What a difference an idea makes. I'd been spinning my wheels on my latest story, trying to find that elusive through-line that would tie all its narrative elements together - and then, yesterday, I found it. Or, more appropriately, it was presented to me by fellow Exec. Producer Brad Wright. And, just like that, the…
June 17, 2010: Aw %#&@!!! Resurgence Day #1! Mailbag Day #872ish!
So I was driving down Hemlock street at about 6:30 p.m. last night, enroute to meeting a friend for dinner, when I was suddenly struck by a thought. And then, the car to my left. I heard the crunch, felt my Q7 shudder, and then I was pulling into a nearby gas station for the…
June 15, 2010: Remi Aubuchon Answers Your Questions!
Today, it gives me great pleasure to turn this blog over to Stargate: Universe Executive Consultant and Resident Deputy Fire Marshal Remi Aubuchon. Remi joined the writing staff for the show's second season, the happy result of a snafu with the Rauschepfeifes and Rebecs for Ragamuffins program that saw him land on our office doorstep…
June 12, 2010: Actress Julia Benson Answers Your Questions!
Exec. Producing Stargate: Universe is not unlike coaching an immensely talented sports franchise. You go in to each script - or game - confident in the talent you're working with, solid starters and a deep, deep bench that never lets you down. And, on many occasions, even though you're expecting them to excel, they still…
June 11, 2010: Help me decide what I’m doing this month! The Three Amigos drop by! Mailbag! And Incursion II, the SGU season finale airs tonight!
I've lived in Vancouver 11+ years, yet when it comes time to recommending fun activities for first-time visitors, I draw a blank. I don't ski, skate, hike, or bike, nor have I visited any of the city's major landmarks. I have attended the occasional festivals (so long as they were food-related) but I've rarely ventured…
June 9, 2010: That infernal fifth act!
Today's game plan was to finish the rewrite of Resurgence. Yesterday, I got as far as the top of Act V before running out of steam. So, all I had to do was finish that final act. Seven measly pages. Well, the day is done and here I sit, staring at the top of Act…
June 7, 2010: Production Update! Persons Unknown Premieres Tonight! Remi Aubuchon wants to hear from you!
Prep week for episode #10, Resurgence, kicked off today with a 9:00 a.m. concept meeting. Those in attendance included all department heads, Director Will Waring (yes, apparently he IS directing this one), my writing partner Paul (who sat in to get a sense of who will be where on that new set), and yours truly.…
June 5, 2010: Working with John Scalzi! An Incursion-heavy mailbag!
Many of you have asked: "What is it like working with author John Scalzi?". Well, while I can tell you it's been both fun and informative, I can't really offer much in the way of details given the secretive nature of his work. As Stargate: Universe's Creative Consultant, John reads and weighs in on all…
June 2, 2010: Elyse Levesque Answers Your Questions!
It's finally here! That long-awaited Elyse Levesque Q&A you've all been asking about! Much thanks to the lovely Elyse for taking time out from her busy schedule (she has a job, y'know!) to answer our questions in very entertaining fashion. I'm pleased she was able to actually slow down long enough to field our queries.…
May 27, 2010: Get yer dog pics fix! SGU production update! Next up on the reading block!
Today, we sat down to watch Andy Mikita's director's cut of Trial and Error, one of my favorite episodes of SGU's second season. And that's saying someting given that I wasn't initially onboard with the story when it was first pitched. Well, one terrific script and a solid week of production behind us, and we've…
May 25, 2010: My most popular entry is… Really? Yet another guest blogger announcement!
One of the many great things about having a blog on wordpress is the Blog Stats section that allows you to track everything from daily views and incoming links to search engine terms and referrers. And, I just discovered this weekend, if you click on the Top Posts & Pages header, you'll be directed to…
May 22, 2010: Subversion! Recommend me an anime series I haven’t watched yet (and I’ve watched plenty)! And lotsa links!
Thanks for all the awesome feedback on last nights' episode, Subversion. It was scripted by my writing partner, Paul Mullie (he of episode #11, Divided, fame) and, as I mentioned in a previous post, he's been firing on all creative cylinders of late. He's in fine form in season two as well with two equally…
May 20, 2010: Another SGU-Related Guest Blogger Announcement! Atlantis weaponry!
I got the call from Kerry just before lunch: "How'd you like to come by at two thirty for a spotting session." Spotting session? My first thought was that fellow Exec. Producer Carl Binder needed someone to watch over him while he put his new exercise trampoline through its paces. Then, it dawned on me.…
May 18, 2010: Sundry pics and a side of mailbag!
Sure, I could give you a production update, tell you that Brad and Rob are in New Mexico for Day #2 of Malice, that Carl was on set for Day #1 of The Greater Good, that Remi delivered his revised writer's draft of Visitation, Linda delivered her first draft of Alliances, Paul delivered his outline…
May 16, 2010: Actress Alaina Huffman Answers Your Questions!
As I always do, I forwarded the fan/reader questions with the understanding that work and other commitments would probably prevent a quick turnaround. "Here are the questions,"went my standard accompanying message. "Feel free to pick and choose among them, then send them back my way whenever you're done. No rush and no deadline." The next…