Arrested Development Movie Plans Are In Motion
Posted by Rob Hunter (rob@filmschoolrejects.com) on February 2, 2008
Filed Under: Arrested Development , Jeffrey Tambor , Ron Howard , TV to Film Adaptations, Movie News
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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60 Comments
February 2nd, 2008 at 4:08 pm
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.
February 3rd, 2008 at 3:12 pm
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.
February 3rd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
I would absolutely love this. I am going to go get a stew on in anticipation.
February 3rd, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Dude, I’m tripping balls right now
February 3rd, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Yeah, like Ron Howard is the main reason for watching the show. Come on!
I’ve made a huge mistake…
February 3rd, 2008 at 3:48 pm
i think im crying.
joy that is
February 3rd, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Finally, Looks like we will be able to start production on Sudden Valley!
February 3rd, 2008 at 4:11 pm
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.
February 3rd, 2008 at 4:15 pm
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.
February 3rd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Finally, now my profession of analyst/therapist, or analrapist, will be more accepted. Thank you Tobias.
February 3rd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Anyung! I fear that this news will cause a relapse of my OC disorder, as I will be forced to check IMDB every 5 minutes to see if the status of the movie has changed.
February 3rd, 2008 at 4:54 pm
if this is a lie i will murder you
February 3rd, 2008 at 4:56 pm
I would love to jump for joy about this. However, I don’t know how well it would translate to a movie. I will still be in the front of the line to see it.
February 3rd, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Huzzah!!!!!!!!!!
February 3rd, 2008 at 5:42 pm
FANTASTIC NEWS! Good grief! Taste the happy Michael!
February 3rd, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Damn! I would love that and [irony] download it as much as I could [/irony];) But I wonder
what the band »Arrested Development« would say to that movie?! as far as I know they
sued the TV show for their rights on the name…!? Or did something happen inbetween that
I might not heared od (here in Germany)?
February 3rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
This can only be made in one place, where it rains, PENNIES FROM HEAVEN!
February 3rd, 2008 at 7:06 pm
I’ll be there with a banger in the mouth opening day.
February 3rd, 2008 at 7:07 pm
I hope this movie ends in a most delicious way!!!
February 3rd, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Anyone worried its going to completely suck and severly be below expectations? I am. I absolutely LOVED the show but I worry that this wont live up to the show - They never do.
February 3rd, 2008 at 7:56 pm
The first comment is the best, even though I am a Jew and Church means nothing to me, but his comments is awesome. Arrested Development is the worst fault in television history. By far there has never been a more psychological and physiologically profound show and nor will there ever be one like this. I can agree with him though, that it is an act of God that this show, in movie form or not, must be portrayed to the public.
February 3rd, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Hey good luck on the Jessica Alba thing… ! Let us know how you go..
February 3rd, 2008 at 9:43 pm
They’ve finally realized that, in taking Arrested Development off the air, they made a huge mistake.
February 3rd, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I’m very exited about the movie. With it in the hands of the craters I trust them to do it right.
February 3rd, 2008 at 11:51 pm
i can only hope that this is true and that its not a project that will get lost in the black hole better known as pre-production. im so excited that i might have prematurley blown my wad so now i have somewhat of a mess on my hands
February 3rd, 2008 at 11:52 pm
It happened with Futurama
February 4th, 2008 at 12:24 am
I might have to borrow the company check book to get tickets for this! However I suppose I could do the honorable thing and earn money with my growing bee business. I hope ole big bear gets to see it take off…. He sure loves the honey.
February 4th, 2008 at 12:51 am
Taste the happy, Micheal!
February 4th, 2008 at 1:35 am
I’ll see the fuck out of this movie. BUT, If it sucks turdcock, I’ll say (”right from the get-
go…”) I thought it was a bad idea.
It will mark the first time that David Cross has not not been in “The Worst Thing Out In
Theaters, Right Now, Part Eleventeen, Part IV”.
And by the way…
If you’re starvin’ for your DC fix, go check out “Alvin and The Chipmunks”. It’s “Hi,
Larry”ous
February 4th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Wow, this is about the best thing I’ve heard in years. Check out our report on it:
http://www.lunchhournews.com
February 4th, 2008 at 11:21 am
I thought this was a terrible, unwatchable show. Sickens me that it may be made into a film!
