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Arrested Reunion on Sit Down, Shut Up

April 15, 2008

Mitch Hurwitz has recruited three of his "Arrested Development" cast members -- Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Henry Winkler -- to voice roles in his animated Fox comedy "Sit Down, Shut Up," says The Hollywood Reporter.

"Sit Down, Shut Up" from Tantamount, Sony and Granada, centers on staff members at a high school who are preoccupied with their own needs and agendas, which means the students come second.

Fox greenlighted a table read of "Sit Down," based on the live-action Australian series, last month.

Also joining the voice cast are Cheri Oteri, Will Forte, Regina King, Nick Kroll, Tom Kenny and Maria Bamford.

COMMENTS (13)

Posted by:

Craig

April 15, 2008

I have seen the original Australian series and, without exaggerating, consider it to be the very worst comedy show I have ever seen. It only lasted a few episodes.

And I really don't understand why they bought the remake rights and title of a series that is forgotten even in Australia when it's a fairly generic premise (i.e. bad teachers).

Posted by:

Simon

April 15, 2008

I'm from Australia, and Craig is right. It did only last only a few episodes, 2 or 3 at the most, if I remember correctly. Its been quite a few years since any mention of it until now too

Posted by:

Scarecrow

April 15, 2008

Yeah, but this American remake is from the guy who brought us "Arrested Development." That means it's going to be canceled after 2 or 3 episodes...but only because it's absolutely brilliant and on Fox.

Posted by:

Ken Begg

April 15, 2008

In this case, that's an unfair jab. Fox killed itself to get viewers to watch AD, and kept it on the air long past the point justified by its ratings. This might be why networks ignore fans so much. If you're going to get knocked even when you go beyond the call, why bother?

Posted by:

Wayward Sean

April 15, 2008

I'd have to agree with Scarecrow. Fox has a nasty habit for seeming like they support an idea, only to give it a show time during more popular shows, etc. They canceled Family Guy, which sold so many DVDs that it was brought back to life. Futurama got the boot, only to be so popular that it has earned 4 movies. Firefly lasted one season, but was still so popular it earned a movie. Arrested Development was canceled, but is in talks for a movie. They have an itchy trigger finger when it comes to canceling good shows.

Posted by:

anders

April 15, 2008

Agree WS, and i think they need to make a movie of The Tick as well!

Posted by:

Nick

April 15, 2008

i would love a Tick movie, but only if done right - meaning the opposite of the live action series. i've always wanted a Tick fighting game to be made.

Posted by:

D Train

April 15, 2008

Kenn Begg is actually Rupert Murdoch.

On a more serious note. Do studio execs actually watch TV?? Didn't THEY think Arrested Development was funny. How many billions of dollars does one company need? Fox could've easily kept AD and still made silly amounts of money. The people who provide us with our arts and entertainments know nothing about it, just about the almighty dollar. There must be a line drawn somewhere between entertainment and riches.

Posted by:

Venom

April 15, 2008

This isn't a reunion...dammit i was so excited.
Juno was more a "reunion" I want to see the whole cast back together playing there great chacters

Posted by:

matt

April 15, 2008

thanks for saying so, WS...and id like to remind everyone that they aired the last 4 episodes during the olympics.