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21Nov2008

Fox Searchlight Picking Up 'Arrested Development' Movie

DateFriday, November 21, 2008 at 1:33PM
I'm glad this is happening, now I just hope they don't bungle it. Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz and producer Ron Howard are locking down their deals to make a film version of the show a reality, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The word is that the film would come through Fox Searchlight, which might well be the best label in the business right now. Its track record over the past several years has been very good, especially with smaller, less mainstream films that have somehow found their way to mass acceptance, like Juno, Little Miss Sunshine, and Napoleon Dynamite.

Arrested Development fits that mold artistically, and Searchlight is a much better fit for it than one of the powerhouse majors, which historically don't show as much patience with films of this size or temperament.

The rumors about a movie began shortly after the show's cancellation in 2006, but really began to take off a few months ago when cast members voiced their support of the project. Last week, Howard said he was "more hopeful now than ever" that the movie spin-off would happen.

And frankly, isn't it time for we saw Tobias Funke blue himself again?

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AuthorColin Boyd | | in , , , | Print ArticlePrint Article | | Comment2 Comments |

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It certainly is time for Tobias to "blue" himself again. Even if it means him taking a chubby, he will suck it up.

Friday, November 21, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterVince

The story of a well to do family who lost everything may actually be relevant now (finally) as many in America are losing their fortunes.

The market is crashing.

401 K's are evaporating.

Jobs are disappearing.

Good thing that there's always cash in the banana stand...

Friday, November 21, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMr. Manager

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