Will the Arrested Development movie ever see the light of day?  That's a question that only time will tell as producers Mitch Hurwitz and Ron Howard are still trying to close deals for their much-awaited project. But there's a way to catch Arrested Development actors Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Henry Winkler all together on the small screen in yet another Hurwitz's creation as FOX heads back to school with the series Sit Down, Shut Up.

Premiering on April 19 on FOX, Sit Down, Shut Up marks the latest animated comedy joining the network's Sunday Animation Domination lineup.  The show revolves around the dysfunctional faculty and staff at a high school in a small Florida fishing town who care more about their own insecurities and agendas than about the needs of their students.  The series is also based on the hit live-action Australian series with animation set against a live-action backdrop, and attempts to satirize modern society and most formative authority figures: teachers.

BuddyTV's running a special feature on all of the wonderfully unique families on TV. Within the feature, there's a chance to win a flat-screen TV as well as a couple of Showtime prize packages with DVD sets for Dexter season 2, Penn & Teller: BS! season 5, Californication season 1, The L Word season 5, and The Tudors season 1.

TV families always seem to be more interesting than our own. In fact, they're never normal. At one point or another, we'll all wished to be a part of some imaginary clan. Something deep inside draws us to the craziness, the tenderness or the drama. So we salute all these unique TV families.

Arrested Development the movie has always been a hot topic to fans of the critically acclaimed but short-lived FOX series.  Several months ago, BuddyTV reported that a film based on the dysfunctional Bluth family is finally on the horizon, according to Jason Bateman, who plays lead protagonist Michael Bluth.  But it seems that the concept has moved closer to reality with Mitch Hurwitz and Ron Howard reportedly closing deals for the project from Imagine and Fox Searchlight.

This marks the most solid Arrested Development movie update so far.  In the past, there have been hints that a film based on the series was in the works with merely cast members backing it up.  However, fans have rolled their eyes at every tease.

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On a hot day on the boardwalk, there's no better refreshing treat than a frozen banana covered in chocolate and nuts. The "big yellow joint," as some people call it, is also a great place to score some weed, which is convenient because after you smoke you'll just get even hungrier for another frozen banana.

Two months ago, we reported that Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Henry Winkler will soon be reuniting in yet another Mitch Hurwitz's creation.  At the time, however, the report revealed that their reunion won't be taking place in the much awaited Arrested Development film, which has been rumored ever since the FOX comedy was canceled.  Instead, it will be on the new FOX animated comedy Sit Down, Shut Up, which is based on a live-action Australian series.

Now, Arrested Development fans will be pleased to know that a movie based on the dysfunctional Bluth family is finally on the horizon.

Jason Bateman, also known as Justine Bateman's brother and more familiar to television audiences as Michael Bluth on the now-defunct Arrested Development, is hot commodity these days.  While his claim to fame has primarily been for his work in front of the camera, Bateman has been in demand of late for his skills behind the lens.

Most recently, Bateman was tapped to direct his first pilot, “Do Not Disturb,” which subsequently became the lone live-action comedy to be picked up by FOX.  On the heels of his pilot directorial triumph, Bateman has just signed a first-look deal with 20th Century Fox TV that officially locks him in to produce and direct scripts for them for a year.