"Excuse me,"said our waiter in his thick Italian accent. "May I ask you a question." "Sure,"said Anthony. "You are an actor?" "Yes." "You are Boone?!" "Yes!" "But after three seasons, it is finished already???" Well, yes. Long story but, in a nutshell, the decision makers at syfy were never fans of the show. Still, I…
January 9, 2018: Fight! Fight! Fight!
The first rule of Dark Matter Fight Club is Post About Dark Matter Fight Club! Pictured above: Director Bruce McDonald and Co-Executive Producer Robbie David at the official weigh-in for their big match. While we're on the subject, Dark Matter's Solara Shockley (and Brazilian Top Team Purple Belt and 2 time IBJJF World Champion Ayisha Issa)…
December 30, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 Awards – Part 3!
Concluding our Dark Matter Season 3 Awards with recognition of our amazing main cast and their performances big and small... MELISSA O'NEIL (TWO) BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE It's hard to believe Dark Matter was Melissa O'Neil's first t.v. role, even more surprising if you'd actually seen her amazing audition for TWO. From the moment I watched…
December 29, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 Awards – Part 2!
Continuing our Dark Matter Season 3 Awards, we move on to the category of Best Supporting Performance By A Recurring Actor in Dark Matter's Third Season... JEFF TERAVAINEN (LT. JOHN ANDERS) Jeff's role on Dark Matter really blossomed over the show's three year run. Had we done a fourth season, it would have expanded even…
December 28, 2017: The Dark Matter Season 3 Awards – Part 1!
Dark Matter's season 3 finale marked the 279th episode of original scripted television I produced for the syfy Channel. That's 279 television hours over 13 years, 4 different shows, and 15 seasons! And, in recognition of our longstanding working relationship, syfy treated me, my show, and its fans like a family... . * * Yes,…
December 19, 2017: That Dark Matter Dark Timeline Revealed!
Back in 2012, I went out with a well-developed plan for a space opera, one with a beginning, middle and end to every storyline and character arc, answers to every question. It was to be a self-contained and satisfying narrative. But after the show was green lit and we went into production, those plans changed…
December 18, 2017: The Dark Timeline revealed? Some clues!
Well, this sums it up nicely. Compliments of the gang at River's Reavers, a group of Firefly Online gamers looking to recruit crew for job's that need to get done. Thanks to Erika for bringing it my attention. So, back when I did my last twitter Q&A, #DarkGate round 2 for the international fans, I made…
December 11, 2017: Dark Matter Secrets Revealed!
The highlights from #DarkGate Round 2, another Dark Matter/Stargate-related Q&A. On the mysterious Cyrus King... What of Solara Shockley? What episode idea did Episode 309, "Isn't That A Paradox?" replace? As for what else we had in store for ONE/Derrick Moss... On Ryo, Misaki, and Teku... And how would FOUR have adjusted to life…
December 10, 2017: A DarkGate reminder! Akemi’s Science Fact of the Day! And celebrating a Snow Monkeys win!
As I mentioned yesterday, I'll be hitting twitter tomorrow for a second round fan Q&A. If you have any Dark Matter and/or Stargate-related questions, feel free to post them. Don't forget to include the #DarkGate hashtag so I can find you and keep track. So, when is this happening? Well, @TeamRazaEurope was kind enough to…
December 9, 2017: DarkGate International Fan Q&A! Your choice of underwear could be prematurely aging you! Toronto Fan Days!
Monday, December 11th at 21:30 Greenwich time (That's 4:30 p.m. EST/1:30 p.m PST for those of you on this side of the pond) I'll be hitting twitter for #DarkGate, round 2. Over the course of the hour, I'll be hitting twitter to field Dark Matter and Stargate-related questions from international fans. Circle the date! Here's what…
December 7, 2017: Last night’s #DarkGate highlights!
Here are the highlights from last night's Dark Matter/Stargate (#DarkGate) Q&A! Thanks to Tom Gardiner for the banner! On my plans for ONE/Derrick Moss... On my plans to bring some more Stargate alums in as guest stars: On my big arc plan for Dark Matter season 4: My plans for exploring the THREE/Android dynamic: On…
November 27, 2017: Teaming up again with amazing Vanessa Piazza!
Over the course of my three years show running Dark Matter, I've given shout-outs to the various individuals whose talent and commitment to their craft made it all possible. I've referenced the cast, the crew, and the post-production personnel who made coming to work every day such a delight. Chiefest among them was Vanessa Piazza -…
November 26, 2017: Happy Dark Matter Family Day!
Apparently, it's Dark Matter Family Day on twitter, so I'd like to take this opportunity to say hello and thanks to our extended Dark Matter family - cast, crew, production personnel, and fans. While others may conspire to keep us apart, it's nice to see the familiar spirit that was the heart of the show…
November 18, 2017: Dark Matter – behind the scenes!
Some behind the scenes photos from the set of Dark Matter's third season, compliments of Mean Jean Brophey: Jean and Anthony from the pilot episode for their buddy cop show. Downtown at the Ishida Palace. Our kooky emperor. Mmmmm. What's cooking? Director J.B. Sugar's red carpet walk. Grant Boyle in the infirmary for his annual check-up.…
November 10, 2017: LOUD and NOISY!
Well, this is a lovely article that speaks to what many fans loved about Dark Matter: the characters at the heart of the show... A Love Letter to the Women of Dark Matter by Paste Magazine's Frannie Jackson. "But beyond the Faster Than Light travel and the insane corporate politics, one of the show’s most…