Here. We. Gooooooooo! Looks like we'll convene the writers' room sometime in September. Before then, the show's creator and I will map out the first season game plan covering all ten episodes, character and story arcs. We're also aiming to have the pilot co-written by then. After that, it'll be smoooooooth sailing! All that…
My Top 10 Toughest Episodes!
The other day, I did a rundown of the top ten episodes I had the most fun writing. Today, I switch gears to focus on My Top 10 Toughest Episodes. Why were they tough? Well, the the issues varied, ranging from script challenges to productions issues, scheduling headaches to post-production problems. A few may surprise…
Joseph Mallozzi’s Top 10 Funnest Episodes!
Oh, sure. As a viewer, your mileage may vary. But, looking over the list of 100+ episodes of television on which I've been credited or co-credited as a writer, THESE were the ten I had the most fun writing... Honorable Mentions... The Ties That Bind/It's Good To Be King (Stargate SG-1) Yeah, it's always the way.…
The Sunday Report!
Hey, who is that throwing another shrimp on the barbie? Why, it's former Dark Matter line producer Norman Denver, host of the (soon to be) Annual Norman Denver Invitational Barbecue and Booze Fest. On the menu today: shrimp, steak, sausages, Chicken Adobo, corn, broccolini, assorted Italian pastries, and an 18-year-old scotch I didn't get around…
July 15, 2018: Dark Matter Art by Andy W. Clift!
I first came across Andy W. Clift's work while perusing Comixology's new release section, taking notice of the lovely retro cover for the first issue of his Captain Cosmic comic book - I ordered that first issue, loved its fun sensibility, and followed him on twitter. Recently, I reached out to Andy to find out…
July 2, 2018: On Spoilers!
Oh, teasers are teasers and spoilers are spoilers and never the twain shall meet. The subject of spoilers came up the other day after a New York Times article essentially spoiled the ending to DC Comics' big Batman/Catwoman wedding storyline. Not only did they spoil it, they spoiled it in the damn headline! Fan response…
Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 – Episode 4.02, Act 5!
Previously on Dark Matter… Link to Episode 4.01 Link to Episode 4.02 – Act 1 Link to Episode 4.02 – Act 2 Link to Episode 4.02 – Act 3 Link to Episode 4.02 - Act 4 And our story continues… Next on Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 - Episode 4.02: The alien invasion escalates, FIVE…
Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 – Episode 4.02, Act IV!
Previously on Dark Matter… Link to Episode 4.01 Link to Episode 4.02 – Act 1 Link to Episode 4.02 – Act 2 Link to Episode 4.02 - Act 3 And our story continues… Tomorrow = The Conclusion!
June 23, 2018: Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 – Episode 4.02, Act III!
Previously on Dark Matter… Link to Episode 4.01 Link to Episode 4.02 – Act 1 Link to Episode 4.02 - Act 2 And our story continues…
June 22, 2018: Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 – Episode 4.02, Act II!
Previously on Dark Matter... Link to Episode 4.01 Link to Episode 4.02 - Act 1 And our story continues...
June 21, 2018: Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 – Episode 4.02! Our story continues!
What has come before: Link to Episode 4.01
May 29, 2018: Dark Matter Virtual Episode 4.01 collected links! And BTS photos from the vault!
First off, in the event you missed it and are dying to know how Dark Matter's fourth season premiere would have played out, here are the links to a breakdown of Episode 4.01: Act 1 Act 2 Act 3 Act 4 Act 5 And raiding the archives for these pre-production BTS pics:
May 26, 2018: Congratulations to The Expanse! And what does this mean for Dark Matter fans?
A well-earned congratulations to the cast, crew and fandom of The Expanse. Your pluck and perseverance paid off in the form of a fourth season pick-up courtesy of sci-fi fan Jeff Bezos at Amazon. Enjoy the ride! On the heels of the announcement, many Dark Matter fans are wondering why Amazon doesn't pick up a…
May 22, 2018: Housekeeping beats!
First off, thanks to all those who weighed in with the kind words regarding our virtual Dark Matter season 4 premiere episode. As I said, more than anything it was, for me, an exercise that allowed me to put the story (a story I've been sitting on for longer than you can probably imagine) out…
May 21, 2018: Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 – Episode 4.01, Act 5 (of 5)!
Our virtual season premiere concludes... And there you have it. Everything I had planned for Dark Matter's fourth season premiere. It would have been a blast. Well, I feel much better having gotten that off my chest. Of course, it's just 1 of the 26 episodes I had burning a hole in the back of…