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  • Bates Motel Renewed For Third Season On A&E

    The number one drama series of all-time [within the 18-49 demographic] on A&E has been renewed for a third season.

    A&E announced on Monday that they would be renewing Bates Motel for a ten-episode season three. The second season is currently airing, and the season premiere, which aired on March 3, brought in 4.6 million viewers. Producers revealed that they will start filming the third season this fall.

    “The incredible writing team and talented Bates Motel cast has made this series one of the most compelling original dramas on television,” A&E Network’s executive vice president and general manager David McKillop said. “The brilliant twists and turns of the past two seasons keep its loyal fan base coming back for more. We are so proud of the show.”

    The series stars Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore as Norma and Norman Bates, the mother and son duo from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho . According to A&E, Bates Motel serves as a prequel to Psycho, and shows Norman’s life throughout his teenage years.

    Bates Motel is a contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film “Psycho,” and gives a portrayal of how Norman Bates’ (Freddie Highmore) psyche unravels through his teenage years. Fans discover the dark, twisted backstory of Norman Bates and how intricate his relationship with his mother (Vera Farmiga) truly is.

    Bates Motel airs on Mondays at 10:00 pm on A&E. The season two finale will air on May 5.

    Bates Motel has been officially renewed for a season three. Who's excited?!

    — Norman Bates (@NormannBatess) April 8, 2014

    #RT IF YOU'RE ALREADY LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONDAY!! #BATESMOTEL

    — Norman Bates (@MrNormanBates_) April 8, 2014

    Bates Motel renewed for season three!!! Awesome news!!!!!!! Can't get enough of Norman Bates!!! @InsideBates

    — Amanda Clellan(@TheDixonsChick) April 8, 2014

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  • ‘Bates Motel’ Renewed for a Third Season

    According to A&E Network executive vice president and general manager David McKillop, the original drama-thriller series Bates Motel has been renewed for a third season. Production of ten new episodes, which are produced by Universal Television, will commence in the fall.

    Bates Motel stars Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore, and is described as being a “contemporary prequel” to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1960 film Psycho, and details the life of Norman Bates and his mother Norma prior to the events depicted in Hitchcock’s film. The series takes place in a modern day setting, in a different fictional town – Bates Motel takes place in “White Pine Bay, Oregon (with its main industry being marijuana production), as opposed to Pyscho’s setting of “Fairvale, California).

    McKillop said in a statement on Monday, “The incredible writing team and talented Bates Motel cast has made this series one of the most compelling original dramas on television. The brilliant twists and turns of the past two seasons keep its loyal fanbase coming back for more. We are so proud of the show.”

    Here is the trailer for the series:

    Bates Motel, which is produced by Carlton Cuse of ABC’s Lost and Kerry Ehrin, is A&E’s top dramatic series of all time among adults 18-49. When season 2 premiered on March 3, 4.6 million viewers tuned in, including 2.6 million adults 18-49 and 2.2 million adults 25-54.

    Cuse has cited David Lynch’s cult classic Twin Peaks as being a primary model for Bates Motel, and commented, “We pretty much ripped off Twin Peaks. If you wanted to get that confession, the answer is yes. I loved that show. They only did 30 episodes. Kerry (Ehrin) and I thought we’d do the 70 that are missing.”

    Bates Motel has garnered generally favorable reviews, scoring 67% on Metacritic. Rotten Tomatoes has rated the series as being 86% “fresh.”

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  • Nicola Peltz Movie ‘Affluenza’ Acquired by FilmBuff

    Affluenza, starring Nicola Peltz, was recently acquired by FilmBuff and has been slotted for a July 11 theatrical and on demand release date.

    Peltz stars alongside Steve Guttenberg, Samantha Mathis, Grant Gustin, Ben Rosenfield, and Gregg Sulkin in the coming-of-age drama that is loosely based on The Great Gatsby.

    The script was written by Antonio Macia, who previously teamed up with the film’s director Kevin Asch on Holy Rollers.

    Set in upscale Great Neck, Long Island amid the 2008 financial crisis, the film title references a term derived from the merging of the words “affluence” and “influenza.” It is often used to refer to the rampant consumerism that many believe led to the crisis.

    “This is a film I felt compelled to make – the themes of money, family, and finding one’s place in society have never been more relevant. I’m excited for audiences to be entertained by this seminal group of actors who create a provocative and layered world. FilmBuff is a perfect partner,” said Asch.

    According to FilmBuff’s head of content Steven Beckman, “Affluenza possesses a strong visual style, terrific cast and a dynamic script combining highly relevant issues with a sense of youthfulness that will allow for the film to connect with wide audiences.”

    At least one member of the Affluenza cast is seeing good things in her acting career.

    Peltz burst onto the scene in 2010’s Airbender and from there went on to Arts and Entertainment Network’s Bates Motel series.

    Her biggest role yet might be her most recent, as the female lead in the latest Transformers movie. Peltz will play Tessa Yeager in Transformers: Age of Extinction. She’ll star opposite Mark Wahlberg in the film, which is scheduled for a June 2014 release.

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  • Netflix Gets ‘Bates Motel’ Season 1

    Netflix Gets ‘Bates Motel’ Season 1

    Netflix frequently makes headlines for its original shows, but also continues to add more non-originals to its line-up as well.

    We’ve learned that Netflix is about to add the first season of A&E’s Bates Motel to its streaming catalog.

    The show debuted last year, and was renewed for a second season, which premieres on A&E in March. Netflix subscribers who have yet to check it out can get caught up in the meantime, as Season 1 will be available on Friday.

    Here’s the description as Netflix presents it:

    Everyone knows what happened in Psycho, but this chilling series takes viewers inside Norman Bates’ world before Marion Crane checked in. The story opens following Mr. Bates’ death, as Norman and his mother buy the motel that will bear their name.

    The shows stars Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore.

    Here’s a look at more titles Netflix is getting ready to add.

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