Phillip Litt

Name: Phillip Litt
Occupation: Director of Girls With Low Self-Esteem
Psychiatric Afflictions: Never-nude
Seminars Attended: Chafing (by Dr. Schoenweiss)
Portrayed by: Zack Braff
Phillip Litt Quotes:

• "You're getting all of this, right?"
• "Ladies, here's the deal. We have hats, you have breasts. You show your breasts, you get a hat."
• "Cut, cut, cut. We've got a surfboard in the shot."
• "Will you just get over it. It’s nudity. Just because you’re ashamed of your body, doesn’t mean everyone should be."

'Arrested Development' Movie Still In The Outline Stage, Michael Cera Says

Bad news, "Arrested Development" fans. A couple months back, The Hollywood Reporter gave us what seemed like a glimmer of hope for the much-anticipated Arrested Development movie. They reported that series mastermind and soon-to-be movie director (we hope) Mitch Hurwitz and co-executive producer James Vallely were working on the screenplay.

"Working on" doesn't necessarily equate to "writing," unfortunately. We met up with Michael Cera, George-Michael Bluth himself, while he was promoting his new film "Youth in Revolt," and of course we couldn't resist begging for any news on the film.

"I don't have any updates, no," Cera told us. "They haven't written it yet. They're working on outlining it right now."

So at least some sort of progress is being made. No new uses of "I've made a huge mistake" have been put on paper, but progress, any progress at all, is a good thing. Cera said the film is on the backburner while Hurwitz is working on a new project, but echoed the hopeful statements made by Jason Bateman earlier this year, that the project could be underway soon.

"I think hopefully it will happen next year," he said.

Cera was reportedly the odd man out when it came to "Arrested Development" stars signing onto the film, so we asked him if he kept in touch with his fellow costars outside of work.

"I mean, you know, I try to see them whenever I can, but everyone's doing their own thing," he admitted.

He did say that he spent Halloween with Alia Shawkat and "Juno" costar Ellen Page (both of whom starred in Drew Barrymore's "Whip It!" together). What did he go as?

"I went as a sexy rapist," Cera replied without blinking. At least he's still got his dry sense of humor.

Is Will Arnett Holding up the Arrested Development Movie with his Illusions?

Production on the Arrested Development movie is living up to the movie's name a little too well, and even though Michael Cera was long thought to be the reason, now it appears that Will "GOB" Arnett is the one causing the delay. Although AD creator Mitch Hurwitz was supposed to be working on the film's script this summer, Arnett told the New York Daily News that he and Hurwitz have been a little distracted.

"The Arrested Development movie is definitely going to happen," Arnett said on Saturday. "But Mitch and I have been working on the new show, so unfortunately for the movie, we have been focusing on that for the last couple of months."

The new show, Arnett said, is about a rich and powerful man who realizes he doesn't actually have much to contribute to the world.

"And no, I'm not drawing on my personal life for this one," he quipped.

Still, Arnett assured the Daily News, there is some progress on the Arrested Development movie.
"We're definitely not starting from page one," he said. "There are scripts in order."
You'd better not be lying to us, Will Arnett, because you would be making a huge mistake.

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Rita Leeds

Name: Rita Leeds
Occupation: Landowner, Student, Head of Drama Development
Daughter of: Unnamed cousins
Enrolled at: Slowbrook
Residence: Wee Britain
Fashion Sense: Inside-Out Clothing
Longest She's Held Her Breathe: 20 seconds
Mental Afflictions: MR. F: Mentally Retarded Female (a.k.a. Wee Brain)
Real Estate Ideas: Bluthton
Movie Ideas: The Ocean Walker
Portrayed by: Charlize Theron
Rita Leeds Quotes:

• "I want to have grown up fun. Spoon and figgy pudding. Rabbitown dum druggary’s hollow. And I want to have pop-pop."
• "You're a complete and utter pussy."
  
• "Rita corny, Michael."

My Kind of Protester

Report Casts Doubt on Arrested Development Movie

Nooooo!

In Januuary, Will Arnett said: "For once and for all, the Arrested Development movie is happening!"

But is it, really?

Considering the amount of time that has passed since the Fox sitcom was on the air, as well as the other projects creator Mitch Hurwitz is developing, an insider told Zap2It that he doubts the project will ever get off the ground.

"I don't think Mitch is gonna do it," the source said. "It seems like he's moving off the idea. So much time has passed."

