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Oh, Rotten Tomatoes. Love it or hate it, the site has played an instrumental role in helping films and television shows market their mass appeal in clear terms. And while a high score may signify a soulless flattening of art to court the most eyeballs possible, a perfect 100% score remains a rare badge of honor.

To appeal to the totality of critics across the ever-broadening spectrum that is the critical community (now inclusive of everyone from traditional journalists to powerful voices on social media), a show must be worth your attention for some reason. We certainly found that to be true when revisiting these 15 "perfect" seasons of TV (according to Rotten Tomatoes).

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And now the story of a wealthy family who lost everything. After being unexpectedly passed over for a promotion to CEO of the family real estate business,...

Michael Angarano and Michael Cera have been on screen for most of their lives. Both former child actors, each grew into an adult in front of audiences during the aughts — for Angarano, as Sean Hayes’ son in “Will and Grace” or the nepo-superhero of Disney’s teen actioner “Sky High”; for Cera, in the meaner streak comedies of “Arrested Development” and “Superbad.” But that particularly intense spotlight — being the on-screen representation for a millennial generation then coming into consciousness — is less of a burden in their mid-thirties.

“Almost 20 years ago, I would get really anxious walking by a high school because the kids would know who I was and they create a frenzy of energy that you’re not able to withstand. But now I feel very comfortable walking by a high school, because I know they have no idea who I am,” Cera says with a laugh.

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"Charles in Charge" has a unique legacy, mostly because it actually wasn't that much of a hit when the first season debuted, and it was cancelled after that first season too. However, CBS thought the show could have new life in syndication, and "Charles in Charge" was brought back from the dead, airing across local affiliates throughout the United States until it ended for good in 1990. Of course, it was heavily retooled when it came back, with pretty much just Charles (Scott Baio) and Buddy Lembeck (Willie Aames) returning. Despite the soft reboot, the core concept of the show remained the same, where Charles becomes a live-in nanny to a family while getting into all sorts of escapades as he attends college. 

There was something of a trend in the 1980s, where networks would revive sitcoms in syndication in the hopes they could find new life elsewhere, and as a result,...

Simpsons star and voice acting legend Pamela Hayden has retired from the show, and as the show looks for new actors to fill the voice roles of iconic Simpsons characters, one fellow comedy great is ready to assume the mantle — or, in this case, the cord.

Back in November, Hayden announced that, after 35 years on The Simpsons, she was ready to step away from the show and let other voice actors take over such roles as the memeable sad-sack Milhouse van Houten, the hilariously pure Rod Flanders and Corky Jimmy “Jimbo” Jones, the beanie-wearing bully who is the de facto second-in-command of Springfield Elementary’s roughnecks to Nelson Muntz. While Jimbo may not be as heavily featured as Nelson and certainly hasn’t shown such poetic depths of sensitivity and Andy Williams-appreciation as the lead bully, Jimbo is still an iconic Springfieldian who is responsible for many of the...

Watch out, Springfield Elementary students: Jimbo Jones has a new voice, and we're guessing he won't be afraid to use it to serve up his signature brand of remarks and insults, not least of which includes his classic "Bite me" catchphrase. The Simpsonscastingteamwere forced to recast the character after Pamela Hayden announced her retirement from the beloved animated sitcom last year, and, according to Entertainment Weekly, Bart won't be escaping his bullies any time soon, as Parks and Recreation actor Mo Collins is going to be bringing the character back.

Collins will make her official debut as the beanie-wearing bully in the fourteenth episode of Season 36 of The Simpsons, titled "P.S. I Hate You," when it releases on Apr. 13. The long-running cartoon aired its first episode back in 1989, and it has remained a staple on television for the past two decades despite there being several cast changes, particularly in recent years.

With a plucky, inherent likability as a performer that extends to his leisurely directorial aesthetic, Michael Angarano’s second feature Sacramento is an amiable, freewheeling road trip dramedy that rides on its central performances, courtesy of Michael Cera and the actor-writer-director as strained best friends. In exploring fatherhood, mental health, and the lies we tell ourselves (and others) to keep trucking along, Angarano and co-writer Chris Smith haven’t uncovered a wealth of revelations on tried-and-true thematic ground, yet there’s just enough smart comedic timing and dramatic perceptiveness to make this an adventure worth taking.

