Had a meeting regarding the Untitled Awesome Project today. This one has me all kinds of excited for a two simple reasons: theme and tone. It's something this prospective sci-fi series shares with three other shows I've done in the past, specifically: Stargate: SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis, and Dark Matter. Sense of fun? Check! Sense of…
The results of our are in and the people have spoken (note: I assume the 211 votes were cast by actual people and not pets who took advantage of unattended computers and laptops)! Christian Bale came out on top with almost 43% of the vote. Michael Keaton and Adam West tied for third in a…
So yesterday, on Twitter, I posted my rundown of the Best Modern Day Batman. It went something like this: #6. Val Kilmer #5. Ben Affleck #4. George Clooney #3. Michael Keaton #2. Adam West #1. Christian Bale My reasoning was as follows: Bale demonstrated the most dramatic range, but West was the most likable. Keaton broke…
Yes, it's true! Patrick Stewart made the announcement last night: Yes, you read right. An all-new in-canon Star Trek series that looks forward by rewarding the existing fanbase while also welcoming new fans to the fold. A brilliant decision by CBS. Why you would almost think they've been reading this blog! This is fantastic news…
The other day, I did a rundown of the top ten episodes I had the most fun writing. Today, I switch gears to focus on My Top 10 Toughest Episodes. Why were they tough? Well, the the issues varied, ranging from script challenges to productions issues, scheduling headaches to post-production problems. A few may surprise…
Oh, sure. As a viewer, your mileage may vary. But, looking over the list of 100+ episodes of television on which I've been credited or co-credited as a writer, THESE were the ten I had the most fun writing... Honorable Mentions... The Ties That Bind/It's Good To Be King (Stargate SG-1) Yeah, it's always the way.…
You have questions? I have answers! Unending One writes: "Any rumblings on the Stargate front? I saw at the ComicCon panel they said the “wheels are turning”." Answer: Oh, I'm sure the wheels are turning and there are definitive plans to bring Stargate back for a fourth series. What form said series will take remains…
Hey, who is that throwing another shrimp on the barbie? Why, it's former Dark Matter line producer Norman Denver, host of the (soon to be) Annual Norman Denver Invitational Barbecue and Booze Fest. On the menu today: shrimp, steak, sausages, Chicken Adobo, corn, broccolini, assorted Italian pastries, and an 18-year-old scotch I didn't get around…
You spent all weekend studying those sides, preparing for that audition - hours upon hours upon hours. And then, when the day comes, you are in the zone. You NAIL IT! You head home feeling great, certain you got the role. You tell your friends, your mom (She's been a longtime fan), your significant other…
I first came across Andy W. Clift's work while perusing Comixology's new release section, taking notice of the lovely retro cover for the first issue of his Captain Cosmic comic book - I ordered that first issue, loved its fun sensibility, and followed him on twitter. Recently, I reached out to Andy to find out…
I happened across the photobucket website earlier today and recalled "Hey, I think I actually had a bunch of videos uploaded there at one point." After several failed attempts, I finally succeeded in haphazardly inputting the correct password and - voila! I was greeted with a slew of poor quality videos dating back from days…
At the end of every season, there was one thing I especially looked forward to. In addition to the wrap party. I refer, of course, to the annual focus group research packages that neatly summed up the likes and dislikes of a very small sampling of our overall audience. From what I could tell, the…
Okay. I've pulled the trigger. I'm all in. Next up, the negotiations. Meanwhile, I've already started discussions about series structure with the show's insanely talented creator. Good good guy. You're gonna love him. In answer to the obvious question - Yes, sci-fi, but very different from the type of shows I've worked on in the…
Oh, teasers are teasers and spoilers are spoilers and never the twain shall meet. The subject of spoilers came up the other day after a New York Times article essentially spoiled the ending to DC Comics' big Batman/Catwoman wedding storyline. Not only did they spoil it, they spoiled it in the damn headline! Fan response…
Answer these questions... 1 - Do you like the project? 2 - Do you like the people involved in the project? 3 - Do the project's theme and tone resonate with you? 4 - Is there an opportunity for humor? 5 - What is the budget? 6- What is the timeline? 7 - What are…