Just curious...why does the "origin" seem to be filmed in present time? Is this one of those JJ Abrahams Star Trek timeline anomalies where they just throw logic out the window? It would have been better had it been based in the 1950's....

Check out this new trailer from A&E on their Bates Motel Mini-Series. It is not only a trailer but a behind the scenes look with the cast and crew.
Official A&E Synopsis: This film intends to give viewers an intimate understanding of how Norman Bates' psyche developed from his childhood through his teen years. Fans will have access to the dark, twisted backstory and learn first hand how his mother, Norma, and her lover damaged Norman, helping forge the most well-known serial killing motel owner in history.
Bates Motel features Vera Farmiga, Freedie Highmor and is directed by Tucker Gates (Lost).
Bates Motel premieres March 18th, 2013 at 10pm/9c.
Just curious...why does the "origin" seem to be filmed in present time? Is this one of those JJ Abrahams Star Trek timeline anomalies where they just throw logic out the window? It would have been better had it been based in the 1950's....
In the commentary they say it is a re imagining of the story set in a contemporary world. I think its a cool concept and I trust A&E so I am in.
I'll watch it, but my expectations are low. Turning an established franchise into a tween marketed product never spurns out a quality product, even if it sells to the mainstream.
We'll duh ,there was incest going on in the original not actually shown but so implied.
This actually looks good!