Experiencing more anxiety about the impending birth of his child than his wife Rosie (Kristen Stewart), Cera’s Glenn needs an excuse to unwind from the mounting mental and physical preparations. Despite Glenn being in the process of “phasing out” his untrustworthy, sporadically attentive best friend, Rickey (Angarano) shows up in his back lawn,...

The It Ends With Us drama between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively continues. While there haven't been many new developments in their legal cases, which involve multiple lawsuits, a cast member is finally speaking up.

The two co-stars have accused each other of serious allegations, including sexual harassment, defamation, and extortion. The trial is set to begin in March 2026, and, until then, the public is still debating on Team Baldoni and Team Lively. After months of allegations exclusively from Baldoni or Lively, a cast member from It Ends With Us is finally speaking up, as actor Adam Mondschein told Page Six his side of the story about the birth scene.

One of Lively's key points in her sexual harassment allegations is that Justin Baldoni, who played her love interest Ryle Kincaid, but also directed and produced the film through his production company Wayfarer Studios, cast his best friend as an Obgyn.

The director behind one of the best action movies of last year, the heart-racing festive outing Carry-On, has now set his sights on a new thriller for Netflix. Filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra impressed audiences everywhere with the action thriller Carry-On, which stars Taron Egerton as a young Tsa officer who finds himself being blackmailed into allowing a mysterious package on board a flight on Christmas Eve.

Now, Collet-Serra has been tapped to helm the dramatic psychological thrillerAn Innocent Girl for Netflix, with the streamer no doubt hoping for another major success akin to that of Carry-On. According to Variety, An Innocent Girl has been written by Michael Mohan with revisions by Marc Guggenheim. No cast has yet been announced, but you can check out the official synopsis for An Innocent Girl below.

“When a young and ambitious woman is seduced by a high powered D.C. couple, she’s drawn into a dangerous world of sex,...

Ron Howard has been behind the camera longer than most people have been legally allowed to rent a car. He’s the guy you call when you need an Oscar-caliber drama, a historical epic, or a Tom Hanks-led quest for ancient secrets. Directing? He’s mastered it. Producing? He’s conquered it. Acting? That’s a chapter he seemingly closed decades ago… until now.

In a surprise twist that absolutely no one had on their 2025 bingo card, Howard recently appeared as himself in an episode of Seth Rogen’s new Hollywood send-up, The Studio. And, apparently, he had the time of his life. This raises the question: could Ron Howard be ready to make a full-on return to acting?

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Well, hold your applause. He’s not strapping on superhero tights just yet. But he did admit there...

In Glen Powellwe trust. Pair the Twisters and Top Gun: Maverick star with filmmaker, Edgar Wright, in a movie based on a Stephen King novel and — in the words of the late, great Carl Weathers — baby, you’ve got a stew going. Today, CinemaCon attendees were invited to try a taste of that stew (have we taken it too far?) thanks to a special update during Paramount’s presentation that included some piping-hot information about the upcoming action-packed thriller, The Running Man.

In the footage played at the convention, Glen Powell’s Ben is approached by Josh Brolin’s bad guy, who knows that he’s in a desperate position and in dire need of money for his family. Brolin looks like a skeezy billionaire, while Colman Domingo’s host is everything that a game show host could hope to be — well dressed and fabulous. The hunt is on for...

While the Bateman brother-sister both found early success, being child stars wasn’t always the dream life it seemed. Fame came fast, and with it, the pressures of working in the industry as kids. At 16, Justine got her big break when she landed the role of Mallory Keaton on Family Ties, starring alongside Michael J. Fox.

Meanwhile, Jason started even younger as James Cooper Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie at just 10 years old.

Jason Bateman in a still from Ozark | Credits: Netflix

If you’ve ever watched Arrested Development or Family Ties, you’ve likely wondered – are Jason Bateman and Justine Bateman twins? They’ve got the same last name and strikingly similar looks. Both also found fame in Hollywood as kids, so it is an easy mistake to make. There is, nevertheless, a short and sweet answer.

Not twins, but definitely siblings

No, Jason and Justine Bateman are not twins,...

