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'American Horror Story: Coven' Adds Emma Roberts

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:04:34 +0000

Given the notorious secrecy surrounding the series, it could be a while yet before FX's 'American Horror Story: Coven' offers any real look at the scares on deck for season 3. Even so, the Ryan Murphy drama just added some major pretty to the proceedings, casting 'Scream 4' star Emma Roberts for a recurring role! Find out who she plays in 'American Horror Story: Coven' inside!

2013 Critics' Choice Television Awards Nominees: 'Big Bang Theory' and 'American Horror Story' Lead the Pack

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:42:21 +0000

It's that time again! Long before the Emmys or the Golden Globes, the annual Critics' Choice Television Awards have released their full list of nominees as chosen by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association. 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'American Horror Story: Asylum' lead the charge in nominations, with some unexpected recognition for 'The Americans' and plenty of surprises, so check out the full list of nominees inside!

'American Horror Story: Coven' Conjures Angela Bassett and Patti LuPone

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:23:26 +0000

The big buzz of network TV might be the talk of the town for the next few weeks, but 'Glee' and 'The New Normal' (ouch) creator Ryan Murphy's cable effort has some major news of its own. 'American Horror Story: Coven's star-studded cast continues to expand, now growing to include legendary stars Angela Bassett and Patti LuPone. Find out who the stars will scare up for 'American Horror Story: Coven' inside!

'American Horror Story: Coven' Adds 'Precious' Star Gabourey Sidibe

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:05:32 +0000

It's been a good while since we've heard much from 'American Horror Story,' adopting the title 'American Horror Story: Coven' for its (presumably) witch-filled season. Now, the buzz-worthy horror-drama announced that Oscar-nominated 'Precious' star and 'The Big C' vet Gabourey Sidibe will join the cast in season 3, but will series creator Ryan Murphy reveal anything about her role? Find out the latest on 'American Horror Story: Coven' inside!

'American Horror Story's' Ryan Murphy Shopping Racy Cable Drama 'Open'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:00:47 +0000

Despite the fact that 'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy's flagship series has yet to secure an official season 5 pickup, while NBC's 'The New Normal' remains on the bubble, Murphy has already begun the search for his post 'American Horror Story: Coven' success story. New reports claim the prolific producer will next shop a racy new sexuality drama to premium cable, but will Murphy's 'Open' live up to its namesake?

'American Horror Story: Coven' Revealed, Witches in Season 3!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:41:23 +0000

'American Horror Story' season 3 has been much more forthcoming with its subject matter than 'American Horror Story: Asylum, thanks in part to the overall popularity of the series and a return to a more "glamorous" form of evil, but now we finally have a title! 'American Horror Story: Coven' will debut this fall on FX, so find out the scoop on season 3's witches and locations from Ryan Murphy himself inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Frances Conroy Dishes on the New Season

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:45:19 +0000

Whether or not 'American Horror Story' star Dylan McDermott's words about season 3 focusing on witches prove true, we're expecting the third year to have more in common with the first than its batsh-t crazy "Dark Cousin" 'American Horror Story: Asylum.' To that end, franchise player Frances Conroy has revealed that she'll have a larger role in the third cycle than she did the second time around, but what does she have to say of the rumored setting? Get the latest on 'American Horror Story' season 3 inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Dylan McDermott Reveals the New Setting?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:57:23 +0000

Weeks ago, speculation abounded that 'American Horror Story' seasons 1 and 2 star Dylan McDermott might not make it for the upcoming third season, having accepted a role in CBS pilot 'Hostages.' That potential exclusion hasn't prevented the star from being privy to the season 3 plan however, as McDermott may have accidentally let slip to reporters the location and setting of 'American Horror Story' season 3! Find out what McDermott had to say inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Ryan Murphy Previews Kathy Bates' Evil Character

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:00:09 +0000

As excited as we were to see that 'American Horror Story' season 3 was bringing back a wealth of franchise players from the first and second season alike, we're twice as interested to see what new stars join for the third year. 'Misery' Oscar-winner Kathy Bates was recently added to the series, but what does series creator Ryan Murphy have to say of her villainous character? Get the latest on 'American Horror Story' season 3 inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Kathy Bates to Menace Jessica Lange

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:30:15 +0000

While 'American Horror Story: Asylum' is barely cold in the ground, already the casting continues to heat up for the as-yet-unsubtitled 'American Horror Story' Season 3. Previously we've heard about a number of returning franchise players signing on for the third season of Ryan Murphy's FX horror drama, and some that likely wouldn't, but now we have our first new name. Kathy Bates will reportedly play the villain to series lead Jessica Lange's character, but what new 'Horror' awaits us this time?

