You're being exiled to a deserted island (The chances of this possibly happening to me are admittedly higher than the national average) and you've been given permission to bring ten (and only ten) television comedies to accompany you. What are they? This is my list. In the event your favorite comedies didn't make my list,…
September 17, 2015: Favorite Dark Matter moments!
Some of my very favorite moments from Dark Matter's first season. Introducing...The Android! Wendy takes down the Android. Derrick Moss revealed. THREE being THREE. Congratulations! Now THAT is a cliffhanger! She's baaaack! The guys talk a good game. This gal PLAYS a great game! Uh, did WE do that? A long overdue thank you. A machine...with friends.…
September 16, 2015: The Toronto game plan?
You know what's even more challenging than keeping seven characters alive in a five act episode? Apparently, finding an apartment in downtown Toronto that allows dogs. Don't get me wrong. There are a lot of great places to choose from - if we weren't bringing Bubba and Lulu along for our seven month stay in…
September 15, 2015: Snow Monkeys surprise! Dark Matter season 2 takes shape!
Yeaaaah! The young NFL Fantasy Football season is off to a rollicking start with an atypical week 1 win for my Snow Monkeys. The highlights included stellar performances by WR1 DeAndre Hopkins, RB1 Jeremy Hill, the top-ranked Panthers D, and QB Andrew Luck who may have played below expectations but still managed…
September 14, 2015: The Dark Matter writers’ room reconvenes!
Today, we kicked off the third and presumably final week of the Dark Matter second season writers' room. We've broken eight scripts to date and, tomorrow, we're going to jump ahead and beat out the BIG season finale. We figure with so many balls in the air, it makes sense to know exactly where we're ending up…
September 13, 2015: All caught up on the mailbag!
Back to the mailbag: 2cats writes: "When is the background from green screen added – in post? I dabble with Adobe Premiere for little video stuff, but I can imagine it being a lot of work to add backgrounds to HD film. How many film editors does DM use?" Answer: The show used three amazing…
September 12, 2015: Dark Matter Executive Producer Vanessa Piazza! More of your burning questions answered!
One of the questions I get asked a lot is: "What does a producer do?". The answer is: "It depends." Some producers oversee scripts and various other creative aspects of production, from casting to costumes. Other producers oversee the numbers, things like scheduling and budgeting. Still other producers deal with the broadcasters, agents, and lawyers.…
September 11, 2015: I answer your burning questions!
It's time for a long overdue mailbag... daithi82 writes: "One question I have though is if there are any plans for the return of the real Jace Corso in season 2? Also why does the Android keep getting stunned?" Answer: Given the fact that things were left unfinished the last time the crew crossed paths…
September 10, 2015: The Dark Matter set tour – finale!
Here's the final part of the Dark Matter set tour hosted by yours truly - and my co-host, Bubba:
September 9, 2015: Checking in on some old friends! Dark Matter Set Tour Part 3!
Hey, what's the old Stargate gang up to? Well, I'm glad you asked. Former Stargate Executive Producer and writer (and, oh by the way, Dark Matter season 1 Consulting Producer) Martin Gero is show running his own series, Blindspot, that premieres on NBC - Monday, September 21st at 10:00 p.m. *** Meanwhile, I little further north, former Stargate fight and stunt coordinator - and…
September 8, 2015: I’m back! Dark Matter Set Tour II!
I left the house at 10:30 a.m. this morning and arrived at the airport just before 11:00 a.m. About a half an hour before departure, I picked up a take-out burger and a side of jalapeño poppers, met up with my writing partner, Paul, and patiently waited to board. If all went according to plan, we…
September 7, 2015: And the winner is…!
Ladies and gentleman, we have a winner! A little over a week ago, I offered fans a chance to win a signed, annotated script of Episode 13. All you had to do? Guess Answer the following questions: In the season finale, who makes known their intention to go their own way? Who wiped the crew's memories?…
September 6, 2015: The Dark Matter set tour! Part 1!
Dark Matter's first season is a wrap, so let's take a little tour of our standing sets...
September 5, 2015: Dark Matter behind the scenes! Filming the Android Drop – Episode #12!
Dark Matter's first season may be over (or nearing an end in other parts of the world), but that doesn't mean you all have to wait until next year for new material. Over the course of the next few months, I'll be offering up behind-the-scenes insights, pics and videos of our awesome first season. Then, when…
September 4, 2015: Dark Matter at FanExpo! More on that season finale!
In case you missed it, here are Jodelle Ferland (FIVE), Alex Mallari Jr. (FOUR), and Anthony Lemke (THREE) and yesterday's FanExpo Dark Matter panel in Toronto. Video via AdamMethos (Thanks!) Some of the highlights: http://en.whaatsnew.com/2015/09/tv/102099 A recent interview I did with SFFWorld.com: http://www.sffworld.com/2015/09/interview-with-dark-matter-creator-joseph-mallozzi/ And here are some more behind-the-scene photos from Dark Matter Episode 1.10... Jodelle Ferland (FIVE) armed…