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Channel Surfing: Minnie Driver to "Modern Family," Jeffrey Tambor Opposite David Tennant in "Rex," ABC Circling "Charlie's Angels," and More

13 November 2009 7:13 AM, PST | Televisionary | See recent Televisionary news »

Welcome to your Friday morning television briefing. Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello is reporting that Minnie Driver (The Riches) has landed a plum guest role on ABC comedy Modern Family, where she will play "a friend and former co-worker of Claire’s (Julie Bowen). The two reconnect after years of being out of touch and things are not exactly how they remembered." Driver's episode is slated to air in January. (Entertainment Weekly's Ausiello Files) Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development) will star opposite David Tennant in NBC's legal dramedy Rex is Not Your Lawyer, where he will play the psychiatrist of the panic attack-prone titular lawyer (Tennant) who is described as "a specialist in anxiety disorders who himself suffers from them and who also becomes romantically involved with Rex's mother." David Semel will direct the pilot, written by Andrew Leeds and David Lampson. (Hollywood Reporter) ABC is said to be close to handing »

- Jace

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Jeffrey Tambor Says Rex Is Not Your Lawyer

12 November 2009 5:08 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

In a story from The Hollywood Reporter, Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development) is slated to co-star with David Tennant in NBC's hourlong pilot Rex Is Not Your Lawyer.

The show, from Universal Media Studios, follows Rex Alexander (Tennant), a big shot Chicago lawyer who starts "suffering panic attacks and takes up coaching clients to represent themselves in court."

Tambor is going to play Rex's psychiatrist. He is a specialist in anxiety disorders but he also suffers from them as well. To compound their relationship he starts a fling with Rex's mother.

David Semel will direct the show from a script by Andrew Leeds and David Lampson.

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Barrymore Lost Her Cool On Film Set

10 November 2009 2:01 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Drew Barrymore impressed cast and crew with her acting abilities on the set of her directorial debut by screaming abuse at an actress when she couldn't cry on demand.

Barrymore appeared to lose her cool when Arrested Development star Alia Shawkat couldn't sob during a parking lot police arrest scene at the end of a 15-hour shoot.

A set insider tells WENN, "It was three o'clock in the morning and Alia's character, Pash, gets busted for underage drinking. She was supposed to break down and cry but she just couldn't.

"After about the fifth or sixth take Drew appeared to be getting genuinely annoyed and she started screaming and cursing at Alia, yelling, 'What really upsets you?'

"Alia seemed very embarrassed but she gave it one more shot and when that didn't work Drew called it a wrap and just went over and hugged Alia. I think she was just doing a helluva good job of acting annoyed to get the emotion she wanted for the scene out of Alia."

In the end the crying scene was cut from the film.

The source admits Barrymore impressed established extras and crewmembers with her relaxed approach to filmmaking.

He adds, "We were all surprised how competent she was. In between takes, she'd put on some music and was just her relaxed, casual self. She worked very hard on the movie and it really should have been bigger than it was." »

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Portia de Rossi nervous at first meet with Ellen

10 November 2009 5:03 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Portia de Rossi was too nervous to date now-wife Ellen DeGeneres. The 'Arrested Development' actress said she fell for the talk show host the first time she "laid eyes on her", but couldn't bring herself to ask her out. Portia, 36, said: "I just walked over to say hello to her and I couldn't believe it, but she turned around and it was like an arrow was shot through my heart. "I was weak at the knees and I was overwhelmed with how I felt. But then it took me about 10 months to get the courage up to do something about it." Portia - who married Ellen in 2008 - says it took her a long time »

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Portia de Rossi's Ellen nerves

10 November 2009 5:03 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Portia de Rossi was too nervous to date now-wife Ellen DeGeneres. The 'Arrested Development' actress said she fell for the talk show host the first time she "laid eyes on her", but couldn't bring herself to ask her out. Portia, 36, said: "I just walked over to say hello to her and I couldn't believe it, but she turned around and it was like an arrow was shot through my heart. "I was weak at the knees and I was overwhelmed with how I felt. But then it took me about 10 months to get the courage up to do something about it." Portia - who married Ellen in 2008 - says it took her a long time to open »

