Jason Bateman, Michael Cera from "Arrested Development" Back Together in Movie

See Michael and George Michael in the Same Movie

By Pity Party, published Sep 26, 2007
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When the critic-favorite, FOX TV show Arrested Development was canceled in 2006, fans and reviewers alike were a little surprised, but terribly disappointed. The show had been threatened with cancellation since the second season. For a while, the only hope of show devotees was the rumor of a movie. Now, we can be pretty sure that won't materialize, either. The upcoming movie titled "Arrested Development" that will show in 2009 is not related to the TV show.

So, what is someone supposed to do when they need their A.D fix? Well, I have three answers. First, buy the DVDs. There's a ton of extras. All of them are worth watching (again and again). If you're a real fan, I assume you have already done this.

Second, watch "Clark and Michael" at www.clarkandmichael.com. It's an internet show that was shot, produced, and edited by Michael Cera, who played George Michael on Arrested Development. It features cameos from Arrested Development alumni such as Tony Hale and Mitch Hurwitz, the creator of the ill-fated show. "Clark and Michael" is in the same comedic vein as Arrested Development, and I recommend it whole-heartedly. It was produced by CBS.

Finally, go watch anything related to the upcoming movie, Juno. Jason Bateman, who played the main character of Michael on Arrested Development, is one of the star characters along with Michael Cera.

The movie centers around a pregnant high-school student named Juno, who decides to give her baby up for adoption. Jason Bateman plays the potential adopter and Michael Cera plays Juno's boyfriend. Not only does it feature prime Arrested Development alumni, but the movie has already been lauded as one of the best of the year. In fact, Rotten Tomatoes, a portal for movie critics, has yet to find a negative review of it. Only three other movies in 2007 have this honor.

Jason Bateman, Michael Cera from "Arrested Development" Back Together in Movie
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Michael Cera and Ellen Page in Juno

Credit: Fox Searchlight Pictures

Copyright: Fox Searchlight Pictures

Takeaways
  • Jason Bateman plays a potential adopter and Michael Cera plays Juno's boyfriend
  • Michael Cera made a TV show called Clark and Michael
  • Juno is directed by Jason Reitman, who also directed Thank You for Smoking
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hello! Maybe all Bluth fans could pop along to www.arresteddevelopment2009.com - a petition for an AD Christmas special which is beginning to snowball. Thx!

Posted on 09/27/2007 at 3:09:00 AM

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