Expect to See 17 More Arrested Development Episodes on Netflix

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Expect to see 17 more Arrested Development episodes on Netflix
In an interview with Grantland’s Bill Simmons, Brian Grazer says, “We’re gonna do another 17 episodes. So, stay tuned for Arrested Development.” Netflix has yet to officially announce a 5th Arrested season.

John Oliver introduces HBO Now, which launches today
“It’s like HBO Go, except you don’t have to rely on your parents’ password,” says Oliver. HBO Now debuts today on Apple devices.

Game of Thrones‘ Lena Headey and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau insist rape didn’t happen last season
Both actors say in separate interviews that the controversial Season 4 scene was never meant to depict a rape. PLUS: Seth Meyers brings downer Jon Snow to a dinner party, and Blue Man Group does a Hodor-themed version of the Game of Thrones theme.

USA sets summer premiere dates for Suits and Graceland
USA has also announced premiere dates for Christian Slater’s Mr. Robot and Complications starring Jason O’Mara and Jessica Szohr. PLUS: USA orders “Supernatural” creator’s comic book adaptation Amped, and Dwayne Johnson to produce an “alternative development” project for USA.

Chrisley Knows Best may spin off a late-night talk show
A potential late-night talk show will be hosted by Todd Chrisley and include his family.

Better Call Saul‘s 1st season was surprisingly rich and emotionally complex
Last night’s season finale ended with this takeaway, according to June Thomas: “No matter how much a man tries to rehabilitate himself, no matter the qualifications he gains or the hard work he puts in, he cannot escape his past. It’s a little depressing, but it was a surprise, and surprise is the most difficult emotion for a prequel to generate.” PLUS: Saul needs to step up the pace after a highly watchable first season, season finale had a Ferris Bueller easter egg, and how the last scene explains the whole show.

WWE: SmackDown is officially moving to USA
The 16-year-old series debuts on USA next year after being on Syfy since 2010.

House‘s Robert Sean Leonard is headed to SVU
He’ll guest as an ADA who once sent a man to jail for raping his daughter.

How to deal with the grief of Nina Dobrev leaving The Vampire Diaries
She’s the center of the show, but maybe Dobrev’s exit is a good thing?

John Travolta “doesn’t care” to watch HBO’s Going Clear
The longtime Scientologist says the film is a product of “people who were disgruntled with their experiences” with the religion.

11/22/63 adds Chris Cooper and Cherry Jones
The Hulu JFK assassination miniseries from JJ Abrams and Stephen King, based on King’s best-seller, has also tapped Daniel Webber to play Lee Harvey Oswald. Jones will play Oswald’s mom and Cooper will play the owner of a local Dallas diner.

19 Kids and Counting star Jill Duggar welcomes a baby boy
Baby Israel is the first child for Duggar, 23, who got married last June.