A Serious Bidding War Has Broken Out Over The Return of 'Arrested Development'....WHY - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 10-05-2011, 09:54 AM

NEW YORK - Challenging Netflix, online video service Hulu has joined the bidding war over exclusive rights to new episodes of Arrested Development, Vulture reported.   

Creator Mitch Hurwitz had said a few days ago that he and producer Ron Howard were eyeing a limited-run series to set up a long-awaited Arrested Development movie.

  Stars Will Arnett and Jason Bateman later confirmed on Twitter that a plan for several episodes and the movie were in place.

Showtime and online streaming firm Netflix were originally mentioned as distributors interested in the limited run, but Vulture said that Hulu has since contacted the Arrested Development team.

The interest from various parties makes it more likely that the Bluth family will indeed return to a screen - whether TV or computer, Vulture said. It didn't discuss how much each side may be willing to offer for the show.  

Hulu has racked up 100 million streaming impressions from Arrested Development clips, episodes and outtakes since its launch in 2008, Vulture cited sources as saying.   A Hulu spokeswoman declined to comment for the story.   

Arrested Development, produced by 20h Century Fox, had ratings that led to its cancellation, but passionate viewers and critics have long hoped for a return of the show.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...netflix-244440

ryan423 · 10-05-2011, 08:14 PM

What do you mean by WHY? It's one of the finest shows ever to grace a television set! That's why!

theshark8777 · 10-08-2011, 08:16 AM

Plus I'm sure its good for Hulu or netflix. Trying to lure customers. There are some avid fans of this show.

annyjohn · 12-30-2011, 12:48 AM

yeah it is good for Hulu or netflix

robyrob · 12-30-2011, 09:35 AM

i have watched the show on Netflix - in spite of the fact that I have seen the entire show and I already own the show on dvd and have recorded it to dvd as well

10-05-2011, 09:54 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	A Serious Bidding War Has Broken Out Over The Return of 'Arrested Development'....WHY NEW YORK - Challenging Netflix, online video service Hulu has joined the bidding war over exclusive rights to new episodes of Arrested Development, Vulture reported.    Creator Mitch Hurwitz had said a few days ago that he and producer Ron Howard were eyeing a limited-run series to set up a long-awaited Arrested Development movie.   Stars Will Arnett and Jason Bateman later confirmed on Twitter that a plan for several episodes and the movie were in place. Showtime and online streaming firm Netflix were originally mentioned as distributors interested in the limited run, but Vulture said that Hulu has since contacted the Arrested Development team. The interest from various parties makes it more likely that the Bluth family will indeed return to a screen - whether TV or computer, Vulture said. It didn't discuss how much each side may be willing to offer for the show.   Hulu has racked up 100 million streaming impressions from Arrested Development clips, episodes and outtakes since its launch in 2008, Vulture cited sources as saying.   A Hulu spokeswoman declined to comment for the story.    Arrested Development, produced by 20h Century Fox, had ratings that led to its cancellation, but passionate viewers and critics have long hoped for a return of the show. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...netflix-244440
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10-05-2011, 08:14 PM	#2
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	What do you mean by WHY? It's one of the finest shows ever to grace a television set! That's why!

12-30-2011, 12:48 AM	#4
annyjohn Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Dec 30, 2011 Posts: 3	yeah it is good for Hulu or netflix