Holy Crap! You must be kidding!
Arrested Development fans have been mistreated, but our karma is finally starting to even out. After somebody had the gall to cancel the best comedy on TV, they've finally decided to make a full-length movie. Read below for all the awesome details-- so far, nothing I've read about the project has been a disappointment.
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Contents:
The Hard Facts
Here's what I've been able to gather from press releases and the media. I've done my best to include only the information that is confirmed by reliable sources.
- Announced in February 2008
- Release year set for 2009; no specific date yet.
- Production team is aiming for all-original cast from the show, and they've secured most of the family for production.
- Confirmed cast includes David Cross (Tobias), Alia Shawkat (Maeby), Jeffrey Tambor (George Sr./Oscar), Tony Hale (Buster), Jessica Walter (Lucille I), and Justin Lee (Annyong).
- The remaining family members (Michael, Gob, George Michael, and Lindsay) are "rumored" to be on board. (Rumor from IMDB).
- According to the news blurb on MSNBC, Jason Bateman himself pitched the project to Hurwitz, so from some sources, he and the other "rumored" participants are actually the leaders here.
- Screenplay was written by Mitchell Hurwitz, the original creator of the show. That might be the best news of all.
- Ron Howard is confirmed to be the executive producer and the narrator for the film. Second best news, methinks.
News on the 'Tube
Here's what YouTube has to say on the subject. Take it with a grain of salt.
Analysis
What can we assume?
We can pretty much accept the following as fact:
- The movie will go to theaters. There's no reason to believe they'd pull together a full movie team to make a simple extended episode for DVD release. This baby's hitting the silver screen.
- The whole original cast will be involved. Besides the news you just watched on YouTube, there's plenty of sources saying that everybody's on board. Besides, if you were an original cast member, wouldn't you be dying to make this movie?
- It will feel like watching a triple-length episode. With the same writer, director, executive producer, and narrator, this is going to have the same feel as the show we love so much.
- George Michael and Maeby will make out again. I think we all know this is inevitable. Maybe they'll make out just to teach us a lesson.
The Possibilities
What's probably, or possibly, going to happen with this movie?
- The action will probably take place a couple of years after the conclusion of the show. The younger stars have had some time to age now, and nobody's going to buy that Michael Cera is still a freshman in high school.
- I'm betting it will be released in the summer of '09, when the show's biggest fans (college level) will be going to movies the most. Early summer seems to be the time that most big-name comedies are released.
- It will beat the crap out of other series-to-movie releases. I'm looking at YOU, Stewie Movie. Ron Howard has enough movie experience never to let that kind of thing happen.
- Lindsay's tree-hugging suitor from season 1, Johnny Bark, will make a comeback. You can bet your opening-night ticket on it.
Got your doubts?
Maybe you think this movie isn't going to happen. Here's why I think you're wrong.First, the talks are solid-- there's recorded video and audio of Jason Bateman and Jeffrey Tambor speaking very optimistically about this project. All of them have said that once the writer's strike is over (which it now is), the project would move forward.
Second, it's in high demand. More people watch the show (and are addicted) now than when it was on the air. Studio execs know this, and they know how vocal the fans are. One teaser-trailer for this movie, and the whole nation will be shrieking, ankle-biting, and looting in a panicked and gleeful frenzy.
Third, the cast loved doing the show, and it sounds like most of them want to be back on board for the movie. Scouring IMDB, I've determined that most of the cast isn't too busy and could be involved in the movie. The only person who seems to be very busy is Will Arnett/Gob, who is running through movies like a banana grabber.
And lastly, the show itself predicted its own movie incarnation, which is like a scriptural prophecy of some kind, I'm sure. In the very last scene of the last episode, Ron Howard sits across from Maeby in his office to discuss the rights to a TV show based on her story. "I don't see it working as a series--" said Ron, "maybe a MOVIE." (He said that last part with a wink.)
Done and done. This movie is going to be awesome.
Get the word out!
So how can we, the show's true fans, help this thing make it to theaters? Our job is the buzz. We've got to make sure that the people up top know that we want this thing. Here are several ways you can help:
- Digg the press release
- This Digg page links to a press release confirming that Bateman and others are talking about doing the movie. It's got quite a head start on Digg, so take a second and click it up a notch.
- Blog about it
- Whatever blogging client you use, blog about the show and the movie. Link to other sites that promote the movie, and make your voice heard.
- Quote the show incessantly
- If your friends can still stand to hear you speak, you're not quoting Arrested Development enough.
- Join the Facebook group
- The group is steadily growing-- and officer names range from "Hotmother" to "Got a Crocodile in Spelling." You know you want to be the next "Mayonegg."
- Hug this lens
- In the virtual sense, I mean. By rating this lens (generously) or adding it to your favorites, you'll be helping to boost its rank. And you can feel great about that, because all of the ad royalties go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
- Twitter it
- If you Twitter (or if you want to start now), show your love for the Bluths by sharing whatever online buzz you find. Make sure to use tinyURL to abbreviate your links.
Expectations
Fanboy or Naysayer?
So do you think the movie will be a wild success, or another bloom-and-wilt disappointment?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byThis movie's going to soar like the Sitwell company stock!
cody says:
are you kidding?! of course this movie is gonna soar!!! i think everyone has had enough time to get attatched to it. i personally never saw it when it was originally on, but i own now all 3 seasons and quote it at least 5 times a day! C'mon!
Posted November 13, 2009
JeOpH says:
Its Just like Futurama, and i tjhink adict is right!