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Zachary Quinto Not Returning?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:30:42 +0000

Fans of 'American Horror Story' have admittedly found themselves surprised before that series star Zachary Quinto has taken such an integral role throughout the first two seasons, given the actor's ever-expanding film career, a prospect hitting the stratosphere once again this summer with 'Star Trek Into Darkness.' So while Ryan Murphy continues to announce 'American Horror Story' alum cast in season 3, will Quinto once again return to TV for another go? Find out what the 'Star Trek' star has to say about his involvement in 'AHS' season 3 inside!

'American Horror Story's' Dylan McDermott Joins CBS Pilot, No Season 3 Appearance?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:45:57 +0000

Pilot season in TV land can be an awfully uncertain time, as even the highest-profile of star attachments to upcoming pilots make no guarantee of a network picking them up to series, meaning most announcements are to be taken with a grain of salt. One in particular that caught our eye, however, is that of CBS' Jerry Bruckheimer-produced, Toni Collette-starring drama 'Hostages,' which today adds 'American Horror Story' seasons 1 and 2 star Dylan McDermott in the male lead. Might 'Hostages' prevent McDermott from appearing in 'American Horror Story' season 3?

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Frances Conroy To Return!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:24:32 +0000

'American Horror Story' may not have a set cast or a uniform focus from season to season, but so far Ryan Murphy has definitely kept consistent about his favorite actors to work with. Just hours after season 1 star Taissa Farmiga was officially confirmed to join returning 'American Horror Story' and 'Asylum' stars Jessica Lange, Lily Rabe, Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson, series creator Murphy has announced seasons 1 and 2 star Frances Conroy to return as well. See how 'American Horror Story' season 3 continues taking shape inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Taissa Farmiga Confirmed to Return

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:18:48 +0000

If 'American Horror Story: Asylum' is to prove any kind of judge, it'll be a long time yet before 'American Horror Story' season 3 releases many real details, or footage of the FX horror-drama's third year. We know that a number of 'Horror Story' alum from "Murder House' to 'Asylum' are bound to return, now confirmed to include season 1 vet Taissa Farmiga, but who will the young lass play? Will her fate prove as tragic as in season 1? Get the latest 'American Horror Story' season 3 scoop inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Lily Rabe to Return!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:56:06 +0000

Only one week removed from the 'American Horror Story: Asylum' season finale "Madness Ends," and we're still no closer to understanding just what those mysterious aliens were trying to accomplish, but that hasn't stopped us from looking forward to the "glamourous evil romance" of season 3! Following her acclaimed turn as simple nun turned-posessed deviant Sister Mary Eunice, Lily Rabe has been confirmed to join her 'Horror Story' alum for season 3. Get the latest on the next 'American Horror Story' inside!

'American Horror Story: Asylum': Concept Art Reveals Alien Design!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:29:34 +0000

'American Horror Story: Asylum' may have come and gone following season finale "Madness Ends," but that hasn't stopped fans of the FX horror series from obsessing on one lingering point: just what was up with the mysterious aliens permeating the season? Not only did the science-fiction creatures remain unexplained, seeming oddly out of place with a season that chronicled religion, madness and mutilation, but the beings were never fully glimpsed on screen. However, new concept art reveals the full extent of the seemingly benevolent creatures' design, so get a look at the 'American Horror Story: Asylum' extraterrestrials inside!

'American Horror Story: Asylum': Ryan Murphy Talks Finale and Season 3

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:46:00 +0000

The insanity of Briarcliff finally came to a close last night as 'American Horror Story: Aslyum' finished out its second season with the unique, if fitting retrospective "Madness Ends." Yet as with any good finale, the story doesn't quite end there. Series creator Ryan Murphy opened up about what he had originally intended as the ultimate finale for 'American Horror Story: Asylum', as well as more of what to expect from the coming third season! Get the latest 'American Horror Story' Scoop inside!

'American Horror Story: Asylum' Review: "Madness Ends"

Britt Hayes — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:28:49 +0000

It’s the finale of ‘American Horror Story: Asylum,’ with less horror and way more melodrama. And if you thought you’d never see Adam Levine again, you were sadly mistaken. Don’t worry, we only have to deal with Adam Levine again long enough to revisit how he lost his arm to Bloody Face Jr. at Briarcliff. [...]

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Taissa Farmiga to Return?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:00:32 +0000

We'll have to wait until tonight's season finale to find out exactly how 'American Horror Story: Asylum's "Madness Ends," but that hasn't stopped series creator and show-runner Ryan Murphy from moving full-steam ahead with season 3. Where series staples Jessica Lange, Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson have all been confirmed to return, now we've learned that season 1 breakout star Taissa Farmiga is in talks to headline the upcoming third season as well! Find out who she'll play in 'American Horror Story' season 3 inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson Returning for "Modern Romance"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:01:26 +0000

While we patiently await next week's 'American Horror Story: Asylum's season finale "Madness Ends" to wrap up the pure insanity of the show's second season, plans are already forming for the FX horror drama's third season. Where previously series creator Ryan Murphy confirmed Jessica Lange would return for the third cycle, now Murphy has revealed that seasons 1 and 2 stars Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson will return as well! But where and when will the new season take place? Find out the "romantic" details of 'American Horror Story' season 3 inside!