Joe and Anthony Russo, the Cleveland-born filmmakers who started off directing small-scale comedies and episodes of “Arrested Development” before being knighted by the Marvel Studios apparatus, have a long history of saying provocative stuff in interviews. Sometimes you get the sense that they truly believe what they’re saying (Anthony proclaimed that everything developed at their studio Agbo “has universe potential”), other times it comes off as something more cartoonishly antagonistic (like when Joe said “this idea that the theater is a sacred space is bulls–t”).

But in the lead-up to their latest, a $320 million sci-fi extravaganza for Netflix called “The Electric State,” they were oddly quiet.

There was no declaration of intent, no premature announcement of a series of interconnected movies and series that make up a vast, overarching “Electric State” mythology. Instead, there was a smattering of polite interviews and a worldwide promotional tour that included stops in Los Angeles,...

As a child actor in the 1980s, Jason Bateman showed a lot of promise before mostly dropping out of sight for several years. But thanks to Ron Howard's guidance and his memorable run on "Arrested Development," Bateman revived his career, and he has since remained a steady presence on-screen.

From supporting turns to lead roles, Bateman worked steadily and followed his passion into directing as well where he's shown the same steady hand for tone and talent behind the camera as he displays in front of it. Bateman is among Hollywood's funniest actors, a secret weapon quietly earning laughs even when he's across from more obviously comedic performers, but he's no slouch in the dramatic department either.

The result is a filmography filled with memorable, rewatchable TV shows and movies heavy on comedy but layered through with drama, thrills, and heart. In ranking his work, the focus is primarily on lead roles,...

While Ron Howard has focused on directing for most of his Hollywood career, there’s one person who could get him to return to acting.

The Oscar-winning filmmaker recently told People magazine that he would “love to do some acting” again but that “it’s hard to make time for.”

“I happen to play myself in an upcoming episode of The Studio, and I had a lot of fun doing that,” he noted.

However, Howard shared that his daughter, actress and director Bryce Dallas Howard, could likely get him to step back in front of the screen. “I think that if my daughter Bryce cast me in something, that would compel me to put down the directing obligation, put them on hold for a minute and show up,” he said.

He continued, “But otherwise, between what’s going on at my company Imagine Entertainment with Brian Grazer and our team,...

Andrew Santino is set to take a swing with the launch of a weekly golf-focused podcast.

No Bad Lies debuts April 9 and will include on-course conversations and in-studio interviews with professional golfers, athletes, entertainers and influencers. Early guests joining Santino, a longtime fan of the sport, include Liv Golf’s major winners Jon Rahm and Cam Smith and golf influencers Fat Perez and Grant Horvath.

The podcast can be heard on all major platforms, while a video version will be available on Santino’s YouTube page.

“I’m beyond excited to dive into all aspects of the game with No Bad Lies,” says Santino. “From Liv to the PGA and everything in between, there’s so much happening in golf right now. I can’t wait to explore the sport from every angle with the people who love this game as much as I do.”

Santino is a comedian and...

It might be late March for the rest of the world, but for the folks at Hallmark, it’s always the Countdown to Christmas. Today, the network announced yet another holiday-centered production is underway, this time piggybacking off the success of one of their titles from the 2024 season. Those who love a little spandex and sport with their holiday fare will be thrilled to hear that Hallmark Media has re-signed NFL and Skydance Sports to their roster, with the trio set to bring audiences, Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story. The production comes hot on the heels of last year’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, which saw the network score some major viewership points. Right now, A Bills Love Story is on target to pick up cameras later this year, with the production crew using the team’s city, Buffalo, New York, as a backdrop, promising to include...

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Community is a satirical comedy series created by Dan Harmon. The NBC series follows Jeff Winger, a lawyer who gets disbarred after it is discovered that he lied about having a bachelor’s degree. To get his legal career back, he began attending Greendale Community College. He soon befriends a group of misfits, including Britta, Abed, Shirley, Annie, Troy, and Pierce. Community stars Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, Donald Glover, Ken Jeong, Chevy Chase, and Jim Rash. So, if you loved the entertaining stories, hilarious dark comedy, and compelling characters in Community, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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A.P. Bio is a workplace comedy sitcom series created by Mike O’Brien. The NBC series follows Jack Griffin, a philosophy professor who gets fired from...

NBC's comedic drama "Good Girls" may have been all about women criminals breaking bad, but according to TVLine, the series' cancellation in 2021 didn't have much to do with the "girls" that give the show its title.

