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lozlovesellen · 02-02-2008, 06:56 PM

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?

So, let's join our crossed fingers with the rest of the cast, shall we? And how about a little support in the Comments section below?

http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristi...7-092e60c397cb

02-02-2008, 07:01 PM

I'd love to see it. Don't expect to see it happen but it would be AWESOME to see that cast together again. In my opinion, AD was the best show on television...maybe the best in the entire history of television!

misskitty · 02-02-2008, 07:02 PM

well thats really cool,thanks for the heads up

Sankofa · 02-02-2008, 07:12 PM

Oh WOW! I am a huge fan of Arrested Development. I hope they get the deal to do this movie. That would be the best thing ever!

hgwcan · 02-02-2008, 07:17 PM

That would be great...and surely, Ellen would have to have the cast on her show!!!

3llen · 02-02-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgwcan

That would be great...and surely, Ellen would have to have the cast on her show!!!

definately!!!

thanks for letting us know lozlovesellen !

zoeak · 02-02-2008, 07:21 PM

Ooooh, that would so be the awesomest thing EVER!! And it *is actually possible*, even if it feels unlikely and far away. Just look at the X-Files movie! It's *almost here*!!!

Thanks for the article!!

lozlovesellen · 02-02-2008, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by hgwcan
That would be great...and surely, Ellen would have to have the cast on her show!!!

definately!!! thanks for letting us know lozlovesellen !

No problem and that would be great lol. Can you imagine Ellen interviewing Portia? I think it would be a bit awkward for them but it will be cool for us. lol.

Branwen · 02-02-2008, 08:45 PM

That is the best news!!! I love Arrested Development!!! The only thing that comes close humour wise is American Dad. Both are AD...coincidence...i think not! lol
Thanks darl you just made my week :-)

au55ie · 02-02-2008, 09:18 PM

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I hope it gets made AD, was my FAVOURITE show! I can't believe it got axed! I'm keeping all my bodyparts crossed!

02-02-2008, 06:56 PM	#1
lozlovesellen Status: Ellen-Fan Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,026 Thanks: 315 Thanked 165 Times in 67 Posts	Jason Bateman confirms Arrested movie 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? So, let's join our crossed fingers with the rest of the cast, shall we? And how about a little support in the Comments section below? http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristi...7-092e60c397cb __________________ "Can you take these off?" "You take it off" "The other one" "No, really?" "See, i 'm taller then her" "Can I have my shoe back now?"

02-02-2008, 07:02 PM	#3
misskitty Status: Unreachable Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 9,221 Thanks: 61 Thanked 224 Times in 198 Posts	well thats really cool,thanks for the heads up __________________ "It hit me... you are out of rum. If you are quiet it will come." E.D.

02-02-2008, 07:12 PM	#4
Sankofa Status: Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fantastic News! Oh WOW! I am a huge fan of Arrested Development. I hope they get the deal to do this movie. That would be the best thing ever!

02-02-2008, 07:21 PM	#7
zoeak Status: Ellen-Fan Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,584 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ooooh, that would so be the awesomest thing EVER!! And it is actually possible, even if it feels unlikely and far away. Just look at the X-Files movie! It's almost here!!! Thanks for the article!! __________________ "Can you use the phrase 'closer to fine' in a sentence?" quisque comoedum est

02-02-2008, 07:26 PM	#8
lozlovesellen Status: Ellen-Fan Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,026 Thanks: 315 Thanked 165 Times in 67 Posts	Originally Posted by hgwcan That would be great...and surely, Ellen would have to have the cast on her show!!! definately!!! thanks for letting us know lozlovesellen ! No problem and that would be great lol. Can you imagine Ellen interviewing Portia? I think it would be a bit awkward for them but it will be cool for us. lol. __________________ "Can you take these off?" "You take it off" "The other one" "No, really?" "See, i 'm taller then her" "Can I have my shoe back now?"

02-02-2008, 07:01 PM	#2
jelkins Status: Guest Posts: n/a	I'd love to see it. Don't expect to see it happen but it would be AWESOME to see that cast together again. In my opinion, AD was the best show on television...maybe the best in the entire history of television!

02-02-2008, 07:17 PM	#5
hgwcan Status: Ellen-Fan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,175 Thanks: 2,351 Thanked 2,070 Times in 537 Posts	That would be great...and surely, Ellen would have to have the cast on her show!!!

02-02-2008, 08:45 PM	#9
Branwen Status: Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That is the best news!!! I love Arrested Development!!! The only thing that comes close humour wise is American Dad. Both are AD...coincidence...i think not! lol Thanks darl you just made my week :-) __________________ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=750334337

02-02-2008, 09:18 PM	#10
au55ie Status: Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I hope it gets made AD, was my FAVOURITE show! I can't believe it got axed! I'm keeping all my bodyparts crossed!

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