Today, I took a walk through our existing standing sets - the infirmary, the mess, the corridors, bridge, and underbelly. Boy, the place sure looks different during the hiatus. Without the lights, set dressing, cast and crew, it looks like the set of a horror movie... Construction has begun, full throttle, on the new standing…
October 25, 2015: But wait! There’s more!
In addition to those mentioned in yesterday's entry, we've got a bunch of great directors taking the helm in Dark Matter's second season. Take this familiar face... John Stead: In his first major directing gig, Dark Matter stunt coordinator and second unit director John Stead delivered one of my very favorite episodes of the show's first season, Episode 110…
October 24, 2015: Behind the camera on Dark Matter’s second season!
Assembling the directors' roster for Dark Matter's second season was challenging for several reasons: scheduling, availability, and a desire to include some capable candidates we didn't get a chance to work with our first time out. In the end, we didn't get everyone we wanted due to the limited slots (a mere 13 episodes!), but I'm looking…
October 22, 2015: Dark Matter season 2 sneak peeks!
Work progresses on Dark Matter season 2. Today brought a fresh round of auditions - and a handful of very strong candidates. Casting the part of Nyx is going to be especially challenging because our casting director, Lisa Parasyn, and her team have assembled some truly terrific talent. Some great choices among the candidates who auditioned for…
October 21, 2015: Alex Mallari Jr. – Dark Matter’s FOUR – answers YOUR questions!
When we were first casting the part of FOUR in Dark Matter, we cast a wide net - opening the role up to all genders and auditioning actors across North America. One candidate stood out for me in that early round: Alex Mallari Jr. Unlike most of the other candidates who delivered colorfully threatening, often over-the-top…
October 20, 2015: Gearing up for Dark Matter season 2!
I was back in the production offices today for my first full half-day of work! Well, more like third-of-a-day's work, lunch inclusive. And that also counts the roughly half hour I spent sorting through the various items I stored away in my office during my five month hiatus. Akemi needed her knitting needles and yarn.…
October 19, 2015: The Snow Monkeys’ Miracle Win! Let’s celebrate with some exclusive Dark Matter season 2 concept art!
There was the 1980 Miracle on Ice that saw a team of gutsy American amateurs best a powerful team from the USSR/ There was the Boston Red Sox 2004 defying seemingly impossible odds to rally from down 0-3 in a series to beat the heavily favored Yankees. And now, it's the 2015 Snow Monkeys who…
October 17, 2015: Fan hello’s! Dark Matter Season 1 DVD Reviews!
First off, a little something I received today from Zoie Palmer (Dark Matter's Android) who is at Dallas Comic Con meeting her fans - some of who, it turns out, are Stargate AND Dark Matter fans AND read the blog! Thanks for the hello's. Wish I could've been there! Next time you see Jason Momoa, ask him to…
October 10, 2015: Dark Matter clues!
These voice-overs were intended for a late season episode, but didn't make the final cut. The dialogue hints at some possible future storylines and backstory elements. Can you make out what is being said?
October 7, 2015: Early prep on Dark Matter season 2 begins!
Following a fitful night's sleep, I woke up at 5 a.m. this morning. Well, I suppose it's to be expected since I'm still on Vancouver time. That's what I thought anyway - until I realized that Pacific Standard Time is actually three hours BEHIND Toronto time, not three hours AHEAD. So it was actually more…
October 5, 2015: Canadians love their scifi television!
Well, this is interesting. Apparently, Canadians are HUGE fans of science fiction television: "During the 2014-2015 broadcast year Canadian TV sci-fi series Orphan Black on Space (4.3 million viewers*), Dark Matter on Space (3.7 million), Between on City Total and Killjoys on Space (both 3.2 million) each reached roughly 10% of the Canadian population. In…
October 3, 2015: A Dark Matter Performance Evaluation!
With Dark Matter's first season off to - by all accounts - a rollicking star on Netflix, I wanted to look back on the show's performance to date. Specifically, I wanted to look at the show's overall performance. Which, at the end of the day, is easier said than done. Over on SyFy, Dark Matter is (the…
October 2, 2015: Now on Netflix! Dark Matter!
As of September 28th, Dark Matter's first season is available on Netflix U.S. (and Canada should follow shortly!) for all of your binge-watching (and re-watching) needs. Need a reason? Well, check out this recent article from DenOfGeek.com on Why Syfy's Dark Matter is well worth your time... http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/dark-matter/37123/why-syfys-dark-matter-is-well-worth-your-time "Syfy space opera Dark Matter caught many off-guard…
September 21, 2015: Blindspot! And a Dark Matter season 2 update!
Tonight's the night! The premiere of Blindspot! For those of you not-in-the-know, there's a Stargate connection here. The series creator, Executive Producer and showrunner is none other than Martin Gero who many of you may remember from such productions as Stargate: SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis, Stargate: Universe, The L.A. Complex, Bored To Death, and, most recently, a little something called Dark Matter. Tune…
September 17, 2015: Favorite Dark Matter moments!
Some of my very favorite moments from Dark Matter's first season. Introducing...The Android! Wendy takes down the Android. Derrick Moss revealed. THREE being THREE. Congratulations! Now THAT is a cliffhanger! She's baaaack! The guys talk a good game. This gal PLAYS a great game! Uh, did WE do that? A long overdue thank you. A machine...with friends.…