February 4th, 2008 at 11:23 am
I actually saw Jeffrey Tambor and Ron Howard at LAX airport talking and catching up. Me thinks that this rumor is true, they were flying somewhere on United airlines.
February 5th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Well call me Uncle T-bag! That’s great news!
February 6th, 2008 at 6:56 am
This is the best news I’ve heard all year. Sky-rockets in flight, afternoon delight!!
February 7th, 2008 at 7:40 am
@Ryan Hiner:
I thought they were going to build F**k City before they started on Sudden Valley
This movie might never be able to live up to expectations because they set the bar so high with the TV Show. Still, it’s gotta be made!
February 7th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Let’s hope they don’t blow their wad on what’s supposed to be a dry run, because then they’d really have a mess on their hands.
February 8th, 2008 at 9:49 am
A.D. is, and always shall be, my favorite TV show. So they better make this movie, and make it well. And to anyone that things it won’t live up the expectations of the viewers… it will… IT WILL!!!!
February 11th, 2008 at 12:26 am
I hope they make the movie!!! FINGERS CROSSED!! Best show ever made.
February 14th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
This movie is going to be OFF THE HOOK!
February 15th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
This is amazing news! I will be at the opening night premier in my cutoffs and best analrapist sweater! AD, you can shoot your arrow through my buttocks anytime!
February 18th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Omg when i found out it was like 3 in the morning and i just starting screaming and woke eveyone up, but who cares, Its back baby!
February 18th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Im afraid i just “blue myself” thats how happy i am!
February 19th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I love this idea but if they replace one character I will be so piss off.
March 3rd, 2008 at 2:16 am
Let the great experiment begin!
March 4th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
when i heard this, i had an orgasm.
March 12th, 2008 at 9:06 am
OMG OMG OMG OMG! yessss!
add a frozen banana to my hot ham water and i’ll be set!
and Man- you have no clue what you are talking about. you haven’t allowed yourself to succumb to the wonder and amazement that is arrested development.
i think i need to change my panties
March 13th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Real mixed emmotions here.
Trying to crawl back in bed with anything short of AD’s original magic could end up making me feel cheap, gyped and dirty….like I was commiting ADultery or something.
I suspect those who enjoyed a follow-up movie the most would NOT be us old AD fans.
March 22nd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
GREENLIGHT IMMEDIATELY!
If DVD sales tell us anything about comedy resurrection (Family Guy, Futurama), then give the ravenous Arrested Development movie fans a place to smartly invest their green in some quality comedy.
God bless all things AD.
JoeyBluth
March 23rd, 2008 at 10:08 pm
This notion makes my banana stand.
March 25th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Like the girl who would pay 5000 dollars for a ticket is going to leave a comment with the fans who don’t make that in 3 months! C’mon!!!!!!!
April 1st, 2008 at 6:59 pm
You are all so over dramatic, it makes me wanna catch myself on fire!
April 3rd, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Hey Brother,
I’m so exited. I didn’t even hear about this until today. “And that’s why you always leave a note.”
April 3rd, 2008 at 1:11 pm
This News Blew me….I forgot to say away
April 3rd, 2008 at 1:12 pm
I wonder if I will make an appearance in the movie?
April 3rd, 2008 at 1:13 pm
“Why am I not passing out?”
April 3rd, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Douche CHill!
April 4th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
AD has become my acid test for prospective girlfriends. If she doesn’t like the show, I dump her. Saves me a lot of aggravation.
Can’t wait for this film!
April 21st, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Taste the happy! I know it tastes much like the sadness. I’m one excited Mr. F! Oh wait, I’m not MR at all. :)
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:54 pm
With all the money this film will make at the box-office, I’ll have the money to buy you a million George Michaels to teach how to drive!
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Could this be the work of the itsy bitsy IRA? I hope they get all the cast and don’t screw it up too much. As long as it’s the original writers and anything they probably won’t. I have been mourning the loss of that brillant show since Development Arrested, so, so far, I’m excited.