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Jason Bateman and Will Arnett are back together on a new show, only we won't be seeing much of them at all. The animated show, Sit Down, Shut Up, based on an Australian program premieres this spring and reunites a whole lot of Arrested Development cast, writers and producers. Of course, talks at their TCA lunch immediately went to the AD movie - which is apparently Valkyrie meets Hotel for Dogs, hilarious. Jason Bateman and Will Arnett kept the whole room laughing trading jabs and with barely a serious sentence uttered. The rest of the cast, including Kristin Chenoweth, Cheri Oteri and Nick Kroll kept right up. If the show is anything like the panel, the fans will be happy. Here are a few highlights:

• Jason Bateman on doing voice over work: "It frees up a lot of time for me. It takes about 45 minutes to snap this bad boy off. . . No, doing voice over work takes a lot of work - not a badger tail like Arnett, not a lick-n-stick. It is not easy for me. I keep anticipating a pink slip every time we do one of these things. I'm happy to be here, I don’t know how much longer I will be here. Not like Velvet Pipes here [at Arnett]."
• Will Arnett: "It’s a different experience you’re in a room by yourself not with the other actors. Kind of doing it in a vacuum. You can read a scene all the way through and then you can go back and immediately run through it again and completely reinterpret the scene so its very freeing."
  Nick Kroll: "Actually, we all work together it's just you who doesn't."
  Will Arnett: "Is it fun?"
  Nick Kroll: "We have a great time."

Costar Tom Kenny joked that Will and Jason have been "really good about autographs, we don't ask for them, they just sign stuff and give it to us" before the Development alums got into a lengthy discussion about why the show never caught on and how the Nielsen system didn't work in their favor at the time. Clearly still something they're thinking about, as are all the devotees who will get a special treat when this show hits the screen.

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Leo and Zac weren't the only hot guys who were spotted courtside at a Lakers game this weekend — there was a brand new bunch of boys in the house last night. David Beckham resurfaced after his long flight back to LA but left his boys at home this time. On the other hand, Will Ferrell had some bonding time with Magnus while Shia LaBeouf seemed to find himself a pint-size playmate as well. John Krasinski and Jason Bateman had each other as dates, but it looks like they were perfectly happy to share laughs together as the home team earned another win.

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The stars of Hancock swung by TRL in NYC yesterday to ham it up for MTV. Will Smith and Charlize Theron had a little fun at Jason Bateman's expense, but that sounds like the hardest time she's willing to give anyone. She recently said, "I'm lazy and to be a diva takes a lot of energy and so that's why I don't do it. . . it's a lot of work to be a diva. People forget. It's hard to yell at people and it's really hard to hit them. If I had more energy I would do it." One place she hasn't seemed lazy recently is her stunning red carpet premiere looks.

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Last night was the second European premiere for Will Smith, Charlize Theron, and Jason Bateman as they brought Hancock to Berlin. With Will off performing some super-human feats on the red carpet, Charlize looked stunning on her own in a short, sexy and playful black dress. She also looked fabulous at the Paris screening, and with many more promotional events to come, Charlize will be sure to rock the red carpet competition this summer.

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You know July 4th is around the corner when Will Smith starts his worldwide promotional tour for his latest Summer blockbuster. This year the festivities kicked off in Paris with his Hancock co-stars, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman. Charlize admitted to Will's hotness and while they seem to be kissy on the red carpet we doubt their significant others have anything to worry about. Jason Bateman showed off his fresh haircut but it was his new production deal with FOX that was probably putting the smile on his face. Tony and Eva continued to gaze adorably into each other eyes — looks like their lovefest from the other night was still going strong. If this movie is anything like Will's others, we can expect a lot more star studded premieres leading up to the holiday weekend now known as Will's Independence Day.

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This weekend the big event in LA wasn't a premiere or an award show — it was a wedding. And it was the opposite of the small affair Jay-Z and Beyonce had on the east coast. This was celebrity stylist and co-designer of Miss Davenporte, Estee Stanley's wedding in LA where the Olsens were bridesmaids (wearing masks at times to avoid the paparazzi). Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel resurfaced together to attend as well as Tobey, Kurt and Goldie, Eva Mendes, and more. It's been awhile since we've seen JT and Jess together and as usual, they look thrilled.

