From the Art Department, another little something to look forward to. Concept art for Dark Matter season 3 c/o Set Designer Russell Moore. Foreboding metal door built into a stone wall. It sports a familiar insignia. Ah, it's a cell. The big question is: Who does it hold? Can't wait to find out! Today, we were at…
October, 26, 2016: I go to Defcon 1! Dark Matter season 3 casting!
Today, my world changed. We had just finished dinner and I was loading the dishwasher when Akemi said: "I wish I had baby.". I froze, stunned. The admission had come out of the blue and, to be honest, struck me as shockingly contrary to her general attitude these past seven years. But then again, she'd…
October 25, 2016: Early concept work for Dark Matter season 3!
A little concept work that came my way via the art department today. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Click on the pick for a closer look. I like the build of the chair in A as well as the helm and atypical wheel base. I'd prefer the seating to be a little hire, like B, but…
October 24, 2016: My Writing Process!
The other day, I was asked to describe my writing process. My first instinct was to say I didn't have one but, upon further consideration, I realized that I do follow certain patterns when writing a script. Step #1: PROCRASTINATE I'll do anything to avoid starting a script - surfing the net, doing my taxes,…
October 23, 2016: Bar Buca pulls the old “Those people who came in AFTER you were actually here BEFORE you”!
One of my favorite episodes of Seinfeld involves the gang trying to get a table at a Chinese restaurant. They put their name on A list and, after being informed a table would open up in "Five, ten minutes", they proceed to wait - and wait...and wait. At one point, a guy breezes in, walks right…
October 22, 2016: Toronto’s Best Katsu Curry and Ice Cream Sandwich Coffee!
While in Osaka this summer, I had one of the greatest katsu curries ever at Rika Shokudo. Katsu curry, for those not in the know, is thinly sliced pork fried to golden perfection served a bed of rice and alongside Japanese curry which is a thicker, somewhat sweeter version of Indian curries. Today, I discovered…
October 21, 2016: Annoying updates, catering, and sketches!
You know what I hate? Apple updates. As soon as I get comfortable with something, they change it. One day, it's the swipe/lock features of my phone; the next, it's the iPhotos layout. I wouldn't mind so much if said changes were actual improvements but the frustrating thing is they're always so damn counter-intuitive. I'm…
October 20, 2016: Dark Matter Season 3 Production – Fast Approaching!
With a little less than a month to go before the commencement of principal photography on Dark Matter's third season (Season 3! Already!), it's all about the prep. In the way of advance locations, set discussions, director/editor meetings, and, of course, casting! Last night, I went over the auditions for Episodes 301 and 304 which…
October 19, 2016: Dark Matter Season 3 Location Scout!
This morning, we hopped in the transport van and headed to The Hammer (aka lovely Hamilton where we shoot most of our exteriors) to scout locations for some of the early season 3 episodes: a munitions facility, an abandoned warehouse with lots of room for hide 'n seek 'n run 'n jump, an internment camp,…
October 18, 2016: Wonder Woman’s Weirdest Comic Book Covers!
Let's celebrate the Amazing Amazon's 75th anniversary with a look back at Wonder Woman's Weirdest Comic Book Covers! Them's some angry-looking cats. First rule of Fight Club: Never entrust your secret identity to a bird! How topical. I'd go with Amoeba-Man. He's more sincere. They could just compromise and have a communal barbecue. It's not…
October 17, 2016: Getting the band back together! Minus sax, oboe, and percussion!
Hard to believe we're already back in the production offices, prepping Dark Matter's third season. Even harder to believe we're about a month away from the start of principal photography on Year 3. But here's proof. Swinging by the office today... Lead Set Dresser Frank Consiglio. Costume Designer Noreen Landry. We're getting the band back together! Well,…
October 16, 2016: My birthday celebration – the breakdown!
Woke up and liked/hearted/thanked all the well-wishers on Facebook, twitter, and instagram. Cleaned the dog poop off the patio (Note: I originally wrote "Cleaned poop off the patio" but ultimately felt it was advisable to be specific). Had lunch at Schmaltz Appetizing. Took a stroll. Picked up substitute birthday cake. Heard from two of my favorite…
October 15, 2016: Phasing the dog dislikers out of my life!
I was leaving the farmer's market when I ran into an old friend. It had been years since I'd seen her and, clearly, much had changed. She was married, had a son, and had just moved into a new house. "We should go out for dinner and catch up,"she said. "Great,"I said. I loved the…
October 14, 2016: Apparently, I function best on 3 hours of sleep!
Last night, Akemi and I had dinner with Melissa O'Neil and Vanessa Piazza. We went for sushi and I over-ordered. Even more than usual because I mistakenly assumed I was only ordering single pieces of sushi. Halfway through our meal, when Akemi asked the waitress what else was coming, the waitress replied: "Tuna, eel, and…
October 13, 2016: Early Prep Commences on Dark Matter’s 3rd Season!
The Dark Matter Whisky/ey Club is back in session! Line Producer Norman Denver and Executive in Charge of Production Robbie David - all chummy and smiles. For now. Script Coordinator Alison Hepburn got me a bottle of hot sauce from Barbados! Fantasy Football Consultant/Exec Producer's Assistant Elliot Sokolsky stays hydrated and caffeinated. The Locations meeting!…