Arrested Development Re-Signed!

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NEW EPISODE TONIGHT.

They cut it from 22 to 13 episodes, and we've already seen 5, so the run of the last 8 starts tonight.

[Cambridge]

Of course I have a final tomorrow...but thank freakin god for TiVo. Lifesaver.

[Jack]

Possible light at the end of the tunnel:

Producer Brian Grazer told CNN last week that he is working feverishly to move the sitcom to another home.

"I think we'll get picked up by some other network, possibly," he said. "You never know.

"I can't tell you anything other than I'm hoping it works out in the way that we want it to. But I'm optimistic."

news.yahoo.com/s/eo/20051208/en_tv_eo/17931

[FormerHoya]

Wouldn't it fit nicely between Earl and the Office? The night of unconventional comedy...
I like it.

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I'd like to see it at 10:30 on Sunday nights, following "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Of course, "Curb" is usually only 10 episodes long, so maybe either "AD" can condense its season or they can go Curb-AD for the first 10 weeks of the season, and Extras-AD for the second half. Or match it with Entourage. Something... ANYTHING!!!

[tgo]

this weeks AD was the lamest show they have done. what happened? every other episode is complete genius and then this... eh...

they only have a few left, they cant toy with me like that and throw out a crap episode!

[Cambridge]

I might be just dumber than everyone else, but I loved the "it's an illusion" kick back augmented by Gob inadvertently setting Tobias alight. Incredible.

That whole episode was centered around getting rid of the wee britain plot.

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I agree... they had to kick Charlize and "Doug McKenzie" to the curb, this was the easiest way to do it.

As for the "that's not my trick, Michael.... its my illusion" walk-on-water bit... pure hilarity. I lost it.

[tgo]

thoughts on last night? first off, this episode was again sub par although not terrible like the previous week, after watching i put in the second season dvd to see if i was being too hard on these last two episodes and my opinion stands that last weeks episode was terrible and this weeks was funny but one of their worst efforts nonetheless.

More interesting than that is the fox decision to play a "bonus" repeat. this seems strange. why not play a new episode if they are cutting the show so they could get it over with and use up their stock of new shows. wouldnt a repeat of one of their shows that they plan to keep and are better for ratings be a smart thing to play in such an open slot? any ideas on why they did that?

[Hank Scorpio]

understand that b/c the shows epiosde order got cut before they filmed what will be the final episodes [at least on fox], they had to rework a lot of the shows plots/story arcs so that they could end them in time for the season finale [possibly the series finale].

tgo said:

thoughts on last night? first off, this episode was again sub par although not terrible like the previous week, after watching i put in the second season dvd to see if i was being too hard on these last two episodes and my opinion stands that last weeks episode was terrible and this weeks was funny but one of their worst efforts nonetheless.

More interesting than that is the fox decision to play a "bonus" repeat. this seems strange. why not play a new episode if they are cutting the show so they could get it over with and use up their stock of new shows. wouldnt a repeat of one of their shows that they plan to keep and are better for ratings be a smart thing to play in such an open slot? any ideas on why they did that?

[Jack]

Missed Monday (exam), guess I will have to wait for DVD to judge. In better news, things are looking up for the future of the show:

Both ABC and Showtime have had conversations with 20th Century Fox TV and indicated they're open to making a deal for new episodes of the critically beloved, Emmy-winning comedy from creator Mitch Hurwitz.

www.variety.com/article/VR1117934587?cs=1&s=h&p=0

[Hank Scorpio]

beat me to it Jack, this just arrived in my inbox

What's up with Arrested Development? While it seems to be on the cancelled list at Fox (tho not officially), there is word other networks may be interested in picking it up. Among the rumored interested parties are ABC and Showtime. It should be noted, however, contractually nothing official can happen until the show is truly cancelled by Fox. Also there are significant financial considerations at hand -- including the show's $1.6 million per episode price tag, and let's not forget about the millions in deficit financing 20th has already put into the show. One way to offset the financial losses to date is syndication, tho when production this season concludes the show will be 36 episodes shy of a syndication deal which needs a minimum of 88 eps in the can to launch. If either ABC or Showtime are real contenders for this show, this may have to make a very serious commitment for the jump to make sense for 20th, who would continue to produce (and continue with deficit financing).

jack said:

Missed Monday (exam), guess I will have to wait for DVD to judge. In better news, things are looking up for the future of the show:

Both ABC and Showtime have had conversations with 20th Century Fox TV and indicated they're open to making a deal for new episodes of the critically beloved, Emmy-winning comedy from creator Mitch Hurwitz.

www.variety.com/article/VR1117934587?cs=1&s=h&p=0

[Jack]

More confirmation of hope for the future. Plus, great counterprogramming to the Olympic Opening ceremonies.

Arrested fans, however, have a glimmer of hope in Showtime, which is negotiating with producer 20th Century Fox. The series will end its shortened third season with four back-to-back episodes Feb. 10.

According to 20th Century Fox, Showtime has made a viable offer for the show, whose 4 million viewers — paltry by network standards — would constitute a major hit for the pay-cable channel. (ABC also has made an offer.) Actors would remain under contract. But Fox TV has not yet canceled the series.

www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2006-01-17-tca-fox_x.htm

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jack said:

More confirmation of hope for the future. Plus, great counterprogramming to the Olympic Opening ceremonies.

Arrested fans, however, have a glimmer of hope in Showtime, which is negotiating with producer 20th Century Fox. The series will end its shortened third season with four back-to-back episodes Feb. 10.

According to 20th Century Fox, Showtime has made a viable offer for the show, whose 4 million viewers — paltry by network standards — would constitute a major hit for the pay-cable channel. (ABC also has made an offer.) Actors would remain under contract. But Fox TV has not yet canceled the series.

www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2006-01-17-tca-fox_x.htm

Great news. I haven't seen a new episode since... mid-December? The one where Buster's turtle eats Uncle-Father's stash?

[tgo]

The last lingering hope of AD being picked up have unfortunately faded with this.

www.squeezeoc.com/blog/staff/archives/2006/05/bye_bye_bluths.html

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WHERE IS 'BRIDGE?!??!

You can buy G.O.B.'s casket?? Now THAT was an illusion...

[Jack]

I did not realize Mitchell Hurwitz was a GU alum. Lecture fund? Come on!

www.thehoya.com/viewpoint/090806/view6.cfm

[tgo]

Did anyone make it to the Segway festival? www.segamerica.org/2006/10/01/segwayfest-2006-long-beach-ca-update/ I was wondering if they had a tribute to GOB for the continual promotion of their product over 3 seasons.