Yesterday, I dropped by our second stage at Evans Avenue to say goodbye to what was, for the past two years, our home away from home (The Raza standing sets being home of course). Over those two years, it has held sets like the Marauder, the Ishida cruiser, the Hyperion-8 Galactic Super Max, Rook's lab,…
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 24, 2017: Next Steps
So, let's discuss next steps. I know there are those of you who would prefer to have your imaginations finish the story for you. And I'm fine with that because it looks like another season or miniseries is off the table (for now). But there are those of you who would like some closure -…
September 23, 2017: The End
All good things must come to an end - some much sooner than expected. Sadly, such is the case for Dark Matter. Despite word of the cancellation by syfy, fandom rose up and gave us new hope. We sought to buck the odds and find our little show a new home. But unfortunately, I just…
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…
September 19, 2017: In a Hold-Your-Breath Holding Pattern! Here, have a script!
I mean, seriously. I respect the need for due diligence, a desire to do a thorough analysis before making a decision. But could we pick up the pace here? As another day comes and goes without word, my writerly mind goes places. Have they forgetten about us? Did the individual we were talking to go…
September 18, 2017: Deadline Man Walking!
“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” - Douglas Adams Me = Reality = For those of you wondering, our deadline to hear back was Friday. Then, the weekend at the latest. Then, today at the absolute latest because, tomorrow, we have to start wrapping out our second…
September 17, 2017: Dark Matter Update!
The Dark Matter movement is growing stronger! First, here's the data from our first tweet storm back on Friday, September 8th - #RockTheRaza Now here's the data from our last big tweet storm on Friday, September 15th - #LightTheRaza The fact that we continue to build momentum is nothing short of amazing. I have forwarded…
September 14, 2017: We can do this!
In fact, we ARE doing it. All that online passion - the tweets, retweets, tagging and hash tagging - is having an effect. It's impressing some, concerning others, but surprising all. It's thanks to you that we are where we are, with three potential new partners in deep discussion. As I've been saying all along,…
September 13, 2017: Reddit AMA! Tweet storm! Facebook live! And more!
Alright, let's lead with this announcement... https://www.reddit.com/r/DarkMatter/comments/6zx6a9/psa_joseph_mallozzi_and_several_cast_members_will/ Yes. This Friday night at 7 pm EDT/4 pm PDT, I will be joining Melissa O'Neil, Anthony Lemke, Alex Mallari Jr., Jodelle Ferland, and Zoie Palmer for a reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything). Roger Cross, the hardest working man in showbusiness, is busy...working!...but promised to do his damnedest…
September 12, 2017: The Dark Matter latest!
Quick! Go take this multiple choice quiz to find out if saving the galaxy Dark Matter is right for you! Several Good Reasons to Save the Galaxy - or At Least Dark Matter Hey, looking to join the Dark Matter Fan Initiative? Wondering what those Friday tweet storms are all about? Read here for all…
September 10, 2017: Dark Matter Fandom Full Steam Ahead!
Alright, Team Raza, we are heading into perhaps the most important week in Dark Matter history. On the docket are not one, not TWO, but THREE Dark Matter-related "events" that could turn things around for our little show. People constantly ask me "What are the chances?" and I demur, not wishing to set expectations, but…
September 3, 2017: Dark Matter fandom unleashed!
Whoa! I've already written about how blown away I was at the response we received following the news of the cancellation, but Dark Matter fandom continues to amaze. Witness, for instance, this - https://t.co/5bqcMXdpSI A petition in support of the show has amassed over 15k signatures in 48 hours. I had a cast member point…
September 1, 2017: Dark Matter Cancelled
It is with great sadness that I confirm the news. Syfy has cancelled Dark Matter after three seasons. To say that I'm incredibly disappointed would be an understatement. I'll save my comments and field your questions in a future blog entry. For today, I just want to extend a heartfelt thanks to my amazing crew,…
August 29, 2017: Behind the scenes on Dark Matter!
Ryo Ishida takes the bridge (directed by John Stead) Shooting in suburbia (directed by Craig David Wallace) Nyx (Melanie Liburd) and Misaki (Ellen Wong) face off (directed by Ron Murphy; stunt coordinator John Stead)