'American Horror Story: Asylum' Season Finale: Ryan Murphy Previews How "Madness Ends"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:37:12 +0000

We're just one week away from the season finale of 'American Horror Story: Asylum,' the last of the series to take place in Ryan Murphy's Briarcliff setting if the yearly reinvention is to be believed. After last night's "Continuum," we'd be hard pressed to imagine how things could get any stranger as all characters descend into madness and violence, but what does series creator Ryan Murphy have to say? Get the latest on the 'American Horror Story: Asylum' season finale from the creator inside!

'American Horror Story: Asylum' Review: "Continuum"

Britt Hayes — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:26:50 +0000

This week’s episode of ‘American Horror Story: Asylum‘ takes a leap forward in time, but has anything gotten better for our characters? We also discover that Chloe Sevingy’s casting was only the first indicator that the people behind this show watched ‘Big Love.’ Kit, Alma, Grace and their two alien kids are living together in [...]

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Ryan Murphy Offers More Clues

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:30:29 +0000

Last night's 'American Horror Story: Asylum' episode "Spilt Milk" burned through enough drama and insanity to have been a season finale, let alone that two more episodes remain until all the alien abductions and asylum madness come to light. Last week's "The Name Game" purportedly teased the location and setting of the inevitable 'American Horror Story' season 3, but did this week offer up any new hints? Series creator Ryan Murphy speaks out on what you might have missed from 'American Horror Story' season 3 inside!

'American Horror Story: Asylum' Review: "Spilt Milk"

Britt Hayes — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:00:08 +0000

This week’s episode of ‘American Horror Story: Asylum‘ is the first truly triumphant episode since the “I Am Anne Frank” two-parter back in October. “Spilt Milk” is an engaging hour that delivers a chillingly tragic conclusion for one of our characters and some sorta-kinda happy endings for others. Alfonso Gomez-Rejon previously directed “I Am Anne [...]

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Ryan Murphy Talks New Setting

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:48:59 +0000

For those watching last night's 'American Horror Story: Asylum' return "The Name Game," the show brought it's usual level of insanity between aliens, exorcisms and even an impromptu dance number, but fans might not have realized that the hour also contained a hidden clue toward 'American Horror Story' season 3! What does series creator Ryan Murphy have to say about the reveal, and how the current season will wrap up in the next few episodes?

'American Horror Story: Asylum' Review: "The Name Game"

Britt Hayes — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:18:29 +0000

‘American Horror Story: Asylum‘ is back this week, and this time the wonky new ingredient being added to the mix is a dance number…? Yes, a dance number. But don’t worry, this isn’t ‘American Horror Story: Glee.’ Okay, that’s pretty much exactly what it is. The opening this week may be the weakest yet, with [...]

'American Horror Story' Season 3: The New Setting Revealed!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:48:32 +0000

While we've loved the absurdly creepy revamped setting of 'American Horror Story: Asylum,' it's hard to believe we were kept in the dark about the FX thriller's second season for so long. Series creator Ryan Murphy tantalizingly teased that clues to season 2 could be found in season 1 episode "Birth," but what of the upcoming season 3? Find out where and when the third season of 'American Horror Story' will take us inside!

'American Horror Story: Asylum': Who Will Die in 2013?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:30:53 +0000

As we grow closer and closer to the holidays, more and more shows sign off for their mid-seasons and leave us dangling for what comes next. Never so strongly have we felt that anticipation as with last night's all-new 'American Horror Story: Asylum' thriller, "The Coat Hanger"! Plenty of our favorite characters were left in mortal peril, with multiple WTF twists thrown into the mix, even the present-day unmasking of season 1 star Dylan McDermott! So what's next for 'American Horror Story'? Secrets from last night and a big 2013 body count revealed inside!

'American Horror Story: Asylum' Review: "The Coat Hanger"

Britt Hayes — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:08:46 +0000

Well look who just showed up to ‘American Horror Story: Asylum‘ — it’s our old friend Dylan McDermott, and he’s got a very dark secret to share. (Okay, you probably know what it is.) Turns out that in present day ‘AHS: Asylum’ world, Dylan McDermott is the son of Oliver Thredson, and he’s looking to [...]

'American Horror Story' Scoop: Is Jessica Lange Leaving After Season 3?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:49:28 +0000

Considering the scary-good ratings FX achieved early on in the sophomore year of Ryan Murphy's FX thriller 'American Horror Story,' no one was surprised to see that the network ordered an additional year, or even that Jessica Lange would be first in line to create a new role for the outing. That said, will season 3 be the last year for the Emmy-award winning star? New comments from Sister Jude herself tell us the actress' plans for future American Horror Stories...