At the beginning of this month, I reported an “Arrested Development” story without much enthusiasm because it was  aboutwhat we’ve already heard for a while now: the movie is getting made and Mitch is working on the script.  But tonight real news about the film landed online and even thought it’s minor by regular standards, for an “Arrested Development” movie it’s like stumbling onto a cooler with the name “MADDAS” written on the side.  Hit the jump to find out what the Bluths will be up to.

Every time I have to report an “Arrested Development” movie story as the film languishes in perpetual early pre-production, I feel like I’m Lucy re-setting the football so that all AD fans (myself included) can get ready for another humorous-yet-educational parable.  Well, here’s the football again: “Arrested Development” creator Mitch Hurwitz and co-executive producer James Vallely are working on a screenplay for the “Arrested Development” movie.    Hit the jump to think that this time you really are going to kick the football.

Less than a month ago I spoke with Jason Bateman and managed to get updates on “Hancock 2″ and “Arrested Development”. At the time, nothing had been officially announced regarding a “Hancock” sequel, and Jason didn’t think the story had any substance. But in the past month, Adam Fierro and Glen Mazzara have been hired to write the screenplay, and Variety reported “Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman are gearing up to reunite for the sequel to Columbia Pictures’ “Hancock,” with Peter Berg set to helm the action-comedy.”

But earlier today when I covered the “Couples Retreat” international press day for our partners at Omelete, Jason told me, “I don’t know where that writer gets their information from as I haven’t been contacted, nor have my representatives.”

More after the jump…including another update on “Arrested Development” and Jason reveals what he got as a wrap gift on the upcoming Pegg/Frost/Mottola film “Paul”.

The other day I got to participate in a roundtable interview with Jason Bateman for his new movie “Extract”. While I’ll have a complete transcript next week, I wanted to post some highlights today. After all, who doesn’t want to hear the latest update on the “Arrested Development” movie? Also, we got him to talk about his work in the just wrapped Simon Pegg/Nick Frost movie “Paul”, his romantic comedy “The Baster”, and would he like to make a “Hancock” sequel. His answers after the jump:

Opening today is director Harold Ramis’ new comedy “Year One”. To help promote the film, our partners at Omelete were invited to New York City to interview everyone involved and they sent me. So thanks to them, after the jump you can watch my exclusive video interview with David Cross.

During the interview we talked about what it’s like to do press all day, the incredible sets that were built for the film, if he had a favorite Bible story, and, of course, I asked about the “Arrested Development” movie.

If you’re a fan of David’s you’ll love this interview as he told some extremely funny stories. And if you missed the movie clips from “Year One”, here’s a link to see them.

I am literally at 28,000 feet as I type these words. The reason for that is I’m flying back to Los Angeles from the international junket for Sony’s upcoming comedy “Year One” and my plane has internet. How amazing is technology.

Anyway, just a few hours ago I participated in a roundtable interview with Michael Cera as a reporter for our partner website Omelete. In the coming days I’ll have video interviews with Michael Cera, Jack Black, David Cross and director Harold Ramis. But with everyone clamoring for info on the “Arrested Development” movie, I figured you’d like to hear what he said right now. Unfortunately, the news is not good.

When I asked Michael if he thought the “Arrested Development” movie would ever happen, his response was:

“I think it will. Yeah. I don’t see why it wouldn’t. I don’t think it will happen for awhile.”

I then said a lot of the cast members have said Mitch is working on the script and maybe you’d be shooting later this year.

Michael then replied, “But there is no rush. I think he should take his time. I know it means a lot to Mitch. There is no rush, really. I don’t think.”

So if you were excited the film would be going in front of the cameras sometime soon, it’s probably time to extinguish that dream. As a huge fan of the show, I’m more than happy to wait for writer/director Mitch Hurwitz to get it right. I just hope it’ll eventually happen.

If you’re excited for the “Arrested Development” movie, say it in the comments below. And come back later this week to hear what his AD co-star David Cross said about the upcoming movie.