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The 5 ‘Psycho’ Films From Worst To Best!!!

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 20, 2013 @ 7:00am
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The season finale of A&E’s “Bates Motel” airs tonight, so I figured I’d take a look back at the film that spawned it, Psycho, and the modest film franchise that followed.

Most of these movies were holding up fairly well in my memory except for Psycho 2 and Psycho 3, so I re-watched those over the weekend and was actually fairly surprised by how much I enjoyed them. When you think about it, the Psycho universe certainly has more solid installments than something like the Howling franchise, which is kind of neat. It’s just a bummer that the mythology of Norman Bates and the Bates Motel doesn’t really lend itself to much scrutiny (the minimal use of this stuff is part of what makes the original film so brilliant).

Head below for my ranking of The 5 ‘Psycho’ Films From Worst To Best!!! READ MORE

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[TV] Next On “Bates Motel” Episode 1.07 “The Man In Number 9″

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 22, 2013 @ 11:47pm
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“Bates Motel” episode 1.07, “The Man In Number 9″ seems fairly intense if only because that creepy guy from “Justified” is in it. In the episode, “As The Bates Motel welcomes its first guest, Norman learns that popular girls come with many complications.”

A&E’s “Bates Motel,” from executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights”), 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.

“Bates Motel” airs on A&E Mondays @ 10/9c. Head inside to check out the teaser. READ MORE

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[TV] Next On “Bates Motel” New Images Tell “The Truth”!

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 21, 2013 @ 3:19pm
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We’ve got some new pics from the upcoming “Bates Motel” episode 1.06, “The Truth” and sh*t seems to be hitting the fan in them. In the episode, “Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves, whilst Dylan asks Norman to move in with him.”

A&E’s “Bates Motel,” from executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights”), 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.

“Bates Motel” airs on A&E Mondays @ 10/9c. Head inside to check ‘em out. READ MORE

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[TV] Next On “Bates Motel” Episode 1.06 “The Truth”

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 16, 2013 @ 9:29am
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At this point I think I’m just gonna have to catch up with “Bates Motel” and power through at the end of the season. Still haven’t seen it. In episode 1.06, “The Truth,” “Norma warns Emma that some things are best kept to themselves, whilst Dylan asks Norman to move in with him.”

A&E’s “Bates Motel,” from executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights”), 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.

“Bates Motel” airs on A&E Mondays @ 10/9c. Head inside for the TV Spot! READ MORE

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[BD Original] ‘Pet Sock’ Spends A Night In ‘Bates Motel’

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Posted by Lonmonster on April 09, 2013 @ 10:47am
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This week Pet Sock takes on Bates Motel. READ MORE

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[TV] “Bates Motel” Renews Its Lease For A 2nd Season!

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 08, 2013 @ 3:18pm
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A&E’s “Bates Motel” will be sticking around for at least a little bit longer. Maybe a lot longer. The network has renewed the show for 10 additional episodes set to air next year.

The premiere of “Bates Motel” garnered 4.5 million total viewers and 2.5 million adults 25-54 and 18-49, based on Live+7 viewership, making it the most-watched original drama debut in the key demos in the network’s history.

A&E’s “Bates Motel,” from executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights”), 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.

“Bates Motel” airs on A&E Mondays @ 10/9c. READ MORE

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[TV] Next On “Bates Motel” Episode 1.04 “Trust Me”

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 02, 2013 @ 12:24am
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In the five hours since my last “Bates Motel” post I still haven’t watched the new A&E show, but Mr. Disgusting really seemed to like it (the first episode at least) and you guys seem to dig it so I’m gonna share a teaser for next week’s episode 1.04, “Trust Me.”

In episode 1.04, “Trust me,” “Norma begins to wonder about the other town residents while facing many distractions. ”

A&E’s “Bates Motel,” from executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights”), 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.

