“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)
August 27, 2017: Dark Matter Episode 303, “Nowhere To Go” – behind the scenes! And superfan Chris makes his own Blink Drive!
Uh oh. Ladies in waiting. Melissa O'Neil and Zoie Palmer kick back on the bridge between set-ups. Ron Murphy calling the shots on our season finale. Marauder rehearsal with Melissa O'Neil, Anthony Lemke, and Roger Cross. Setting the stage for some major sparkage. The prisoners part company. Rehearsing the Reynaud reveal. Co-Executive Producer Ivon Bartok…
August 26, 2017: The Dark Matter season finale in gifs!
Compliments of Melissa O'Neill - The amazing Alexandra Ordolis Okay. Break! Wakey Wakey Oh shit. THRortia! Cool under pressure Hey-uh! Not so cool under pressure Goodbye It's A Trick! Ryo Ishida keeps his word Uh oh The Black Ships
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…
August 24, 2017: Fans power Dark Matter to HUGE viewership gains!
The cable +7 numbers are in and, once again, fans powered Dark Matter to huge time-delayed viewership gains. Last week's numbers showed Dark Matter tying for the #1 spot in the key demo (adults 18-34) with a whopping 200% increase. This week's results for Episode 311, "The Dwarf Star Conspiracy", has the show once again leading the pack in…
August 23, 2017: Two days to the Dark Matter season finale!
So, what awaits us in the Dark Matter season finale? Well, judging from the episodic stills, I'd say...quite a lot: The Mikkei Combine's Commander Truffault is back - and onboard The Raza. THREE is looking....concerned? Dubious? The questions isn't so much "What's Wexler doing on the bridge?" but "Who, exactly, is that with Wexler on…
August 22, 2017: Dark Matter goodies!
Compliments of Canada's Space Channel... Dark Matter: FOUR's Betrayal - The Dark Matter stars talk the evolution of Zoie Palmer's character, The Android - Dark Matter: Behind the Scenes of "Isn't That A Paradox?" - P.S. - Keep reminding @SYFY how much you want to see a season 4. The next week or so could…