Soon after "Good Girls" was officially canceled in 2021, TVLine reported a surprising and slightly scandalous scoop about the show's fate. The series debuted in 2018 and follows the exploits of three Midwestern moms who fall into a life of crime after an impulsive supermarket heist leads to unlikely repercussions. "Parks and Recreation" actress Retta headlined the show along with "Mad Men" fan favorite Christina Hendricks and "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and "Arrested Development" actress Mae Whitman. The show also made a star out of Manny Montana, who played sexy crime boss Rio and quickly became a series breakout. According to the outlet's sources, it was Montana who tied up the series' future after negotiations...

Twenty years ago, NBC premiered a new sitcom based on a hit U.K. series. The Office debuted on March 24, 2005, and was not an immediate hit in its initial six-episode run. The show struggled to find its footing out of the block, with several episodes virtually xeroxed from the storylines of its British predecessor created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and transplanted, often clunkily, to Scranton, Pa. But soon enough showrunner Greg Daniels found his groove and leaned into the strengths of his formidable ensemble, led by Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, and Rainn Wilson.

The Office would go on to become a must-see TV staple, running nine seasons and earning five Emmys in 42 nominations — and then becoming a hit all over again as a new generation rediscovered and binged The Office when it hit streaming. Until 2023, The Office held the record as most-streamed series, with more than 57 billion minutes watched.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi were among the celebrities that fled the US following Donald Trump’s Presidential election win in 2024.

At the time, it was predicted that she and de Rossi might possibly return after Trump’s tenure is over – like most other celebrities that have fled the country for this very reason have said – but it’s starting to seem as if the joys of the English countryside might be strong enough to keep the talk show host and her spouse there for the rest of their days.

Here’s the shocking move she made to confirm this.

Ellen DeGeneres Lists Her Last Remaining US Residence On the Market

DeGeneres and de Rossi may just be a few months into their surprising move to England – trading California’s sunshine in the process – but they’re seemingly already convinced that nothing will be dragging them back to the US anytime soon.

If you find yourself laughing out loud while watching the new sports comedy Running Point, you're not alone. The Netflix hit is "a return to traditional comedy," showrunner-producer David Stassen tells Gold Derby, and it also provides viewers with that "big feel" they've been "craving."

Cocreated by Stassen, Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, and Ike Barinholtz, Running Point stars Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon, a former party girl who becomes the president of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team. The family-owned business includes older brother Cam (Justin Theroux), middle brother Ness (Scott MacArthur), and younger brother Sandy (Drew Tarver), plus surprise half-brother Jackie (Fabrizio Guido).

The 10-episode first season of Running Point dropped Feb. 27 on Netflix, and it was picked up for Season 2 days later. The series is eligible at the 2025 Emmys in the comedy categories.

Here is our full interview with Stassen, which includes spoilers for the full Season 1.

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On Thursday March 20 2025, Bravo broadcasts Southern Charm!

Arrested Development Season 10 Episode 15 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Southern Charm,” titled “Arrested Development,” promises to bring excitement and drama to the screen. Set to air on Bravo, this episode features Madison and Ryan as they host a glamorous black-tie summer soiree. The event is sure to be a highlight of the season, but it also sets the stage for rising tensions among the group.

As the guests arrive at the soiree, the atmosphere is filled with anticipation. However, underlying conflicts begin to surface, creating a charged environment. Viewers can expect to see old grievances and new disagreements come to light, adding layers to the relationships among the cast members. The black-tie setting may be elegant, but the emotions running high could lead to unexpected confrontations.

In addition to the drama, “Arrested Development” introduces a budding romance that starts to heat up during the party.

Reader be warned: There are several spoilers below.

Controversy in the film world is a double-edged sword - it can turn a movie into an absolute flop, or it can make it a big hit, usually with no middle ground there. And, yes, there is a big controversy surrounding Netflix’s latest big production, The Electric State. Almost all critics hate it, and it seems the viewers are currently turning it into a big hit.

So, what do we have here on hand? It is a costly production that, according to various media outlets, ran its cost at some hefty $320 million. The film is directed by the Russo Brothers (known for their Marvel films and the Arrested Development TV series).

