The fans have spoken. We have a new episode title! Episode 205 shall henceforth be known as: "Episode 17: We Voted Not To Space You" Thanks for taking part in the democratic process. Join us next week when you'll get a chance to name yet another episode! Hey, what is the Dark Matter art department up to?…
February 29, 2016: Vote on a new Dark Matter episode title!
Hey, have you heard? Fandom will be choosing ALL 13 episode titles of Dark Matter's second season. To date, they've selected: "Episode 13: Welcome To Your New Home" "Episode 14: Kill Them All" "Episode 15: I've Seen The Other Side Of You" "Episode 16: We Were Family" And today, we kick off our Episode 17 vote! The…
February 28, 2016: Dark Matter Update! You guys are spoiled!
Glamour shot of consulting producer Ivon Bartok, on the set of Dark Matter. Glamour shot of yours truly, on the set of Dark Matter. Wait! That's it?! The weekend is over?!!! Noooooooo!!! I was just sitting outside, enjoying the view from my patio... The week ahead is looking to be one looooong stretch. In addition to director Jason…
February 27, 2016: Rules to Writing – #17! Establish a good support system!
Writing can be a lonely job. But, there are occasions, when it doesn't have to be - when you can count on gifted individuals who can lend you the creative support you need to make your script that much better. I'm talking about the unsung heroes: the idea board bouncers, the pitch spinners, the story…
February 26, 2016: Today on Dark Matter!
Uh, why is that stasis pod on? In emergency lighting mode? Haven't seen that since...oh...scene 1 of Episode 101. Well, look who it is. Director Andy Mikita (Episodes 112, 113 - and soon-to-be 208) has come bearing gifts: not one but TWO bottles of whiskey. A little something from the props department. It's actually a…
February 25, 2016: A #Stargate Reunion on #DarkMatter!
Well, what do we have here? It's a Stargate: Atlantis reunion on Dark Matter! Princess Harmony and Rodney McKay, back together again! This takes me back... And this... Today was our cast read-thru for Episode 207 and, while I can't confirm that Tabor Calchek will be making a return appearance on the show (There's a possibility that David…
February 24, 2016: Director Jason Priestley at the helm!
I knew of Jason Priestley through his extensive work in front of the camera but, over the past year, I've been hearing more and more about his work behind the camera as well. And then, back in October, when we were putting together our directors' schedule for Dark Matter's second season, his name came up again. And…
February 23, 2016: The Dark Matter Press Day!
Today, sixteen members of the press representing outlets and sites from all over America and the world, visited the set of Dark Matter to interview the cast, take a tour, and eat lemon chicken. I was given the heads up about the junket a while back and, last week, was forwarded a preliminary schedule. The press would…
February 20, 2016: A Dark Matter tease! Answers! And dogs!
With the start of prep on Episode 208 and the commencement of principal photography on Episode 207, Friday, February 26th, marks the unofficial halfway point in the production of Dark Matter's second season. On the one hand, I am amazed and delighted that it has gone so quickly and so smoothly to date; on the other hand,…
February 19, 2016: A few Dark Matter twitter recommendations!
Can I just say how much I enjoy working with this guy? Jeff Teravainen (Lieutenant Anders) is a class act - who totally kills it onscreen. His presence may be bad news for our Raza crew, but always great news for our Dark Matter production crew. Can't wait for you to see Jeff tear it up in…
February 18, 2016: A new addition to the club! And another episode title!
Sure, he's directing episode 207 but, more importantly, Jason Priestley joined the Dark Matter Whisky/ey Club. He's a bourbon man. I have a feeling we're going to get along just fine. Hey! We have a new episode title! And the final tally on this one wasn't all that close either. So far, we have - Episode 14:…
February 17, 2016: Dark Matter news and notes!
Spent my afternoon in editing with the lovely Wendy Hallam-Martin, working on the John Stead-directed Episode 204. LOTS going on in this one. An alternate title I was going to throw into the mix "Space Station Are Dangerous" didn't make the cut because it literally did not make the cut. Ah, well. Still, a lot…
February 16, 2016: Choose a Dark Matter episode title!
Yep, it's that time again. Time for fandom to choose another title - this one for Episode 204. As it turns out, I had a difficult time paring it down to three choices, so you have four to choose from in this round. And the nominees are... Cast your vote! Tell your friends! Contribute to…
February 12, 2016: Dark Matter season 2 – behind the scenes action and goodies!
Ooh la la. A little something from the Hyperion-8 Jump Into Spring Collection. The most popular producer on set! Morning truffles (Early Grey and Bourbon) compliments of Akemi. I'll just leave this rock wall right here and pick it up later. Marc Bendavid (ONE) snacks between set-ups. So, uh, what's behind the big rusty door? The…
February 11, 2016: New episode title! A trip down Roxanne Borris memory lane!
As promised, here is the Episode 203 title chosen by YOU, the viewers and voters: "Episode 15: I've Seen The Other Side Of You". So far, I'm 2 for 3 in the title game. Prior to this one, I was secretly rooting for "Kill Them All", the eventual winner in the last round. Alas, "Most…