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[AniHawk]

They got wishy washy with it and ultimately decided it wasn't technically going to be a documentary, because it just wouldn't make sense for some of the scenes. It's more of a framing device than an actual plot thing, and they don't abuse the format with endless talking heads. They do use it for jokes sometimes, when it's convenient.

i'm glad they made a decision, and decided not to keep the show straddling what ad became and a normal mockumentary like the idiots in charge of modern family.

 

[big ander]

i'm glad they made a decision, and decided not to keep the show straddling what ad became and a normal mockumentary like the idiots in charge of modern family.

Eh MF's problems don't source back to that though, I don't think.

 

[donkey show]

Just to get you guys in the mood for more...

http://www.gobsprogram.biz/

 

[CrunchyFrog]

Just to get you guys in the mood for more...

http://www.gobsprogram.biz/

idiot

Also, 2 new behind the scenes teasers from Jason Bateman and Ron Howard *squeeeeeee*

 

[TUSR]

Jason Bateman on Kimmel last night: (youtube links)
- Part 1
- Part 2

Also:
- Daily Beast interview: Tony Hale Talks Return of ‘Veep,’ ‘Arrested Development’ & Being Weird

You forgot the third part that actually talks about AD.

Part 3

He mentioned movie a few times as an Act 2&3 to the whole Netflix arc.

 

[Cornballer]

You forgot the third part that actually talks about AD.

Well,

 

[CrunchyFrog]

Also, if you're ever in a particular AD mood but not near a television, here's a grooveshark playlist of the series soundtrack

 

[Peco]

He mentioned movie a few times as an Act 2&3 to the whole Netflix arc.

Mmmmh...

 

[smokeymicpot]

I really still can't believe this is even real. All this news makes me scream like a little girl.

 

[The Wanderer]

Bateman tempering expectations by pointing out the wont be similar to the original series run.

Hmmm.

 

[RevDM]

Woah Bateman drops some pretty big news in that interview. The episodes wont be linear episodes at all. They will be the same acts as seen by the different actors. So you are encouraged to pause where you are, open another actor's "story" and continue from there?

Seems like a lot of work.

 

[big ander]

Woah Bateman drops some pretty big news in that interview. The episodes wont be linear episodes at all. They will be the same acts as seen by the different actors. So you are encouraged to pause where you are, open another actor's "story" and continue from there?

Seems like a lot of work.

Well we've known about the nonlinear thing for a long long time now. Before the Netflix announcement even, maybe.

 

[CrunchyFrog]

Moer minor snippets:

Somebody rated the Road to Season 4 documentary before they took it down. Looks like they've updated the image since

It's OPENING!

Secondly, I wonder if that shipping container has something to do with the greater plot of the new season. Some kind of smuggling operation? The discovery of some long lost Bluth artifact?

 

[Messi]

Woah Bateman drops some pretty big news in that interview. The episodes wont be linear episodes at all. They will be the same acts as seen by the different actors. So you are encouraged to pause where you are, open another actor's "story" and continue from there?

Seems like a lot of work.

This has me worried

 

[Sliver]

Woah Bateman drops some pretty big news in that interview. The episodes wont be linear episodes at all. They will be the same acts as seen by the different actors. So you are encouraged to pause where you are, open another actor's "story" and continue from there?

Seems like a lot of work.

Uhh no..you just have the option if you want.

 

[MMaRsu]

I am keeping my faith, I just hope the movie will be amazing.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Woah Bateman drops some pretty big news in that interview. The episodes wont be linear episodes at all. They will be the same acts as seen by the different actors. So you are encouraged to pause where you are, open another actor's "story" and continue from there?

Seems like a lot of work.

It does bum me out that it wont be the traditional episode structure.

Moer minor snippets:

Somebody rated the Road to Season 4 documentary before they took it down. Looks like they've updated the image since

It's OPENING!

Secondly, I wonder if that shipping container has something to do with the greater plot of the new season. Some kind of smuggling operation? The discovery of some long lost Bluth artifact?

