Today was Round #1 of the big Stargate Ice Cream Showdown pitting big-time writer/director/executive producer/showrunner/show creator Robert C. Cooper vs. humble little me. The judges' table was comprised of the regular writers' room attendees - Ashleigh, Lawren, Brad, Paul, Carl, Remi, and Linda - with the addition of producer John G. Lenic and Kerry who…
May 30, 2010: Prepping Battle Ice Cream!
With the two-day/four-flavor Ice Cream Throwndown scheduled for Monday and Tuesday of this week, I spent the weekend - what else? - making ice cream. Looking ahead, this is what the judges can look forward to - Monday (Round One) Rob's Chocolate Mint vs. Joe's Advokaat-Laced Vanilla with Crumbled Milk Chocolate Flake Going mint is…
May 29, 2010: It’s Ice Cream Time! Oh, and Mailbag Time!
Holy smokes. I'm battling a headache of epic proportions. Those extra three hours of sleep (I woke up at a tardy 9:00 a.m.) did absolutely no good. In fact, they cut into my day, ensuring that I not complete the innumerable things I set out to do. Still, I did manage to accomplish a few…
May 28, 2010: Gearing up for Battle Ice Cream! Soliciting your anime opinions!
So next week is the big Ice Cream Throwdown pitting me against fellow Exec. Producer Rob Cooper. Four flavors! Two days! One champion! Winner take all (and by "all", I mean "absolutely nothing of any consequence except for bragging rights to the title Stargate Ice Cream King 2010" - but I'll take it). Since Rob…
May 27, 2010: Get yer dog pics fix! SGU production update! Next up on the reading block!
Today, we sat down to watch Andy Mikita's director's cut of Trial and Error, one of my favorite episodes of SGU's second season. And that's saying someting given that I wasn't initially onboard with the story when it was first pitched. Well, one terrific script and a solid week of production behind us, and we've…
May 26, 2010: Taking a stroll through Stage 6! Office happenings! News of note!
This afternoon, Carl and I took a stroll through the new alien set on Stage 6. To say that we were mightily impressed would be to understate it. Wow. Needless to say, I took lots of pics. Needless to say, I can't show you any of said pics at the risk of spoiling things for…
May 25, 2010: My most popular entry is… Really? Yet another guest blogger announcement!
One of the many great things about having a blog on wordpress is the Blog Stats section that allows you to track everything from daily views and incoming links to search engine terms and referrers. And, I just discovered this weekend, if you click on the Top Posts & Pages header, you'll be directed to…
May 24, 2010: Ice Cream Sunday! And Monday! And more anime discussion!
Ice Cream Weekend! Some of the flavors I made... For those who asked, here's my basement home theater set-up: The guys who installed the system convinced me to paint the walls black, which I think was a great call as I can also use the room for interrogations. Thanks to all those who sent -…
May 23, 2010: Let’s talk anime…
Thanks to everyone who took the time to offer up personal stories detailing how they got where they are now. Inspirational stuff. It gives me hope that, some day, I too may make something of myself. Also thanks to everyone who has offered up anime recommendations. To be honest, I'm not actually a neophyte to…
May 22, 2010: Subversion! Recommend me an anime series I haven’t watched yet (and I’ve watched plenty)! And lotsa links!
Thanks for all the awesome feedback on last nights' episode, Subversion. It was scripted by my writing partner, Paul Mullie (he of episode #11, Divided, fame) and, as I mentioned in a previous post, he's been firing on all creative cylinders of late. He's in fine form in season two as well with two equally…
May 21, 2010: The Dogs Days of Summer. How I got here. And some mailbag.
Well, even if it isn't officially summer, my dogs seem to think it is... Fondy left us this synthetic grass box for the dogs to relieve themselves on rainy days. On sunny days, Lulu likes to lie in it. Jelly doing the usual: sitting down to watch the action. Maximus doesn't like the look of…
May 20, 2010: Another SGU-Related Guest Blogger Announcement! Atlantis weaponry!
I got the call from Kerry just before lunch: "How'd you like to come by at two thirty for a spotting session." Spotting session? My first thought was that fellow Exec. Producer Carl Binder needed someone to watch over him while he put his new exercise trampoline through its paces. Then, it dawned on me.…
May 19, 2010: Author Carlos J. Cortes Answers Your Questions!
I was in White Dwarf Books, perusing the shelves for some interesting titles, when I noticed a section devoted to the 2009 Philip K. Dick Award nominees. I picked up each in turn, checking out first the cover, then the blurb on the back. When I got to The Prisoner by Carlos J. Cortes, the…
May 18, 2010: Sundry pics and a side of mailbag!
Sure, I could give you a production update, tell you that Brad and Rob are in New Mexico for Day #2 of Malice, that Carl was on set for Day #1 of The Greater Good, that Remi delivered his revised writer's draft of Visitation, Linda delivered her first draft of Alliances, Paul delivered his outline…
May 17, 2010: If you are Carl – Do Not Read!
Carl was in my office, discussing the fourth act twist to his new episode, when Paul walked in, dropped himself onto the couch, and said to no one in particular: "You know who's a great actress?" "Alaina?"I offered. "Alaina,"he informed us. I had a feeling given that her scene had been scheduled for that afternoon.…