Well, the old timer is back home and resting comfortably. He's going to be taking it easy easier for a while. That means no playing or rough housing or going up stairs or jumping - none of which he used to do anyway, but it's good to know. Thanks for all the well-wishes! A few…
August 8, 2016: The Seven Samurai! Who’s the betrayer? And why you should be watching Dark Matter!
Guess who's going in for surgery tomorrow morning to get a couple of lumps removed from his noggin'? Today, we treated him - and Lulu - to a stroll through Granville Island and a visit to a local pet boutique. We picked up treats, a patriotically handsome bow tie/collar but, sadly, not that awesome Hawaiian…
August 7, 2016: Melanie Liburd – Dark Matter’s Nyx – Answers Your Questions!
Well, this is perfect timing. In the most recent episode of Dark Matter, "We Should Have Seen This Coming", we find out all about the mysterious Nyx Harper. And, in today's blog entry, we find out all about the actress who plays her - Melanie Liburd. I'd just like to preface this fan/viewer Q&A by saying…
August 6, 2016: “We Should Have Seen This Coming” Recaps, Reviews, and Reactions!
Behind the scenes video interview with Melanie Liburd, Dark Matter's Nyx: http://www.syfy.com/darkmatter/videos/dark-matter-backstage-season-2-episode-6 Melanie Liburd talks with Happy Ever After's Veronica Scott We need not even point out that this has been another highly effective episode this season, just like all of Season 2 so far... by Christopher Hart at The Nerd Recites The highlight of the episode…
August 5, 2016: Tonight on Dark Matter: “We Should Have Seen This Coming!”
Tonight! It's an all-new episode of Dark Matter on Syfy and Space Channel. 7 pm PDT and 10 pm EDT. Tune in and join the cast live tweet. Strapped for cash and not in a position to argue, the crew of the Raza allows Nyx (Melanie Liburd) to take the lead on a mission, only to find…
August 3, 2016: Looking ahead to “We Should Have Seen This Coming”! Looking back on “We Voted Not To Space You”!
Hey, notice a pattern with the episode titles? Yes, they're drawn from actual lines of scripted dialogue. I say "scripted dialogue" instead of just plain "dialogue" because, in a couple of cases, the "scripted dialogue" didn't make the final cut. When it came to deciding on an appropriate title for each episode, I simply drew…
August 1, 2016: Dark Matter Dog Theories!
Based on what you've seen so far this season, do you think you can piece together the clues offered by the dog-themed pictures accompanying each episode title? Let's find out! "Episode 18: We Voted Not To Space You" "Episode 19: We Should Have Seen This Coming" "Episode 20: She's With Them Now" "Episode 21: Stuff…
July 30, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 18: We Voted Not To Space You” Recaps, Reviews and Reactions!
First, and most importantly, the thank-you's! THANK YOU to our amazing cast. You were - as always - magnificent. A special shout-out to Melissa O'Neil who continues to deftly demonstrate just how uneasy lies the head... And, of course, kudos to Zoie Palmer for wowing us with yet ANOTHER side of The Android. THANK YOU to director…
July 29, 2016: Tonight! Dark Matter “Episode 18: We Voted Not To Space You”!
Tonight! It's an all-new episode of Dark Matter: "We Voted Not To Space You"! 7 pm PDT/10 pm EDT on Syfy and Space Channel! Some Dark Matter goodies in advance of tonight's episode... Over at TV Junkies: Dark Matter: Zoie Palmer Previews An Upgrade For The Android Show Patrol's Curt Wagner discusses The Android, Butt Slaps, and…
July 28, 2016: Is it August yet?
Is July over yet? Following a frustrating few weeks, I was looking forward to saying goodbye to 2016's most miserable month and, just when the end was in sight, two more irritating little developments made it in, right under the wire. It was a double dogtor visit for this duo... Patient: Lulu Age: 9 Issue:…
July 27, 2015: Akemi’s VR adventure! Dark Matter “Episode 18: We Voted Not To Space You” sneak preview!
Yesterday, I took a little break from writing to join Akemi on a VR adventure! Our longtime friend Steve Bocska, a veteran of the gaming world, arranged a visit to Vancouver's Charm Games for a sneak peek at what they have in the works. Akemi was unbelievably excited as we arrived at their offices. While…
July 26, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 17: We Were Family”! What didn’t make the cut!
This episode ran long so we ended up trimming some scenes, and dialogue, at both the script and post-production stage. In yesterday's blog entry, I offered up some of the stuff we had to lose for time. Here's more of - what might have been... While everyone else heads off onto the station, FOUR stays…
July 25, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 17: We Were Family” – deleted scenes!
"Episode 17: We Were Family" Kudos to Dark Matter stunt coordinator John Stead for the phenomenal job directing this episode. Loved this episode's western feel, the beautiful character moments and, of course, his trademark action sequences! This episode ran long so we had to lose some dialogue, and a few scenes, to get it to time. Much…
July 24, 2016: More thoughts on “We Were Family”! The Dark Matter SDCC Fallout!
It's been busy week for Dark Matter. More reviews, reactions, and interviews! Tomorrow, we role into my behind-the-scenes insights into "Episode 17: We Were Family"! Never forget that Dark Matter doesn’t forget it’s clues and sub-plots from last season, everything connects and everything will be made known in its due time. We’re almost half-way done…
July 23, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 17: We Were Family” Recaps, Reviews, and Reactions!
For those of you who weren't able to attend, here's the SDCC Dark Matter panel c/o the fine folks at Syfy: Also at Comic Con: Crave Online's Blair Marnell talks to The Women of Dark Matter Dark Matter "Episode 17: We Were Family" recaps, reviews and reactions: Welcome Back, Son by Tom Gardiner at Three If By…