“Bates Motel” airs on A&E Mondays @ 10/9c. Head inside for the TV Spot! READ MORE

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[TV] Get Norman Bates’ Manga Sketchbook Here (Whatever That Means)

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 01, 2013 @ 3:08pm
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I still havent’ gotten around to A&E’s premiere episode of “Bates Motel,” yet (I was pulled away from it right as I was starting) so I’m going to have to take the official word on this one.

“For those that are still catching up on the series Norman Bates discovers a sketchbook hidden underneath the carpeting in one of the rooms at the Bates Motel. Inside, he finds Chinese writing and manga sketches, immediately becoming captivated by the drawings. Norman, along with his classmate and friend Emma Decody, begin to dig deeper into the story behind the sketches and stumble upon a bigger mystery than either of them could have imagined. As the season unfolds, more characters from the manga are introduced and more secrets exposed; this book is the story of one of those characters.”

A&E’s “Bates Motel,” from executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Kerry Ehrin (“Friday Night Lights”), 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.

You can grab the book for free on iTunes right now. “Bates Motel” airs on A&E Mondays @ 10/9c.

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[TV] If You’re Like Me And Missed “Bates Motel” Last Night, You Can Watch The First Episode Here!

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 19, 2013 @ 11:55pm
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I hear the season premiere of “Bates Motel” last night was great, so I’m about to mosey on up to this link (totally legal courtesy of A&E) and check it out. The episode is titled “First You Dream, Then You Die.” Let’s discover it together!

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 airs on Mondays at 10 PM ET/PT. Head inside for the footage. READ MORE

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[TV] These First Six Minutes Of “Bates Motel” Are…

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 10, 2013 @ 12:41pm
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… I don’t know. Literally. I’m not going to watch the first six minutes of this because everything I’ve seen from “Bates Motel” actually looks pretty good to me so I’m saving myself for an entire episode. I can wait a week. But if you can’t wait, it’s right here for you.

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 footage. READ MORE

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[TV] An Insanely Small “Bates Motel” Photo Of Norman With His First Taxidermy Subject

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 04, 2013 @ 12:54pm
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After finally seeing the trailers for “Bates Motel”, I’m actually pretty excited. Normally I’d pass on posting something like this, especially since the image is so small, but it seems like an important moment in the life of Norman Bates – his introduction to taxidermy,

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 pic! Don’t say I didn’t warn you about the size! READ MORE

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[TV] Five New Minutes Of “Bates Motel” Footage Look Surprisingly Good!

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Posted by EvanDickson on February 19, 2013 @ 1:58pm
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Whoa! A lot of new footage for “Bates Motel”! And, I have to say, it doesn’t look all that bad. I’m even starting not to mind the contemporary setting. As long as the choice works, who cares? Below we have a new one minute teaser as well as an extended four minute sneak peek. Both are worth taking a gander at.

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. READ MORE

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[TV] Shhh! No One’s Looking! Take A Peep Into The Rooms Of “Bates Motel’!

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Posted by EvanDickson on February 14, 2013 @ 3:12pm
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This is actually kind of a cool feature for the “Bates Motel” website. If you head here you can peep into the rooms! Geographically it doesn’t make much sense (you’ll see) but it’s sort of a fun way to learn about the show.

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.

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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

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[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”).

“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.”

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

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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.

“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”).

“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.”

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[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.

““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

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[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.

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[Premiere] Watch The Psycho-Inspired “Norman Bates” Video From The Burning Of Rome

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 11, 2012 @ 4:00pm
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Bloody-Disgusting is excited to bring you the exclusive first look at The Burning Of Rome‘s newest music video for “Norman Bates”! Coming off of their latest release With Us, the video is an homage to the classic Hitchcock film Psycho, albeit with a slight twist at the end. The video is perfect for the Halloween season, so make sure to check it out below!

The Burning Of Rome won Best Alternative act at the San Diego music awards in August. With Us features additional remixes by Paul Leary (Butthole Surfers, Sublime, U2, Meat Puppets, Pepper).

With Us is available on iTunes. The band also has some upcoming shows. Tour dates are below. READ MORE

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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).

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.

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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.

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.

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

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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