Will “Arrested Development” Get A Fifth Season?
The answer to that question is: Maeby.
The “Arrested Development” re-boot premiered on Netflix on May 26th, helping to ease the pain of fans whose hearts broke after the FOX comedy was cancelled way before its time in 2006. Despite the fact that the fourth season was supposed to be a one-time treat for fans, the new-found success of the show has already ignited conversations about a possible movie and even a fifth season.
When asked about whether or not the streaming service would consider a fifth season of the show during an interview with CNBC, Netflix CEO, Reed Hastings, says he’s for it. “If the talent were willing to do more [episodes], and interested in that, I’m sure we would be willing,” Hastings said.
“Arrested Development” creator and executive producer, Mitch Hurwitz, is also open to another season of the show. In a conference call this week Hurwitz said he is “game” for a new season. However, he added a bit of a disclaimer, saying, “I don’t have a timeline yet…If there’s more, I promise you we will put a date out there.”
So, it looks like the ball is on the cast’s court. Let’s hope they make the right decision!
Will Smith Tanks at the Box Office, Plans to Ditch Blockbusters
Will Smith, also known as the king of summer blockbusters, has officially lost his crown. The actor’s latest film, “After Earth,” which also star’s his son, Jaden Smith, premiered at number three at the box office behind “Fast and Furious 6” and “Now You See Me,” respectively.
While most actors would love to even be in a film that premiered in the top ten let alone the top three, Will Smith is not “most actors.” This is the first time since 1993 that one of Smith’s summer films failed to open at number one. Yes, you read that right: his winning streak at the top of the box office lasted two entire decades.
From “Independence Day” to “Men in Black” to “I Am Legend” and more, Will Smith could do no wrong. Until now.
After the failure of “After Earth,” Will Smith says he’s leaving blockbusters behind. In an interview with Digital Spy this week, Will said, “”It’s been an absolute necessity that the movie be a blockbuster, but I think I’m going to start moving out of that and finding more danger in my artistic choices.
Justin Bieber Books Ticket to Space
We may be seeing the first live concert from space very soon! Justin Bieber and his manager, Scooter Braun, are the latest celebrities to book flights on Virgin Galactic, the airline that will one day send commercial flights to space.
Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin brand, confirmed the news on Twitter on Thursday by tweeting, “Great to hear @justinbieber & @scooterbraun are latest @virgingalactic future astronauts. Congrats, see you up there!”
The flight will reportedly cost Bieber $250,000, but that’s really not much when you’re one of Hollywood’s wealthiest teenagers.
Virgin Galactic completed their first rocket-powered flight in April of this year (where the rocket broke the speed of sound) and is expected to launch its commercial flights as soon as next year.
Paris Jackson Attempts Suicide
In what may be the most disturbing news of the week, TMZ learned that Michael Jackson’s 15-year-old daughter attempted suicide earlier this week.
The young girl reportedly left a suicide note after taking a large number of Motrin pills and cutting her forearm with a meat cleaver. After Paris called in to a suicide hotline, the person on the other line reportedly called 911 after worrying for her safety. An ambulance then took her to the nearest hospital where she is “physically fine,” according to her family, and currently undergoing psychiatric evaluation.
Her father’s death in 2009 and bouts of bullying at school have reportedly led Paris into a world of depression and self-harm. Sources close to the family say that this wasn’t even the first time that Paris attempted suicide, but this time was “far more serious.”
If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, the National Suicide Prevention LifeLine is open 24 hours a day and can be reached at 1-800-273-8255.
