Editors' Picks: Entertainment Must Haves For March

We've got quite an exciting month ahead of us, entertainment junkies! In cinematic news, the Veronica Mars movie is coming out and a new franchise is kicking off. Over on TV, It's a good month for midseason premieres, and on the flip side, one of our longtime favorite shows is coming to an end. Take a look at our must-have entertainment, and don't forget to mark your calendars! Source: Lionsgate

Bates Motel Season Two

Bates Motel Season Two

It didn't take very long for me to get hooked on A&E's creepy series Bates Motel last year, and the show finally returns March 3. Norman and Norma's bizarre behavior and borderline-inappropriate relationship is like a car wreck you can't look away from, but if I'm being honest, it's Norman's hot, conflicted, older brother, Dylan, who keeps me coming back each week. The first season ended on a pretty big cliffhanger, which I won't spoil here in case you want to binge-watch the first 10 episodes on Netflix — as you should.

— Becky Kirsch, entertainment directorSource: A&E

The Return of Once Upon a Time
ABC

The Return of Once Upon a Time

It's been over two months since Once Upon a Time ended on that game-changing episode, and we can't wait to see what'll happen when it comes back on March 9. What's Emma's new life like? What's happening in fairy-tale land? And most importantly, when will Emma kiss Hook next?

— Shannon Vestal, editor

Oscar Nominees on DVD

Oscar Nominees on DVD

If you've been too busy to get to the theater in the last few months, it's time to warm up the DVD player. Oscar nominees 12 Years a Slave and Philomena are out March 4, while Inside Llewyn Davis comes out March 11. American Hustle and Frozen are out March 18, and The Wolf of Wall Street is out March 25. Another plus to watching at home? Microwave popcorn and sweatpants.

— MP

PaleyFest
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PaleyFest

TV fans, brace yourselves! PaleyFest, the annual event that celebrates television, is coming to LA March 13 to 28. Current fan-favorite series like Mad Men and The Vampire Diaries will have panels featuring the stars, while other shows that are gone but not forgotten — like Lost and the recently resuscitated Veronica Mars — will also hit the festival. We'll be there to bring you the spoilers, fun quotes, and awesome behind-the-scenes moments.

— SV

Need For Speed
Disney

Need For Speed

Nurse your Breaking Bad withdrawal with Aaron Paul's first film since the show wrapped. This time, he's playing a badass driver who wears lots of leather, does a ton of cool stunts, and better yet, there's no meth in sight. The fun action flick opens March 14.

— SV

SXSW
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SXSW

SXSW is the mother of all music festivals, and it's not even just about the music. From March 11 to 16, crowds will descend on Austin, TX, for a convention that covers movies, tech, and yes — tons of live music. In addition to all the concerts, we'll be on site to check out the premieres of Veronica Mars and Neighbors — aka that movie where Zac Efron plays a hot frat boy. Doesn't really get much better than that, does it?

— BK

Veronica Mars
Warner Bros.

Veronica Mars

Fans of Veronica Mars (aka Marshmallows) have been waiting for a long time, but the wait is nearly over! The highly anticipated movie hits theaters and VOD on March 14, and I'm dying to catch up with all the residents of Neptune. Also, let's face it: I really just want to know if Veronica and Logan rekindle their spark.

— MP

Midseason Premieres
ABC

Midseason Premieres

Bored with your current DVR selection? You're in luck. Believe, Crisis, The 100, Friends With Better Lives, and Resurrection are all premiering this month. I already have an early obsession with Surviving Jack, which stars Christopher Meloni as tough-as-nails dad adjusting to his new stay-at-home schedule. Get ready to add a handful of great new shows to your primetime roster!

— MP

Divergent
Lionsgate

Divergent

Having been one of the many who gobbled up Veronica Roth's Divergent series, I'd been eagerly awaiting the adaptation of the first book starring Shailene Woodley as Tris and Theo James as Four. I recently caught an early screening of the movie, and as a reader, I appreciated the loyalty to the source material and the visual interpretations of the Dauntless compound and fear landscapes. But what I loved was Woodley's skilled performance — and the casting of James, who's about to be the whole world's new crush. Divergent is out March 21.

— SV

The Series Finale of How I Met Your Mother
CBS

The Series Finale of How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother is coming to an end March 31, and it'll be tough to say goodbye to the slap bet, Barney's words of wisdom, and the five friends we've spent the last few years with. Plus, we'll finally get to find out the mother's name and maybe even see her and Ted together in a real way. It'll be legend — wait for it! — dary.

— SV