Arrested Development Movie And … New Episodes?!

are you ready, arrested fans??

According to the Associated Press, Arrested Development, a show that lasted three seasons but has a cult-like fan following, will return to the small screen shortly before the long-awaited movie hits the big screen.

Mitchell Hurwitz, creator, said the show will have about “nine or ten episodes” that will focus on each of the characters. The episodes will lead up to the movie, which will bring all of the characters together.

The plans were announced at an Arrested Development reunion Sunday at the New Yorker Festival. The show went off the air in 2006 and starred Jason Bateman, Michael Cera and Portia de Rossi.

As of now, the movie doesn’t have a release date and shooting is set to begin next summer.

Doctor Who – Recap & Review – The Wedding of River Song

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Doctor Who
The Wedding of River Song

Original Air Date: Oct 01, 2011

Maria – Sr. Reviewer
maria@thetwocentscorp.com

It’s April 22 2011, but it’s always been that time. Buckingham Palace is occupied by Winston Churchill, who is assisted by his Silurian medic. Charles Dickens appears on TV to plug his Christmas special. There are Pterodactyls in the gardens of London. Churchill calls for his raggedy soothsayer, and asks what happened to time. An unkempt and unshaven Doctor replies, “A woman.”

Saturday Night Live – Recap & Review – Melissa McCarthy

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Saturday Night Live
Melissa McCarthy

Original Air Date: Oct 1, 2011

Len – TwoCents Reviewer
len@thetwocentscorp.com

I couldn’t help feeling SNL took a step backwards this week after the strong season premiere. Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly, Bridesmaids) gives it her absolute all hosting, and she rewards us with some choice scene-stealing moments and physical comedy in the vein of her character from “Bridesmaids.”

We also get the return of the Digital Short (not such a good thing this week), while Lady Antebellum is on board to give you a taste of what your awkward teen will be slow-dancing to at Homecoming this month. Let’s score this thing!

CSI:NY – Recap & Review – Keep it Real

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CSI:NY
Keep it Real

Original Air Date: Sep 30, 2011

Maria – Sr. Reviewer
maria@thetwocentscorp.com

CSI:NY continues its trend of loud openings. This time, it’s a punk concert! The lead singer is a blonde punk rock chick, performing to a large moshing crowd but her eyes are focused on only person. The guy in the suit doesn’t look like he really belongs, but he looks a little in love. His friend joins him, wearing a tracksuit. They both look out of place, but they’re there for the girl.

Then we cut to the suited guy, dead, with $20 bill bloodied on the floor. At first I suspected the girl, but she’s crying too, clearly traumatized.

Fringe – Recap & Review – One Night in October

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Fringe
One Night in October

Original Air Date: Sep 30, 2011

Rachel – Sr. Managing Editor
rachel@thetwocentscorp.com

Ever find yourself hooked up to a machine that pumps antifreeze into your brain while you tell your happiest memories to a creepy guy in the shadows? Well, then, you must be on Fringe… as well as dead. Olivia is asked by Broyles to help (get this) Fauxlivia solve the case of this serial killer who has killed dozens Over There. It’s a really good theory, actually: To get our version of the killer (John McClennan, who just so happens to be a forensic pathology professor) to help track down his doppelganger. The catch? He can’t know that he is in an alternate universe and that the killer is, essentially, him. The other catch? Getting O and Faux to work together. Good luck with that.

Then there is Walter. Peter is really spooking the poor guy and he has taken to covering every reflective surface in the lab with something so he can’t see the image of “that strange man,” as well as listening to Mozart at an eardrum-rupturing volume to drown out Peter’s pleas for help. I’m not sure Walter can go any more crazy, but this just might push him right over the edge.

Haven – Recap & Review – Sins of the Fathers

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Haven
Sins of the Fathers

Original Air Date: Sep 30, 2011

Cheryl – TwoCents Reviewer
cheryl@thetwocentscorp.com

In the season finale, ghosts are taking revenge on the living in Haven. Duke and Nathan get unwanted advice from their fathers, and the town briefly gets their leader back. While some questions are answered, more are raised. “It’s getting more and more dangerous. The troubles are everywhere, and the Rev’s death has people stirred up.” The Battle of Haven (not to be confused with the Battle at Hogwarts) is far from over.

A man is visited by the ghost of his late friend. The ghost convinces him that his wife is in danger and that he needs to go to her house to help her. The ghost then appears to his wife and tells her that she is danger, and their friend is on his way to help. When the friend comes in, the ghost pretends to hurt his wife and the friend shoots him. Since he’s a ghost the bullets go right through him, and the wife is killed. It’s all a set-up. The ghost is seeking revenge because his wife had an affair with the friend. Nathan and Audrey quickly discover that ghosts are haunting the living and seeking revenge and try to discover what their connection is and who is behind it.

Blue Bloods – Recap & Review – Friendly Fire

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Blue Bloods
Friendly Fire

Original Air Date – Sep 30, 2011

FK – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

“It’s better to be judged by twelve than carried by six.” – Frank

In every good police drama, it’s customary to have a “friendly fire” episode. I didn’t expect one in only the second season, but Blue Bloods can handle it.

Sometimes I look at the screen and chuckle that a guy from New Kids on the Block is being a serious actor (I guess he’s got “the right stuff..” get it? HA…), but Donnie Wahlberg has won me over as Danny and if there’s anything Tom Selleck can do, it’s do the serious acting thing (he’s got the “serious stare” down pat).

Supernatural – Recap & Review – Hello, Cruel World

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Supernatural
Hello, Cruel World

Original Air Date: Sep 30, 2011

Alyssa Silva – Sr Reviewer
alyssa@thetwocentscorp.com

I thought I had a bad day, but then I watched this episode and realized how very wrong I was. This was a very, very good episode. It harkened back to the days of Kripke, whereby the Winchesters watched their life shatter to pieces while a monster worthy of its title reared its ugly head.

There was good ol’ bromance, Bobby using idjit affectionately, and the exit of a beloved character. Read on after the jump for more!

The Secret Circle – Recap & Review – Loner

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The Secret Circle
Loner

Original Air Date: Sep 29, 2011

Melanie – TwoCents Reviewer
melanie@thetwocentscorp.com

With the Circle bound, Cassie still resisting her place with them. The rest of the group is floundering under the effects of the binding, not to mention the tension between Nick and Melissa (who have been hooking up) and Cassie and Adam (who are drawn to each other even though he’s seeing fellow circle member Diana).

Are the six ready to face their first outside threat?

The Mentalist – Recap & Review – Little Red Book

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The Mentalist
Little Red Book

Original Air Date: Sep 29, 2011

Kym – TwoCents Reviewer
kym@thetwocentscorp.com

I have to start this time by saying I’m surprised that Patrick Jane wasn’t given more problems by Betram. It is a stretch sometimes, given how much trouble he can cause, that the CBI keeps Jane around, but then, you have to remember – he does close cases.

We open this week with the entire team being reassigned and Betram’s grudging admission that he needs Jane because of his record. Even so, Jane got off easy. The rest of the team was either cooling their heals on suspension or on odious tasks like door security. Jane just got reassigned to another team. Not that poor Agent Haffner had a chance at managing Patrick Jane….