Set aside what you're doing - taxes, homework, transplanting organs - and take a minute or two to cast your vote for another Dark Matter episode title. Your choices: You have 24 hours to weigh in! John Stead directs Andrew Moodie (aka Teku Fonsei) on the bridge of the Ishida cruiser. What, pray tell, is…
February 28, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 58 of 91!
Today, the crew of The Raza hit Fort Falls, Wisconsin... Android, dressed for the weather. Carmen, Matt, and Alyssa show off their cycling skills. Directing Craig David Wallace, popping and locking. Goth chick! Akemi preps for Thursday's big blueberry pie scene. While tomorrow... Today, Bubba attended his first acupuncture session: How'd he do? Well, hard…
February 27, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 57 of 91!
Production resumed today on Dark Matter's third season with director Craig David Wallace (Slasher, Todd and the Book of Pure Evil) calling the shots on Episode 309. We were on The Raza today, checking out Pollux and deathcore, but tomorrow we're off to beautiful Fort Falls, Wisconsin for some skulking, pursuing, and awkward bike riding. It's going…
February 26, 2017: The Doggy Update! Hiatus winds down!
Despite his dire prognosis (2-3 months), Bubba has seemed pretty good this past week. Following a single morning when his appetite apparently deserted him, he's been back to his old self - eager to eat, walk, and sit on our laps. He has been unusually needy of late, following Akemi around the apartment whenever she…
February 21, 2017: Vote for a new Dark Matter episode title!
As promised in yesterday's blog entry, here are your choices for the Episode 304 titles. Select one... Do you notice a, uh, recurring theme? Vote! Polls close in 24 hours! I've started compiling my Best of 2016 lists in preparation for the the third annual Rogue Star Awards. Over the course of the next week…
February 20, 2017: Hot sauce! Directors! And our Android!
My third and final batch of hot sauce (habanero, shallots, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked Chilean merken pepper, organic apple puree, apple cider, honey, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar) is a lip-smacking (in both senses of the word) masterpiece. It's a scorcher...but delicious as well. A true culinary capsicum achievement. I don't know whether to…
February 17, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 Day 56 of 91!
And that's a wrap on Dark Matter Season 3 Production Phase II. The third and final phase commences a little over a week from now. Until then, it'll be R&R&R (Rest and Relaxation and Reading) for me. Unfortunately, not everyone made it to the hiatus. But those that did have earned a well-deserved break from 7:30…
February 16, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 55 of 91!
"It's like when you make ganache and you put it in the fridge and when you take it out it's an hour too early and it's not yet set. That's what it was like." Akemi describing Bubba's stool sample this morning. Today, we took Bubba a very relaxed Bubba (he's already on vacation!) to see…
February 15, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 54 of 91!
"Is your dog relaxing or in distress?"asked the receptionist, prompting Akemi and I to swing a look over to the shiba inu sprawled out on the floor by a row of seats at the back. "Relaxing,"replied her owner. "She hasn't eaten in five days." Five days?!!! If any of my dogs skipped a single meal,…
February 14, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 53 of 91!
Let's celebrate Valentine's Day (except in Pakistan where it's apparently been outlawed) with a brand new episode title! Here are the results of yesterday's fan poll: Wow. This one wasn't even close. I honestly thought "This Galaxy's Most Notorious" would have put in a better showing, but what do I know? That's why I just…
February 13, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 53 of 91!
The polls are open once again. Cast your vote for your preferred Episode 303 title: Then enjoy these gorgeous pod designs, c/o phenomenal Set Designer Karl Crosby...
February 12, 2017: Prepare for another episode title vote!
Hey! Who's in the mood to select a new episode title? If you're interested, I've got three terrific contenders for Episode 303. The poll will be posted tomorrow after which you'll have 24 hours to cast your vote and help make Dark Matter history! This afternoon, I amassed and relayed all of the questions posted for Jodelle…
February 10, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 51 of 91!
Here's a sneak peek at the temp VFX for that "creeping advance". VFX Supervisor Lawren Bancroft-Wilson feels it needs a color adjustment to give it less of an ocean blue feel. Set Designer Karl Crosby's latest creation is this awesome set piece for the discerning off-world miner. Pictured above is the color version of the…
February 8, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 49 of 91!
Give up the questions and nobody gets hurt! As I mentioned in yesterday's entry - in a bid to jam even more into Jodelle Ferland's already jam-packed schedule, I've arranged for her to do a little fan Q&A on this blog. So, if you have a question for Dark Matter's FIVE, please post them in the comments section…
February 7, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 48 of 91!
Ever wondered what Jodelle Ferland eats for breakfast? What comic books she's reading? What is her favorite episode of Dark Matter? Well, wonder no more because now YOU have a chance to ask her! Starting today, the comments section of this blog is the place to post your burning questions for Dark Matter's FIVE. You have until…