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'Arrested Development' Season 4: Movie May Take Until…

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:00:22 +0000

'Arrested Development' fans around the globe continue to anticipate the upcoming 15-episode reunion season, now set to debut on May 26. Beyond the so-called fourth season, we've heard series creator Mitch Hurwitz and star Jason Bateman describe the new episodes as a build-up to the long-proposed movie, but how long would it take for the movie to get off the ground? New word from Jason Bateman suggests we might have to wait awhile...

Jason Bateman Wants to Host a Late Night Talk Show

Mike Sampson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:33:07 +0000

Jason Bateman has been asking for 30 years now and, as he gets older, he’s beginning to look at the next phase of his career. And one thing he says he’s seriously considering is hosting his own late night talk show. Most actors transition to TV once their careers in film start to dry up. [...]

'Bates Motel': Watch the Original 1987 'Psycho' TV Series with Jason Bateman!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:26:35 +0000

Last night's 'Bates Motel' premiere earned rave reviews across the board, jump-starting the new franchise to explore a young Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) and his relationship with his mother Norma (Vera Farmiga), but did you know it wasn't the first attempt to capitalize on a 'Psycho' TV series? NBC first tried with a 1987 'Bates Motel' pilot that featured Bud Cort and a younger Jason Bateman ('Arrested Development') and we have the bizarre pilot for you to check out inside!

'Horrible Bosses 2′ Will Have the Same Leads as Before

Damon Houx — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:23:26 +0000

When 'Horrible Bosses' came out in 2011, it was one of a wave of comedies unleashed that summer (including 'Bridesmaids,' 'The Hangover Part II' and 'Bad Teacher'), but it was also one of the most successful, as it made over a hundred million at the box office on a smaller budget. Though it's hard to know how Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis and Jason Bateman could have new horrible bosses, all have signed on for a sequel.

'Disconnect' Trailer: 'Crash' for the Internet Age

Jacob Hall — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:21:44 +0000

They are strangers, neighbors and colleagues and their stories collide in this riveting dramatic thriller about ordinary people struggling to connect in today's wired world.

Tina Fey Joins Jason Bateman for 'This Is Where I Leave You'

Britt Hayes — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:45:18 +0000

Tina Fey has been keeping pretty busy in this post-’30 Rock’ world. Her latest job teams her up with Jason Bateman for the sibling comedy ‘This Is Where I Leave You.’ THR reports that Tina Fey has joined the cast of ‘This Is Where I Leave You,’ the latest film from director Shawn Levy [...]

'Identity Thief 2′ Already Being Discussed?

Jacob Hall — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:17:53 +0000

'Identity Thief' has been in theaters for less than two weeks and it's already grossed $76 million at the box office, an enormous amount for a modestly budgeted comedy with a known but untested leading lady. Although critics haven't been as kind as audiences, $100 million is a sure thing at this point and we wouldn't rule out $150 million if March is kind to it. So of course Universal has already thought about an 'Identity Thief 2.' They probably thought about it two weeks ago.

'Identity Thief' Review

Jordan Hoffman — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:55:52 +0000

Funny is, of course, subjective. I find Woody Allen funny but there are plenty of people who find him about as amusing as being slowly asphyxiated in plastic bags from CVS. Still, I'll hazard to guess that there is no one who will find Melissa McCarthy obnoxiously singing along to Kelis' not-at-all-current "Milkshake" funny. Especially when 'Identity Thief' - a new "comedy" with McCarthy and Jason Bateman - goes to quite successful lengths to make you HATE her character. And you just might wind up hating this movie too.

Way Back When: Jason Bateman

Britt Hayes — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:30:56 +0000

You know and love him as Michael Bluth on the (soon to be returning!) TV series 'Arrested Development,' and he makes us laugh in movies like 'Horrible Bosses,' but Jason Bateman has been around for a really long time. Iin today's Way Back When, we investigate his early work.

'Identity Thief' Trailer: Jason Bateman Is Going After Bilbo!

