Bates Motel

Norman pitches a hissy fit over the lack of black socks in a clip released from the season finale of Bates Motel.  Chill, Norman.  Dylan's got you covered.  You can check out the sneak peek clip inside.

The season finale of the hit series airs Monday on A&E.  In the episode, Romero decides that it is time to act and Norman takes Emma to the dance. Also, Miss Watson gives Norman a ride home (awwwww, yeah).

Next week sees Bates Motel closing out its first season and, after the jump, you can check out a promo for the episode entitled "Midnight."  In the season finale: Romero decides to take action; Norman brings Emma to the dance; Norman gets a ride home from Miss Watson.  Oh, Miss Watson...what's in store for you?

A promo for the ninth episode of Bates Motel - "Underwater" - has arrived and you can watch it after the jump. In the next installment, Abernathy (Jere Burns) amps up the pressure, but Norman doesn't know what he wants. Dylan and Bradley connect. Norman has an active imagination, which Miss Watson encourages. Emma goes on a trip.

A&E's promo for Bates Motel episode 8, "A Boy and His Dog," can be found inside.  

In the next chapter of the hit series, a mysterious stranger causes problems for Norma; Bradley is not happy when rumors spread at school; Dylan and Remo go on a fateful road trip; Norman takes up a grisly hobby. 

Bates Motel airs Monday nights at 10pm.

Good one, Bates family.  You now have a dead cop on your hands!  How are you going to get out of this one?  We're not sure, but we'll find out next Monday when episode seven of Bates Motel, "The Man in Number 9," airs on A&E.  After the jump, check  out the promo for next installment of the hit series.

Last night, Norma learned Norman got laid.  Norma's no longer in jail.  Dylan killed a dude.  And Emma and Norman have rescued a sex slave.  Now what?  Well, we've got a sneak peek at the next episode of Bates Motel - "The Truth" - waiting for you after the jump.

Bates Motel concerns the early days of Norman's life.  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.

After the jump, you'll find a promo clip for next week's episode of Bates Motel on A&E.  

In the fifth installment, called "Ocean View," Norma receives some much-needed help, while Norman desperately awaits his mother's return home; Emma and Norman follow more clues, leading to a big discovery.

Bates Motel was picked up for a second season, in case you haven't heard.  Read more about that here.

A&E Network has picked up a second season of the acclaimed drama series, "Bates Motel" starring Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore from executive producers Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin, it was announced today by Bob DeBitetto, President and General Manager of A&E Network and BIO Channel.

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.

After the jump, you'll find promos for the fourth episode of Bates Motel.  The next installment, which airs on A&E Monday, April 8th is called "Trust Me."

Norma's suspicions about people in town are raised, but other distractions continue to surface.

Bates Motel concerns the early days of Norman's life.  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.

If you head to iTunes now, you can download the Bates Motel sketchbook that has become a plot point in the series which focuses on the younger days of Norman Bates.  It's a fetishistic bit 'o work filled with bound women.  Download it here if you want to feel more connected to the series' story.

For those that are still catching up on the series, in A&E’s "Bates Motel" airing Mondays @ 10/9c, Norman Bates discovers a sketchbook hidden underneath the carpeting in one of the rooms at the Bates Motel. 

The third part of our Choice Cuts "discussion" with guests Todd Gilchrist (film critic), Evan Dickson (Bloody-Disgusting) and Brea Grant (Heroes, Dexter) is live and, this time, we're focusing on horror on the small screen.

From True Blood and The Following to American Horror Story and newcomers like Hannibal and Bates Motel - what are our guests tuning into?  What's getting them excited, furthermore, what is working and why?

Our panel, hosted by yours truly, digs into it all via the video player inside.  Enjoy!  And, for more episodes in this discussion series, head to our Choice Cuts hub.

We're hooked on Bates Motel and, this morning, we have a teaser for the third episode, "What's wrong with Norman?"  You can check out the promo inside.

In the next episode, airing Monday on A&E.  Dylan learns there is more to his new job than he originally thought; Emma and Norman make a shocking discovery.

Also, if you missed last night's episode, you can watch it right here.

And don't forget, you can get my thoughts on Bates Motel in the weekly podcast known as The BloodCast.

Bates Motel made its debut this week and A&E saw it rake in "record" numbers.  An estimated 4.6 million viewers tuned in to witness the start of the Norman Bates legacy and now - if you missed it - you can watch the first episode via the player inside.

The series concerns the early days of Norman's life.  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.

Bates Motel doesn't begin until March 18th, but if you can check it out now if you're an A&E subscriber and have Xfinity on Demand through Comcast.  Check out more details here and see how you can watch the full first episode.