Its probably Gob with a magic trick or something. :lol

 

[CrunchyFrog]

Uhh no..you just have the option if you want.

He did put an emphasis on the idea that these new episodes aren't structured quite like the old series, but honestly as long as it's still funny I couldn't care less. I'm actually glad they're taking a little bit of a risk instead of simply trying to pick up right where the show left off, both chronologically and creatively. The original show was ground-breaking in the mainstream sitcom area, and it only makes sense for them to venture out into uncharted territory with the new season.

 

[CrunchyFrog]

It's like he gets off on being withholding...

 

[inm8num2]

I think it's going to be great but different.

I'm expecting the show will be much darker in Season 4.

 

[Iceman]

It's like he gets off on being withholding...

Looks like Tobias/The Bluths are at the hospital again... does that mean the return of the literal doctor?

 

[inm8num2]

Sometimes I wonder how many people can recognize my screenname.

 

[Iceman]

You hear that Lindsay! You could be sleeping with frightened inmate number 2.

 

[CrunchyFrog]

You hear that Lindsay! You could be sleeping with frightened inmate number 2.

 

[Peco]

Its probably Gob with a magic trick or something. :lol

 

[TheUnsunghero26]

So excited for this. I'll have to re-watch the series

Spoiler

for the 15th time

right before this is out.

 

[Dion Blaster]

It's always fascinating to watch season 3 knowing Rita's "secret." I knew something was ff but they did a great job of dropping tons of hints while not drawing too much attention to it.

 

[Seven Force]

It's always fascinating to watch season 3 knowing Rita's "secret." I knew something was ff but they did a great job of dropping tons of hints while not drawing too much attention to it.

The

Spoiler

"How would you like someone going after some stupid person in your family?"

line is brilliant. Nearly fell out laughing when I caught that on a second watch.

 

[Dion Blaster]

The

Spoiler

"How would you like someone going after some stupid person in your family?"

line is brilliant. Nearly fell out laughing when I caught that on a second watch.

Haha my thoughts exactly. I immediately thought of GOB trying to hang himself.

 

[ThisWreckage]

Woah Bateman drops some pretty big news in that interview. The episodes wont be linear episodes at all. They will be the same acts as seen by the different actors. So you are encouraged to pause where you are, open another actor's "story" and continue from there?

Seems like a lot of work.

I approve. Ballsy, but I love it. If they pull it off it's going to be incredible. I'm glad they're not aping the past seasons.

 

[Dion Blaster]

I think the simultaneous method is a great idea. First of all, you can just watch them straight through the first time. And secondably, they know fans love to rewatch the episodes over and over, so it's a cool dynamic to add for those who really want to dig in.

 

[JehutyRunner]

New Tony Hale interview on any possible "hesitation" in returning as Buster.

And, oddly enough, “Arrested Development” returns for a new season – this time on Netflix – beginning May 26. The original cast, including Hale, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Portia de Rossi and Jessica Walter, returns.

“After we got canceled, everyone went in their different directions,” Hale says. “Last fall, the New Yorker invited the whole cast for a little reunion, and it was really fun to bring everyone together at once. That’s when we got the news from Mitch that it was actually happening.”

It wasn’t the first time that “Arrested Development” had been rumored to return, either as a feature film or for a new TV season.

“You hear these rumors, but you don’t know what’s going to happen,” says Hale, who lives in Los Angeles with his wife and 7-year-old daughter. “When Netflix made the choice, it was thrilling. But it was also kind of like you’ll believe it when you get on the set.”

What Hale loved and still loves about “Arrested Development” is Hurwitz’s writing, and his ability to not fit in any kind of comedy or TV mold.

“I just love that element of surprise, of not having any idea what’s coming next,” Hale says. “Look at my character. His hand was bitten off by a seal; Liza Minnelli was my girlfriend. You’re just constantly surprised.”

And revisiting Buster Bluth was easier than Hale imagined it would be.

“If there was a hesitation, not having done the character in seven years, there was a concern of whether I could match expectations,” Hale says. “But when I first heard Jessica Walter’s voice – the character’s mother – it was just a click right back in.”

