The long awaited Arrested Development movie adaptation has been delayed, yet again. Jason Bateman updated MTV on the progress of the project [via Playlist].

The delay is in response to the upcoming Will Arnett and Mitch Hurtwitz sitcom Wilde Kingdom. Producers want to wait to see how that show does before proceeding with the movie.

Bateman is “hoping for the end of the year” to have this adaptation made.

Let’s be reasonable, this movie is never happening. Even if it does, with this much unnecessary build-up, it has flop written all over it.

Will this movie get made? Do you care anymore?

Over in England a new series has been picked up starring David Cross (Arrested Development) and his co-star from that same show Will Arnett. The show is titled The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret and has Cross working in a business office under the watch of Arnett. The show almost feels like a hybrid between Arrested Development and The Office, although that could tentatively change. Also featured in it is Spike Jonze, director of Being John Malkovich, Adaptation, and Where the Wild Things Are. Apparently, however, this may only be for the pilot episode and will not carry over when the series begins production past this initial pilot.

The full first episode can be viewed right below, thanks to The Playlist. What incentive do you need to watch it besides the fact that it stars David Cross, Will Arnett, and Spike Jonze? I should hope nothing more.

Part 1:

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Part 3:

What do you think of this pilot? Would you want to watch the rest of the series?

Another January, another batch of mediocre romantic comedies. Last year we got Bride Wars and New In Town. this year we get Leap Year and When In Rome. Director Mark Steven Johnson, who was behind Daredevil and Ghost Rider, employs a small inkling of promise in this otherwise studio-heavy, generic slapstick romantic comedy. Read the full story

Every month or so we seem to receive a new rumor about the much-anticipated Arrested Development movie. Most recently, Michael Cera all but admitted that he was the cause for the delay. Now, thanks to an interview over at Coming Soon, Will Arnett had more to say about the matter. Check out the quote below. Read the full story

Comedian Will Arnett (Arrested Development) and recent Oscar Nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road) have just officially joined Warner Brother’s upcoming 2010 summer tent-pole Jonah Hex. Arnett will be playing a union soldier who enlists Jonah Hex and is blindsided by the dirty fighting style of his enemies. Michael Shannon is set to play Doc Cross Williams, the bizarre ringleader of a brutal gladiator circus event. That character also may be featured in future installments. The cast already includes Josh Brolin (Milk), Megan Fox (Transformers), and John Malkovich (Being John Malkovich). Jonah Hex is set for August 6th, 2010.

Will Arnett seems like an odd casting choice, but then again it’s Will Arnett so it would be a sin to call this bad news. Michael Shannon is of course great news. While it sounds like more of a cameo, Shanon will still most likely be great as he usually is. 

What do you think of this cast? Are you excited for Jonah Hex?

- Jack Giroux

Today we have the official poster for the upcoming Dreamworks 3-D adventure, Monsters Vs. Aliens. Check it out below via Yahoo:

Monsters Vs. Aliens is co-directed by Rob Letterman (Shark Tale) and Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2). It features voice acting from Seth Rogen, Keifer Sutherland, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Colbert, Paul Rudd, Rainn Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Will Arnett. Here is the plot: When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years.

The 3-D trailer on the Super Bowl was way funnier than expected. I think the movie is going to pleasantly surprise, and I’m a sucker for 3-D. Bring it on!

Monsters Vs. Aliens hits theaters March 27th, 2009.

What do you think of the new poster?

Here is the 3-D Super Bowl Spot for the new Dreamworks Animation, Monsters Vs. Aliens. You will need Colorcode 3-D glasses to view it properly. Check it out below via Hulu:

Monsters Vs. Aliens is co-directed by Rob Letterman (Shark Tale) and Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2). It features voice acting from Seth Rogen, Keifer Sutherland, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Colbert, Paul Rudd, Rainn Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Will Arnett. Here is the plot: When a meteorite from outer space hits a young girl and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years

I was pleasantly surprised by the spot. The 3-D effects were fun and I laughed more than I thought I would.

Monsters Vs. Aliens hits theaters March 27th, 2009.

Were you able to see the spot with 3-D glasses? Has it convinced you to check it out in theaters?

A couple of interesting tidbits on the much-sought-after Arrested Development movie:

• Cinematical reports Series creator Mitch Hurwitz was out promoting his new animated show Sit Down, Shut Up and he provided a much-needed update with regards to a big-screen Arrested Development outing. Hurwitz says, “We want to do it, we have a deal more or less in place from Fox Searchlight, and we’re kind of getting all the actors on board.” Here’s what Hurwitz and the gang have planned plot-wise for the film: “We have a story, which is basically Valkyrie meets Hotel for Dogs.”

• ReelMovieNews reports when asked about Cera’s status for the film, Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz told E! Online that he hopes George-Michael Bluth can be a part of the movie, as he’s “just trying to get all the actors on board.” Jason Bateman talked about Cera; “I know he’s thinking about it and we’re all awaiting some finality to all of that so Mitch can get writing. You’d have to get [Michael] on the phone to get his answer about whether he’s going to come back and do it or not,” Bateman said. “He’s certainly not said that he won’t do it. I think Michael is clearly the guy that has come out of Arrested Development with a very big plate, so I think he’s trying to really give some responsible thought to what makes sense for him to do with his career. The guy is 20 years old and I’m sure he doesn’t want to screw up this opportunity.”
• An Arrested Development Documentary is also in the works, by Los Angeles super fans Neil + Jeff. Their website explains: ” The overall goal of the documentary is to provide awareness and education of this brilliant, witty and original comedy. We are looking to interview viewers, cast, crew and any other industry figures that are fans or critics of the show.” It comes out this summer. Here is a preview:
  
• Movieweb reports Hurwtiz’s new show, the animated comedy, Sit Down, Shut Up is joining the Sunday Animation Domination lineup, premieres Sunday, April 19 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.  It focuses on the dysfunctional faculty and staff at a high school in a small Florida fishing town as they strive to do anything…but teach. It’s based on the hit live-action Australian series with animation set against a live-action backdrop, the series lampoons modern society while exposing the dreams, flaws and struggling humanity of our first and most formative authority figures: teachers. The series features a dream team cast of voice talent including Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Will Forte, Tom Kenny, Nick Kroll, Cheri Oteri, Kenan Thompson and Henry Winkler.
• David Cross explains why AD was canceled in 30 seconds:
  

So it looks like they do have a deal in place, but the obvious joke means no solid screenplay yet, or they just don’t want to reveal it. Let’s hope Cera makes his decision and gets the ball rolling on the film. The documentary looks interesting and I look forward to Sit Down, Shut Up.

What do you think of all this AD news?