It's the Q&A you've all been waiting for! Actress Zoie Palmer (Dark Matter's Android) offers insight into her character, her process, and her love of soup! Now some of you may not be aware of it, but the Android character was originally envisioned as male. But, when it came time to cast "him", we cast…
July 3, 2016: Dark Matter contest winner!
Let me kick off today's entry by announcing the winner of the cast-signed, annotated script of "Episode 14: Welcome To Your New Home". Congratulations to MFB, Mike From Blaine, who matched an astounding 9 of 13 episodes to their thematic dog picture counterparts. I say astounding because, as it turns out, this contest was really,…
July 1, 2016: Dark Matter season 2 premiere night!
The loooooong wait is over. It's finally here. The night we've all been waiting for! At 10 p.m. EST/PDT, Dark Matter's second season kicks off on Syfy in the U.S. and Space Channel in Canada. Here are a few appies in advance of the main viewing course: An exclusive season 2 episode 1 Android clip at ComicBook.com!…
June 27, 2016: 4 Days to the Dark Matter season 2 premiere!
Oh yeah. Today's Dark Matter season 2 sneak peek screen shot shows certain members of the crew all dressed up and heading out. What's the special occasion? Well, I can't be certain, but I suspect it's the Dark Matter season 2 premiere, airing this Friday night at 10 pm (after Killjoys!) on Syfy and Space Channel! And with the…
June 24, 2016: One week to the Dark Matter season 2 premiere!
Hey, what are you doing today at 4 p.m. PDT, 7 p.m. EST? Well, if you're free, I'll be chatting with Geeksiders Josh and Anna over on google hangout... And here's the link to tune in: https://youtu.be/DCwzoCtVD4o Want to build your own 3D Raza? Well, Syfy can help you with that: Build your own Raza!…
June 23, 2016: 8 days to the Dark Matter season 2 premiere!
Got some burning Dark Matter or Stargate-related questions you were just too shy to ask me on the blog? Well, you're in luck because... Yes, it's true. This Saturday at noon PDT, I'll be doing an AMA (Ask Me Anything) over on Reddit. Head on over to https://www.reddit.com/r/television/ at the appointed time for all the action. Today's Dark Matter season 2 sneak…
June 19, 2016: Top 10 Worst Spiderman Villains!
This list is a matter of opinion. Were I to put together a rundown of the Top 10 Best Spiderman Villains, Mysterio would make it. Mysterio. This guy - with the fishbowl helmet. I mean, my childhood memories of Electro and the Green Goblin subconsciously direct me to forgive a lot. But then, there are…
June 16, 2016: Dark Matter premieres! Stargate concept art!
Holy smokes! Approximately two weeks to the Dark Matter season 2 premiere - July 1st on Syfy and SpaceChannel. But what if you don't live in North America? When will Dark Matter's second season premiere in YOUR region? Well, I'm glad you asked. Please consult this handy chart that comes our way via the kind folks at SyfyInternational: Please…
June 16, 2016: Research, Spinning, and Posting!
Damnit, I knew this was going to happen. 52 pages into the new pilot and things have slowed to a standstill. With the Dark Matter writers' room in full swing, my attention is focused elsewhere, however I did manage to write a single new scene this morning. At this rate, I'm going to have to revise my…
June 14, 2016: Dark Matter writers’ room day 3! Stargate!
Feast your eyes on this super-in-advance Dark Matter sneak teaser! My longtime producing partner, Paul Mullie, did the honors on this one. Pretty sleek, hunh? Day 2 of the Dark Matter writers' room comes to an end amid healthy debate, desperate ideas, and soul-crushing frustration. In other words, about par for the course. Also, it was really cold.…
June 3, 2016: Dark Matter goodies! Stargate eye candy! Signed scripts!
Less than a month to go before the Dark Matter season 2 premiere - yet only a little over a week to go before the writers' room convenes to start spinning the show's third season. Optimistic much? Well, yes, and you would be too if you saw what was in store for you in the show's second…
June 1, 2016: And that’s a wrap on Toronto!
Pictured above: My french bulldog, Lulu, let's me know she's ready to head back home. And good thing to because, after weeks of prep, 90+ days of production, and seemingly interminable meetings, mixes, and migraines, we are Vancouver-bound. I'll be waking up tomorrow bright dark and early - 4 a.m.! - and head out with the…
May 31, 2016: The Dark Matter season 2 deluge!
And so it begins! But beware! Spoilers abound! The Nerdist offers up 9 Things We Learned Trekking in Space with Killjoys and Dark Matter The TVJunkies offers up their own insights from their set Dark Matter set visit: What We Learned About Season 2 Not be outdone, the gang at TVGoodness focuses on yours truly…
May 30, 2016: New-look Android! New cast members!
Interesting. I came across this photo of our lovable Android over on Syfy.com. Among the other goodies, the site offers a breakdown of the season 2 cast and Raza crew including... Melanie's Liburd's Nyx Harper and... Shaun Sipos' young medic, Devon. In addition, there's are new pics of some familiar faces accompanied by character descriptions and…
May 28, 2016: Dissecting the NEW new Dark Matter season 2 exteeeeeeended trailer!
Here it is! And it's a long one, an extended trailer chock full of tiny teasers. Let's break it down with a shot by shot analysis! An establisher of what we suspect is the Hyperion-8 Maximum Security Facility. TWO, THREE, and FOUR presumably entering the prison's Gen Pop area. But where's the rest of the…