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Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake and Anna Faris Join Yogi Bear

5 November 2009 7:10 PM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »

EW.com just got a big casting scoop on the unnecessary adaptation of the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon Yogi Bear, in addition to revealing a writer and a new director contrary to what we heard when the project was announced over a year ago. Eric Brevig (of Journey to the Center of the Earth previously) is directing a script from Brad Copeland ("Arrested Development", Wild Hogs) with Dan Aykroyd voicing the picnic basket stealing bear and Justin Timberlake taking on the role of Boo-Boo. Meanwhile, Anna Faris (seen in Observe and Report) will play a nature documentarian following Yogi and Boo-Boo for her next project. While there's not much mentioned in the vein of conflict or plot for this film, I'm left wondering how and if Ranger Smith will fit into this story. The frustrated character was such a huge part of the original cartoon that I can't imagine them leaving him out. »

- Ethan Anderton

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20 Ways to Get Your "Arrested Development" Movie Fix*

5 November 2009 7:09 PM, PST | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »

*Until they actually make the movie

Forget Scientology or Heaven's Gate. Today, the biggest cult in our country may very well be the teeming masses anxiously awaiting the return of "Arrested Development." After years of rumors and dashed hopes, it seems the beloved TV show will finally, for real, this time, be reincarnated on the big screen.

But don't break out your Cornballers yet: the film isn't set to hit theaters until 2011. How will you last that long? While you can treasure your DVD collection of all three seasons (or, for that matter, catch re-airs on IFC), you'll probably want to vary things up in the year-plus before we get sweet relief. Off the top of your head, you might know to watch Michael Cera in "Juno," but where can you find Judy Greer in a role as crazy as Kitty Sanchez? Will Arnett as a man as bumbling and self-involved as Gob? »

- Matt Singer

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Ellen Ripley And Maeby Funke Headed To Cedar Rapids

4 November 2009 7:45 AM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »

It has been less than a week since Anne Heche was announced as Ed Helms' co-star in the up-coming Cedar Rapids, but considering that the film has already started shooting, it comes as no surprise that three actors have been rapidly added to the cast, if not only to give the two leads some company on screen. According to Variety, Sigourney Weaver, John C. Reilly and Alia Shawkat (best known as Maeby Fünke from Arrested Development) have signed on to the Miguel Arteta-directed comedy about a Midwestern insurance agent who travels to a convention to try and save the jobs of his co-workers. While Shawkat's roles is still unknown, Weaver will be playing Helms' seventh-grade teacher, but it is not yet known how her character fits into the story. Reilly is playing a fellow convention-goer treating the event as his own personal vacation. The Reilly casting isn't really »

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Sigourney Weaver off to Cedar Rapids

3 November 2009 11:51 PM, PST | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »

Sigourney Weaver has signed on to Cedar Rapids, nabbing a part in the comedy alongside The Hangover's Ed Helms. The movie sees Helms as a dull insurance agent who sees a chance to save his colleagues' jobs at an industry convention. Weaver has agreed to play his former high school teacher. John C Reilly, Anne Heche and Arrested Development's Alia Shawkat are also aboard, and Miguel Arteta is busy directing… [Source: Variety]  

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- James White

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Alynda Wheat's Beat Cop: It's the procedural playoffs -- sweeps month!