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Comic-Con 2009: Jason Bateman Talks Arrested Development Movie

Normally at these Comic-Con panels, the stars don’t generally go into great detail about other future projects. It seems like that is left for the actual press conferences, as opposed to panels. However, that is not the case with Jason Bateman. During the Extract panel, he discussed the progress of the Arrested Development movie.


Bateman stated:

“I am more excited than all of you to see that thing happen. I don’t have any
breaking news to share with you today. It’s not dead, there’s no reason to think
its dead, it’s still going ahead. I wouldn’t be surprised if [Neal Moritz]
called me today and said he had the first 50 pages done or the whole thing is
done. I spoke to Ron Howard and Brian Grazer the other day and they are looking
forward to doing it. Hopefully it could start filming as early as the next six
months or as late as the next 18. "

I was really excited to hear a more detailed discussion of a possible Arrested Development movie. I loved the show and everyone involved. They need to hurry up and make it already! It has been years since we have seen any material by them.

See the original site here.

Maggie Lizer

Name: Maggie Lizer
Occupation: Orange County Prosecuting Attorney
Fraudulent Physical Impairments: Blindness (irreversible case of ocular retinoblastoma), Pregnancy
Reason for Fake Blindness: Pass the LSATs, discount on pizzas
Portrayed by: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Maggie Lizer Quotes:

• "I'm blind!"
• " Well, I can’t see anybody ever."
• "For the pizza guy. I give him a five, I tell him to keep the change."
• "Well, it’s like the Ten Commandments say, you know? “Be true to thine own self, and to thine own self...”
• " I’m Maggie Lizer. As in 'Maggie lies her ass off.' One person laughed at that once, and I don’t know why I keep trying it."

Gene Parmesan

Name: Gene Parmesan
Occupation: Private Investigator
Disguises: Fireman, just some idiot with balloons, custodian
Yellow Pages Slogan: "Anywhere, anytime, but you'll never know! -Original disguises by Mr. Parmesan."
Phone Number: 555-0113
"Isn't he the best?": Gene is far from the best.
Portrayed by: Martin Mull
Gene Parmesan Quotes:

• "But I did hear that he's bleeding internally."
• "I'm not even going to count it."
• "I counted...come on!"

Chareth Richter Hits Home Run

...or was it Donnie Richter?

Andy Richter hit a home run in the celebrity/Hall of Fame softball game for the MLB All-Star ceremonies.

Dr. Fishman

Name: Dr. Fishman
Occupation: Physician
Alias: Dr. Wordsmith
Social Imperfections: Overly literal
Portrayed by: Ian Roberts
Dr. Fishman Quotes:

• "It just looks like he's dead. He's got, like, blue paint all over him or something."
• "He keeps trying to get this IV out of his arm. I don’t understand why. It’s just glucose."
• "He's lost his left hand, so he's going to be all right."
• "You look really hot."
• "He's going to be fine. But unfortunately, you've still got a hook in your ass."
• "I'm sorry, we gave you a little something to relax you. It may have taken the jingle out of your genitals."
  

John Beard

Name: John Beard
Occupation: Anchorman for FOX 6 News
Television Shows: Hindsight with John Beard
Catchphrase: "What that means for your weekend..."
Portrayed by: John Beard
John Beard Quotes:

• "Do you know the muffin man? There's a reward in it if you do."
• "I can't be apart of the story."
  
• "It's called a cup-a-keeno and wait till you see what it costs."
• "Lose it. No, lose the whole kid. We’ll just go with the Iraq piece."
• "A woman shows all during a fracas at a local restaurant, sources say."

J. Walter Weatherman

Name: J. Walter Weatherman
Occupations: Former Bluth Company Employee, Artificial Body Parts store clerk
Lessons: Always leave a note, Don't yell, Don't teach lessons, Don't take your foot out of the wrapper, Don't use a one-armed man to scare people
Portrayed by: Steve Ryan
J. Walter Weatherman Quotes:

• "And that's why you always leave a note."
• "And that's why you don't yell."
• "And that's why you don't teach lessons to your son."
  
• "And that's why you don't take your foot out of the wrapper."
• "And that's why you don't teach your father lessons."

I'M A MONSTER!

I apologize for cirsumventing my blogging duties but I "Buster-ed" myself. I broke my hand...while in water. Needless to say, large amounts of alcohol was consumed shortly after.

