Hit TV show Arrested Development is returning to screens for a new series and a full-length movie.

The cult comedy, which ran from 2003 to 2006, won critical acclaim, six Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe, making a big star of Jason Bateman.

Now the dysfunctional Bluth family are back, with Bateman confirming there will be 10 new episodes and a big screen outing in 2013.

On his Twitter.com page, he writes, "It's true. We will do 10 episodes and the movie. Probably shoot them all together next summer for a release in early '13. VERY excited!"

The series also starred Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett and Michael Cera.