Arrested Development News

Plot Detail for 'Arrested Development' Film Teased

October 26, 2009 03:10:57

Series creator Mitchell Hurwitz has brought up the first hint on the plot of the proposed "Arrested Development" movie. Speaking at a panel called "The Art of Storytelling" on Saturday afternoon, October 24 in Austin, Texas, the writer/producer teased that a "heavy jail presence" will be featured in the story, as reported by Austin Movie Blog.

Hurwitz reportedly shared the info after he confirmed that there will indeed be a movie version for the FOX's sitcom which ran from 2003 to 2006, and he will make his directorial debut with it. Austin Movie Blog noted when prodded for more details, he stated "there would be a heavy jail presence and then made jokes about the inclusion of TARP money, a nod to the inability of a film to be as timely as television due to lag times in production and release."

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Script for 'Arrested Development' the Movie in the Works

October 05, 2009 01:10:17

"Arrested Development" is moving toward materialization. According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), creator Mitchell Hurwitz and co-executive producer James Vallely are working on a screenplay for the big screen project for FOX's sitcom about the Bluths, a dysfunctional and formerly wealthy family.

THR further claimed that Hurwitz and Vallely are "spinning more bizarre encounters for the eccentric, spoiled Bluth clan". They are aiming a possible start of production in spring of 2009 with Hurwitz taking on the directing job. The two have worked together for "Sit Down, Shut Up", a FOX comedy series which stars a number of "Arrested" actors including Will Arnett .

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'Arrested Development' Movie Will Be Made

February 28, 2009 02:02:28

The status on "Arrested Development" the movie has been given an update by creator Mitch Hurwitz and one of the original TV series' actors Will Arnett. While Arnett said that they are "dangerously close to confirming that we have read the rumors on the internet", Hurwitz explained that they are still dealing with some problems, but insisted the movie will be made.

"We've had some trouble. Unlike animation, where you can get the Family Guy cast back together, it's been a little challenging scheduling everyone," the series creator confessed at the WonderCon panel for FOX's new animated series, "Sit Down, Shut Up", on Friday, February 27. "We're going to make a movie. I haven't written it yet. So I'll be accepting pitches." He then gave further assurance, saying, "We're determined to do this."

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'Arrested Development' Movie May Get Greenlight

November 14, 2008 04:11:36

"Arrested Development" movie is on. In a recent interview with Collider, one of the TV series actors, Jeffrey Tambor, insisted that the movie version is indeed going to be made.

"We're doing it. We are going. It's a go. Yeah, actually, just this week I talked to Mitch Hurwitz," he responded when asked about the possibility of the series being brought to big screen. "When the writer calls you, and the director and the executive producer calls you, it's a good time." He then added at the end of the interview that fans should keep their hopes up for it.

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