Posted November 02, 2009
A.D Addict says:
Of course there's gonna be a movie, AND OF COURSE, this is not going to be one of those movies that shames the series. I mean, i think that since they where able to make each episode frickin awesome, it should be a piece of cake for 1 movie... i mean, CUMMON!
Posted November 02, 2009
Kristin-first time commentor-long time Bluther says:
Whenever I'm done watching the series from start to finish, i get sad because i know my Bluth friends are done showing me why my family was *alright* after-all. I need a movie to supplement my fix!!!! Give it to me! Quickly please!
Posted November 02, 2009
ac says:
Awsome watching series now, GREAT!
Posted November 01, 2009
Nickle says:
The show left so abruptly, a movie is just what it needs to give it a real finality
Posted October 19, 2009
ag says:
i want a movie!!! i wanted the series to come back, but a movie would be great!!
Posted October 19, 2009
This baby's going down like the banana stand in a flashover!
david says:
leave Arrested Development ALONE! It went out with such grace why spoil that? Please don't make this movie.
Posted May 18, 2008
Keep Your Fingers Crossed
Hopefully:
- Buster will lose another limb.
- Tobias will cloak himself in someone's scent.
- Gob will set something on fire, or fail to set something on fire.
- Andy Richter will teach us to express ourselves.
- Steve Holt!
Quotes
What's your favorite Arrested Development quote?
Gob on "Tricks"
Gob: Not TRICKS, Michael, ILLUSIONS. A trick is so more...2 points
The Most Important Thing
Michael: "What have we always said is the mos more...2 points
Gob, after failing at another trick, sorry, illusion
... But still, where did the lighter fluid come fr more...1 point
Buster's Ideal Bachelor Party
We have unlimited juice? This party is going to be more...0 points
Settin it straight about magic
Michael I'm a magi . . . Oh, I see what you did th more...0 points
Dr Funke's 100% Natural Good-Time Family Band Solution
There's no I in Teamocil, at least not where you t more...0 points
http://www.supersmartscrapbooking.com/cricut-machine
The Cricut Machine can help you cut shapes, letter more...0 points
Great links for fans of the show
- The IMDB Movie Profile
- Get the updates as they appear-- but watch out for unconfirmed rumors.
- E! News on the AD Movie
- Kristin of E! Online gives some of the first news on the project, and includes an audio interview with Jeffrey Tambor, the actor who plays George Sr. and Oscar Bluth.
- Ten Inside Jokes
- Ten inside jokes that Arrested Development fans are hoping to see referenced in the movie. Shame they didn't mention the "Mayonegg."
- David Cross Explains AD's Cancellation
- Clearly, David Cross agrees: there was nothing wrong with the show itself. It was a marketing department problem all along. (Let's hope they get it right with the movie)
- The Bluth Family
- Killer quotes from the entire Bluth family, all in one place.
- The Wikipedia Article
- There's a whole section in the TV show's 'pedia article about the feature film! Could this be any more unofficially official?
I love all my children equally...
I don't care for Gob.
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- Arrest Me Please Arrest Me Please Aug 14, 2009 @ 3:10 pm
- Oops thanks for catching me
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- Koolcowman Koolcowman Aug 9, 2009 @ 2:37 am | in reply to adlovah
- dude i agree. What was up with "Firefly" and "Arrested Development". I am sad to say this but i didnt know of this show until my friend mentioned we make a parody of it. This sprung my curiosity(pardon my spelling) and i started watching it. I do hope the movie for "Arrested Development" is as good as a movie as "Serenity" was for "Firefly". :D
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- Elliot Elliot Jul 7, 2009 @ 11:31 pm | in reply to Arrest Me Please
- Its Bob Loblaw not Bob Boblaw
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- kiwisoutback kiwisoutback Jul 7, 2009 @ 9:32 pm
- Great work! I saw a few episodes of this show, it wasn't on very long. Squid Angel blessed.
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- Arrest Me Please Arrest Me Please Jun 15, 2009 @ 1:56 pm
- Yeah!!! Bring Back Bob Boblaw!! Annyong is the best purse ever!
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- adlovah adlovah Jun 10, 2009 @ 12:01 pm
- Can we all just agree that Fox sucks when it comes to ending great tv shows? Firefly AND Arrested Development, plus other stuff that did get resurrected in some way shape fashion or form. While Serenity was a great flick, I do think the AD movie, should it get made, will be truly awesome. For British Eyes Only!
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- SuzieSmiles SuzieSmiles May 26, 2009 @ 7:22 pm
- This hilarious show should not have been cancelled! Hope the movie will be up to par...
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- Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda Apr 22, 2009 @ 10:27 am
- Nicely done lens; blessed by an Angel.
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- J Walter Weatherman J Walter Weatherman Mar 25, 2009 @ 6:57 pm
- ...and thats why you don't cancel a show this amazing.
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- lauren lauren Mar 22, 2009 @ 11:53 am
- i love arrested development........ maeby and george michael 4ever......
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- nucis_space nucis_space Feb 24, 2009 @ 12:21 pm
- Tastes kinda like the happy.
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- Alicia Cabral Alicia Cabral Feb 18, 2009 @ 12:56 pm
- This will by far be the greatest series-to-movie release EVER! if you haven't seen the show you've been missing out on a lot! This show should have never got canceled; wait until you see the box office blow up. This is definitely the most anticipated movie of my life!
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- Mr. Fingerbottom Mr. Fingerbottom Feb 14, 2009 @ 3:14 pm
- Well stick a banger in my mouth...I hope this isn't another aztec tomb.
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- Julie Julie Feb 3, 2009 @ 8:14 pm
- Finally, I won't have to taste the sad.
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