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[TV] See Norman And Norma Argue In This “Bates Motel” Teaser That Has Us Starting Over

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Posted by EvanDickson on February 12, 2013 @ 1:38pm
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Is this the first actual footage from “Bates Motel” that we’ve seen? Going through the posts, I think it might be our first look at stuff actually culled from an episode. I actually like the mother/son stuff here. Not so hot on the dayglo rave stuff though. Who knows? Maybe the show makes it work?

The series stars Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air,” “The Departed”), Freddie Highmore (“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Finding Neverland”), Max Thieriot (“Disconnect”), Olivia Cooke (“Blackout”) and Nicola Peltz (“The Last Airbender”). Season one also co-stars Nestor Carbonell (“Lost,” “The Dark Knight Rises”) and Mike Vogel (“Pan Am”).

“In “Bates Motel,” following the tragic death of her husband, Norma Bates buys a motel on the outskirts of the idyllic coastal town of White Pine Bay, seeking a fresh start. As Norma and Norman get ensconced in their new home, they discover this town isn’t quite what it seems, and the locals aren’t so quick to let them in on their secrets. But the Bates’ are done being pushed around and will do whatever it takes to survive – and will do whatever it takes to protect their own secrets.”

On The A&E Network from executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights”) – the show debuts on Monday, March 18 at 10 PM ET/PT. Head inside for the spot! READ MORE

[TV Bites] Hi-Res “Bates Motel” Poster; “Cult” Opening Credits; “True Blood” Season 6 Images!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 01, 2013 @ 11:54am
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In addition to a hi-res look at the “Bates Motel” teaser poster (airing Monday, March 18 at 10 PM ET/PT on A&E), we’ve got two more television bites to kickstart your morning.

First, check out the opening credits for CW’s “Cult,” which promises that seeing is deceiving. ““Cult” follows Jeff (Matt Davis), who’s a journalist blogger (all of us professional bloggers are extremely handsome and heroic, don’t you know, and it’s about time broadcast TV recognized it). He teams with Skye (Jessica Lucas), a production assistant on a popular television crime series called Cult, as they investigate the fans of the series who are re-creating the crimes on the show.” Added meta twist: The fictional version of Cult airs on a fictional version of The CW within the show. “Cult” premieres Tuesday, February 19.

Also inside, we’ve got a few looks behind-the-scenes of “True Blood’s” sixth season, taking us to the home being used for “The Governor” of Louisiana. The images come courtesy of Alexander Skarsgård Fans. “Here is Arliss Howard rehearsing the scene. His character is not a big fan of vampires,” says the site. Click the link for more details behind the imagery. READ MORE

[TV] New “Bates Motel” Teaser Has Mom And Her Little Norman On A Bed Together

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 31, 2013 @ 3:45pm
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A&E Network will premiere the new original scripted drama series “Bates Motel” from executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights”) on Monday, March 18 at 10 PM ET/PT. Now, we have a new teaser for the show which depicts Norman and his mother on a bed, whispering sweet nothings. Or at least she is while he tries to glower.

“Bates Motel” is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film Psycho, and promises to give viewers an intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates’ psyche unravels through his teenage years. Fans will have access to the dark, twisted backstory of Norman Bates and how deeply intricate his relationship with his mother, Norma, truly is. The series stars Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air,” “The Departed”), Freddie Highmore (“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Finding Neverland”), Max Thieriot (“Disconnect”), Olivia Cooke (“Blackout”) and Nicola Peltz (“The Last Airbender”). Season one also co-stars Nestor Carbonell (“Lost,” “The Dark Knight Rises”) and Mike Vogel (“Pan Am”).

Head inside for the new teaser! We’ve also got a look at a new poster (via Deadline) that they’ve chosen to debut at an insanely small size. READ MORE

Academy Awards TV Promo Jokes On ‘Psycho’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 25, 2013 @ 10:28am
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The Academy Awards are coming, and frankly, we don’t give a shit. The pretentious garbage of an awards ceremony neglects genre films, treating them like they can’t be art in the eyes of snot-nosed academy members. And each year they try and play to us fans, acting like they give a shit. They don’t, let’s get that straight right now.

ABC released the following promo for this year’s Oscars, which air February 24th. It features host Seth MacFarlane staying at the Bates Motel where Norman is making a ruckus. It’s an obvious reference to the new series, “Bates Motel,” premiering this spring on A&E.

