Once, Twice, Three Times the Bluths

Posted Jul 26th 2006 3:45PM by TMZ Staff

"Arrested Development," the critically acclaimed but ratings challenged and recently canceled FOX show, is getting new life in syndication -- via three different outlets.

MSN, HDNet and G4 have all acquired the rights to the show online, on hi-def TV and on basic cable, respectively.

Arrested Development

"We're thrilled that this groundbreaking, critically-acclaimed show will find an entirely new audience through a variety of complementary platforms - from rich media, to hi-def TV to cable," said Peter Levinsohn, President of Fox Digital Media. "This is the first time a series has been licensed to three platforms simultaneously, a testament to the explosion of the after-market for high-end content. We're actively developing this exciting new arena with partners like MSN, HDNet and G4."

HDNet will begin airing episodes in September, G4 in October, and MSN at some point later this year.

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1. I tuned into this show on several occassions because I felt I must be missing out on a really good show from the critics and fans comments. I just never 'got' it or thought it was funny.

Posted at 4:47PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Big D

2. This is one of my favorite shows! I am so happy it is coming back!

Posted at 5:09PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Tina

3. How exciting! I love this show

Posted at 5:37PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Barbara

4. um.
THIS IS HUGE!
yessssss

Posted at 5:45PM on Jul 26th 2006 by g

5. Are these new episodes, or repeats?

Oh, I don't care, I'll take what I can get! I love this show!

Posted at 5:57PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Mags

6. what's the big deal--it's already on dvd--why don't they pool the syndication money & work on a new season? This was one funny show.

Posted at 6:52PM on Jul 26th 2006 by bc

7. dear poster number 1. I'm sorry for you. This is the most amazing television show ever. It was brilliantly writen, amazingly acted, and all around a smart show. I guess that says a lot about you and the public at large.

that being said, YEAH!!!!!!!!! I love Arrested Development and I can't wait to see it all over again in all it's glory.

Posted at 7:10PM on Jul 26th 2006 by doesntmatter

8. YAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 9:10PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Katrina

9. doesntmatter's user name doesn't seem to fit the blog. This obviously does matter to you. The show was all the things you rave about but if you came into it late, missing several episodes, it's different. It wasn't until it went into reruns and watching from the beginning that I was able to appreciate it. Sometimes it takes the public time to 'like' something new and different. The network didn't give it the time or promotion it deserved. Fox likes huge ratings and right away regardless of quality. Many shows with original low ratings went on to become icons: just a few - Star Trek, The X-Files, Seinfield.

Posted at 1:43AM on Jul 27th 2006 by sv

10. Absolutely amazing. As soon as I saw this picture my heart leaped. I personally think that this is the absolute best comedy in the history of television.

Posted at 4:34AM on Jul 27th 2006 by Allen

11. FOX did not promote this show, ever. Everytime you tune in, get a commercial, you'd think they only had 4 shows worth watching - American Idol, 24, House & Prison Break!

Posted at 10:51AM on Jul 27th 2006 by Right On!

12. to poster #1, you should rent the dvd and watch it from the 1st episode. it'll be a completely different experience for you.

Posted at 4:31PM on Jul 30th 2006 by dood

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