Nick Romano — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:42:42 +0000

While we're waiting to see Jason Bateman star alongside his 'Arrested Development' castmates once again for the Netflix debut of the series' fourth season, he's got some Hobbit hunting to do. At least, that's what his character thinks lies ahead in the new 'Identity Thief' trailer, but what he gets is a not-so-Bilbo-like Melissa McCarthy who's ready to sock him in the face at a moment's notice.

'Arrested Development' Season 4: First Photo Stars Conan O'Brien!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:23:22 +0000

It's here, it's here! No, not Hurricane Sandy. Well, that too, but we digress. The first official photograph from Netflix's upcoming fourth season of 'Arrested Development' has hit the web courtesy of Conan O'Brien, and it's...well...let's just say we're not seeing much yet we haven't already seen. So, which Bluths do you think pop up in the first official still? And which recent guest stars are already putting in an appearance?

'Arrested Development's' Jason Bateman Sells '80s Sitcom to NBC

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:40:46 +0000

Considering the run of good fortune NBC is having this week -- giving full-season orders to both 'Revolution' and its new hit comedies, 'Go On' and 'The New Normal' -- and winning premiere week in the ratings for the first time in nine years, the Peacock is definitely in the mood to capitalize. And what better way to capitalize than to get in business with beloved 'Arrested Development' star Jason Bateman? The likeable everyman star will produce a new single-camera period comedy for the network called 'Then Came Elvis,' so what's it all about?

'Identity Thief' Trailer Has Jason Bateman Battling Melissa McCarthy

Damon Houx — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:26:27 +0000

Making comedy about a man whose credit line is ruined and is about to go to court for debt because of identity theft seems difficult. It's a nightmare scenario for anyone who's suffered it before. Hopefully Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy are enough to make 'Identity Thief' entertaining, and now we've got a trailer for the film.

'Arrested Development' Season 4 Tweets Out First Set Pics

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:11:13 +0000

Salvation, thy name is Bluth. It's been a tremendously long road to getting 'Arrested Development' the reunion it deserves following the miserable 2003 cancellation, and with miles to go, but every glimpse we get seems like banana from heaven. The first set and character pictures have emerged from the fourth season, set to debut on Netflix in 2013, and who do you think is looking for his Gangee?

Jason Bateman is Up to Direct Some 'Bad Words'

Damon Houx — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 03:00:05 +0000

Jason Bateman is a journeyman, having tasted success in the 1980's as a regular on 'Valerie's Family,' and star of the misconceived 'Teen Wolf Too,' only to reinvent himself in the 21st century as one of the premiere straight men on 'Arrested Development' and in movies like 'Horrible Bosses.' And now he's looking to direct.

'Arrested Development' Stars Reunite for 'Call of Duty' Web Series

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:43:25 +0000

While we still all patiently await the debut (or even filming) of Netflix's eventual 'Arrested Development' revival, we'll take any chance we have to see our favorite stars of the Bluth family back together. Now we won't even have to wait until Morgan Spurlock's upcoming documentary 'Mansome' to reunite 'Arrested Development' stars Jason Bateman and Will Arnett, all thanks to two new series from 'Call of Duty!'

Jason Bateman, Zac Efron To Star In 'This Is Where I Leave You'

George Roush — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:37:03 +0000

While fans can't wait for the next season of 'Arrested Development' to hit Netflix sometime next year, star Jason Bateman isn't relying on just that gig to make you laugh, having signed on to a new comedy alongside Zac Efron called 'This Is Where I Leave You.'

'Mansome' Trailer: Watch Jason Bateman And Will Arnett Man Up

Sean O'Connell — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:09:10 +0000

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock has been on a tear as of late, researching the location of terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden, exploring the omnipotence of product placement in pop culture, and embracing the geek community that convenes on San Diego for Comic-Con each year. But his latest film asks one of the most difficult questions our society has yet to answer: What makes a man?