No Michael Cera didn'tpull a Lindsay Lohan. But he did however, make an Arrested Development movie a bit more realistic. According to Kristin Dos Santos over at E! Online, sources close to the negotiations of said TV-to-film venture said that longtime hold out Michael Cera has agreed to reprise his character George-Michael Bluth for the big screen. His holdout hasn't been one of holding himself in high-esteem and not looking back at his career, but rather of caution in his thriving career (especially after warming teenage girls hearts in Juno).

This comes after a great bit of news from executive producer (as well as the show's narrator) Ron Howard that he let out to Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet at the Oscars this past weekend. Howard said, "It's looking very much like we're going to make [the movie], but we've now been asked to stop offering any details. It's cloaked in a little mystery, but it's looking good."

I'm usually not too keen on any television shows making their way to the big screen. Some concepts work better on television than they do on screen, so when I hear about a Lost movie or anything like that I don't feel any excitement. However, this is one show that never got the time or respect it deserved on air, and with such a great cast and amazing writing, this is sure to impress.

Labels: Arrested Development, michael cera, Ron Howard

Reports from Variety show that Prison Break will not be returning next fall. This comes at a disappointment to many fans, but in reality how many times can you break out, go on the lamb, get caught again, etc. before you jump the shark. Oh wait, they already did... I like to think it was with the brain surgery, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

Representatives from FOX say they are axing Prison Break in favor of developing new shows as well as promoting some in the their first season, like Lie to Me. This is good news for shows like Dollhouse.

The only real fear at this point is that FOX will do what it always does and cancel good shows before they really need to. Case in point Arrested Development, Firefly, The Loop, Wonder Falls... I don't think I really need to go on. So to all the folks at Prison Break enjoy your parole, but remember the hotel is only paid for through two months so good luck finding a job with your record.

Labels: Arrested Development, Dollhouse, Firefly, Fox, Lie to Me, Prison Break, The Loop, Wonder Falls

Okay, I've always been a fan of Michael Cera. Ever since Arrested Development premiered he's been one of my top five favorite tall awkward teen actors. Superbad, Juno, his guest stint (alongside Arrested Development co-star Alia Shawkat) in Veronica Mars. I even saw Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. For him. Even though back in September he said this:

“I don’t think I would want to see a movie of [Arrested Development] if I was a fan, anyway… and I don’t really see a need for it if you can get the three seasons on DVD.”

Okay. So that hurt. But, the part that always got to me was how untrue and out of touch the comment seemed. The fans want it, his co-stars want it, even the show's creator Mitch Hurwitz wants it in a big bad way. Sadly it would seem that the only one on the planet who's not interested in a movie is Michael Cera.

Now I'm not mad at Cera, I understand is concern. I think someone needs to sit and down and show him some of the excellent movies that have been based on TV shows. Luckily, I've done the legwork. Check out a small guide to making Michael Cera understand after the jump.

1. Serenity:

Based On: Firefly.
Tell Cera: The Arrested Devlopment movie could have less of a bodycount.

2. A Goofy Movie:

Based On: Goof Troop.
Tell Cera: There wouldn't have to be any songs.

3. Reno 911: Miami:

Based On: Reno 911
Tell Cera: Show translated oddly well to the screen.

These are just a handful of examples. There are tons more to be learned from. I have faith in Hurwitz and the cast. If Goofy can do it, so can Cera.

Labels: A Goofy Movie, Arrested Development, michael cera, reno 911