Sneak a Peek into Season 3 of 'Bates Motel'

If you haven't watched "Bates Motel" on A&E, stop reading right now and go watch it. You can easily marathon the first two seasons in a day. You don't need to sleep, trust me on this!

Alright, now that you're caught up, rejoice! After catching a rather grim and familiar glimpse of Norman Bates at the end of the second season, it has been revealed that viewers will be seeing even more of that sweet, terrifying madness we have all been waiting for.

Executive Producers, Carlton Cuse and Kerry Ehrin, give fans a little insight in a behind the scenes peek of their contemporary prequel to Robert Bloch's novel, "Psycho." It is revealed that his hallucinations and his reality, especially involving mother Norma (Vera Farmiga), are much more difficult for him to discern. This season Norman, brilliantly portrayed by Freddie Highmore, will creep ever closer to the knife-wielding, mother-loving "Psycho" that viewers have been expecting.

The "Bates Motel" re-opens March 9 at 9 p.m. ET on A&E; so check in, relax...take a shower.





-Nowal Massari

Trailer for A&E's New Series, 'The Returned'

A&E's new drama, "The Returned," is premiering on March 9 at 10 p.m. ET right after the season three premiere of "Bates Motel." The network not only has released information on the series but also a trailer which we think you should check out. After the the details on "The Returned," have a look and let us know if you'll be tuning in.

"The Returned" premieres on March 9 at 10 PM immediately following the third season premiere of Bates Motel -- from executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Bates Motel,” “LOST”) and Raelle Tucker (“True Blood”). The show focuses on a small town that is turned upside down when several local people, who have been long presumed dead suddenly reappear, bringing with them both positive and detrimental consequences. As families are reunited, the lives of those who were left behind are challenged on a physical and emotional level. Interpersonal relationships are examined with intrigue and depth as strange phenomena begin to occur. “The Returned” is based on the popular and International Emmy®-award winning French suspense series adapted by Fabrice Gobert and inspired by the feature film, Les Revenants, directed by Robin Campillo.

“The Returned” stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Smashed), Mark Pellegrino (“Lost”) , Jeremy Sisto (“Suburgatory,” “Six Feet Under”), India Ennenga (“Treme”), Sandrine Holt (“House of Cards”), Agnes Bruckner (“24”), Sophie Lowe (“Once Upon a Time in Wonderland”), Tandi Wright (“Nothing Trivial“), Mat Vairo (“Revolution”), Kevin Alejandro (“True Blood”), Dylan Kingwell (“The Tomorrow People”), Aaron Douglas (“Battlestar Galactica”), Dakota Guppy (“Rush”), Leah Gibson (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Michelle Forbes (“The Killing”), Rhys Ward (“The Strain”), Scott Hylands (“V”), Terry Chen (“Bates Motel”), Roger Cross (“24”).



-Larissa Mrykalo

Behind the Scenes of 'Epic Ink'- 'Friday the 13th'

Photo Courtesy A&E

BY NOWAL MASSARI

A few months ago, Deanna Uutela, creator of Living Dead Magazine, friend and boss, approached me to be a part of a new tattoo reality tv show. "Epic Ink," centers around Area 51 Tattoo, where shop owner/Captain, Chris 51, has made an inked nerd oasis in the small town of Springfield, Oregon. Naturally, she said, that I was the first person that sprang to mind when they requested a paranormal themed piece, as I am the "paranormal expert" for Living Dead Magazine. When Harold Ramis passed away, I wanted to get a memorial tattoo of him as Dr. Egon Spengler, which was perfect.

I went to the Area 51 website to check out their artists, because getting a portrait tattoo requires a seriously talented artist. While browsing through each artists portfolio, my eyes nearly exploded out of their sockets. These guys (and gal, Heather Maranda!) are like the X-Men of tattoo artists: EFFING BAD ASS. They are also part of an elite group of artists worldwide, that are licensed by LucasFilm. However, there was no question in my mind as to who would be tattooing me. None. Chris Jones was my dude. He eeked out the others because he actually had a "Ghostbusters" piece in his portfolio, so I knew what his Egon looked like and I needed it. Unfortunately, we don't always get what we want and my original idea wasn't going to be able to air on the network. Serious case of the sads. After tossing around a few ideas, since I thought it had to be paranormal in theme, I was asked if I had any other ideas for a piece...something I had been wanting for awhile. Why, yes I did!

A&E Adapting 'Les Revenants' Into 'The Returned'

According to a press release, A&E Network is developing a new scripted drama based on the French zomb-esque show and film "Les Revenants," directed by Robin Campillo.

To be titled "The Returned," the show "focuses on a small town that is turned upside down when several local people, who have been long presumed dead suddenly reappear, having not aged and unaware of their own fatality. Of course, as they As they attempt to resume their lives, strange phenomena and gruesome murders begin to occur."

David McKillop, General Manager and Executive Vice President of A&E Network, said "The Returned" is "filled with suspense and twists and turns, to the subject of the living dead" and is "Part mystery, part thriller."

Is this A&E's attempt to create its own "Walking Dead" hit? We'll see when A&E and FremantleMedia North America bring "The Returned" to TV.

-Aaron Sagers