“Keep it down. I have a meeting in four hours,” MacFarlane jokes as Janet Leigh screams in terror. READ MORE

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[TV] New “Bates Motel” Posters Bring You Fire, A Hand, And A Bunch Of Weed

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 14, 2013 @ 10:23am
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A&E Network will premiere the new original scripted drama series “Bates Motel” from executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights”) on Monday, March 18 at 10 PM ET/PT. TVLine got their hands on some new posters for the show, some of which have me scratching my head.

Head inside for a gallery! READ MORE

[TV] Dance, Breathe and Lose Your Hand To “Bates Motel” Promos

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 11, 2013 @ 1:05pm
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A&E Network will premiere the new original scripted drama series “Bates Motel” from executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights”) on Monday, March 18 at 10 PM ET/PT. The cabler has released a trio of great promo videos depicting a breath, dance party, and hand. In addition, we’ve just posted 20 hi-res stills.

[TV] Check Into “Bates Motel” March 18th

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 04, 2013 @ 2:22pm
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Freddie Highmore stars as Norman Bates in A&E’s “Bates Motel,” the Psycho prequel from “Lost”‘s Carlton Cuse and “Friday Night Lights”‘ Kerry Ehrin that will premiere on March 18. The series will explore Norman’s back story that helped forge the infamous serial killer. After relocating to a new town, Norman will be tasked with navigating the social land mine that comes with being the new kid at a local high school. His mother, Norma Bates, will be played by Vera Farmiga (The Departed, Up In The Air, The Conjuring).

Max Thieriot, Nestor Carbonell, Mike Vogel, Nicola Pletz and Olivia Cooke also star. A&E is currently filming the series in Vancouver.

““Bates Motel” serves as a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film, “Psycho,” and promises to give viewers and intimate portrayal of how Norman Bates’ (Freddie Highmore) psyche unravels through his teenage years and just how deeply intricate his relationship to his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), truly is.”

Check out the newly launched official website, with the teaser clips below. READ MORE

[TV] New “Bates Motel” Featurette Has First Look At Footage From The Show!

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Posted by EvanDickson on December 14, 2012 @ 12:16pm
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“Bates Motel,” the Psycho prequel from “Lost”‘s Carlton Cuse and “Friday Night Lights”‘ Kerry Ehrin, has just debuted a new featurette that highlights some actual footage from the show (the first real footage we’ve seen) along with some cast and crew interviews. If anything, it’s probably our best look yet at the tone and visual aesthetic we might be getting when this thing premieres next year.

Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga, Max Thieriot, Nestor Carbonell, Mike Vogel, Nicola Pletz and Olivia Cooke also star. A&E is currently filming the series in Vancouver, for an early 2013 premiere.

Head inside to see the first footage from “Bates Motel”. READ MORE

[TV] Two Eerie Teaser Promos For “Bates Motel”

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Posted by EvanDickson on November 30, 2012 @ 11:07am
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Freddie Highmore stars as Norman Bates in “Bates Motel,” the Psycho prequel from “Lost”‘s Carlton Cuse and “Friday Night Lights”‘ Kerry Ehrin. The series will explore Norman’s back story that helped forge the infamous serial killer. After relocating to a new town, Norman will be tasked with navigating the social land mine that comes with being the new kid at a local high school. His mother, Norma Bates, will be played by Vera Farmiga (The Departed, Up In The Air, The Conjuring).

I’m not entirely sold on the idea of this being a modern day show, complete with iPhones and Norman being a fan of Manga (apparently), but I’ll give it a shot! Meanwhile this teaser (via EW) tells us next to nothing – except that Norman (or Norma?) will probably at least handcuff one woman to a sink before disposing of her.

Max Thieriot, Nestor Carbonell, Mike Vogel, Nicola Pletz and Olivia Cooke also star. A&E is currently filming the series in Vancouver, for an early 2013 premiere.

Check out the newly launched official website, with the teaser clips below. READ MORE

[TV] Meet the Residents of “Bates Motel”, A&E’s ‘Psycho’ Prequel!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 27, 2012 @ 12:13pm
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A&E is currently filming the series in Vancouver, for an early 2013 premiere. “We think our take on the Bates family will both be surprising and subvert expectations. We can’t wait for people to check in,” Cuse told The Hollywood Reporter, who also shared the first ever batch of cast photos from the series.

