Arrested Development Movie Plans Are In Motion

Posted by Rob Hunter (rob@filmschoolrejects.com) on February 2, 2008

Just moments ago I hopped online to search for ‘Cheeseburger in a Can’ and noticed an email in my inbox. The subject line was “don’t wet yourself”, which I immediately did because it could only mean one thing. Well, one of three things.A) DNA tests have revealed that I in fact am Jessica Alba’s baby’s daddy.B) Kevin Costner was coming to Berkeley to perform his one-man play, I Am Costner.C) Arrested Development, the best half-hour television show of all time, is returning in the form of a full-length feature film.Well luckily for all involved, the subject line referred to a Page Six report that plans are most definitely in motion to bring Arrested Development to the big screen! Apparently Jeffrey Tambor had a recent chat with the show’s executive producer, Ron Howard, and Howard asked if he’d be up for a movie reunion. He said “there’s a push to get the movie made” and plans to start pre-production after the writer’s strike ends. Yes this news puts an Arrested Development movie in pre-pre-production, but that’s still one step above rumor. Best news I’ve heard in months. At least until I hear back from Jessica or Kevin anyway…Update: E! Online’s “Watch with Kristin” Blog has been so gracious as to get confirmation from Development star Jason Bateman. Bateman said that he “can confirm that a round of sniffing around has started.”  Talking Point: Do you think they should make an Arrested Development movie?


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  • Well I just got back from Church because I made a deal to get this movie made. But no it wasn't that I'd go to church more, as a promise to God. But I had to torch a church for Satan. But the movie is now on track, so it'll be worth it.

    One glass of Hot Ham Water, please, and two tickets to the film.
  • When I found out the news yesterday, I shouted from the roof tops, emailed all of my friends and cried just a little bit. I love Arrested Development so much, it's probably my fav tv show ever. When I found out I blue myself prematurely.
  • Dave
    I would absolutely love this. I am going to go get a stew on in anticipation.
  • Bob
    Dude, I'm tripping balls right now
  • Michael
    Yeah, like Ron Howard is the main reason for watching the show. Come on!

    I've made a huge mistake...
  • i think im crying.
    joy that is
  • Ryan Hiner
    Finally, Looks like we will be able to start production on Sudden Valley!
  • Emmanuel
    Well, that IS what the end of the last episode was about. An unnamed Hollywood legend said (I'm paraphrasing, probably), "I don't see it as a TV show, but a MOVIE..." Now, THAT's good narrating.
  • Ren
    I plan on camping out at the front of the line for at least a month, possibly clad only in blue
    body paint and a pair of jean shorts.
  • JT
    Finally, now my profession of analyst/therapist, or analrapist, will be more accepted. Thank you Tobias.
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