News About Our Friend: Arrested Development Doc

Our friends over at Arrested Development Documentary recently got some good publicity. Check it out.

...and if you don't know about the Doc yet, check it out and show your support for what they are doing.




Yup, there's an Arrested Development documentary, and the trailer is below. I didn't even know this film was coming out, but it looks like it's the ultimate drug for hardcore AD fans (at least until the movie comes out). Besides the cast and crew being interviewed, we also see comments from people like Andy Richter, Keith Olbermann, and many other fans.


Original Link: http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/06/19/i-didnt-even-realize-there-was-an-arrested-development-document/

David Cross Knows A Little Bit About That ‘Arrested Development’ Movie

Published by Adam Rosenberg on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 5:00 pm.

The headline is 100% true. Problem is, David Cross just isn’t talking. Oh sure, he’ll happily drop hints and suggestive comments, but he’s leaving any major revelations for series creator Mitch Hurwitz to dish out. I suppose I can respect that. No, I can’t. C’mon Cross… dish already!

He had a little bit to say this weekend, when MTV’s Josh Horowitz sat down with the edgy comedian at the “Year One” press junket. Nothing particularly revealing mind you; just the same sort of teasing comments to get us excited about an Arrested Development movie.

The prematurely canceled TV series was loved by critics for its sharp writing, hilarious performances and serial narrative, complete with clever in-jokes. Unfortunately, critical love did not equate to ratings, and “Arrested” disappeared like so much great television before it. As far as Cross is concerned however, fans would do well to keep hope alive for more of the Bluth family’s antics.

“I know what most people know,” Cross said, “which is there’s definitely a movie planned. A script has been ordered. Everyone’s on board to do it.” Encouraging, right? So what is the freakin’ hold-up?!

“I think they’re just working out the deals — which, you got eleven cast members and writers and producers and all that — so I think that’ll take a little time, as it usually does. And hopefully we’ll be shooting something before the decade’s out.” There isn’t a whole lot left to this decade; if we’re sharing in Cross’s hopefulness, we could see the shoot begin no later than the end of next year. Probably sooner. If all goes as planned, of course.

As for what will become of his never-nude wannabe actor/analrapist (pronounced ah-nahl-rah-pist) in-law, Tobias Fünke, Cross knows something, but he ain’t talking. “There was an overall story that I’m not at privilege to tell you what [Mitch is] working on. The script could change from that point. I will tell you it’s a f–king great idea and I’m very excited about it. It really does seem like a logical next step from the show to the movie. If that idea is followed through, I think it’s pretty cool.”

I’m sure we will as well David. Now spill!

Wayne Jarvis

Name: Wayne Jarvis
Occupation: Attorney-at-Law
One word to describe himself: Professional
Accomplishments: Worst audience participant Cirque du Soleil ever had
Things he's ducked behind: Couch, little garbage car
Portrayed by: John Michael Higgins
Wayne Jarvis Quotes:

• "I shall duck behind the couch."
• "Officers! Michael, these men are here...just a little bit early"
• "Well Michael, I did not find their buffoonery amusing."
• "Did he get E.P.?"
• "Why do their have be puppets like Frank?"
  

Carl Weathers

Name: Carl Weathers
Occupation: Actor, Director of Scandal Makers
Culinary Favorites: Stew, ham, Burger King
Purchases all his cars from: Police Auctions
Portrayed by: Carl Weathers
Carl Weathers Quotes:

• "You know, just two adults getting a stew on."
• "Baby, you’ve got a stew going."
• "I got bumped from that flight. Apparently, they give you $300 if you get bumped. It’s this crazy loophole in the system that the wrong guy discovered. Guess where I won’t be going?"
• "Your wife works in a restaurant? Do they get a shift meal, or do they just pay half price on select menu items?"
• "I was doing this Showtime movie, Hot Ice with Anne Archer, never once touched my per diem. I’d go to Craft Service, get some raw veggies, bacon, Cup-A-Soup, baby, I got a stew going."

Jeffrey Tambor Expecting Twins

They're going to finish each others sandwiches.

Movie Rumors...but Probably False Hope

Rumors have been circulating online today that the Arrested Development Movie has started shooting in Manhattan. Personally, from what I've read, it sounds like a load of shit. Here's what people are saying:

Arrested Development: The Movie is filming near Madison Square Park, New York from 7:30a.m.-1:30p.m. (Thanks Mitch!) (check out the comments below for this one, thanks!)

You can check out the site for yourself here.