My Soul to Take‘s Max Thieriot will play Norman’s older brother Dylan Bates in the series. Thieriot’s Dylan has a love-hate relationship with his mother, Norma, and will return home unexpectedly to discover his family’s new residence. “Lost” alum Nestor Carbonell will reunite with Carlton Cuse on Bates, playing Sheriff Alex Romero — who is described as dark and edgy, with eyes that see everything and an unwillingness to let anyone off the hook for anything. Cloverfield‘s Mike Vogel plays Deputy Zach Shelby, a compassionate guy with an instant likability to him. Nicola Peltz will play Bradley, a girl Norman takes a liking to at school who’s described as bright and effortlessly sexy with a depth that makes her seem older than she really is. Olivia Cooke plays Emma Decody, a classmate of Norman’s with a penchant for adventure despite having a medical condition that requires her to roll a portable oxygen tank along with her. Lastly, Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga will play the Norma Louise Bates, the complicated, passionate and compelling mother to Norman who is smart, multidimensional and always capable of surprising people. READ MORE

[TV] Here’s Norman And Norma Bates Chilling Out Next To The “Bates Motel”

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Posted by EvanDickson on November 20, 2012 @ 11:23am
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If you wanted to know what Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) and his mother Norma (Vera Farmiga) will look like in the upcoming “Bates Motel”, then today’s your lucky day. Here they are, talking about something totally healthy I’m sure with the iconic Psycho house in the background and the titular motel offscreen to their left. EW scored the pic. I actually think this could be pretty good, Farmiga is always interesting so I’m definitely curious about the possibilities.

The series examines the twisted relationship between serial-killer-to-be Norman (Freddie Highmore) and his mother Norma (Vera Varmiga). ““Bates Motel” will give viewers an intimate understanding of how Norman Bates’ psyche developed from his childhood through his teen years. Fans will have access to the dark, twisted backstory and learn firsthand how his mother, Norma, and her lover damaged Norman, helping forge the most well-known serial killing motel owner in history.”

Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga, Max Thieriot, W. Earl Brown, Nestor Carbonell, Mike Vogel, Olivia Cooke and Nicola Peltz also star in “Bates Motel,” which is currently underway in Vancouver, Canada. It premieres in 2013 on A&E.

Head inside for a better look! READ MORE

[TV] Meet Norman Bates’ Teacher In “Bates Motel”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 11, 2012 @ 3:08pm
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Keegan Connor Tracy (pictured!; Final Destination 2, “Battlestar Galactaca,” “V,” “Once Upon a Time”) is set to recur on A&E’s upcoming series “Bates Motel,” which serves as a prequel to Psycho, reports Deadline.

The series examines the twisted relationship between serial-killer-to-be Norman (Freddie Highmore) and his mother Norma (Vera Varmiga). Tracey will play Miss Watson, Norman’s teacher and adviser.

Tracy joins Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga, Max Thieriot, W. Earl Brown, Nestor Carbonell, Mike Vogel, Olivia Cooke and Nicola Peltz in “Bates Motel,” which is currently underway in Vancouver, Canada. It premieres in 2013 on A&E.

““Bates Motel” will give viewers an intimate understanding of how Norman Bates’ psyche developed from his childhood through his teen years. Fans will have access to the dark, twisted backstory and learn firsthand how his mother, Norma, and her lover damaged Norman, helping forge the most well-known serial killing motel owner in history.“

[News Bites] “True Blood” Vet Plays For ‘Angry Little Gods’, “Bates Motel” Gains Two Psychopaths And ‘Final Girl’ Casting!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 02, 2012 @ 5:05pm
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Cloverfield and Texas Chainsaw Massacre‘s Mike Vogel (above) and Killer Movie‘s Nestor Carbonell have joined the cast of A&E’s upcoming series “Bates Motel,” which serves as a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock horror classic Psycho, in recurring roles, says Deadline. “The series examines the twisted relationship between serial-killer-to-be Norman (Freddie Highmore) and his mother Norma (Vera Varmiga). Carbonell will play Sheriff Royce Romero, who has something almost sinister about him.” Vogel will play Deputy Zach Shelby, described as “a completely engaging, attractive, intelligent sociopath.”

