Every morning when I leave for work, Suji attempts to follow me. Sometimes, she makes it as far as the elevators - Stocked up on snacks... Out and about... Doggy Uber... Down for the count...
April 13, 2019: Showrunning 101 – It’s the scripts, baby!
Every so often, someone will note the myriad producers credited on a project and ask me: "Joe, what does a producer do?" And I will tell them: "Everything and nothing and many things in between.". The truth is, unless you're actually working on the production (and even then, there's no guarantee) it's tough to figure…
April 12, 2019: Dark Matter Drop Vault II! Playback!
Who needs a new screensaver??? DM 313 - Bomb Control and Countdown DM 313 - Ferrous Corp Shipyard Lab Drive Card Diagnostic Raza Tracking Mikkei Shuttle DM 311 - Sajen File (The Blah's clearly failed in their parental duties) DM 311 - Industrial Consoles
April 11, 2019: Dark Matter Vault Drop! Playback!
Going through some old file folders and came across the awesome playback elements from back in the day... DM313 - Aslanov Field Screen DM313 - Ferrous Corp Lab Wall Graphics DM313 - Ferrous Corp Shipyard Transparent Lab Monitor DM313 - Ferrous Corps Shipyard Transparent Monitor DM 313 - Ferrous Corp Shipyard Console DM313 - Ferrous…
April 10, 2019: Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!
These were my favorites... Avengers: No Road Home #9 (cover art by Yasmine Putri) Detective Comics #1001 (cover art by Nathan Fairbaim, Andrew Hennessy, Brad Walker) Infinite Dark #5 (cover art by Nick Robles) Justice League Odyssey #8 (cover art by Carimine Di Giandomenico, Ivan Plascencia, Stjepan Sejic) Livewire #5 (cover art by Kenneth…
April 9, 2019: Production Day #12!
Well, check out what Andy Loew came across today. A giant light up G.A. symbol, perfect for that Galactic Authority-themed bar I'm planning to open up. It had been sitting in the breezeway, in the way, and I suggested they just store it in my office. It took TWO guys to carry it upstairs! Other…
April 8, 2019: The Weekend Wrap-Up!
Well, well, well. If it isn't Will Waring, longtime Stargate director and orchestrator of the Ishida Palace bloodbath back in Dark Matter's second season episode "Sometimes In Life You Don't Get To Choose". He's in town for a round of meet and greets but found time for dinner with Akemi, Ivon and me. Will is…
April 7, 2019: Suji Sunday!
Yo, Three-Eyes! (phot by HelmuttThePug) Lulu crashes Suji Sunday! And photo bombs Suji. Check out this blast from the past. So skinny! This is how we roll. Conversations with Suji...
Tokyo Tip Sheet!
Whenever I hear that someone I know is planning a trip to Tokyo, I make it a point to forward them my Tokyo Tip Sheet, a handy guide for the first-time traveler. Today, I make it available to all of you. Safe travels! BEFORE YOU GO Invest in a pocket wifi. We went with: http://www.globaladvancedcomm.com/pocketwifi.html. You…
April 5, 2019: Hellmouth 2019!
Yes. It went down today. Twelve of us entered The Hellmouth. But only one walked away victorious! I wasn't the only one who dressed up for the event. 1st Assistant Director Grant Boyle puts on a show. But nothing beats my chili socks. Our twelve contestants included Sudz "Suicide Sauce" Sutherland, Drew "The Extinguisher" Cohoe,…
April 4, 2019: The Day Before the Storm!
In fighting form! Yes, once we roll into production, I go from business casual to full complement - 3 piece suit, tie, cuffs, and, of course, the creative socks. It's ALL about the socks. Tomorrow, I think I'll go with a hot pepper theme for the Hellmouth competition. This morning, I received the following…
April 3, 2019: Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!
These were my favorites... Captain America #9 (cover art by Alex Ross) Champions #4 (cover art by Kim Jacinto) Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #2 (cover art by Gerardo Zaffino) The Dreaming #8 (cover art by June Chung, Jae Lee, Tiffany Turrill) The Green Lantern #6 (cover art by Steve Oliff, Liam Sharp) Young…
April 2, 2019: Production Day #7
In our continuing Guess the Symbol series... So? Whaddya think? Came across this economy size bag of mealworms in the Art Department. And I thought keto was weird! Et voila! Dinner is served! Note to all production personnel - Please ensure your haircut falls within the show's official parameters: Today, Alan from Locations brought in…
April 1, 2019: Hellmouth!
Oh, it's on! Last week, I asked Naomi in the front office to pick up some spicy chips so we could host a little lunchtime challenge. Well, she went me one better - first, creating the above prototype banner for the event; then, forwarding me the following email... Hi Joe, We've done some research on…
March 31, 2019: Suji Sunday!
Namaste! Hey! Where's my other ducky? The mere act of sitting is a whole process. Dipping into dad's whiskey collection while he's at work! Overseeing Lulu's grueling push-up regimen. Our little star. At her modeling gig. She and Lulu may need to go in for another photo shoot. Lulu contemplates life, the universe, and lunch.