The cast is stellar as well and includes Millie Bobbie Brown, Christopher Pratt, and Stanley Tucci, among others, who either appear or lend their voices. Then there is the fact...

Was Lucifer saved from cancellation by fans?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Netflix has a knack for breathing new life into shows on the brink of oblivion, and for fans of a certain devilishly charming series, this rescue mission was nothing short of a miracle. While the streaming giant has a long track record of delivering gripping original content and reviving fan-favorite shows, not every comeback story has been a fairytale—just ask Arrested Development fans.

But one series, once abandoned by network television, found a second wind under Netflix’s wing, and its legacy has only grown stronger since.

A Devilishly Addictive Plot

Enter Lucifer, the supernatural drama that has recently been rediscovered by a fresh wave of binge-watchers, despite its grand finale airing in 2021. Based on characters crafted by the legendary Neil Gaiman, alongside Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg, the series follows the one and only Lucifer Morningstar.

Lucifer, played...

Charleston’s social scene returns in this week’s “Southern Charm” on Bravo. “Arrested Development” features Madison and Ryan hosting a black-tie summer party, which becomes a catalyst for drama. As the event progresses, tensions rise, and relationships are tested. Amidst the elegant setting, the episode hints at confrontations and shifting alliances. A new romance blossoms while […]

Southern Charm: Arrested Development...

It might be hard to imagine the Russos as having a true finger on the pulse of the industry but the guys have been around the business for over 20 years now, emerging with small-budget features and TV shows like Arrested Development before becoming some of the most reliable figures for Marvel. And as the future of the MCU looks towards more Avengers movies — which Anthony and Joe will direct — the boys have some interesting predictions for what the next generation of movies will bring.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, the Russos said that it will be Gen Z – those born between 1997 and 2012 – who will be leading the way for the future of Hollywood, at least in terms of what the “content” will be. As Joe put it, “We are in the biggest transitional moments in the history of linear visual storytelling. It’s very hard to say in this moment...

While most of their cinematic work has been shot in Atlanta or overseas, Joe and Anthony Russo nonetheless have a deep fondness for Los Angeles production, but are more than aware of how difficult it has become to shoot there. Speaking in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Russo Brothers shared that they support a big change to the current tax incentive structure in California.

“We have larger productions that can save tens of millions of dollars by shooting in the U.K. or in Australia,” said Joe. “The only way you can keep projects [in Los Angeles] is by being competitive with the rebate. It’s a shame, because this town was built around the industry, and the industry seems all but gone now.”

The Russo Brothers’ own careers were built here as well, having gotten their start on the LA-based productions of “Arrested Development” and “Community.” The latter sitcom...

Earlier this week, insurance company State Farm released a Batman-themed commercial that garnered a lot of attention from DC fans for its comic-accurate depictions of some of The Dark Knight's best-known foes, including Two-Face, The Riddler, Catwoman, and The Joker.

The fun ad features actor Jason Bateman running into a number of villains while the actual Batman attempts to keep him out of trouble.

Sza plays Catwoman, with streamer Kai Cenat as a Gotham City citizen, and content creator Jordan Howlett (a.k.a. Jordan the Stallion) as Commissioner Gordon. They're joined by Abby May as Poison Ivy, Josh Meyer as The Riddler, Andrew Tippie as Two-Face, and Josh Harp as The Joker.

A lot of fans seem to feel that these takes on Batman's bad guys look better than anything we've seen in live-action thus far. Check out some new behind-the-scenes photos and a video of the shoot below,...

Henry Winkler has enjoyed an awesome career, especially for his work on the small screen. From "Arrested Development" to "Parks and Recreation" and "Barry," he's shown that he's a natural when it comes to comedy, with his role in the latter having even won him an Emmy Award. However, for many fans, he'll always be known as the lovable greaser Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli from the hit ABC sitcom "Happy Days" -- a role Winkler has admittedly worked hard to move past since the show ended in 1984.

While the role of The Fonz turned the actor into a household name, "Happy Days" was arguably a curse for Winkler. The "Happy Days" star struggled to find work after the show ended because he was typecast. Nevertheless, he remained adamant about escaping the sitcom's shadow. In fact, as he once explained during an interview with The Albuquerque Tribune, he rejected a Fonzie-centered spin-off...

