Yesterday, we hit the Toronto version of the Chinese Night Market. And I happened to have my camera with me... So how did the Toronto Night Market compare to the Vancouver version?  Pros: Offered several food items not available back in Van, like the Caribbean fare and deep-fried Mars Bars.  Cons: Not as big, food…

Great.  I'm working on The Transporter at the office.  I'm working on The Transporter at home.  Now, I'm working on The Transporter in my dreams.  Last night, I dreamt I was on set, producing episode #102 (12 Hours) when we ran into a mini emergency of sorts.  One of the actors playing the part of…

My boy Maximus (above) has been feeling under the weather.  At first, I assumed it was summer heat-related (thus the cold compress Akemi applied - again, above) but as time has worn on, it's become pretty clear that there's more to it. Sure, he's been a little more low-key, a little slower than usual, but…

Another exhausting day.  Got in at 8:00 this morning, made some more tweaks to episode 102, attended the costume meeting for the episode, then headed off to lovely Hamilton for a location scout, got back late this afternoon, worked on the rewrites of episodes 104 and 105, attended a way-too-long props meeting, rushed to pick…

So I was walking into the office the other day when someone made a comment about the the bag I was carrying, intimating it was somehow effeminate to be strolling around toting this - Essentially, questioning my masculinity.  Well, I was able to set them straight by pointing out the only reason I carry the…

Having wrapped work on the Saving Hope pilot, Michael Shanks (Stargate's Daniel Jackson) is westcoast-bound were he'll begin work on The Pastor's Wife opposite Rose McGowan.  But before jetting off, I managed to corral him for  a mini Stargate reunion of sorts last night. We gathered at La Forchetta in Little Italy where we enjoyed a…

It was the subtlest of changes, a transition so slight as to be almost imperceptible.  If not for the fact that we've been together for over a year, I might not have even noticed.  At first, I wasn't sure but, as I began to suspect, and pay closer attention, it became obvious that something was…

Pictured above: the chocolate souffle at MBCo in Yorkvile.  It's just one of the many things I'll miss about Toronto when I move back to Vancouver in December along with Scarpetta restaurant and, uh, the chocolate souffle at MBCo. A somewhat relaxing long weekend.  I kicked back by making some major progress on the fourth…

I celebrated Canada Day by driving around town discovering everything was closed for Canada Day.  After not shopping for fresh produce and canned pumpkin puree for the dogs (It helps keep 'em regular!), we didn't enjoy a nice lunch and follow up by checking out a nice macaron place.  Instead, we had a craptacular meal,…

Our Executive Producers' Assistant, Trevor, is really looking forward to the birth of his first child AND the name you, my dear blog reader, will bestow upon said kidling.  Look at him (pictured above), excited beyond belief at the prospect that we'll be doing all the heavy lifting, generating options, considering, and, ultimately, deciding the…

Akemi's latest bento breakfast gives me the strength to field the day's explosive issue.  I borrow Bobby C.'s shades to keep the shrapnel out of my eyes. Alexander gives me the "Yes, it CAN get any worse" look. Steve demonstrates patience and perseverance, coming in to the conference and settling in, fully prepared to work…

Home!  Just six months away!  Refuel!  Bella Gelateria!  A backyard for the dogs!  My own bed!  My home theater room!  Yep.  2012 is gonna be sweet! Anyway... Yet another Toronto weekend segueing into yet another week in Toronto. Please keep posting your baby name suggestions for the Name Trevor's Baby contest.  I narrow down the…