Even though South by SouthWest is primarily a film, music and interactive festival, television has started to creep in and A&E decided to use it as the venue to launch their new horror-drama Bates Motel which premieres on Monday, March 18 at 10PM.

Bates Motel follows in the footsteps of the latest TV horror trend behind FX's American Horror Story and AMC's The Walking Dead although it's also treading on dangerous ground by trying to create a prequel to the Alfred Hitchcock Psycho and the Norman Bates character as personified by Anthony Perkins. The intention of the series is to show Norman and his mother, as played by Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga, during their early days which ultimately lead up to how we find them in Psycho.

On Monday morning, March 11th, A&E screened the first of what's going to be a ten-episode season, which opens with Freddie Highmore's Norman Bates discovering his father has died, so his mother Norma (played by Vera Farmiga) buys the Seafairer Motel (sic) and the classic old house up in the hills as they try to settle into a new life after his father's death. Norman just wants to earn his mother's love and affection, which isn't something that's easily attained.

The first six minutes of A&E's new series, Bates Motel, hit over the weekend.  Watch it within and see the incident that sets Norma and Norman Bates on the road to moving into the eponymous location.  The contemporary Psycho prequel series stars Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates, Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates, Max Thierot, Olivia Cooke, Nestor Carbonell and Mike Vogel.

As someone who has seen the first episode, I can say it's pretty solid.  Farmiga and Highmore sell it with very good performances and it doesn't waste any time exploring the darkness of Norma and Norman.

The Bates Motel promo campaign is heating up and, today, we have a one-minute trailer as well as a four-minute clip to get you prepared for the March 18th debut on A&E.

The Psycho prequel series stars Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates, Vera Farmiga as Norma Bates, Max Thierot, Olivia Cooke, Nestor Carbonell and Mike Vogel.

While a contemporary tale, the show is a look at the early days of Norman and his warped relationship with his mother.  More photos, clips and other goodies can be found here.

A&E revealed a new 30-second for Bates Motel (debuting March 18th) which presents more footage from the series.

Starring Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga as Norman and Norma Bates, Bates Motel concerns the early days of Norman's life.  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.

A&E's latest key art for the Bates Motel series finally puts Norman and Norma Bates in the spotlight (no more oddball teasers) and draws upon the classic line, "A boy's best friend is his mother."

This is what you'll likely see hanging around major cities and it's all kinds of icky.  The image features mother and son sitting arm in arm on a motel room bed.

Starring Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga as Norman and Norma Bates, Bates Motel concerns the early days of Norman's life.  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.

This isnt your grandparents' Norman Bates.  That seems to be the emphasis of A&E's promo campaign for Bates Motel, the new series starting March 18th.  Last week saw the release of three video teasers (one which included a rave), today the network unveiled five teaser posters that feature a body on fire, some pot, a severed hand and more.

Starring Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga as Norman and Norma Bates, Bates Motel concerns the early days of Norman's life.  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.

A&E has released three new teasers for the forthcoming Bates Motel, the show which presents the life of Norman Bates before the events of Psycho.

The first episode airs on March 18th and stars Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga and Norman and Norma Bates.  The teasers you'll find inside are called "Hand," "Breath," and "Dance Party."

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.

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, it was announced today by Bob DeBitetto, President and GM of A&E Network and Bio Channel. "

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. 

Bwwaaaaaaam!  A&E has unveiled a trailer for its forthcoming television series Bates Motel, a contemporary look at the life of Norman Bates before he went all psycho in, well, you know...  Naturally, the trailer uses the ol' "bwaaaam" sound effect permeating so many previews today.

The series gives viewers an intimate understanding of how Norman Bates' psyche developed from his childhood through his teen years.   Freddie Highmore plays Norman while Vera Farmiga (Orphan, The Departed) plays his mother, Norma.

Max Thieriot, Mike Vogel, Olivia Cooke, Nestor Carbonell and Nicola Peltz round out the cast.

A&E Network and executive producer Carlton Cuse are letting fans have a say in the creation of the new original series Bates Motel starring Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore premiering this March.

Carlton is asking the public for their help in creating the fifteen-second opening title sequence for the series as part of a Facebook contest for fans. The contest begins today, December 5th, at this spot and runs through Thursday, January 3rd.

A&E has released two teaser TV spots for Bates Motel, the modern-day take on the Psycho legacy that analyzes Norman Bates' teen years.  The spots have been called "hands" and "feet" and you'll soon see why.