The Russo brothers have struggled to create compelling action movies since Avengers: Endgame and the same can be said for Marvel. With the MCU and the Russos seeing diminishing returns on their films, their reunion for Avengers: Doomsday seems like the best solution. The Russo brothers began their careers directing television episodes, and their works include some of the most iconic sitcoms of all time, such as Arrested Development and Community. Their career trajectory took an unexpected turn when they graduated to a full-blown MCU blockbuster. Nevertheless, Kevin Feige made an insightful decision, as the Russos would eventually lead the MCU to the top of the global box office.

The Russo Brothers are now synonymous with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They made their directorial debut in the high-grossing superhero franchise with 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and returned for three more projects, including 2019's Avengers: Endgame.

The duo's films have grossed over 6.85 billion with their superhero films, and their run is not over. The directing brothers will return to helm 2026's Avengers: Doomsday and 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars, with a hefty pay, of course. However, speaking with The Hollywood Reporter to promote their latest film, Netflix's The Electric State, the two detailed how they started their relationship with Marvel boss Kevin Feige and how Communityhelped.

Before they became some of the best-paid filmmakers in the film industry, Joe and Anthony Russo started their careers with roles in television. They directed several episodes of Arrested Development, including the pilot, as well as Community. Luckily, their job on the latter attracted Kevin Feige's attention.

The Russo Brothers are now synonymous with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where they helmed several successful films, including 2019's Avengers: Endgame, and the upcoming two superhero team-up films. However, the duo started their career directing several sitcoms, including Arrested Development and Community.

In a new feature interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote their upcoming Netflix film, The Electric State, the duo also looked back at the beginning of their careers. While they now make millions helming superhero movies, their start in the industry wasn't as easy. Their first project was an FX pilot called Lucky, which aired for one season and led to them working on Arrested Development. During the new interview, the duo revealed which character was the most difficult to cast in the popular sitcom.

"It was Gob," Joe Russo revealed, referring to Will Arnett's character, George Oscar Bluth II aka Gob, the eldest Bluth child.

"Dammit, Hydra." One of the first major instances of Kevin Feige having to deal with a significant security snafu happened when the trailer for "Avengers: Age of Ultron" famously leaked online much too early and resulted in the official Marvel Twitter account tweeting out that hilarious two-word response. Over 10 years later, the studio once again had to do some damage control on an unexpected breach of their usually airtight firewalls. Recently, Marvel artist Mushk Rizvi posted (and quickly deleted) several pieces of concept art that quickly made the rounds on social media, purporting to showcase major spoilers from both "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars." Unlike last time, however, it would seem that Marvel's strategy is to deny that these have anything to do with the upcoming blockbusters at all.

That's the tact that returning "Avengers" directors Joe and Anthony Russo are taking, at least. In a new profile over...

If you had run into the brothers Joe and Anthony Russo as 20-somethings circa 1994, they probably wouldn’t have seemed like guys who’d become two of the biggest directors of all time. Both were living in their native Cleveland, where Anthony was a law student, and Joe, 17 months his junior, was attending drama school. Neither felt quite satisfied with their chosen path, so they both dropped out and pivoted to filmmaking, maxing out their credit cards to fund their $30,000 debut feature, Pieces, which has never been released but nonetheless caught the eye of a notable mentor, Steven Soderbergh, when it screened at Slamdance in 1997.

From there, they took a winding road that led them to directing and executive producing critically adored (but ultimately canceled) shows such as Arrested Development, Happy Endings and Community, before landing a meeting at Marvel Studios. (Studio chief Kevin Feige was a Community fanatic.) Against the odds,...

Anthony and Joe Russo have been major voices in the film industry for quite some time. The familial duo got their start on the small screen, directing episodes of series such as Arrested Development, before getting their first major studio gig with the 2006 comedy You, Me and Dupree, starring Owen Wilson, Matt Dillon, and Kate Hudson, but it wasn't until 2014 that the Russos became household names with their first foray into blockbuster action, the MCU sequel, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. From there, the Russos would direct not only the third Captain America flick, Civil War, but also the next two Avengers movies, Infinity War and Endgame, with the pair also returning for the next two Avengers films. But between their Marvel pictures, the pair have found themselves in an interesting position, directing big-budget films for streaming, such as the Tom Holland-starring drama, Cherryand Netflix's The Gray Man.

