BATES MOTEL Renewed For Seasons 4 and 5

BATES MOTEL has scored a two-season pickup, A&E announced. Season 4 will bow at sometime in 2016. “The vision of our incredible creative team has exposed the steady breakdown of the relationship between Norman and Norma Bates,” said Rob Sharenow, Executive Vice President and General Manager, A&E and Lifetime, in a statement. “We are thrilled […]

BATES MOTEL Boss, Cast Preview Season 3

BATES MOTEL season 3 launches tonight, and while speaking with reporters on the show’s Vancouver set, series co-creator Kerry Ehrin shared that it’s, in part, a “battle for [Norman’s] soul.” Ehrin, as well as series stars Freddie Highmore (Norman), Max Thieriot (Dylan), Olivia Cooke (Emma), and Nestor Carbonell (Romero) previewed what else is in store this […]

A&E Sets Season 3 Premiere of BATES MOTEL, Series Premiere of THE RETURNED

A&E has set the season 3 premiere of BATES MOTEL and the series premiere of THE RETURNED for Monday, March 9th, the network announced. The dramas — both of which are executive produced by Carlton Cuse — will kick off with BATES airing at 9 PM, followed by THE RETURNED at 10. Here’s what A&E […]

BATES MOTEL Season 3 First Promo: Norman Has His Eye on REVOLUTION’s Tracy Spiridakos

The first promo for BATES MOTEL season 3 is here, and, as you might expect, Norman is being extra creepy. In his sights? REVOLUTION’s Tracy Spiridakos. Check out the teaser now! [youtube]http://youtu.be/dQExXMcXQHg[/youtube] So. Freaking. Creepy. Follow @GiveMeMyRemote and @marisaroffman on Twitter for the latest TV news. Connect with other TV fans on GIVE ME MY […]

BATES MOTEL Renewed for Season 3

BATES MOTEL will return for a third season, A&E announced today. “The incredible writing team and talented ‘Bates Motel’ cast has made this series one of the most compelling original dramas on television,” said David McKillop, Executive Vice President and General Manager, A&E Network in a statement. “The brilliant twists and turns of the past two […]

A&E Renews BATES MOTEL

BATES MOTEL is returning for a second season to A&E. “Bates Motel’ has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal audience in its first few weeks,” said Bob DeBitetto, President and General Manager of A&E Network and BIO Channel in a statement. “With superb writing and exceptional acting, led by the critically acclaimed performances of Vera […]

BATES MOTEL: Nestor Carbonell and Max Thieriot Tease Their Characters

While viewers may have preconceived notions about what to expect from Norman and Norma Bates on BATES MOTEL, but the other characters are a bit more of a mystery. To try and get some insight into the characters surrounding the Bates, I spoke with BATES MOTEL actors Nestor Carbonell (Sheriff Romero) and Max Thieriot (Dylan) […]

BATES MOTEL: Freddie Highmore on Playing the New Norman Bates

PSYCHO’s Norman Bates is one of the most iconic film characters around, and now, thanks to the new A&E series, BATES MOTEL, television viewers will get to experience the journey of what made him so…twisted. To find out a little bit more about the series, I spoke with Freddie Highmore (Norman) about stepping into Norman’s […]

BATES MOTEL: Carlton Cuse on the Appeal of Doing Something New with Norman (and Norma) Bates

Norman Bates is coming to television. The iconic PSYCHO character has made his presence felt in a book, comics, and multiple movies (including a TV movie), but thanks to A&E’s BATES MOTEL, Norman will be appearing on our screens every week. But this Norman is different than everything else we’ve seen from him: in BATES […]

A&E Sets Premiere Date for BATES MOTEL

BATES MOTEL — the contemporary prequel to the movie PSYCHO — will officially make its A&E debut on March 18th at 10 PM. “[Executive producers] Carlton [Cuse] and Kerry [Ehrin] crafted a fascinating backstory for Norman and Norma Bates that has been brought to life by this incredible cast,” said Bob DeBitetto, President and GM […]