Link.

And David Cross too and hints of Tobias' backstory for S4.

In an interview with Vulture, Cross teased that audiences will learn a great deal about analyst and therapist Tobias.

"It's what the absence of being on TV for seven years necessitates. Which is, you have to catch up on these characters," Cross explained.

He went on to tease: "There's flashbacks, there's flash-forwards, what they're doing now, what brings them together as a group again even though they've gone their separate ways, like a lot of families do.

"What happened when Lucille was arrested from taking the Queen Mary out? You have to explain certain things."

Link.

 

[ant1532]

New Tony Hale interview on any possible "hesitation" in returning as Buster.



Link.

And David Cross too and hints of Tobias' backstory for S4.



Link.

STOKED. netflix needs to air some commercials for this though. I know everyone who watched arrested dev already knows and will be there day 1, but I mean, it airs next month and there is NO footage?

 

[JehutyRunner]

Quite. Needs to happen real soon.

Also, are we gonna be having an OT soon? Or will it just be a case of renaming the thread and see how this thread pans out?

 

[RobotNinjaHornets]

Is it Tobias' backstory, or his blackstory.

...I'll show myself out.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Is it Tobias' backstory, or his blackstory.

...I'll show myself out.

"excuse me."

 

[Fantastical]

Hopefully once Hemlock Grove comes out Netflix turns all attention to AD. Hemlock Grove comes out on Friday... maybe we'll get something next week?

 

[Mudkips]

Hopefully once Hemlock Grove comes out Netflix turns all attention to AD. Hemlock Grove comes out on Friday... maybe we'll get something next week?

You have to wait until the end of the BananaThon.
On April 26th we get that "The Road to Season 4" or whatever video.
After that, we'll get a more steady stream of info and teases up until AD Day.

 

[CrunchyFrog]

You have to wait until the end of the BananaThon.
On April 26th we get that "The Road to Season 4" or whatever video.
After that, we'll get a more steady stream of info and teases up until AD Day.

Heh, I like that term

 

[Iceman]

I love arrested development as much as anyone but AD Day is not especially sensitive to the veterans/families of veterans, especially with its proximity to memorial day and the actual D day (june 6).

/debbie downer

 

[TUSR]

I love arrested development as much as anyone but AD Day is not especially sensitive to the veterans/families of veterans, especially with its proximity to memorial day and the actual D day (june 6).

/debbie downer

Its 11 days apart, stop being so sensitive.

If anything the term just sucks.

 

[CrunchyFrog]

shamelessly stolen from reddit:

 

[Hindle]

I'm pretty nervous about the non linear story. I could miss jokes or certain scenes.

 

[Dachande]

I'm pretty nervous about the non linear story. I could miss jokes or certain scenes.

Like you're only going to watch these episodes just once...

 

[mj1108]

I'm pretty nervous about the non linear story. I could miss jokes or certain scenes.

You don't watch Arrested Development once.

 

[CrunchyFrog]

Ron teasing more VO work. Practically frothing at the mouth at this point.

 

[Zebra]

Ron teasing more VO work. Practically frothing at the mouth at this point.

Well, they're certainly well stocked in Mike's Hard Lemonades.

I'm assuming that's what's in the cabinet, it's hard to see.

 

[Uncle]

Well, they're certainly well stocked in Mike's Hard Lemonades.

I'm assuming that's what's in the cabinet, it's hard to see.

Those Hollywood shows are so incredibly detailed!

 

[CrunchyFrog]

Promo advert on building on Sunset Blvd. in downtown LA, nearly finished. EDIT: Better pics

It looks like there's a security camera on the ceiling in the back, and Lucille has come kinda of house arrest ankle bracelet. In any case, it's looking more and more likely that the shipping container has some significant role to play in the new season. New staircar/cabin?

EDIT: Some further googling reveals it's more precisely about a block from the corner of Sunset and Van Ness

 

[smokeymicpot]

This is getting more and more real. Never would have guessed this show will actually come back and it finally is.