Tonight's TO DO list: Review Episode 301 Prod Cut Review Episode 302 Prod Cut Watch Episode 303 Prod Cut Rewrite scene for Episode 306 Watch auditions and make casting selections for Episode 307 Generate new scene ideas for the Episode 307 script Think about next scene for the Episode 309 script Do a pass on…
January 24, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 38 of 91!
Let's get another Dark Matter fan Q&A rolling! Today, and for the rest of this week, I invited you to post comments for the awesome Noreen Landry, Dark Matter Costume Designer. She and her team have been responsible for outfits like these... And many more! If you've got a questions for Noreen, you know the drill. Post…
January 23, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 37 of 91!
"She's an emotional pooper,"said Akemi, by way of explaining Suji's knack for, uh, dropping pebbles whenever she gets worked up and barksome. I'm not a coffee guy but I'm thinking Suji might have the right idea here. I may need to take up the habit if I'm going to make it to the end…
January 22, 2017: No, Sunday! Don’t go!!!
"The chef weighs like five hundred pounds and he loves it,"said our waitress in regard to The Brunch Burger which eschewed the boring old bun in favor of a powdered donut. I wasn't sure whether her comment was meant as a recommendation or a warning, but I decided to place the order anyway. In the end,…
January 21, 2017: That other 40%!
During the weekdays, I'd estimate that roughly 90% of my day is spent focused on Dark Matter. On the weekend, it's more like 75% - hopefully dropping down to a much more manageable 60% once the season finale has been written. I'd like to say that remaining 40% is R&R but, in truth, a big…
January 20, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 36 of 91!
All hail Director J.B. Sugar, Emperor of Zairon! Late wrap tonight means a late blog entry! (Playback by Sumeet Vats and Victor Mare): Welcome to Taliphus-8 Airlock Alert: Traugott Command Center: I leave you with Bubb and Suji...
January 19, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 35 of 91!
Today, while all the action was happening back at the palace, I was juggling writes and rewrites on four different scripts. Between that, the edits, approvals, and prep, I'm feeling a little...anxious. And somewhat exhausted. In fact, the other day, I went to bed at 8 p.m. and slept for 11 hours straight. But the…
January 18, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 34 of 91!
Fandom has spoken! Here are the results of our Name Dark Matter Episode 301 poll. Over 600 votes were cast and the winner is... "Being Better Is So Much Harder" Now the next thing I'm going to need you to do is identify which character said each of the aforementioned lines. First one to guess…
January 17, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 33 of 91!
I need episode titles for Dark Matter's third season. And, next to waking up early and looking for parking, there's nothing I hate more than coming up with episode titles. So, this is where YOU come in. Below are three potential choices for our season 3 premiere - the episode where we find out if almost everyone…
January 16, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 32 of 91!
Today was Bring Your Doggy Daughter To Work Day at Dark Matter. For the morning anyway as I Suji had an early morning appointment with the ophthalmologist. Alas, more health issues for our new (old) gal. Like many pugs, she suffers from eye issues caused by corneal abrasions. They're recommending micro-surgery to address the problem…
January 15, 2017: Sunday Dog Therapy! And the mailbag!
Another weekend come and gone. Between the demands of writing, plotting, chores, and bills, a little on-couch therapy with the new girl. Bubba, bundled up, ears tucked in, ready for the winter weather. Suji is one tough cookie. Any guest to our apartment automatically forfeits all rights to self-respect and become defacto dog beds. Let's…
January 14, 2017: It’s Complicated!
I received the following email this afternoon from a returning guest star: "Okay am I supposed to have any idea what is going on in episode 306 because I do NOT. Are there any kind of Coles Notes on season 3 I can read? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Can't wait to be back."…
January 13, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 31 of 91!
Seriously, people. You've been warned. Proceed at your own risk. Well, coming off a one-day weekend to a work week packed with early morning meetings, late night cuts, set sitting, writing, rewrites, and phone calls, I'm running on low battery setting. Compounding the chaos was another one of those curveballs that forced us to scrap…
January 12, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 30 of 91! And naming the Android!
Back in October, I informed actress Zoie Palmer that the time had finally come. This season, we were going to give her character, the Android, a name. And a backstory. But, more importantly, a name. And so, the two of us got to work, pitching each other possible monikers via text over the course of three…
January 11, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 29 of 91!
What's this? Could I have finally given in and granted Jodelle Ferland's request for a shipboard mascot. Director of Photography test tastes the commissary offerings. Space beer! Laying some track for the commissary walk 'n talk. The masterful work of Dark Matter Production Designer Ian Brock and his teams - art and construction departments. The early…