Yesterday, I came back from Post (where I was spending quality time with editor Rick Martin on my producer's cut of The Hunt) to find a familiar red, ribboned box awaiting my return... Yet another round of Cookies By George, this time compliments of the lovely Marjorie M. Liu, author extraordinaire…
October 15, 2010: La Carmina!
Less than a month to go before I head off on my annual culinary odyssey to the land of the rising sun and the excitement continues to build. Unfortunately, this year, the late start to production and my increased Exec. Producing duties (to say nothing of this cursed script) have prevented me from doing much…
October 14, 2010: Joe Abercrombie’s The Heroes! Early birthday gifts and wishes! Marty G. a Tokyo no-show! Snow Monkeys Rule!
Ooooh. Look at what arrived in the mail yesterday... Yes, that's right! It's an advance copy of Joe Abercrombie's latest: The Heroes. For those of you not in the know (and, really, you should be if you're up to date on my blogly matters), Joe not only happens to be one of my favorite authors (check…
October 13, 2010: Anatomy of a Shuttle Crash
It happens every time I write a script. About halfway through the process, I get bogged down. I become convinced that what I've got isn't working, that whatever writing ability I once possessed has deserted me and that, very soon, I'll be called out as a fraud , forced to hand off my script to…
October 12, 2010: My episode, Awakening, airs tonight at 9:00 p.m. on SyFy! Travel Day!
By the time I touch down in Vancouver, those of you on the east coast of the U.S. will be settling down to take in the third episode of Stargate: Universe's second season. Tonight? That's right! 9:00 p.m.! SyFy! Tune in! Last season, I got more than a few fans asking about the possibility of…
October 11, 2010: 10-10-10! Lawrence’s Big Day!
He brought gifts for his groomsmen: matching ties, scarves, personalized cufflinks (I was unable to wear), and, just for me... The photographer's assistant arrived (a lovely young lady who'd spent time in South Korea, she was an adventurous eater and we ended up discussing weird food and…
October 10, 2010: Wedding Day!
No, not MY wedding day. Today, I attend the wedding of Lawrence, my oldest and most annoying friend. I was thrilled to receive the official invite earlier this year and dropped him an email to let him know: "Buddy, I'm in! I had our office assistant send back the official response today. I noticed there…
October 9, 2010: Montreal doings! More mailbag!
My sleep patterns are all wonky while I'm in Montreal so last night, I was up until 2:00 a.m. working on my script for episode 20, Gauntlet, the season two finale. I hit the 16 page mark and, if all goes as planned, should have it half completed for my return to the office on…
October 8, 2010: Travel Day! Mailbag!
I'm in Montreal for the long weekend, here to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving, attend a surprise party for a family member (if any family members happen to be reading this blog, I'm just kidding of course - ha ha - no, seriously, forget what you just read), and go to a friend's wedding with. Fun, fun,…
October 7, 2010: SGU Ouchies! Questions if you got ’em! Help my Snow Monkeys!
Wow. The Make-Up Department has really been meting out the punishment this season. Check out these ouchies... I know, I know. I've been remiss. The truth is, I've just been too busy to hit the mailbag. But that will change in the coming days. So if you've got questions, post 'em! On a thoroughly unrelated…
October 6, 2010: A Farewell Feast!
With about a month to go before production on Stargate: Universe's second season draws to a close, I thought it would be nice to take out SGNewbies Remi Aubuchon and Linda McGibney out for a farewell dinner. I offered them a variety of choices and they ultimately elected to go with - no surprise -…
October 5, 2010: Tune in tonight at 9:00 p.m. on SyFy for Aftermath! Comedy Time! Dogs!
In the event you've been out of the country for the past month and just got in today - STARGATE: UNIVERSE HAS MOVED TO TUESDAY NIGHTS!!! That's right! The second episode of Stargate: Universe's second season, Aftermath, airs tonight at 9:00 p.m. on SyFy! I have a feeling that this one is going to be…
October 4, 2010: Snow Monkeys Rule! SGU numbers! Pics from work! Interpret my dream! Gauntlet!
Great news! My hitherto winless Snow Monkeys are about to notch their first Stargate NFL Fantasy League win. By this time tomorrow, they'll have clawed, chewed, and poo flung their way into a three way tie for last place in our division, looking ahead to next week's big match-up against the (looking-like-they'll-be) undefeated Tim Holtby's…
October 3, 2010: Secret Vegetarian Santa
Every couple of months we go out for a vegetarian dinner. It's a semi-regular outing not unlike an annual visit to the doctor or dentist in that it's not something you look forward to but you do just the same because it's supposedly good for you - and occasionally ends with an unpleasant surprise. Well,…
October 2, 2010: Your Affable Host! Tia Carrere! Marjorie M. Liu!
"Tia Carrere is in the production offices,"producer John G. Lenic informed me. And then added: "She's stunning." Seconds later, my Canadian agent, Carl, swung by, Tia in tow. And - damn! - John G. was right. She IS stunning. And absolutely delightful - which didn't really come as a surprise given that I'd heard nothing…