The excitement is building for the upcoming episode of “Southern Charm,” titled “Arrested Development.” Set to air on March 20, 2025, at 8:00 Pm on Bravo, this episode promises to deliver the drama and intrigue that fans have come to love. Madison and Ryan are gearing up to host a glamorous black-tie summer soiree, and it looks like tensions among the group are about to reach a boiling point.

As the evening unfolds, viewers can expect a mix of glitz and underlying conflict. The atmosphere at the soiree is charged, and it seems that not everyone is on friendly terms. With past grievances simmering just below the surface, the event could either bring people together or push them further apart. The stakes are high, and the drama is sure to keep everyone on the edge of their seats.

In addition to the tension, a new romance begins to blossom, adding an exciting twist to the mix.

"Wait, we never win," said a shocked Selena Gomez upon accepting the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Comedy Ensemble for Only Murders in the Building last month. Before the ceremony, the Hulu mystery series had never prevailed at the awards, but this year it achieved two upsets for its fourth season. In addition to the ensemble award, Martin Short won individual acting kudos despite ranking last in Gold Derby's odds. The question now is whether the show can carry that momentum all the way to the upcoming Emmys and win its first Best Comedy Series prize.

Let's look to the past. How often has the SAG Award winner for Best Comedy Ensemble followed that with the Emmy for Best Comedy Series? Here's the complete history, with the double winners highlighted in bold.

1995: Seinfeld won SAG Award; Frasier won Emmy

1996: Friends won SAG Award; Frasier won Emmy

1997:...

Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat are on the set of their new movie!

The 34-year-old Twilight star and the 35-year-old Arrested Development actress were seen getting themselves into some hijinks while filming their upcoming buddy-comedy, The Wrong Girls, on Wednesday (March 5) in Los Angeles.

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The photos showed the two actresses running around while holding cats in a backpack.

The Wrong Girls tells the story of two “codependent best friends living paycheck to paycheck and bong rip to bong rip, when a case of mistaken identity throws their lives into chaos,” per Variety. While Kristen and Alia will play the two main characters, Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, and Lakeith Stanfield will also have roles in the movie. Dylan Meyer, Kristen‘s fiancee, is directing the film.

If you didn’t see, Kristen and Dylan stepped out for a lunch date earlier this month.

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Bradley Cooper is spending the night behind the camera.

The 50-year-old Oscar-nominated actor directed Will Arnett as they filmed scenes for their upcoming movie Is This Thing On? outside of comedy club in New York City.

Bradley held up a camera close to the 54-year-old Arrested Development actor’s face as he had an intense conversation with a co-star.

In between takes, Bradley was seen giving Will some notes and directions.

Written by Will and Mark Chappell, Is This Thing On? ”follows Alex (Arnett),a man facing middle age and an impending divorce, and Tess (Laura Dern). As their marriage quietly unravels Alex seeks new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family — forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form,” according to Variety.

Along with directing the movie, Bradley also has a supporting role.

The Fox Broadcasting Network is set to expand in 2025. According to CEO Lachlan Murdoch, the company plans to launch a brand-new streaming service.

If everything surrounding the highly anticipated launch goes to plan, the newly minted streaming service will be available at the start of the NFL and college football seasons. Speaking at Morgan Stanley's Technology, Media and Telecom conference via The Wrap, Murdoch said that "the aspiration" is for the platform to hit the "mid-single digit millions of subscribers range."

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Jason Bateman was blunt when asked about the Arrested Development movie. "I don't think anybody gives a s***," he told Conan O'Brien, asserting that it will never be greenlit. "I think it's done." Bateman's update is disappointing to fans hoping for the adaptation since the 2019 series finale. He confirmed the movie would have double down on the meta commentary. "The story of the Arrested Development movie would be that in the show, [where] Hollywood wanted to make a movie about [the Bluth family], and we certainly couldn't play ourselves, because we're not actors," he teased.

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In one of the most exciting casting moves in Hollywood, Oscar winner Charlize Theron joined the critically acclaimed sitcom Arrested Development. It is the movie Monster that brought her an Academy Award in 2004 for the best actress in a leading role. This move of Theron left the audience wondering, why would a Hollywood A-lister take a comedy role in a sitcom on television?

