10:45 a.m.: Marc Bendavid, Dark Matter's ONE, was in town for a limited time only. Fortunately, I was able to book early to avoid disappointment. We discussed ailments, pending projects, and early retirement. Also, the fact that there's better eating in Rome than Budapest! 12:00 a.m.: Lunch with the gang from Company A. About a…
Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!
These caught my eye... Batman #51 (cover art by Elizabeth Breitweiser) Batwoman #17 (cover art by Dan Panosian) Falcon: Take Flight (cover art by Jesus Saiz) Ice Cream Man #5 (cover art by Frazer Irving, Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran) Old Man Hawkeye #17 (cover art by Marco Checchetto) Shipwreck vol. 1 (cover art by…
July 17, 2018: Introducing Baron’s Book Blog Blab Blog!
July 16, 2018: Anthony Lemke spills his secrets!
Who is this handsome clean-shaven devil holding up the two flavors of soft serve: salted maple rosemary and pistachio? Yes! It's none other than Anthony Lemke, Dark Matter's THREE/Marcus Boone, who was in town shooting...something. Given his love for cider, I figured a few glasses would loosen his lips and have him reveal everything about…
July 15, 2018: Dark Matter Art by Andy W. Clift!
I first came across Andy W. Clift's work while perusing Comixology's new release section, taking notice of the lovely retro cover for the first issue of his Captain Cosmic comic book - I ordered that first issue, loved its fun sensibility, and followed him on twitter. Recently, I reached out to Andy to find out…
July 14, 2018: From green light to blinking yellow to full-stop red! The realities of the television business!
Thanks to everyone who congratulated me on the various projects I've got in the works. Of course, the mere fact that I'm busy doesn't guarantee anything. Three months ago, I had almost eighteen different projects on the go, most of which have since dematerialized like a red-shirt ensign teleporting planetside so that he can lend…
July 13, 2018: Project Updates!
Over the past several months, I've had multiple projects on the go. A number have fallen by the wayside, leaving me with about a half dozen serious contenders... Project A: As I mentioned last week, this sci-fi series is a go. I've started the creative ball rolling with series creator, discussing series, seasonal, and character…
July 12, 2018: Two Guys Eating Classic Candy!
Really, these videos speak for themselves. I got together with my buddy Ivon and we spent an afternoon sampling classic chips, chocolate, and candy. By the time we were done, I was exhausted and ready for bed. At 4:00 p.m. The chips... The chocolates... The candy...
July 11, 2018: Best Comic Book Covers of the Week!
These were my favorites... Domino #4 (cover art by Greg Land) Jirni Vol. 3, #5 (cover art by Michael Santamaria, John Starr) The New Mutants: Dead Souls #5 (cover art by Ryan Stegman) Old Man Logan Vol. 7: Scarlet Samurai (cover art by Mukesh Singh) Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Vol. 3: Remastered (cover art by Ashley…
On Meteor Aand Lightning Strikes & Lottery Wins!
My father was a student of the lottery. Growing up, I remember him sitting in the kitchen every night, assiduously reviewing data amassed from years of weekly draws, every set of winning numbers carefully transcribed in a set of dedicated books. He would pore over these like a cryptanalyst seeking out hidden patterns, looking to…
July 9, 2018: Photobucket Finds – Stargate: Atlantis Edition!
I happened across the photobucket website earlier today and recalled "Hey, I think I actually had a bunch of videos uploaded there at one point." After several failed attempts, I finally succeeded in haphazardly inputting the correct password and - voila! I was greeted with a slew of poor quality videos dating back from days…
July 8, 2018: More Terrifying than Horrifying!
At the end of every season, there was one thing I especially looked forward to. In addition to the wrap party. I refer, of course, to the annual focus group research packages that neatly summed up the likes and dislikes of a very small sampling of our overall audience. From what I could tell, the…
July 7, 2018: A Trip Down Memory/Candy Lane!
Yesterday, my buddy Ivon and I started reminiscing about the stuff we used to eat growing up - chocolates, candies, weird slushy-like beverages sold in blood bag-like containers accompanied by straws so sharp they could be used as weapons. So, today, we decided to check out one of Toronto's premiere shops for classic treats, and…
Making the comic book move!
My credits include: 400+ hours of produced television 100+ hours as a writer 100+ hours as a showrunner But two of my greatest accomplishments remain: My contribution, "Downfall" For the Lou Anders-edited superhero-themed anthology Masked And the four issue Dark Matter comic book for Dark Horse Comics As much as I love television, I love…
July 5, 2018: All in!
Okay. I've pulled the trigger. I'm all in. Next up, the negotiations. Meanwhile, I've already started discussions about series structure with the show's insanely talented creator. Good good guy. You're gonna love him. In answer to the obvious question - Yes, sci-fi, but very different from the type of shows I've worked on in the…