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Comedian says it'd be too hard to reunite cast

(NEWSER) - Sorry, Arrested Development fans, David Cross has some bad news. Asked about the much-hoped-for movie version of the cult sitcom, Cross, who played Tobias Finke, tells TV Squad , “It’s not going to happen. Way too much time it’s been. I mean, there’s so many people involved. Everyone’s doing their own thing, you know. And everybody’s aged. … We’d love to work on it, but I just don’t think (it's) going to happen.” More»

Arrested Development tops 11 Points' list

(NEWSER) - Cable dramas and non-sitcom comedies—think Stephen Colbert and Dave Chappelle—grabbed the limelight this decade, but it was still a rich time for sitcoms. 11 Points lists the 11 best.

1. Arrested Development. Needs no explanation—might be the best sitcom in history.
2. 30 Rock. Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, and Alec Baldwin consistently delivering deft social satire, plus "incredibly good and fresh " writing, give NBC a rare highlight.
3. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. A brilliant sitcom that "works even though every single main character is a terrible person."
4. The Office (UK). In just 14 episodes, Ricky Gervais & Co. "had an immeasurable amount of influence on comedy in the 2000s ."

Rising star Cera is on board for adaptation

(NEWSER) - After years of rumors and crossed fingers, the Arrested Development movie is finally on, the New York Daily News reports. "The movie is going to happen this year, and Michael Cera is on board. Trust me," said Jeffrey Tambor, patriarch of the dysfunctional TV family. Cera, whose career has taken off since he played Tambor's character's grandson, recently told MTV the plans are "hypothetical." More»

As starlet Lohan pesters for a date, swim star films HBO cameo, preps for MTV show

(NEWSER) - Michael Phelps is getting more Hollywood by the day, AP reports: The swimming star yesterday filmed a cameo spot for the show-biz-centric HBO series Entourage, and will be a presenter at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sept. 7 (six days before he hosts Saturday Night Live). And, the Daily Mirror adds, starlet Lindsay Lohan has been calling and texting the Olympian with requests for a date. More»