And…that’s a wrap on Dark Matter 2015! Just in time too as I simply cannot spare another Saturday what with the holidays on deck. I have banking to do, presents to pick up, and dog harnesses to buy before our Monday morning road trip to Montreal. It’s hard to believe that, same time last year, I was deep into prep on Dark Matter’s first season, wondering how things would ultimately come together. And, as it turns out…mighty fine, I hope you’ll agree.
Thanks to Jay Firestone, Vanessa Piazza, the Prodigy gang, the cast, and crew for 14+ incredible episodes – and many more to come in 2016!
Our final day…
Director Bruce McDonald prepares his shot list in his moonbase office.
Consulting Producer Ivon Bartok runs quality control on set.
The crew takes a break to watch the Family Guy Star Wars Special. Thanks to playback operator Greg Whiteside for the lunchtime screening.
The mystery whatsit of the day. Any guesses?
Whew. What a week! I’m feeling like Bubba right about now…
So glad that things are going so well, Joe!
I’ve been feeling a lot like Bubba lately, myself.
China just launched a scientific probe to look for dark matter, that supposedly comprises approx. 85% of the unseen universe.
http://spaceflightnow.com/2015/12/17/china-sends-dark-matter-probe-into-orbit/
Someone should have told them to just stop by Toronto and Prodigy Pictures — right?
Take a deep breath Joe and get going on those last minute Christmas details.
Much success!
2cats =^-^= =^-^=
Aww Bubba, so cute. glad he is able to relax, Can he sleep just about anywhere??
Love Bruce’s office backdrop.
The red thing (lights) ,the force field surrounding your large hot tub structure??
I am expecting the season 2 to be better than ever, such a wonderful lot of people you work with, all the talent, and nice too.
Man, Bubba looks like I feel, although I am a little jealous that he’s able to nap so easily.
Mystery whatsit. I never guess correctly with this sort of thing, but what the hell, I’ll give that enigmatic piñata a whack or two.
Is it a high energy plasma conduit?
Is it an ultra-density photonic transport system?
Is it really poor wiring that’s about to have a meltdown?
It it radioactive pasta?
Is it bioluminescent high-speed data transfer cabling for Hyperion 8’s prison-wide distributed nourishment replication and delivery stations?
Did someone break a glow stick under a console and now you’re trying to make it look intentional?
Is it a space space heater set on “high”?
Is it the future’s answer to neon lighting?
That’s enough bad guesses, I guess. Thanks again for sharing.
The whatsis is a lightsaber recharger. 🙂
Also, go you!
Oh yea, ?? for mailbag, What did you ask for, for Christmas? How are sis and mom doing? Are the pups doing better? They are becoming quite the travelers, what are they getting for Christmas?, unless you can’t say because they will read the blog, I understand. Don’t forget pictures of moms food, so I can drool.
Safe travels Joe and Akemi! And say “Hi” to your mom and sis from all of us!
Hmmm…on the Whatsit of the day: Another power cell/charger to wakeup the android? Or maybe a new gadget for Jodelle to play with?
Whew! I’m feeling like Bubba too. In the tech space, I have a number of customers/projects coming to a head during these last two weeks. I was looking forward to a nice quiet Christmas break, but now it looks like I’ll have to be somewhat “on call”. I will enforce a few quiet days though.
Oh and any new restaurants you want to try in Vegas? I can act as an advance scout and report back my findings during the CES show… 😉
The mystery whatsit of the day is an extreme close up of the inside of a toaster. 😊
Or, it’s a microbial sterilizer thingy!
Either way, it doesn’t look like the kinda apparatus you’d want to put your fingers too close to! 😐
… what’s the guessing I got that totally wrong. Again.
The Whatsit? I’m not sure. Looks like it has two hookups on either side. It’s a mystery!
Sweet little Bubba. Good luck getting ready for the trip and I hope you have a fun/safe drive. Anything cool to see along the way? Looking forward to Mom/Sis pictures!
The whatsit = the DM 3 D printer?
P.S. If your mom wants to post recipes with the food picks….I wouldn’t be opposed. 😉
Hi Joe, Any chance of you appearing at Gatecon in September?
Merry Christmas to you and all the family. Give Bubba and Lulu a Christmas hug from me.
“It’s hard to believe that, same time last year, I was deep into prep on Dark Matter’s first season, wondering how things would ultimately come together. And, as it turns out…mighty fine, I hope you’ll agree.”
Agreed!! Totally!! Beyond expectations!
Fabulous Director Bruce McDonald looks right at home in his moonbase office.
The mystery whatsit is Jodelle’s “space” heater that sits by her chair when she is on break. It’s cold on set!
Scootch over Bubba, I’m gonna lay down with you. (Might even use you as a pillow.) Dogs are so cute when they are sleeping.
Merry Christmas Joe, Akemi, everyone on the cast, everyone on the crew, and everyone on this blog! Hugs and pets and back scratches for everyone! 🙂
That is a fabulous picture of Bruce with the background. It would make a nice Christmas card — Merry Christmas from our moonbase office.”
Adorable pic of Bubba. I’d like to snuggle up right next to him and take a nap myself right now. But I actually have to leave for my puppy clients. It’s a beautiful day though outside. Very few clouds and almost 60 degrees. PERFECT dog walking weather.