Well, that's it! That's a wrap on Dark Matter season 3. Finally, a well-earned rest for our tireless cast and crew. But there'll be no respite for yours truly. I have still two more edits, a handful of mixes, a season's worth of music notes to get through and, starting immediately, a brand new season to plan, arc…
April 18, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 92 of 93! Vote for a new episode title!
Plotting my next move aboard The Raza. Why, yes, those ARE ninja cat socks. (Photo by Roger Cross) Okay, gang. Pull up your socks and get ready to vote. We have two more episode titles to choose before season's end. Today, we pick a title of Episode 312, our penultimate shocker. Your choices are... Polls…
April 17, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 91 of 93!
I received a few comments after yesterday's blog entry in which I considered early retirement to Tokyo once Dark Matter ends. Ideally, in such a scenario, that would be two years from now after the show's fifth and final season (although certain cast members have already started lobbying for an SG-1-like 10 year run). There is,…
April 14, 2017: Thai and Goodbyes!
This evening, Jodelle joined Akemi and I for a traditional Thai Good Friday feast... ...if, say, we'd been in Thailand dining somewhere that didn't really celebrate Easter. By the time we were finished, Jodelle was ready for bed. Yesterday was originally slated to be our last day of production on Dark Matter's third season but, gosh darn…
April 13, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 90 of of 93!
Saw this in the breezeway between our two stages this morning. Very on point for Dark Matter's this season. A crew gift from the cast - my very own Raza Crew backpack. I just have to buy a suit to match. Costume Designer Noreen Landry and Executive Producer Jay Firestone go way back to their Lost…
April 12, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 89 of 93!
Hunh. So after announcing a fan Q&A for Dark Matter Costume Designer Noreen Landry in yesterday's blog entry, I saw Noreen on set this morning and gave her the heads up. "You'll be doing a Q&A on my blog,"I told her. "I've been working on the questions,"she said. "I'll finally have time to finish them this weekend."…
April 11, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 88 of 93!
I'd like to start off today's entry with a thank you to Dark Matter Production Designer Ian Brock for an informative and entertaining Q&A. If you haven't read it, check out yesterday's blog instalment. And now, I'd like to open the floor to yet another Q&A, this one with Dark Matter Costume Designer Noreen Landry. Noreen and her team can…
April 8, 2017: My 5 Favorite Recent Reads!
In a previous blog entry, I ranted about the shit book recommendations put forth by numerous reputable websites. It would seem that, in many cases, the quality of the work is of much less importance than the connections of the author. Well, someone recently directed me to BBC.com's "books" section which offers up a monthly…
April 7, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 Premiere Date! New Episode Title! Behind the scenes pics!
We have an official premiere date! Dark Matter returns Friday June 9th with a double episode premiere starting at 8:00 p.m.! Then, the show moves to its NEW TIME at 9:00 p.m. the following week. Friday, June 9th - 8:00 p.m. = "Episode 301: Being Better Is So Much Harder" 9:00 p.m. = "Episode 302: It…
April 6, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 85 of 91!
I'd like to kick off this entry with a shout-out to this show's biggest supporters. Well, next to the fans of course, there are no greater friends to Dark Matter than the folks at NBC Universal International/Syfy International. They have gotten behind our little series in a big way, tirelessly promoting us from the very beginning, taking the…
April 5, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 84 of 91!
On the Raza mess triptych this morning, compliments of Dark Matter playback operator Greg Whiteside - another SF classic. And, hey, it's Dark Matter playback operator Greg Whiteside. Director Bruce McDonald - always a blast on set. Director Ron Murphy snapping me snapping him snapping me snapping him snapping me... Construction begins on "the shipyard". The costume department wants…
March 31, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 81 of 91!
Guys, guys! Not so fast! We're not heading back to Vancouver for another month and a half. I've still got another two and a half weeks of production, one script rewrite, four cuts, and innumerable mixes to complete before I can start packing. The action was fast and furious on main unit over at the…
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 27, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 77 of 91!
Dark Matter Productions! Joe speaking. How may I direct your call? (Photo by Alice Foster. My new boss?) These new Apple power adapters are the worst ones yet! This afternoon, I got to spend a few hours in the editing room with the outrageously talented Nick Wong as he prepares to put the finishing touches on…
March 24, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 75 of 91!
There you have it. Yet another season 3 episode title... "Episode 34: Hot Chocolate" But what does it all mean? Well, turns out you'll find out sooner than later as Dark Matter's third season fast approaches! Read-thru for Episode 312 today. Boy, A LOT happens in this episode. And it's chock full of surprising revelations. Not just…