Well look what Set Decorator Andy Loew found.  Two Galactic Authority commendation plaques for Lieutenant Kal Varrick.  They will soon adorn my office - along with that giant painting of Emperor Ryo Ishida. What's this?  A little something to celebrate our first week of production courtesy of writer Alex Levine. He knows me way too…

So, what's on your mind? Colleen Scott asks: "I have a question about Stargate Atlantis. Once you had decided to have David Hewlett reprise McKay did you have a contingency plan if he had not signed on?" Answer: Ah, it may interest you to know that it was just the opposite.  As I wrote in…

So today was our last day of prep before Monday's start of production and we celebrated, as is the custom, with a cast read-thru, mini cupcakes, and some 11th hour blue pages.  Also, a tour of the stages culminating in the grand space piano reveal! Tonight, is the cast dinner followed by bowling -  -…

You know what I hate more than driving around looking for parking?  Or weddings?  Yes,  rewriting scripts.  More often than not, it's just a pain in the ass necessary evil.  Other times, it can be downright infuriating as you realize... And that afternoon script polish suddenly turns into a three day rewrite. Production meeting for…

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As is the tradition... My girls in their matching sweaters.  Sadly, they didn't have one in medium for Lulu. Slo-mo Suji! Mesmerizing. Checking out her Pooch Patch.  It's like having a mini park on our balcony! Yet another addition to the every-growing Coffee Cup Cap Collection!

Today was the big day!  Yes, after hours and hours of molding, spinning, glazing, and generally not paying attention, it was time to pick up our finished works of pottery.  Akemi's creations... Put to good use... Now, check out MY masterpieces... When I heard we'd be glazing, I knew I had to make a donut.…

Can you spot all of Suji's appearances in the following video? https://youtu.be/ma7hq732P2A P.S. I also make an occasional guest appearance as well. Today's sci-fi word of the day was = @SpacePiano Some random shots - Former Dark Matter Playback Operator Greg Whiteside looking relaxed following his Panama staycay. Costume Designer Noreen Landry consults with Show…

This week, amid all the construction and painting and sewing and stitching and meeting and writing, we also found time to celebrate.  Specifically, on Tuesday, with The Sandlot-themed bash for Assistant Production Coordinator Drew Cohoe's birthday. Check out the spread! I'll be honest.  I've never seen the movie but I can only assume this cake is…