LOS ANGELES – 'Arrested Development' is returning to TV screens and is getting made into a film.
The comedy TV series - which starred Jason Bateman, Michael Cera and Portia de Rossi - is getting 10 new episodes which will then lead into the big screen version.
Speaking at a cast reunion at The New Yorker Fest, creator Mitchell Hurwitz said: "We're all game. We've hated being coy, but we've been trying to put together this ambitious idea."
LOS ANGELES – Metta World Peace has been voted off 'Dancing with the Stars'.
The basketball player - who was formerly known as Ron Artest - and partner Peta Mergatroyd departed the celebrity ballroom contest last night after failing to impress with their cha cha on Monday.
Metta said afterwards: "I had a great, great time . It was awesome.
"All I want to know is who's coming with me? Peta was great. Everybody give a round of applause for Peta, she was awesome!
LOS ANGELES – Charlie Sheen has hailed Ashton Kutcher's first appearance on 'Two and a Half Men' as the "best" TV entrance ever.
The actor reportedly told close friends he liked the way Ashton - who replaced him on the program earlier this year after he was sacked over his erratic behavior - "was revealed through the dusty exploded smoke of my remains".
LOS ANGELES – Ashton Kutcher's 'Two and a Half Men' debut set a ratings record for the show.
The first episode of the sitcom's ninth series – in which Ashton has replaced sacked Charlie Sheen – got 27.7 million viewers, more than double the number who watched the first episode of season eight in 2010.
The show introduced Ashton's billionaire character Walden Schmidt, who spent most of the episode naked.
LOS ANGELES – Ashton Kutcher spends the majority of his 'Two and a Half Men' debut naked.
In his first episode, which aired on CBS last night, the actor's billionaire character Walden Schmidt attempts to commit suicide in the ocean after his wife dumps him.
However, he fails to take his own life and instead winds up totally nude on the deck of the Malibu home of Alan Harper - played by Jon Cryer.
LOS ANGELES – Nicole Scherzinger "cried" when she was offered a judging role on 'The X Factor'.
The former Pussycat Dolls singer - who was a guest panellist on the UK series last year - was promoted from co-host to a panelist position on the new US version of the pop star search show following the departure of Cheryl Cole and admits she is "honored" to have the job.
LOS ANGELES – David Arquette was cheered on by Courteney Cox and their daughter during his 'Dancing with the Stars' debut last night.
The 40-year-old actor - who split with the former 'Friends' star after 11 years of marriage in October 2010 - was spurred on by estranged wife and Coco, seven, who cheered him on from the front row as he hit the dancefloor with professional partner Kym Johnson.
LOS ANGELES – Jon Cryer has thanked Chuck Lorre for firing Charlie Sheen from 'Two and a Half Men'.
Charlie was let go from the sitcom after his unpredictable life off set – which included drinking, drugs and partying with porn stars - started to cause concern and Jon is grateful to the show's creators, Chuck and Lee Aronsohn, for making the decision because he believes it saved his friend.
NEW YORK – Ashton Kutcher is not "replacing" Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men'.
The 'No Strings Attached' star took over the leading role in the comedy series following Charlie's public meltdown and spat with the show's creator Chuck Lorre, and he admits he has been "lucky" to get the job and hopes he can do as "incredible" a job as the troubled actor.
LOS ANGELES – Hugh Jackman is keen to star in 'Glee'.
The 42-year-old actor - who is known as a lover of musical theatre - would love a star in the all-singing TV show, which has previously guest starred Gwyneth Paltrow and Neil Patrick Harris, even though he has only seen it once.
LOS ANGELES – Cher thinks her son's decision to appear on 'Dancing with the Stars' is as scary as his sex change.
The 'Believe' singer joked that Chaz Bono - who was born a girl but underwent gender reassignment surgery - is lacking the right moves for when he appears on 'Dancing with the Stars', which starts on September 19.
