Great news! For me. I pushed through that pesky hitherto unyielding scene and made it to the top of Act II. Along the way, I finally got to write that pre-mindwipe Raza crew flashback scene. Oh, that's a keeper. The final look of "the chair", compliments of Lee Fitzgerald at North Front Studio. Now, all…
November 7, 2016: Dark Matter season 3 concept art! What lies ahead!
Okay. Seriously. I've been spinning my wheels on this same damn scene for days. I think, tonight, I'm just going to have to break open the sake and power through. I get this done, segue into the flashback to the pre-mindwipe crew, end the act and, after that, it'l be smooooooth sailing. A little somethings…
November 4, 2016: Dark Matter Props and Stunts!
Props Master Victoria Klein lays out a veritable smorgasbord of goodies for the Episode 301/304 block props meeting. Director Ron Murphy must be dissuaded from bringing his own "props" from home. Arming our new merc, Ash. Solara Shockley selects. Commander Delaney Truffault sees some season 3 action. Identify the prop from a previous episode.…
November 3, 2016: Checking in with the Dark Matter wardrobe department!
Birthday festivities were in full swing today in the Dark Matter wardrobe department! Birthday gal, Costume Designer Noreen Landry, enjoys champagne. And because today was her birthday, she did it with cake! Assistant Costume Designer Anna Dal Farra provided the cake - and has already started sourcing the Dark Matter dog pics of season 3! Oooh, she's got some…
November 2, 2016: Nails it!
Well, look who it is! Dark Matter Director of Photography Craig Wright was in the office today, fresh off his whirlwind working tour of Vancouver. Now, back in the familiar environs of The Raza, he's ready to LIGHT IT UP! The base model for "the clock" that isn't REALLY a clock, certainly not after Production Designer…
October 29, 2016: Dark Matter Episode 12, “Sometimes In Life You Don’t Get To Choose” deleted scene!
Things are ramping up big time as we approach production start on Dark Matter's third season. Although we don't go to camera until November 18th, we'll be kicking things off with a double-episode block shoot, so prep will start earlier - this Monday, October 31st to be precise. Veteran director Ron Murphy (who helmed Episode 106 [FIVE's…
October 28, 2016: Dark Matter eye candy!
Feast your eyes on these gorgeous security drone designs by artist Henry Fong. Pretty damn cool, no? Upon lengthy consideration, I'm partial to version 1. Thoughts? Henry's resume includes work on Suicide Squad, X-Men: Apocalypse, and The Amazing Spiderman 2. Check out more of his art here: http://www.henryfong.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/henryfongillustration/ Prep on Dark Matter's third season officially begins…
October 27, 2016: Dark Matter designs and dogs! What more could you ask for?
From the Art Department, another little something to look forward to. Concept art for Dark Matter season 3 c/o Set Designer Russell Moore. Foreboding metal door built into a stone wall. It sports a familiar insignia. Ah, it's a cell. The big question is: Who does it hold? Can't wait to find out! Today, we were at…
October, 26, 2016: I go to Defcon 1! Dark Matter season 3 casting!
Today, my world changed. We had just finished dinner and I was loading the dishwasher when Akemi said: "I wish I had baby.". I froze, stunned. The admission had come out of the blue and, to be honest, struck me as shockingly contrary to her general attitude these past seven years. But then again, she'd…
October 18, 2016: Wonder Woman’s Weirdest Comic Book Covers!
Let's celebrate the Amazing Amazon's 75th anniversary with a look back at Wonder Woman's Weirdest Comic Book Covers! Them's some angry-looking cats. First rule of Fight Club: Never entrust your secret identity to a bird! How topical. I'd go with Amoeba-Man. He's more sincere. They could just compromise and have a communal barbecue. It's not…
October 17, 2016: Getting the band back together! Minus sax, oboe, and percussion!
Hard to believe we're already back in the production offices, prepping Dark Matter's third season. Even harder to believe we're about a month away from the start of principal photography on Year 3. But here's proof. Swinging by the office today... Lead Set Dresser Frank Consiglio. Costume Designer Noreen Landry. We're getting the band back together! Well,…
October 12, 2016: And so it begins! Dark Matter Season 3!
Alright Fandroids, 2Crew, 5Hive, 4Clan, 6Pack, 3'sCompany - prep on Dark Matter's 3rd season officially gets underway tomorrow! We kick things off with a 10 a.m. Season 3 Overview meeting which will, I suspect, consist of our line producer sounding the alarm on how overbudget we are on our first three episodes. Fortunately, the back half of…
September 30, 2016: I mean, come on!
Seriously? I'm a fairly easy person to get along with. Pleasant. Professional. Respectful. I chew with my mouth closed. I make others feels appreciated. I know a lot of yellers who, unfairly or not, get shit done. I, on the other hand, am not a yeller - yet get shit done all the same. Despite the preponderance…
September 28, 2016: Dark Matter Season 3!
Well, perfect timing! Guess what hits Netflix on my birthday? That's right! Dark Matter season 2, all 13 incredible episodes, from Hyperion-8 to EOS-7, will be available for your viewing pleasure on October 16th. What better way to spend the special day than by binge-watching the show! Review your favorite episodes! Catch up on what you…
September 9, 2016: Tonight’s Dark Matter Double-Header!
Tonight's the night for a double dose of Dark Matter! Things kick off at 7 pm PDT/10 pm EDT with - “Wish I’d Spaced You When I Had the Chance” And then, immediately following, at 8 pm PDT/11 pm EDT, it's - “Sometimes in Life You Don’t Get to Choose” It's going to be crazy! The…