The Bates Motel from Alfred Hitchcock's classic film “Psycho†has a kind of architectural landmark status as far as horror films go. And the A&E Network is asking fans to take part in a Facebook contest to help create the 15-second opening title sequence for a new original drama series called “Bates Motel,†which will have its premiere in March. The contest began Wednesday at facebook.com/BatesMotelAETV and runs through Jan. 3.
“We're looking for an awesome fifteen-second title sequence that captures the feel of Bates Motel - not as a slasher/horror show, but as a complex, character-based thriller,†Carlton Cuse, the executive producer, said.
Contestants must submit a 15-second video. Mr. Cuse will judge the submissions based on how well they represent t he mood, tone, and overall feel of the series. The prize will be $2,500 and the possibility that the winner's idea will become the title sequence of “Bates Motel.â€
Starring Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore, “Bates Motel,†is a contemporary prequel to “Psycho.†  In the series Norman Bates is a teenager who lives with his beautiful mother, Norma, owner of the Bates Motel.
