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'Duck Dynasty' is Bigger Than 'American Idol' Now

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:38:37 +0000

We've gotten heavily invested in A&E's ongoing original series, with a second season of 'Bates Motel' already ordered, 'Longmire' season 2 soon to start and eventually Chloe Sevigny's 'Those Who Kill,' but it's the cable network's reality series 'Duck Dynasty' that really brings home the...well, duck. The ratings for the reality series third season finale drew A&E's highest ratings ever, nearly beating out 'American Idol,' while remaining cable's number 1 series behind 'The Walking Dead.' Read all about 'Duck Dynasty's' massive success inside!

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A&E's 'Those Who Kill' With Chloe Sevigny Gets 10-Episode Order

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:19:26 +0000

A&E already scored a major success in the original scripted series market with their adapted drama 'Longmire,' let alone the recent success and season 2 renewal of 'Psycho' prequel series 'Bates Motel.' Now, the cable network is doubling down on its original programming pickup with a series order for 'Those Who Kill,' a Danish-adapted murder drama starring 'American Horror Story: Asylum' player Chloe Sevigny.

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'Bates Motel' Season 2 Picked Up at A&E

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:20:52 +0000

That Norman Bates may just turn out to be a killer yet. After airing three episodes of its 10-episode inaugural season, A&E has given an early check-in to 'Bates Motel,' renewing its new horror drama from 'LOST' showrunner Carlton Cuse for season 2. The new drama has proved consistently creepy in its portrayal of a young Norman Bates, but will season 2 move the character any closer to his 'Psycho' counterpart? Get the inside scoop on 'Bates Motel's' future inside!

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Duck Dynasty Dudes Want More Money [VIDEO]

Ben Davis — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:51:45 +0000

The reality TV Stars want more money. Who doesn't?

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'Bates Motel' Teaser: See Norma's Creepy "Motherly Love"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:26:30 +0000

We're still waiting on a full trailer from A&E's forthcoming 'Psycho' prequel TV series 'Bates Motel,' considering the massive mystique and buzz the project has going for it. Developed by 'LOST' showrunner Carlton Cuse, the show chronicles the early days of famed 'Psycho' killer Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) examined in a modern context, but is his relationship with mother Norma (Vera Farmiga) every bit as twisted as we imagine? Check out a creepy new teaser for 'Bates Motel' inside!

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'Bates Motel' Posters: A&E's 'Psycho' Prequel Gets Even More Creepy

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:33:32 +0000

Even though we've yet to see a real trailer, and have to wait all the way until March 18 for the official premiere, every subsequent piece of A&E's forthcoming 'Psycho' prequel TV series 'Bates Motel' has us more and more addictively unnerved. Last week we saw some creepy new promos, and got a scoop on the series straight from the cast and crew at the TCA press tour, but are you ready for the latest 'Bates Motel' horror? Check out the creepy new posters inside!

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A&E's 'Bates Motel' Goes a Little Mad With Three Creepy New Teasers

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:05:16 +0000

Alongside all the other hotly anticipated premieres and returns of early 2013, we still can't wait to get our hands around A&E's forthcoming 'Psycho' prequel TV series 'Bates Motel.' Recent comments from showrunner Carlton Cuse at the TCA press tour painted 'Psycho' as more inspiration than canon, but the recent 'Bates Motel' previews have teased a creepiness like no other. That unsettling terror returns in three all-new promos for 'Bates Motel,' so check in and check them out inside!

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New 'Bates Motel' Details: 'Psycho' Only An "Inspiration?"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:49:59 +0000

With the Television Critics Association press tours ongoing, earlier today we were treated to the reveal that A&E would in fact premiere its upcoming 'Psycho' prequel TV series 'Bates Motel' on March 18. The series has a considerable amount of buzz going for it, particularly with former 'LOST' show-runner Carlton Cuse at the helm, but Cuse spoke out today that the 'Bates Motel' story in its modern context may not necessarily treat Hitchcock's film as canon. Find out how 'Bates Motel' differs from the source material inside!

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'Bates Motel': A&E Announces Premiere Date

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:33:52 +0000

Certainly one of the more intriguing new series we've been keeping an eye on is that of A&E's forthcoming 'Psycho' prequel TV series 'Bates Motel,' re-imagined for the modern day with Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga as Norman Bates and his mother Norma, respectively. Previously the network has announced that the series would make its debut in March 2013, but how would you like to find out the official premiere date? Learn when you'll check into 'Bates Motel' inside!

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'Bates Motel' Trailer: See Norman Bates Go 'Psycho!'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:36:51 +0000

Many were skeptical at the idea of bringing a young Norman Bates to the small-screen for 'Psycho' prequel 'Bates Motel,' but the more we see of the A&E series, the more it seems tantalizingly dark. We've seen a number of photos from the pilot, and some seriously disturbing teasers, but nothing quite gets the blood pumping like the first official trailer of 'Bates Motel!' Learn what made Norman Bates 'Psycho' with the new trailer inside!

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