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'Arrested Development' premieres May 26 on Netflix

"Arrested Development" will be reborn on Netflix on May 26. The subscription service announced the premiere date Thursday, saying that all 15 episodes of the comedy series will be posted at the same time. The Mitchell Hurwitz sitcom starring Jason Bateman was canceled by Fox in 2006 after three seasons.

 

'Arrested Development': David Cross Says Netflix Return Will Be 'Historical' (Q&A)

David Cross

The actor tells THR why a follow-up movie is close to impossible and which guest stars "truly impressed" him. Though Arrested Development is setting the precedent for "television shows that were canceled too early and then revived on Netflix for a very short season," it seems to be pushing the bar quite high: last month, series creator Mitch Hurwitz announced that the cult comedy, premiering on the streaming service in May, would follow a new episodic format which, altogether, is “the first act of what we would like to complete in a movie."

 

Netflix to Deliver All 13 Episodes of ‘House of Cards’ on One Day

House of Cards

Binge-viewing has become such a popular way for Americans to watch TV that it is changing the ways that networks create and distribute episodes.

 

HBO nixes idea of Netflix partnership

Netflix

Consumers who dream of watching HBO hits like "The Sopranos" or "Game of Thrones" by streaming to TVs using their Netflix accounts shouldn't hold their breath.

 

Turner Broadcasting CEO Sees Only Minor Netflix Effect on Kids TV Ratings

The availability of kids TV shows on Netflix is only a small, contributing factor in the recent ratings challenges of such networks as Viacom's Nickelodeon, Turner Broadcasting System chairman and CEO Phil Kent told an investor conference on Thursday.

 

Netflix, DreamWorks in Streaming Deal

Netflix, DreamWorks reached a multi-year deal to give Netflix exclusive rights to first-run feature films and television specials for video streaming.

Senh: I'll give this front page spotlight since it's getting more mentions than Amazon's deal with Fox.

 

Facebook, Netflix in Talks for Partnership

The social networking giant is looking to develop features that will allow users to share their favorite TV shows, news, music and other media.

 

Netflix's Internet Traffic Overtakes Web Surfing

Netflix's Internet Traffic Overtakes Web Surfing

Move over, Web surfing. Netflix movies now take up more of the Internet pipes going into North American homes. A study published Tuesday by Sandvine Inc. shows that Netflix movies and TV shows account for nearly 30 percent of traffic into homes during peak evening hours, compared with less than 17 percent for Web browsing.

 

Netflix: 'The Wonder Years,' 'Glee' Added To Instant Streaming

A show about the 60's and 70's, made in the late 80's and early 90's, and now blasting into the second decade of the 21st century. It's been quite a trip for Kevin Arnold and friends, but now, he can stream right into your living room.

 

Showtime to Remove Some Shows From Netflix

CBS's Showtime plans to remove some of its original programming from Netflix's online video service, which is becoming more of a competitive threat to pay-TV.

 

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