3 November 2009 1:38 PM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

It’s sweeps month! It’s sweeps month! Craziness will happen! Casting will be stunty! Networks will actually try! Yes, Beatniks, it’s that magical time of year when whatever the actual televised content on procedurals—good or bad—it is highly unlikely to be indifferent. Those networks need our eyeballs, so if they want ’em, they'd better be willing to throw us a CSI triple crossover, resurrect long-lost castmembers, and double the Deschanel quotient! (Oh wait, no, Zooey’s not popping up on Bones till Dec. 10. Shoot. That’s one bit of holiday stunt casting I do approve of, »

- Alynda Wheat

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Austin Film Festival 2009 Part One

29 October 2009 5:08 AM, PDT | Pastemagazine.com | See recent PasteMagazine news »

Ron HowardThe highlight of this year's Austin Film Festival was listening to director Ron Howard (Frost/Nixon, A Beautiful Mind), writer Steve Zaillian (Schindler's List, Gangs of New York) and writer Mitchell Hurwitz ("Arrested Development", "Golden Girls") discuss filmmaking at the historic Paramount Theater. All three were recognized with Aff awards. Howard for Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking, Zaillian for Distinguished Screenwriter and Hurwitz for Outstanding Television Writer.Howard on doing real-life stories: "For a long time I avoided doing something based on real characters. I was fearful that I would lose command of dramatic potential. And I think I was just a... »

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Mitchell Hurwitz Talks ‘Arrested Develoment’ Film

27 October 2009 7:25 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

This past weekend the creator of Arrested Develoment, Mitchell Hurtwitz, attended the Austin Film Festival and was the focal point of two panels, “The Art of Storytelling” and a “Conversation With Mitchell Hurwitz.” During both panels the “Mrs. Featherbottom” architect discussed our favorite criminally-challenged family and their venture to the big screen with the Arrested Development film.

In “The Art of Storytelling” Hurwitz was accompanied by fellow Arrested Development producers Steven Zaillan and Ron Howard. The trio discussed the origins of the documentary style and how they sought to avoid the comparison to the original British version of The Office which was gaining momentum at the same time of Arrested Development’s development. (Say that three times… Arrested Development’s develop… I can’t even type it.)

 

Later in the panel, the trio appeared to still be deciding on which direction to take with the film as Howard wants to »

- Anthony Ocasio

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Community - New clips from the Halloween Thursday episode!

26 October 2009 10:16 PM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »

See new clips from the Halloween Thursday: "Introduction to Statistics" episode of NBC's "Community" which is set to air on October 29th at 8:00p.m. Dan Harmon-created comedy stars Joel McHale, John Oliver, Iqbal Theba, Yvette Nicole Brown and Alison Bree. From Dan Harmon ("The Sarah Silverman Program") and Emmy Award-winning directors Joe and Anthony Russo ("Arrested Development") comes "Community," a smart comedy series about a band of misfits who attend Greendale Community College. At the center of the group is Jeff Winger (Joel McHale, "The Soup"), a fast-talkin’ lawyer whose degree has been revoked. With some help from his fellow classmates, Winger forms a study group who eventually learn more about themselves than their course work. »

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Confirmed: Mitchell Hurwitz Will Direct "Arrested Development" Movie

26 October 2009 7:58 PM, PDT | Reel Empire | See recent Reel Empire news »

I think I speak for everyone when I say that the life for the critcally acclaimed television sitcom "Arrested Development" was cut way too short. I was a huge fan of the series and Re's editor-in-chief Chad Langen loved the show as well. You may have heard there's heavy talk of a feature-film in 'development' based on the series. But, have you heard that the show's creator, Mitchell Hurwitz, has confirmed he will be directing the film from his own script? Even producer Ron Howard has said it's so! If you don't believe us, take a look inside to see exactly what the Austin Film Blog (very reliable) posted.

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- Jared Owen

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Mitchell Hurwitz Confirms He Will Direct the Arrested Development Movie

26 October 2009 12:36 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

While news of a film resurrection of a widely-popular TV series has been scant as of late, one big news bit just came out of Austin, TX this weekend. Austin Film Blog reported, from an Austin event that featured Arrested Development creator Mitchell Hurwitz and producer Ron Howard, that Hurwitz would be directing the Arrested Development film from his own script. Here's what the blog had to say about the event.

