Uh oh. Actual real bonafide official prep on Dark Matter's second season kicks off tomorrow with not one, not two, but THREE big meetings! First up is our pre-concept meeting during which all the department heads will gather to discuss what they did on hiatus. And then talk about what's needed for our first couple of episodes…
November 6, 2015: Behind the scenes on Dark Matter season 1 – and a sneak peek at what’s to come!
Check out Warden Treihan's sweet office courtesy of concept illustrator Sanford Kong and production designer Ian Brock. Talk about a room with a view! Hey, here's another director that will be making a return appearance in the show's second year... Andy Mikita: The last time I worked with Andy, he directed two of Dark Matter's…
November 4, 2015: Dark Matter season 2 prep! The gang at work!
You know what I enjoy doing while working on a new script? Anything BUT writing. I'll go for a stroll, research, check out the kitchen, re-watch auditions and, occasionally, head downstairs and see what the gang is up to... Dark Matter Production Designer Ian Brock considers space toilets. It's the little things... Research is key! Prop…
November 3, 2015: Dark Matter season 2 sneak peek! Moon Base Hyperion-8!
In addition to the Art Department, our crack VFX crew is going to have their hands full as well heading into prep on Dark Matter's second season. I've already offered up sneak peeks at some of our Maximum Security Detention Facility Hyperion-8 interiors. Today, I offer you a sneak peek at Hyperion-8's exterior. It's an escape-proof prison…
November 2, 2015: Welcome to Hyperion-8! Pod-shopping!
Welcome to Hyperion Eight, Maximum Security Galactic Detention Facility. Logo compliments of 1st Assistant Art Director Roxanne Borris. In the market for some new-look pods this upcoming season. Check out this varied selection. I'm leaning toward the sleeker models - 5, 6, and 7. What do you think?
November 1, 2015: More sneak peeks of Dark Matter season 2!
Notes session tomorrow with Jay during which we'll be covering Episodes 201 and 202. We reconvene on Tuesday for a discussion on the merits of Episodes 203 and 204. Meanwhile, concept art and actual construction continues on our new sets. We'll look to nail down Nyx, Misaki, Devon, and Arax this week - and, hopefully,…
October 24, 2015: Behind the camera on Dark Matter’s second season!
Assembling the directors' roster for Dark Matter's second season was challenging for several reasons: scheduling, availability, and a desire to include some capable candidates we didn't get a chance to work with our first time out. In the end, we didn't get everyone we wanted due to the limited slots (a mere 13 episodes!), but I'm looking…
October 22, 2015: Dark Matter season 2 sneak peeks!
Work progresses on Dark Matter season 2. Today brought a fresh round of auditions - and a handful of very strong candidates. Casting the part of Nyx is going to be especially challenging because our casting director, Lisa Parasyn, and her team have assembled some truly terrific talent. Some great choices among the candidates who auditioned for…
October 21, 2015: Alex Mallari Jr. – Dark Matter’s FOUR – answers YOUR questions!
When we were first casting the part of FOUR in Dark Matter, we cast a wide net - opening the role up to all genders and auditioning actors across North America. One candidate stood out for me in that early round: Alex Mallari Jr. Unlike most of the other candidates who delivered colorfully threatening, often over-the-top…
October 20, 2015: Gearing up for Dark Matter season 2!
I was back in the production offices today for my first full half-day of work! Well, more like third-of-a-day's work, lunch inclusive. And that also counts the roughly half hour I spent sorting through the various items I stored away in my office during my five month hiatus. Akemi needed her knitting needles and yarn.…
October 19, 2015: The Snow Monkeys’ Miracle Win! Let’s celebrate with some exclusive Dark Matter season 2 concept art!
There was the 1980 Miracle on Ice that saw a team of gutsy American amateurs best a powerful team from the USSR/ There was the Boston Red Sox 2004 defying seemingly impossible odds to rally from down 0-3 in a series to beat the heavily favored Yankees. And now, it's the 2015 Snow Monkeys who…
October 10, 2015: Dark Matter clues!
These voice-overs were intended for a late season episode, but didn't make the final cut. The dialogue hints at some possible future storylines and backstory elements. Can you make out what is being said?
October 7, 2015: Early prep on Dark Matter season 2 begins!
Following a fitful night's sleep, I woke up at 5 a.m. this morning. Well, I suppose it's to be expected since I'm still on Vancouver time. That's what I thought anyway - until I realized that Pacific Standard Time is actually three hours BEHIND Toronto time, not three hours AHEAD. So it was actually more…
October 5, 2015: Canadians love their scifi television!
Well, this is interesting. Apparently, Canadians are HUGE fans of science fiction television: "During the 2014-2015 broadcast year Canadian TV sci-fi series Orphan Black on Space (4.3 million viewers*), Dark Matter on Space (3.7 million), Between on City Total and Killjoys on Space (both 3.2 million) each reached roughly 10% of the Canadian population. In…
September 17, 2015: Favorite Dark Matter moments!
Some of my very favorite moments from Dark Matter's first season. Introducing...The Android! Wendy takes down the Android. Derrick Moss revealed. THREE being THREE. Congratulations! Now THAT is a cliffhanger! She's baaaack! The guys talk a good game. This gal PLAYS a great game! Uh, did WE do that? A long overdue thank you. A machine...with friends.…