Jason Bateman News

The Judy Show - My life as a sitcom, starring Emmy Award winning actress Judy Gold, has been extended through August 18 in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse.

Netflix' HOUSE OF CARDS made history this morning when Neil Patrick Harris and 'Breaking Bad' star Aaron Paul announced this year's Primetime Emmy Award nominees at the Television Academy's Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood.

In an interveiw with Bloomberg News, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT producer Brian Grazer revealed that Netflix is currently in active talks with 20th Century Fox to produce another season of the cult favorite. 'We are in conversations with them to do another,' Grazer shared. 'They are interested in doing that.'

Elfman will play the role of Joyce Fisher, the wife of Mel Fisher (J.K. Simmons) - the proud family patriarch who does not let his blindness affect him as a father, husband and breadwinner.

TVGuide.com reports that a new, full-length version of the catchy tune 'Getaway', heard throughout the newest season of Netflix's ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, will be part of an upcoming soundtrack.

David Ayers (Wicked and SILENCE!) in the role of 'Robert,' Billie Holiday's Manager along with newcomer Rafael Poueriet in the role of the 'Assistant Stage manager' as well as Jim Cammack (veteran bass player for legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal), Ken Hitchcock (NY Saxophone Quartet & Manhattan Jazz Orchestra's acclaimed tenor sax player), Jerome Jennings (performer & drummer for Benny Golson and Sonny Rollins) and Bill Jolly (three-time Emmy Award winning pianist/composer/arranger) in the speaking roles of the onstage musicians complete the acting ensemble for the upcoming Billie Holiday musical 'Lady Day' starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater. With an opening set for Thursday, October 3rd (6:30PM) the production will take residence at Times Square's Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Written and directed by Stephen Stahl, the musical will make its New York debut having been produced at the Theatre de Boulogne-Billancourt and Theatre du Gymnase Marie Bell in Paris as well as The Donmar Warehouse and The Piccadilly Theatre in London, where it received critical praise and garnered an Olivier 'Best Actress in a Musical' Award nomination for Ms. Bridgewater. Produced by Misty Road Productions the show's creative team also includes Mr. Jolly, who will also serve as musical director. Preview performances are slated to begin Thursday, September 19th(8PM).

According to Showbiz411, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT creator Mitch Hurwitz and Netflix chief Ted Sarandos have confirmed that more episodes of the hit series are on the way.

Voted "Funniest Comedian" at the New York Comedy Festival, Dan Soder presents his hysterical comedy routine on the Comix At Foxwoods stage this July. From July 25 through July 27, Soder will perform nightly at 8 p.m. on the Comix stage. On July 27, Soder will perform an additional late night show titled, "Nasty Show with Dan Soder" at 10:30 p.m.

A mild-mannered businessman and the spend-happy con woman who stole his identity embark on an uproarious, cross-country road trip in the number one comedy blockbuster Identity Thief, available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand today, June 4, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jenna Elfman is currently in discussions to take over the role of ex-wife 'Joyce Fisher' in the new NBC comedy THE FAMILY GUIDE. She would replace previously cast actress Parker Posey who left the project just one day after the network greenlit it to series.

Variety reports that Netflix CEO Reed Hastings would consider buying additional seasons of the recently revived series Arrested Development if cast members were game to continue on with the comedy.

Netflix has made the fourth season of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, starring Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Will Arnett, PORTIA DE ROSSI, David Cross, and Jessica Walter, live on their streaming service. The Emmy Award-winning comedy returned this morning with 15 new episodes, and the Twitter-verse promptly exploded.

Netflix will premiere its highly-anticipated fourth season of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT today, May 26, 2013. All 15-episodes of the Emmy Award-winning comedy from series creator/executive producer Mitchell Hurwitz will be available for members to watch instantly at launch.

Netflix has released four new clips from the upcoming fourth season of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, starring Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Will Arnett, PORTIA DE ROSSI, David Cross, and Jessica Walter. The Emmy Award-winning comedy returns with 15 new episodes May 26, only on Netflix. Check them out below!

TEEN CHOICE 2013 will once again break into summer and celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live Sunday, August 11 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" leads the TEEN CHOICE 2013 nominees with seven nominations.

Multi-award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, along with noted costumes designer Patricia A. Hibbert, and acclaimed lighting designed by Ryan O'Gara will head the design team for the upcoming Billie Holiday musical "Lady Day" starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater. With an opening set for Thursday, October 3rd(6:30PM) the production will take residence at Times Square's Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Written and directed by Stephen Stahl, the musical will make its New York debut having been produced at the Theatre de Boulogne-Billancourt and Theatre du Gymnase Marie Bell in Paris as well as The Donmar Warehouse and The Piccadilly Theatre in London, where it received critical praise and garnered an Olivier "Best Actress in a Musical" Award nomination for Ms. Bridgewater. Produced by Misty Road Productionsthe show's creative team also includes three-time Emmy Award winning composer & arranger Bill Jolly, who will serve as musical director. Preview performances are slated to begin Thursday, September 19th(8PM).

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Olivia Wilde and Mark Duplass have signed on to lead Lionsgate's upcoming horror film REAWAKENING.

NBC has announced a new lineup of primetime shows for the 2013-14 season that provide a winning combination of popular returning series, fresh new comedies, compelling new dramas and the latest season of "The Voice," the top reality program on television.

Below, check out the trailer for ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Season 4. Starring Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Will Arnett, Portia de Rossi and David Cross. The Emmy Award-winning comedy returns with 15 new episodes May 26, only on Netflix.