Hurwitz received a large ovation when he confirmed that, yes, there is going to be an Arrested Development movie and he will be directing. While he has been very tight lipped about what will be in the movie, Hurwitz relented to Nasatir, and said, that 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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Hurwitz Helming Arrested Development Movie

26 October 2009 9:43 AM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »

At this point the Arrested Development bit has been utterly destroyed from the sheer volume of people constantly chomping at it, hoping they'll sink their teeth into some fresh meat and sate their hunger for news. Well today, my friends, you'll get a nice hard confirmation of some directorial rumors and a sneak peek about what you might see in the film, straight from series writer Mitch Hurwitz. The Austin Film Festival recently took place and thanks to the gents over at Austin 360 they've provided in-depth detail about the .Art of Storytelling. panel at which Hurwitz and series executive producer and narrator Ron Howard spoke. Confirming everyone's suspicions, Hurwitz dropped the bomb that he is in fact hammering out a script for the film right now, and when the time comes he'll be the one in the director's chair. Phew! Arrested Development faithful such as myself have been a little »

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Cross: 'I Took Cocaine In Front Of The President'

26 October 2009 9:16 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Comedian David Cross has prompted outrage by boasting he snorted cocaine in the presence of U.S. President Barack Obama.

The Arrested Development actor made the revelation during a stand-up performance in Washington D.C. last week.

He claims he took the drug for a dare while accompanying his actress girlfriend Amber Tamblyn to this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner, and while Obama was "maybe 40 feet away".

Cross told his audience, "I got to go because my girlfriend is a fancy Hollywood actress and she got an invitation, so we went.

"I've got photo evidence of all this... I'm there and the president is right here, and (I took the drug) with all these people at the table. Maybe 40 feet from the President of the United States." »

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Mitch Hurwitz Confirms Director Role On 'Arrested Development,' Reveals Jail-Heavy Plot

26 October 2009 8:00 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

You can't go a month in the movie industry without hearing scuttlebutt of the legendary "Arrested Development" movie — an oft-discussed project, yes, but elusive and viewed with some skepticism all the same.

But recent word from cast members and even a quasi-official announcement have offered a glimmer of hope towards the film's big screen prospects, and this weekend brought further fuel for that small-but-growing flame in the form of comments from series creator Mitch Hurwitz himself.

Austin Movie Blog reports that "Arrested Development" masterminds Hurwitz and Ron Howard hosted a panel discussion in Texas this weekend, during which Hurwitz confirmed that he'd not only write the screenplay but also direct the film.

Additionally, Hurwitz revealed "Arrested Development" will boast "a heavy jail presence," which would make sense given that the series finale simultaneously brought the entire show full circle while spinning the premise on its head. Looks like we'll be »

- Josh Wigler

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Hurwitz Taking 'Arrested Development' Movie to Prison?

26 October 2009 7:03 AM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

Earlier this month we told you that "Arrested Development" creator Mitch Hurwitz was scripting an absolutely for-reals, big-screen Arrested Development movie, and that he would direct it himself. Speaking at a writing panel this weekend at the Austin Film Festival (where he appeared alongside Steven Zaillian and Ad executive producer Ron Howard), Hurwitz dropped a few more hints about what exactly we might be seeing plot-wise, and it sounds like somebody in the Bluth family (or heck, maybe all of 'em) will be heading to prison.

Honestly, it's hard to tell what Hurwitz meant when he briefly gave in to moderating producer Marcia Nasatir's prodding at the "Art of Storytelling" panel in Austin. According to Austin 360, "Hurwitz relented to Nasatir, and said that 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 »

- Jen Yamato

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Plot Detail for 'Arrested Development' Film Teased

26 October 2009 1:28 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

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."

Back in early October, it was reported that Hurwitz and co-executive »

- AceShowbiz.com

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