Back in 2009, I was contacted by editor Lou Anders about contributing a story to his forthcoming anthology of superhero fiction. The collection, he explained, would feature original works from established comic book and SF writers, focusing on grounded, character-driven narratives in the vein of The Dark Knight. My first reaction was "I don't know..."…
September 25, 2017: Read the Dark Matter script you chose!
Well, it was close but our winner nudged out second place by 2% of the vote. Here are the results... And here is (the final shooting draft of) your winning script - xxx
September 20, 2017: One Down, One To Go!
And then there was one. Another potential partner dropped out of the running today in our mad dash to save Dark Matter. In the end it came down to money. As much as both sides wanted to make it work, it was clear the gap separating us was too wide. A valiant effort but to no…
August 25, 2017: Tonight, it’s the Dark Matter season 3 finale! At 9/8C on SYFY and Space Channel!
It all comes down this! For now. I'll be live-tweeting along with cast members and many of you tonight. Let's get noisy and remind SYFY why Dark Matter fans deserve a fourth season! Matt Carter makes the case for Why a Dark Matter season 4 renewal should happen on SYFY "You can sense the joy that…
June 22, 2017: From Window of Opportunity to All The Time In The World!
About 18 years ago, my writing partner, Paul, and I landed staff positions on a little scifi series called Stargate: SG-1 (You may have heard of it!). With one script under our neophyte belts, we were given the green light to start work on our second. It was based on a pitch that involved the…
June 16, 2017: Dark Matter Episode 303, tonight at 9:00 p.m. on Syfy and SpaceChannel!
Dark Matter returns tonight to its regular 9:00 p.m. time slot with a brand new episode: "Welcome To The Revolution"! The crew tries to broker peace for a rebellion, but they won't go out the way they came in. The TV Junkies' Kelly Townsend: Dark Matter Preview - The Raza Stumble On A Revolution The…
May 11, 2017: Best Comic Book Series of 2016!
My favorites... Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples "When two soldiers from opposite sides of a never-ending galactic war fall in love, they risk everything to bring a fragile new life into a dangerous old universe. From bestselling writer Brian K. Vaughan, Saga is the sweeping tale of one young family fighting to find…
March 29, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 79 of 91!
Well, looks who's back to close out the year. Yes, it's director Ron Murphy, here to book-end Dark Matter's third season with a season finale that will, well, blow your minds. Today, I traveled to capitol of Zairon for the big Ishida Palace dinner scene. Who are the invited guests? Well, you'll have to wait until episode…
March 23, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 73 of 91!
Director Steve DiMarco takes a stroll through the pod room (photo by Renee Chan). The pods - one of three new looks we'll be featuring in season 3. I believe the sign is self-explanatory. Crew blocking. Or the line-up for today's oreo cake dessert. Director Bruce McDonald shows off his mad sword skills. From the…
March 13, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 67 of 91!
Guys! Help me approve a few visual effect shots for Dark Matter's upcoming third season... Needle in a cosmic haystack. Intruder alert. We've got company. Alas, only low-rez screen shots but they're just a taste of what's in store for Dark Matter fans this summer. VFX Supervising Producer Lawren Bancroft-Wilson has got some awesome eye candy in store. And…
March 6, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 62 of 91!
Whoa! Is that right? Day 62 of 91? We're over two-thirds of the way through production on Dark Matter's third season. To quote Akemi: "How possible?" On-set action from a, uh, future episode. Teku Fonsei (Andrew Moodie) calls the shots on the Ishida Cruiser. Photo c/o D.G. Hagey A few screenshots from our season 3 premiere ("Being Better…
March 1, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 59 of 91!
Set aside what you're doing - taxes, homework, transplanting organs - and take a minute or two to cast your vote for another Dark Matter episode title. Your choices: You have 24 hours to weigh in! John Stead directs Andrew Moodie (aka Teku Fonsei) on the bridge of the Ishida cruiser. What, pray tell, is…
February 17, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 Day 56 of 91!
And that's a wrap on Dark Matter Season 3 Production Phase II. The third and final phase commences a little over a week from now. Until then, it'll be R&R&R (Rest and Relaxation and Reading) for me. Unfortunately, not everyone made it to the hiatus. But those that did have earned a well-deserved break from 7:30…
February 14, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 53 of 91!
Let's celebrate Valentine's Day (except in Pakistan where it's apparently been outlawed) with a brand new episode title! Here are the results of yesterday's fan poll: Wow. This one wasn't even close. I honestly thought "This Galaxy's Most Notorious" would have put in a better showing, but what do I know? That's why I just…
February 13, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 53 of 91!
The polls are open once again. Cast your vote for your preferred Episode 303 title: Then enjoy these gorgeous pod designs, c/o phenomenal Set Designer Karl Crosby...