The Hunger Games‘ Alexander Ludwig will star opposite Abigail Breslin in Final Girl. Photographer Tyler Shields directs the film about a young girl who turns the tables on a pack of feral boys.

They also report that “True Blood” vet Rutina Wesley (below) is in negotiations to star in the thriller Angry Little Gods, which Daniel Stamm (The Last Exorcism) is directing. Wesley would make the movies during her break from filming HBO’s “True Blood,” on which she plays a newbie vampire. In Angry Little Gods, Wesley would play the fiancee to Mark Webber, who unbeknownst to her is playing a twisted game — a make-or-break competition that could make him his fortune or cost him his life. Kiki Miyake and Brian Kavanaugh Jones are producing; Jason Blum and ICM Global’s Stuart Ford are executive producers. The film is a remake of the Thai Game of Death READ MORE

TV: “Bates Motel” Rents A Room To A Dying Olivia Cooke

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Posted by EvanDickson on September 19, 2012 @ 4:55pm
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In just a few dyas now “Lost” “Heroes” and “House M.D.” director Tucker Gates will be getting behind the camera to start filming the 1-hour pilot presentation of A&E’s upcoming series “Bates Motel,” which serves as a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock horror classic Psycho and examines the twisted relationship between serial killer-to-be Norman Bates and his mother Norma. Vera Farmiga is locked as Norma Louise Bates, Freddie Highmore as Norman and Max Thieriot as his brother.

Now, per Deadline, Olivia Cooke (pictured below; The Quiet Ones) will be taking a role. She’ll play the eccentric and extremely bright Emma, who has a disease that could take her life early and gives her a sense of adventure and that time is of the essence.

The Universal TV-produced Bates Motel has a 10-episode straight-to-series order for a 2013 premiere. Former “Lost” co-showrunner Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin (“Parenthood”) serve as writers-executive producers. “Bates Motel” had been developed as a miniseries when A&E bought it in January. When Cuse and Ehrin boarded the project two months later, they reworked it as a series and wrote several scripts. That prompted A&E’s July decision to forgo a pilot and go straight to series. READ MORE

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TV: Max Thieriot Talks About Playing Norman Bates’ Brother In “Bates Motel”

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Posted by EvanDickson on September 18, 2012 @ 4:51pm
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Relativity Media releases director Mark Tonderai’s House at the End of the Street this Friday, September 21st. The PG-13 thriller stars Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games) and Max Thieriot (My Soul To Take).

Myself and a few other journalists sat down with Thieriot today and spoke to him at length about the film. You can look for the full interview to hit sometime before Friday. But – as a quick aside – I figured I’d share a tidbit from one of Thieriot’s other projects… A&E’s “Bates Motel“.

As you know he’ll be playing Norman Bates’ brother (alongside Freddie Highmore as Norman and Vera Farmiga as Ms. Bates) and leaves for Vancouver to film the pilot on the 24th. Head inside for his take on playing the role! READ MORE

TV: Freddie Highmore Moves From The Chocolate Factory Into “Bates Motel”

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Posted by EvanDickson on September 14, 2012 @ 5:47pm
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In a few weeks “Lost” “Heroes” and “House M.D.” director Tucker Gates will be getting behind the camera to start filming the 1-hour pilot presentation of A&E’s upcoming series “Bates Motel,” which serves as a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock horror classic Psycho and examines the twisted relationship between serial killer-to-be Norman Bates and his mother Norma. Vera Farmiga was recently locked as Norma Louise Bates who is described as passionate, and compelling, a smart, multidimensional character who is always capable of surprising us. And now they’ve found their Norman!

Per TV Guide, Freddie Highmore (Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland) will be stepping into the shoes vacated by Anthony Perkins (and Henry Thomas in part 4, yo).

TV: Teaser Poster For A&E’s “Bates Motel”

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Posted by EvanDickson on September 12, 2012 @ 12:57pm
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In a few weeks “Lost” “Heroes” and “House M.D.” director Tucker Gates will be getting behind the camera to start filming the 1-hour pilot presentation of A&E’s upcoming series “Bates Motel,” which serves as a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock horror classic Psycho and examines the twisted relationship between serial killer-to-be Norman Bates and his mother Norma. Vera Farmiga was recently locked as Norma Louise Bates who is described as passionate, and compelling, a smart, multidimensional character who is always capable of surprising us.

