it's a question of whether the people with the money are willing to give our leader, Mitch Hurwitz, what he deserves for his participation. And I can speak for the cast when I say our fingers are crossed."
Jeffrey Tambor also revealed on XM Radio's the Ron and Fez Show that he has been approached by Ron Howard to see if he's willing to do an Arrested film. (You can hear that interview below.)
For the record, both Jason and Jeffrey's answers were: Hells yeah. And I hear from other sources that other castmembers were called and that everyone seems to be very much on board and excited by the prospect.
Insiders also tell me that while creator Mitch Hurwitz does not yet have a script, he has a good, solid understanding of what he'd like to do for the movie, and Universal is very much interested.
And so it seems that a few good—wait, no, outrageously amazing—things just might come out of this unfortunate writers' strike, as the creative minds in this town have had time to pause, regroup and think about their dream projects.
And an Arrested movie is a pretty great dream, is it not?
02-03-08 | 06:50 PM
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02-03-08 | 10:05 PM
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I'll be there for the movie if it does in fact happen. Great news!!!
02-03-08 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonF
Oh, sure. Like I'm going to look in Movie Talk for a thread about a TV show. 
(That's Passive-Agressive talk for "oops").
(That's Passive-Agressive talk for "oops").
Well.. it is potentially going to be a MOVIE.
TASTE THE HAPPY, MICHEAL!
02-03-08 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by joeee
Yes! If this happens, and if it's a success, maybe they'll bring back the show. If they can bring that piece of garbage The Family Guy back, surely they can bring AD too.
I think it would be more like Serenity than Family Guy. Either way I'll take what I can get
02-04-08 | 12:53 AM
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Can't get too excited yet, but once the deal is done I'll for sure. I would LOVE another 90 - 120 minutes with the Bluths. And to be fair, that was what they promised us in the finale, right?
I think the biggest reason this might happen is the wonderful run Michael Cera has had this past year. Two Hundred-Million-Dollar comedies will make studio executives take note. And if it's his exposure that brings the movie to reality, God bless Michael Cera.
for sure. I would LOVE another 90 - 120 minutes with the Bluths. And to be fair, that was what they promised us in the finale, right?I think the biggest reason this might happen is the wonderful run Michael Cera has had this past year. Two Hundred-Million-Dollar comedies will make studio executives take note. And if it's his exposure that brings the movie to reality, God bless Michael Cera.
02-04-08 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by joeee
Yes! If this happens, and if it's a success, maybe they'll bring back the show. If they can bring that piece of garbage The Family Guy back, surely they can bring AD too.
Frankly, I really enjoyed how they managed to wrap up the show with the "bookend" finale. While I'd likely enjoy another dose of the Bluths, I'm certainly more than content with the three seasons I have on DVD.
Michael [to G.O.B.]: Get rid of the Seaward.
Lucille: I'll leave when I'm good and ready.
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02-05-08 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Chew
Let me guess, not an AD fan? 
That was Michael's response to Tobias.
02-05-08 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Chew
Let me guess, not an AD fan?
02-05-08 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by JTH182
I think it would be more like Serenity than Family Guy. Either way I'll take what I can get
But I doubt the series will ever go back on the air. FAMILY GUY was one thing, because it was a cartoon which means they just needed the writters back (only about 50% came back as well) and as far as actors its a 1/2 day a week comitement, whereas a liveaction show is 6 days a week, 30 weeks a year...
02-05-08 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by critterdvd
FAMILY GUY was one thing, because it was a cartoon which means they just needed the writters back
02-11-08 | 06:47 PM
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Awesome. They have a bunch of cool ones there. I might have to order one.
02-12-08 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by CreamyGoodness
Well, yes, but I’m afraid I prematurely shot my wad on what was supposed to be a dry run, if you will, so now I’m afraid I have something of a mess on my hands.
02-12-08 | 09:56 AM
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Am I the only fan of the show who thinks a movie is a bad idea? They caught lightning in a bottle with that show; trying to recapture the moment could be a disaster. Let the series live on through its reputation, much like a Freaks and Geeks.