Charlize Theron in Æeon Flux | Credit: Paramount

The actress revealed that this is a calculated decision she has taken. While she worked on Arrested Development, she also worked in a sci-fi movie titled Æeon Flux in 2005. The action-filled sci-fi movie did not perform well at the box office, which led Theron to make a concise decision to do something different to show her talent. She also said that the failure of her movie and...

Matt Damon would love to be in a potential Arrested Development movie, should it ever move forward. Jason Bateman, who played Michael Bluth on the hilarious show, recently said he was at an award show when Damon pitched himself to appear in a film version. The twist? Damon wanted to play Bluth in a movie-within-the-movie.

While appearing on the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast (via Deadline), Bateman made the revelation:

"I remember Matt Damon coming up to me at — I think it was like the Golden Globes or something — and I was so excited to meet him, and he was a huge fan of 'Arrested Development. And he was saying, 'You know, I really think I could play, because I hear you guys are doing the movie, I think I could—can I play you?'"

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Jason Bateman remembers the “Arrested Development” film that almost came to be. Bateman said during a recent appearance on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, which you can see in the below video, that Matt Damon was interested in the project at one point. The only downside? Now, nobody “gives a shit” about bringing the film to the screen.

“Arrested Development” series ran from 2003 to 2006 on Fox and was later revived by Netflix for two additional seasons between 2013 and 2019. In the series, Bateman played Michael Bluth, who is tasked with running his eccentric family’s real estate empire after his father (Jeffrey Tambor) is arrested. Michael Cera played Bateman’s onscreen son, with Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, and Tony Hale as his siblings. Late actress Jessica Walter iconically played the boozy family matriarch Lucille. David Cross, Alia Shawkat, Henry Winkler, and Liza Minnelli co-starred.

Series creator Mitchell Hurwitz...

Fans of Arrested Development know better than anyone that the story of the comedy series was a roller coaster ride. With a premature cancelation, an unexpected revival and a farewell season that took a long time to get ready, the show also flirted with the possibility of a movie – and series star Jason Bateman (Carry-On) revealed that none other than superstar and Oscar winnerMatt Damon(Oppenheimer) wanted to be in the movie.

Fox released Arrested Development in 2003, which set itself apart from other sitcoms due to its innovative production techniques along with its clever writing combined with its outstanding group of performers. The plot of the show follows a formerly rich family, the Bluths, who find themselves in financial and legal trouble.

The character at the center of this dysfunctional family is Michael Bluth, played by Jason Bateman, who tries to keep his relatives together while he deals with his own problems. The ensemble cast includes Michael Cera, Will Arnett, Jessica Walter, Jeffrey Tambor, Tony Hale, Portia de Rossi, David Cross, and Alia Shawkat, who have contributed with very memorable performances.

Jason Bateman in Arrested Development | Credit: Netflix

Moreover, at times, it does seem as if Arrested Development was documenting real-life events, making its fans often wonder whether the Bluths happen to be inspired by a real family. Let’s take a...

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Matt Damon pitched to play Jason Bateman in an 'Arrested Development' movie.There have been hopes for a big screen sequel to the hit sitcom, which originally aired for three seasons on Fox from 2003 and 2006 before Netflix streamed a two-season revival between 2013 and 2019.Bateman told the 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' podcast: "I remember Matt Damon coming up to me at — I think it was like a Golden Globes or something — and I was so excited to meet him and, and he was a huge fan of 'Arrested Development'.“And he was saying, ‘You know, I really think I could play, because I hear you guys are doing the movie, I think I could — can I play you?' ”The 56-year-old actor - who played MIchael Bluth in the show - confirmed there was actually a pitch for a film with creator Mitchell Hurwitz...

Matt Damon had an idea for an Arrested Development movie that would have made fans very happy, according to Jason Bateman.

The 56-year-old actor starred in the hit television show, which released five seasons between 2003 and 2019.

During an appearance on the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast, Jason revealed a conversation that he had with Matt about making a movie to continue the story. However, he wasn’t sure that there was enough interest.

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“I remember Matt Damon coming up to me at—I think it was like a Golden Globes or something—and I was so excited to meet him and, and he was a huge fan of Arrested Development,” Jason recalled, via Variety. “And he was saying, ‘You know, I really think I could play, because I hear you guys are doing the movie, I think I could—can I play you?...