And now THR has a look at the teaser poster for the show! Head inside to check it out! READ MORE

TV: Meet Norman’s Mother In A&E’s ‘Psycho’ Prequel, “Bates Motel”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 27, 2012 @ 2:31pm
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Vera Farmiga is set for the plum female lead in A&E’s upcoming series “Bates Motel,” which serves as a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock horror classic Psycho and examines the twisted relationship between serial killer-to-be Norman Bates and his mother Norma, says Deadline.

Farmiga will play Norma Louise Bates who is described as passionate, and compelling, a smart, multidimensional character who is always capable of surprising us.

TV: A&E’s ‘Psycho’ Prequel “Bates Motel” Goes To Series

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Posted by EvanDickson on July 02, 2012 @ 2:11pm
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A few months ago A&E announced it was in early development on “Bates Motel,” and that it would serve as a prequel to the Alfred Hitchcock 1960 classic Psycho. The plan was to offer an understanding into how Norman Bates’ psyche developed and would tell the back story of the film’s killer. The audience was to learn of how his mother and her lover damaged him, transforming him into serial-killing motel owner.

And that plan looks like it’s going swimmingly. Apparently their faith in exec producer Carlton Cuse (formerly the showrunner of “Lost”) is stronger than expected because they’ve committed the project to series without seeing a pilot. Per Variety, “Cabler has ordered 10 episodes of the Universal Television series while forgoing a pilot. A&E’s faith in not asking for pilot first comes in the form of former “Lost” showrunner Carlton Cuse, who will exec produce with Kerry Ehrin.”

“We are proud to be partnering with Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin on their thrilling reinvention of one of the most compelling characters in cinematic history,” said A&E president Bob DeBitetto and exec VP of programming David McKillop in a joint statement. “It’s a provocative project from two of the best storytellers in the business and we’re looking forward to getting started.”

“Bates Motel” premieres in 2013. Who do you think should play Norman Bates?

TV: Carlton Cuse No Longer “Lost”, Checks Into “Bates Motel”

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 10, 2012 @ 3:08am
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TV: Carlton Cuse No Longer Lost, Checks Into Bates Motel

Just when we’d forgotten about A&E’s “Bates Motel”, a potential series from Universal Television for A&E that would serve as a prequel to the Alfred Hitchcock 1960 classic Psycho, we get a jolt of news that reminds us that this project is very much alive. Carlton Cuse has joined the Roy Lee and Mark Wolper produced series.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, “Carlton Cuse, who along with Damon Lindelof executive produced and acted as showrunners of ABC’s “Lost”, is boarding A&E’s “The Bates Motel”. If the show is picked up to series, Cuse will executive produce and oversee the writing and production what is being envisioned intially as a six-episode “event” that would lead to additional seasons. It also marks the first “genre” TV project for Cuse since his acclaimed run on “Lost”.”

The show, “aims to tell the story of a young Bates and how his life with his deranged mother and her lover unhinged his mind, eventually turning him into a serial killer. It has been described as a cross between “Twin Peaks” and “Smallville”.” READ MORE

TV: A&E Telling ‘Psycho’ Prequel, “Bates Motel”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 13, 2012 @ 8:56pm
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TV: A&E Telling Psycho Prequel, Bates Motel

A&E announced it is in early development on “Bates Motel,” a potential series from Universal Television for A&E that would serve as a prequel to the Alfred Hitchcock 1960 classic Psycho!

THR writes that the series would offer an understanding into how Norman Bates’ psyche developed and would tell the back story of the film’s killer, learning of how his mother, Norma, and her lover damaged him, transforming him into serial-killing motel owner. Anthony Perkins played Norman in the film. Anthony Cipriano penned the script.

Based on the best-seller by Elsebeth Egholm, the cable has acquired the rights to Danish format “Those Who Kill,” about serial killers and the people who pursue and catch them.

The original series revolves around a female police detective who works to understand her connection into the mind of a serial killer and a profiler who has a deeper psychological understanding that connects them to the killer and their victims. Final Destination‘s Glen Morgan will pen the script and executive produce alongside Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Peter Bose and Jonas Allen. READ MORE

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