We kicked off the day with our Episode 212 stunt meeting. It mostly involved director Will Waring, stunt coordinator John Stead, and me debating the merits of various daggers. With that done, I left the blades behind (despite my better judgement) and headed out for a two hour clear-the-air sit-down during which I watched a…
April 10, 2016: Melissa O’Neil (Dark Matter’s TWO) wants to hear from YOU! Behind-the-scenes pics!
I'm pleased to announce that Melissa O'Neil (Dark Matter's kick-ass commander, TWO) has happily offered to find the time in her busy shooting and stunt rehearsal schedule to answer YOUR questions. Leave your burning queries in this blog's comments section. I'll gather them over the course of the next three or four days and then send them…
April 9, 2016: Director Mairzee Almas in action!
It hit me early this morning, at 4:15 am on the dot, rousing me from a deep slumber and striking me with the sheer obviousness of it all. The seemingly unconnected pieces actually came together in my dream, snapping together to offer an answer to a question I hadn't even asked. Or even thought to…
April 8, 2016: Decisions, decisions, decisions!
All the idea spinning, story breaking, script writing, revising, rewriting, polishing, prepping, production, approvals, and post has finally caught up with me. I am officially "exhausted". Sorry. With a capital E. "Exhausted". On the one hand, I suppose I can look forward to the fact that the weekend is finally here. On the other, I…
April 6, 2016: Goodies from the Dark Matter art department!
Well, I'm pleased to report we are in majority agreement. Presenting our choice for the Ishida cruiser: Thanks to everyone who weighed in with their votes and opinions. And thanks to artist Jon Hrubesch for gorgeous design. After Stargate ended, I would receive all sorts of request from fans for the onscreen graphics used at Stargate…
April 5, 2016: Done and (almost) done!
A little something from the Dark Matter wardrobe department. Costume Designer Noreen Landry's sketch of an Ishida Royal Guard. Done and (almost) done! Today, I completed the preliminary first draft of our season finale, episode 213 (which you'll be naming at some point in May). All I can say is: "Holy smokes!". The script is now in…
April 4, 2016: Weigh in on the Ishida Cruiser design!
Let's get the ball rolling on this totally awesome blog entry with these totally awesome Ishida cruiser designs by the totally awesome Jon Hrubesch. A LOT of wonderful variety to choose from here. We're leaning a certain way, but would love to hear your thoughts. If I can refresh your memories, THIS was the Ishida…
April 3, 2016: I want one! I can’t have one! Rook-Wheaton spotted!
Holy smokes! I was checking out my Facebook feed this morning when I came across a link to this over at thinkgeek.com: It includes the ambient sounds from five different Enterprises plus sounds from engineering, two warp cores, and a Red Alert sound for the alarm function. AND it projects a moving star field on…
April 1, 2016: New Dark Matter episode title! And graphics!
Hurrah! The results are in and the fans have spoken. We have a brand new Dark Matter episode title: "Episode 21: Stuff To Steal; People To Kill". I was just in editing on this one and I have a feeling it's going to be a fan favorite. I can't believe we have a little over a…
March 31, 2016: The RPG-420!
I come downstairs for the Episode 211 props meeting and discover THIS prototype awaiting me. The art department has been relentless in its efforts to get these space bongs on the show. In the past, they've attempted to sneak them by as set dressing. Recently though, their efforts have grown more inspired, as I'm sure you'll…
March 30, 2016: Name an episode of Dark Matter!
This year, we're doing something special for the fans. Well, let's say "extra special" because, in truth, we're always doing something "special". This season, YOU get to pick Dark Matter's episode titles. No, really. To date, you've named seven episodes: “Episode 14: Welcome To Your New Home” “Episode 15: Kill Them All” “Episode 16: I’ve Seen The…
March 29, 2016: My darkest Dark Matter post yet!
Listen to them—the children of the night. What music they make! Something wicked this way comes. The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown. Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing - There are mysteries which men…
March 26, 2016: The crew of The Raza and their anime counterparts!
ONE (Dark Matter) = Rokuro "Rock" Okajima (Black Lagoon) Like ONE, Rock comes from a well-to-do upbringing, having lived a sheltered, moneyed existence prior to the events that landed him among decidedly colorful company. From white collar careers to running with mercenaries, these two share similar fish-out-of-water experiences that force them to toughen up and mature if they are to survive. TWO (Dark…
March 23, 2016: YOUR reading recommendations!
Well, with the script for Episode 212 complete, a little free time has opened up (outside of the rewrites, prep, production, on-set duties, editing, VFX approvals, upcoming mixes and occasional sleeps), allowing me to get in some major reading in advance of this year's Hugo nominations deadline (March 31st). 2015 wasn't a strong reading year for…
March 22, 2016: This season puts the dark in Dark Matter!
The stuff of nightmares - from the Dark Matter costume department. Peter DeLuise directs. Devious goings-on. Infiltration and Corruption - by artist Victor Mare.