For lots more images of the bridesmaids, the gorgeous bride's dress, Jason Bateman, Scott Speedman and more just

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Stars took a drive into the desert on Saturday night for the 19th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala. Halle Berry looked stunning covering up her growing bump in a flowy black dress. High School sweethearts Zac and Vanessa posed together while his Hairspray costars Amanda and John got chummy backstage. How cute does Drew look? The issue on everyone's mind was the writers' strike and what effect it will have on this weekend's Golden Globes. That and, of course, Britney's latest drama. On that Ellen Page said, "I feel bad, you know, because everyone kind of judges her and splatters her business everywhere...No one goes, 'Why is this happening?' They just judge and judge and judge. It's too bad."

To see more from the show including Jason Bateman, Brittany Snow, Emile, Nikki Blonsky, Jamie Foxx, Drew, Sean and others just

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Will Smith wasn't home to celebrate I Am Legend breaking box office records this weekend, but I'm sure he managed to have a great time in Paris promoting the movie. As if he doesn't have enough reason to smile, his Legend director, Francis Lawrence, is more than willing to boost Will's ego. He said, "He's one of the only people that I can truly say kind of has all of that. He's funny, he's charming, he's smart, he's handsome, he's happy, he's got a great marriage, he's a great father, he's great at what he does, he's happy at what he does. It's sort of disgusting. So if anybody would be the last man standing, it's Will." Plus, he's obviously still a box office titan, and we're already getting a taste for his next picture. Buzz has the teaser trailer for Hancock which is a little cringe-inducing (but just a little), but with Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman and Will, I have faith it will be a lot of fun.

Images include Will Smith, Francis Lawrence and Akiva Goldsman.

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The Affleck brothers were the men of the hour at last night's Hollywood Film Festival's Hollywood Awards. Brad Pitt handed Casey Affleck the award for Breakthrough Actor of the Year (an honor bestowed on one Miss Lindsay Lohan last year) while Ben walked away with one the Breakthrough Director of the Year. That's the second year in a row on this stage for Ben (last year he won Supporting Actor), but it must have been that much sweeter to share the press room with Casey. John Travolta also walked away with this year's Supporting Actor statue and shared the Ensemble win with the rest of his Hairspray cast. Meanwhile, CZJ didn't go home with any honors, but yowza on the dress. Let Award Season begin!

To see a full list of winners and a ton more pictures from the backstage and show including a totally buff Janet Jackson, Jason Bateman, Janeane Garofalo, Brad, Ben, Casey, Richard, CZJ and many many others just

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Mary-Kate and Ashley weren't too worried about being top twinsies with their black belted outfits for the Jenni Kayne Store Opening on Friday night. I guess being life twinsies sort of rules matching clothes out in terms of importance. I wish I could see more of Ashley's blue shoes, but I am loving the color from what I see, not so sure about her ribbon-y bag. Other negative Olsen point? MK needs a brush. Also at the opening were Rebecca Gayheart (who will literally never miss a party) and Mrs. Ari Perrey Reeves. Clutches for everyone! Even in their famously sky-high heels, the Olsen girls looked teensy next to the rest of the partygoers.

To see more from the party including the girls above, Rachel Zoe, Jason Bateman, Anthony Kiedis and others just

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Natalie looked cute and casual like always this weekend in NYC. Seems like she had a day of fun in Central Park with some pint-sized friends, even if one of them seems a lot more interested in the latest Harry Potter book than playing with Natalie. The a-list actress isn't one to get caught going out panytless like many of her peers but apparently Natalie will show some skin in her newest movie, Goya's Ghosts. She said, "There's a long shot of a nude woman... It's not me. You do see some parts of me unclothed, but if they end up on Web sites making it look like I'm nude, I'm going to be really, really angry." Natalie just disappointed men everywhere.

This November Natalie has Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium hitting theaters. It looks like a fun fantasy film with Dustin Hoffman and Jason Bateman. To check out the latest trailer, click here.

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