I'm pleasantly surprised by the enthusiastic response to yesterday's blog entry. Stargate fans are still out there, still eager for more Stargate, and - apparently - up for another tweet storm to remind MGM of the fact. Given recent developments, I think it's a great idea and will confer with the High Council this weekend.…
October 29, 2019: IG Dogs, Health Check, Links, and the Ultimate Kpop Playlist!
Oh, hey! Look who has their own instagram account! You can follow Lulu on IG: @SweetSeniorLulu And you can, of course, follow her sister (and internet darling) Suji @NewOldPugSuji Went for my annual physical today. The highlights... Blood Test: According to the tech, women fare much better at having their blood drawn. One in three…
October 28, 2019: That time of year!
Well, tomorrow is the day I have not been looking forward to - the day of my annual health exam. I'll be there at 7:45 a.m. for a physical followed by a blood test, EKG, stress test, vision and auditory test, the hated physio exam, and a visit with a nutritionist who will no doubt…
October 27, 2019: Suji Sunday!
Totoro! Too much tongue for that mouth! She knows you've got a treat in there! Deliciously happy. Lounge-wear. A pensive Nibbler. Rolling into Halloween!
October 26, 2019: How late ya gonna be?
My buddy Ivon sent me the following article today: The Psychology Behind Why Some People Are Late. It is, when all is said and done, a nonsense article that seeks to excuse rude and disrespectful behavior as the product of fear (an inability to control their lives leads people to subconsciously act in ways that…
October 25, 2019: Fear of Success!
Every once in a while, I'll go out for coffee (usually some variation of mocha in my case) with writers, directors, and fellow producers - some seasoned, others somewhat less experienced looking for advice or insights into this oft-perplexing industry. I'm always happy to do it (I love fancy chocolate-themed coffee beverages!) and if what…
October 21, 2019: Flashback!
You'll be pleased to learn I finally backed up my hard drive today. Better late (approximately 18 months late) than never! While going through some external hard drives on which to place the back-up, I came across a slew of old files. Like these trailers for Stargate: Universe. Never fails to give me chills. One…
October 20, 2019: Suji Sunday!
The kids at Magic Mountain. Somebody does NOT like having their nails done... Lulu practicing lead vocals for her Death Metal band... The "You wouldn't be able to spare a treat, would ya?" look. Attempting to hypnotize me into forgetting we already fed her. Winter is coming! Post-nap haze.
October 19, 2019: Down to my fighting weight!
I used to be a lot heavier. I'd say about 28 lbs heavier back in the day - "the day" being near the end of my first season on Stargate. Between all that delicious catering and all those restaurants, I really packed on the weight. At my heaviest I was a strapping 188 - as…
October 18, 2019: Riding the development merry-go-round!
So, I'm circling the week of November 11th to be back in L.A. for another round of pitches and generals. This time, I'll be going out with one big pitch - and a few briefer targeted pitches including that military sci-fi series, the far future spaceship series, and the high concept horror movie (or possibly…
October 16, 2019: Birthday!
Thanks to all for the birthday well-wishes. It's been quite a day! In no particular order... Fielded a slew of online birthday messages. Worked out. Updated my fantasy football roster. Got birthday swag from Akemi. Had the Red Dragon ramen at Ramen Isshin. Got married. Had dessert at Le TAO. Had the matcha and chocolate…
October 15, 2019: Back home!
I'm back home following a whirlwind 3-day visit to Montreal to visit with mom, sis, and my cousin who was in the hospital for heart surgery. By all accounts, it went well and she's hopefully on the road to a speedy recovery. She'd been complaining of trouble breathing for three weeks now, assuming it was…
October 14, 2019: Sulli
This morning, I woke up to the news that kpop idol Sulli, Choi Jinri, had taken her own life. Although I'm relatively new to the world of kpop, Sulli was instantly notable to me for several reasons. First, as a member of the group f(x). Then for her solo release earlier this, Goblin, a song…
October 12, 2019: Montreal!
A late blog post today as I've been traveling and just settled in for the night. Normally, it's way past my bedtime, but out of concern for your concern for me, dear readers, I am composing this entry before lights out. Following a brunch of duck confit and bone marrow french toast with Akemi, Jeff,…
October 11, 2019: Spooky Friday at the ROM!
Ooooh. Spooky. Just in time for Halloween. The Royal Ontario Museum is hosting a horror-themed exhibition: It's Alive! Classic Horro and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection. Akemi's reaction upon glimpsing this classic film poster for The Creature from the Black Lagoon: "He looks like one of the Real Wives of Beverly Hills". Haven't…