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Old 07-01-08 | 08:31 AM
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Arrested Development movie confirmed

Posted this in Movie Talk..but it deserves 2 threads

http://news.aol.com/entertainment/mo...30153709990001
(June 30) -- Development of a long-rumored movie version of the Fox sitcom "Arrested Development" is no longer arrested.

Jeffrey Tambor, who played the patriarch of the endearingly dysfunctional Bluth family during the show's critically acclaimed three-season run, confirmed that the film is in the works while talking to EW.com at the premiere of "Hellboy 2" on Sunday.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011463582

Jeffrey Tambor, who plays George Bluth, Sr. on the cult-hit TV show "Arrested Development," has confirmed that an "Arrested" movie is in the works.

"After months of speculation, I think we have finally figured out for sure that we are indeed doing an 'Arrested Development' movie
," says Tambor, according to EW.com.

Numerous "Arrested" cast members have publicly expressed in adapting the show, which was canceled back in 2006, to the big screen.

The wit-driven sitcom aired for three seasons on FOX before it was canceled. Along with Tambor, Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Jessica Walter, and Michael Cera also starred in the series.

"I am very excited about that. I love that cast and crew and I felt like we had more to say," says Tambor.
http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/...ffrey%20Tambor
Bluth family lovers, rejoice! Former Arrested Development costar Jeffrey Tambor has confirmed published reports that a movie version of the Emmy-winning Fox comedy is in the works. “After months of speculation, I think we have finally figured out for sure that we are indeed doing an Arrested Development movie," Tambor told EW.com at the premiere of Hellboy II on Sunday. "I am very excited about that. I love that cast and crew and I felt like we had more to say."

The series, which aired for three seasons, starred Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Jessica Walter, Will Arnett, and Michael Cera. The single-camera comedy was beloved by critics, but was never a ratings bonanza for Fox, which canceled the show a year after it won the Emmy award for best comedy.


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Old 07-01-08 | 09:02 AM
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It's nice to finally have the rumors put the rest. Now bring on the movie!
Old 07-01-08 | 09:05 AM
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Old 07-01-08 | 09:26 AM
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Leave well enough alone. I liked the series finale.
Old 07-01-08 | 09:36 AM
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I guess we will be seeing these again.

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[final countdown] [/final countdown]

Old 07-01-08 | 12:03 PM
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Old 07-01-08 | 12:36 PM
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Leave well enough alone. I liked the series finale.
So don't go see it. Problem solved.
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Great news!
Old 07-01-08 | 03:03 PM
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Damn it, now I have that song in my head.
Old 07-01-08 | 03:17 PM
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I'm so happy, I blue myself.
I've got pop-pop in the attic.
Old 07-01-08 | 03:22 PM
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The Burger King Kids Club presents...
Arrested Development: The Movie toys
Collect all twelve!

Ruler of the Asylum Michael Bluth (Real hair, HER?)
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Old 07-01-08 | 03:26 PM
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Actually, how awesome would a Burger King tie-in be if it featured Banana Grabber toys?
Old 07-01-08 | 10:32 PM
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Woo hoo! Time to break out the cornballer! (Ow, son of a bitch!)
Old 07-02-08 | 12:28 AM
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Actually, how awesome would a Burger King tie-in be if it featured Banana Grabber toys?
How about the "Have any of you ever even SEEN a chicken?" Sandwich
or the "Bacon, Ann and Cheese Biscuit"?
Old 07-02-08 | 12:31 AM
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Leave well enough alone. I liked the series finale.
Yeah.... What was that final line of the series again?
Old 11-21-08 | 09:10 AM
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More news today on the movie from The Hollywood Reporter:
The "Arrested Development" feature has moved closer to reality, with Mitch Hurwitz and Ron Howard reportedly closing deals for the long-gestating project from Imagine and Fox Searchlight.

The possible migration of the critically acclaimed but short-lived Fox series to the big screen has been a hot topic among fans for the past year. Speculation has been fueled by cast members of the show, including Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Jeffrey Tambor, who have been frequently quoted in interviews that a feature adaptation is in the works.

Hurwitz, who created and exec produced the Emmy-winning series, is on board to write the film as well as direct with help from Howard. The series, from Imagine TV and 20th TV, was a pet project of Howard, who had a lot to do with its distinct visual style. In the final episode, Howard, playing himself, heard the Bluth TV family's pitch of their story and liked it for a movie.
EDIT: I see we're discussing this in Movie Talk, too. Maybe the two should be merged... http://forum.dvdtalk.com/movie-talk/...nfirmed-2.html

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Old 11-23-08 | 12:33 PM
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I'm sorry, but you never go with an actor to "confirm" anything.

Once you've got a studio greenlighting something then you've got confirmation, otherwise its just idle creator talk and we've seen more than enough of that with this supposed flick.
Old 11-23-08 | 01:28 PM
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That's true, but it seems more likely now than ever.

The only real way to celebrate is with a Bluth party!




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Old 11-23-08 | 05:55 PM
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They better make this movie or I'll have to go see my analrapist to get over my disappointment.

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