Feast your eyes on these gorgeous security drone designs by artist Henry Fong. Pretty damn cool, no? Upon lengthy consideration, I'm partial to version 1. Thoughts? Henry's resume includes work on Suicide Squad, X-Men: Apocalypse, and The Amazing Spiderman 2. Check out more of his art here: http://www.henryfong.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/henryfongillustration/ Prep on Dark Matter's third season officially begins…
October 27, 2016: Dark Matter designs and dogs! What more could you ask for?
From the Art Department, another little something to look forward to. Concept art for Dark Matter season 3 c/o Set Designer Russell Moore. Foreboding metal door built into a stone wall. It sports a familiar insignia. Ah, it's a cell. The big question is: Who does it hold? Can't wait to find out! Today, we were at…
October, 26, 2016: I go to Defcon 1! Dark Matter season 3 casting!
Today, my world changed. We had just finished dinner and I was loading the dishwasher when Akemi said: "I wish I had baby.". I froze, stunned. The admission had come out of the blue and, to be honest, struck me as shockingly contrary to her general attitude these past seven years. But then again, she'd…
October 25, 2016: Early concept work for Dark Matter season 3!
A little concept work that came my way via the art department today. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Click on the pick for a closer look. I like the build of the chair in A as well as the helm and atypical wheel base. I'd prefer the seating to be a little hire, like B, but…
October 24, 2016: My Writing Process!
The other day, I was asked to describe my writing process. My first instinct was to say I didn't have one but, upon further consideration, I realized that I do follow certain patterns when writing a script. Step #1: PROCRASTINATE I'll do anything to avoid starting a script - surfing the net, doing my taxes,…
October 21, 2016: Annoying updates, catering, and sketches!
You know what I hate? Apple updates. As soon as I get comfortable with something, they change it. One day, it's the swipe/lock features of my phone; the next, it's the iPhotos layout. I wouldn't mind so much if said changes were actual improvements but the frustrating thing is they're always so damn counter-intuitive. I'm…
October 20, 2016: Dark Matter Season 3 Production – Fast Approaching!
With a little less than a month to go before the commencement of principal photography on Dark Matter's third season (Season 3! Already!), it's all about the prep. In the way of advance locations, set discussions, director/editor meetings, and, of course, casting! Last night, I went over the auditions for Episodes 301 and 304 which…
October 19, 2016: Dark Matter Season 3 Location Scout!
This morning, we hopped in the transport van and headed to The Hammer (aka lovely Hamilton where we shoot most of our exteriors) to scout locations for some of the early season 3 episodes: a munitions facility, an abandoned warehouse with lots of room for hide 'n seek 'n run 'n jump, an internment camp,…
October 17, 2016: Getting the band back together! Minus sax, oboe, and percussion!
Hard to believe we're already back in the production offices, prepping Dark Matter's third season. Even harder to believe we're about a month away from the start of principal photography on Year 3. But here's proof. Swinging by the office today... Lead Set Dresser Frank Consiglio. Costume Designer Noreen Landry. We're getting the band back together! Well,…
October 14, 2016: Apparently, I function best on 3 hours of sleep!
Last night, Akemi and I had dinner with Melissa O'Neil and Vanessa Piazza. We went for sushi and I over-ordered. Even more than usual because I mistakenly assumed I was only ordering single pieces of sushi. Halfway through our meal, when Akemi asked the waitress what else was coming, the waitress replied: "Tuna, eel, and…
October 13, 2016: Early Prep Commences on Dark Matter’s 3rd Season!
The Dark Matter Whisky/ey Club is back in session! Line Producer Norman Denver and Executive in Charge of Production Robbie David - all chummy and smiles. For now. Script Coordinator Alison Hepburn got me a bottle of hot sauce from Barbados! Fantasy Football Consultant/Exec Producer's Assistant Elliot Sokolsky stays hydrated and caffeinated. The Locations meeting!…
October 12, 2016: And so it begins! Dark Matter Season 3!
Alright Fandroids, 2Crew, 5Hive, 4Clan, 6Pack, 3'sCompany - prep on Dark Matter's 3rd season officially gets underway tomorrow! We kick things off with a 10 a.m. Season 3 Overview meeting which will, I suspect, consist of our line producer sounding the alarm on how overbudget we are on our first three episodes. Fortunately, the back half of…
October 7, 2016: Toronto Day #1!
So, I'm halfway through this fairly comprehensive rewrite when I get a call from the lovable Robbie David back at the production office who starts off the conversation with: "I just got an email. You're not gonna like it." And boy, was he right. Although I understood the sentiment behind the message Robbie received, I really…
October 1, 2016: Full speed ahead!
Holy crap! Guys! Guys!! It's October 1st! Did any of you see this coming? And if you did, why didn't you warn me?! We start prep on Dark Matter in less than two weeks, and start shooting season 3 in less than a couple of months! Yesterday, I was fielding questions from Production Designer Ian Brock with…
September 28, 2016: Dark Matter Season 3!
Well, perfect timing! Guess what hits Netflix on my birthday? That's right! Dark Matter season 2, all 13 incredible episodes, from Hyperion-8 to EOS-7, will be available for your viewing pleasure on October 16th. What better way to spend the special day than by binge-watching the show! Review your favorite episodes! Catch up on what you…