Bates himself is played by Freddie Highmore.  Vera Farmiga takes the role of his mother, Norma.  His brother is played by Max Thieriot.  Mike Vogel, Olivia Cooke, Nestor Carbonell and Nicola Peltz round out the cast.

A&E will air the series in early 2013.  

Check out the teaser inside...

More images have surfaced from A&E's Bates Motel, a contemporary look at the life of Norman Bates and his upbringing at the Bates Motel.

Bates himself is played by Freddie Highmore and there are plenty of pics of the young lad along with his dear ol' mom (Vera Farmiga), his brother (Max Thieriot) and other cast members like Mike Vogel (Cloverfield), Olivia Cooke, Nestor Carbonell (The Tick, Lost, The Dark Knight) and Nicola Peltz.

The series is going to hit sometime in 2013; head inside for the images.

A&E is revisiting the Psycho legacy in 2013 with the upcoming series Bates Motel.  EW landed a first look from the show with a pic of Norman Bates and his mother, Norma, played by Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga, respectively.  

Get a full look at the image inside.

The series gives viewers an intimate understanding of how Norman Bates' psyche developed from his childhood through his teen years.  We got our paws on the pilot script, read all about that right here.

A&E's upcoming Bates Motel, has added another cast member in the form of The Last Airbender star Nicola Peltz. The Hollywood Reporter brings word that she'll join Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore and Max Thieriot in the Psycho prequel series.

Peltz's character, Bradley Kenner, was described in our recent report as one of four high school girls that are in the same class as young Norman. The other three include Jenna, Hayden and Lissa and, together, they are said to land Norman in some trouble.

A&E has revealed that Freddie Highmore will play Norman Bates in its forthcoming 2013 series Bates Motel, reports TV Guide.  He'll join Vera Farmiga who was previously cast as Norma "Mother" Bates.

The series gives 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 first hand how his mother, Norma, and her love damaged Norman, helped forge the most well-known serial killing motel owner in history.

The very first piece of teaser art from A&E's upcoming Psycho prequel television series, Bates Motel, is now online, courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter. Check out a bigger version after the break!

The series is set to star Vera Farmiga as Norma Louise Bates, the mother of horror icon Norman Bates and is officially described as follows:

"Bates Motel" gives 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 first hand how his mother, Norma, and her love damaged Norman, helped forge the most well-known serial killing motel owner in history.

A&E and Universal are at work to bring Norman Bates back to the screen, albeit on the small screen.  The former has ordered up a 10-episode run of Bates Motel, a new series that explores Norman Bates' life before Psycho.

This isn't the first time TV has taken a crack at Bates' legacy.  There was a television pilot from '87, starring Bud Cort, Lori Petty and Kurt Paul as Norman Bates, which was nixed rather fast.  And in 2007, Vertigo Entertainment Roy Lee and Doug Davison paired up with Lionsgate and Universal to bring Bates Motel to life.

Years later, showrunners Carlton Cuse (Lost) and Kerry Ehrin (Friday Night Lights) picked up the project and are now finally making it happen.  Recently, it was revealed Vera Farmiga was cast as Norma Bates, Norman's mother.  While we await word as to who is playing Norman himself, let us share with you what we have learned about the pilot episode based on a May 2012 draft of the script penned by Ehrin.

There's a new actress joining the Psycho legacy.  Vera Farmiga (Orphan, The Departed) has been attached to A&E's forthcoming Psycho prequel television series, Bates Motel.

Farmiga, who also appeared another "sinister son" tale Joshua, will play Norma Bates, Norman Bates' mother.

The role of "mother" was previously played by Olivia Hussey in Psycho IV: The Beginning, which also delved into the Bates' past.

A&E Network is going directly to series on Bates Motel from Universal Television with Carlton Cuse (Lost) and Kerry Ehrin (Friday Night Lights) serving as executive producers, it was announced today jointly by Bob DeBitetto, President and General Manager, A&E Network and BIO Channel and the network's Executive Vice President of Programming, David McKillop. The network is moving straight to series, bypassing a pilot, with a 10-episode order. Pre-production and casting will begin immediately.

"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 DeBitetto and McKillop. "It's a provocative project from two of the best storytellers in the business and we're looking forward to getting started."

A&E and Universal are developing a television series called Bates Motel which is, you guessed it, all about Norman Bates.

Funny, that it should take the title of the television pilot (a failed one at that) created in '87 that was supposed to pave the way for an anthology series.  Alas, it never got off the ground.  A&E's Bates Motel, on the other hand, will serve as a prequel story that delves into Norman's past.

Wait a second...they've already done that, too...