Vera Farmiga News

Seth MacFarlane is among the upcoming guest for NBC's THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO, March 4 - March 15.

New Line Cinema has just released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming horror film THE CONJURING, set to hit theaters on July 19. The film is based upon the case files of married demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. "The Conjuring" stars Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as the Warrens, and Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor as Roger and Carolyn Perron, residents of the house. Check out a first look below!

A&E Network has revealed a new teaser clip for their upcoming series BATES MOTEL, premiering Monday, March 18 at 10 PM ET/PT. Get a first look below!

A&E Network has revealed three new teaser clips for their upcoming series BATES MOTEL, premiering Monday, March 18 at 10 PM ET/PT. Get a first look below!

BWW TV World is thrilled to present our weekly Critic's Cut: slicing the best (and the worst) moments of pop culture into ten little digestible pieces. This week's inaugural edition presents the most anticipated spring premieres and returns. Check out the top 10 below!

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. The series stars Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga ('Up in the Air,' 'The Departed'), Freddie Highmore ('Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' 'Finding Neverland'), Max Thieriot ('Disconnect'), Olivia Cooke ('Blackout') and Nicola Peltz ('The Last Airbender'). Season one also co-stars Nestor Carbonell ('Lost,' 'The Dark Knight Rises') and Mike Vogel ('Pan Am').

A&E has released the first trailer of the Psycho prequel BATES MOTEL, airing in 2013. The ten-part series stars Freddie Highmore (Finding Neverland) in the role of the young Norman Bates and Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air) as his infamous domineering mother. Get a behind-the-scenes look below!

As a companion column to this weekend's extensive, exclusive InDepth InterView with Broadway and Hollywood star Patrick Wilson, today, let's take a look at twenty takes (or so) of this versatile and multi-talented stage and screen star in a vast array of impressive roles - everything from showing off his vocal chops with a live duet of an Andrew Lloyd Webber anthem from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with SHAMELESS star Emmy Rossum to showing it all with a fully-bared FULL MONTY performance to trailers for some of his most impressive film performances (ANGELS IN AMERICA, LITTLE CHILDREN, HARD CANDY, WATCHMEN and INSIDIOUS among them) to his most recent work in PROMETHEUS, YOUNG ADULT and the forthcoming THE CONJURING. Plus, a charming GAP ad with Claire Danes, a hilarious College Humor Clip, the National Anthem and much, much more!

Today we are talking to one of Broadway's most remarkable breakout stars to have crossed over into Hollywood with an impressive film career following his superlative work in the Mike Nichols-directed HBO production of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning ANGELS IN AMERICA in 2002, the affable and incredibly talented Patrick Wilson. While looking ahead to Monday's BROADWAY BLOWS BACK benefit concert in aid of Hurricane Sandy relief, Wilson and I take a look back at his career onstage and onscreen thus far, with an emphasis on the diverse range and commendable dedication to character he has displayed since his memorable first starring roles on Broadway - from BRIGHT LIGHTS< BIG CITY to OKLAHOMA! to THE FULL MONTY, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK and ALL MY SONS onstage to his aforementioned Joe Pitt in ANGELS to roles in HARD CANDY with Ellen Page, LITTLE CHILDREN with Kate Winslet, WATCHMEN with fellow recent InDepth InterView participant Carla Gugino to last year's YOUNG ADULT and this year's PROMETHEUS, Wilson can clearly do it all. Additionally, Wilson reflects on his work with Andrew Lloyd Webber on THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as well as shares thoughts on other roles he would enjoy playing someday (Joe Gillis in SUNSET BOULEVARD perhaps?) and shares stories from the set of GLEE and AMERICAN HORROR STORY creator Ryan Murphy's first feature film, RUNNING WITH SCISSORS. Plus, thoughts on how Broadway has changed thus far in the new century, immediate plans for the future and much, much more!

A&E Network and executive producer Carlton Cuse are letting fans have a say in the creation of the new original drama 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.

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. Please join us for our kick-off event - a two hour career Conversations with Judy Greer moderated by Broadway World's Richard Ridge of 'Backstage with Richard Ridge!'

Below, get a first look at the first footage releasd from A&E's upcoming Psycho prequel BATES MOTEL. The ten-part A&E series stars Freddie Highmore (Finding Neverland) in the role of the young Norman Bates and Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air) as his infamous domineering mother.

Broadway's Nina Arianda guest starred on last night's episode of the NBC comedy 30 ROCK, which also featured a special guest appearance by OlympIan Ryan Lochte. In the episode titled 'STRIDE OF PRIDE,' Liz (Tina Fey) works to prove to Tracy (Tracy Morgan) that women are funny while simultaneously attempting to head off a meltdown from Jenna (Jane Krakowski) after some negative publicity. Jack (Alec Baldwin) tries out an unconventional dating strategy. Check out the full episode below!

Broadway's Nina Arianda guest stars on the October 18th episode of the NBC comedy 30 ROCK, which will also feature a special guest appearance by Olympian Ryan Lochte. Get a sneak peek below!

Warner Bros. announced the release dates of several high-profile films for 2013. Included in these are the Hugh Jackman and Melissa Leo drama PRISONERS, set for a release of Sept. 20, 2013, and the Steve Carrell-Jim Carrey magician comedy, THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE for March 15, 2013.

As first reported on TVGuide.com, Vera Farmiga has joined the cast of A&E's upcoming series BATES MOTEL. The actress will portray 'Norma Louise Bates', described as the 'very hot' mother of young Norman Bates.

Tony Award-winner Nina Arianda will play Italian film star Giulietta Masina, wife of visionary filmmaker Federico Fellini, in Fellini Black and White produced by Andrew Lazar (Jonah Hex, I Love You Phillip Morris). The film, written and directed by Henry Bromell (consulting producer and writer of Showtime's Golden Globe Award-winning series Homeland) is set to begin production in early 2013. Arianda joins a cast that includes Oscar-nominees William H. Macy, Terrence Howard, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage, and Brazilian breakout star Wagner Maura who will play the title role of the iconic director.

The final play of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 21st season, King John, opens tonight, July 26 in the Schubert Theatre, running through August 5, 2012.