There are still some rewrites to do, a couple of polishes to finish, and a series finale to break but, for now, I'm taking it easy. For now, it's all about the dogs. We broke out the stroller for the dogs while Lulu managed to limp her way to the dog park long enough to…
February 17, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 Day 56 of 91!
And that's a wrap on Dark Matter Season 3 Production Phase II. The third and final phase commences a little over a week from now. Until then, it'll be R&R&R (Rest and Relaxation and Reading) for me. Unfortunately, not everyone made it to the hiatus. But those that did have earned a well-deserved break from 7:30…
February 16, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 55 of 91!
"It's like when you make ganache and you put it in the fridge and when you take it out it's an hour too early and it's not yet set. That's what it was like." Akemi describing Bubba's stool sample this morning. Today, we took Bubba a very relaxed Bubba (he's already on vacation!) to see…
February 15, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 54 of 91!
"Is your dog relaxing or in distress?"asked the receptionist, prompting Akemi and I to swing a look over to the shiba inu sprawled out on the floor by a row of seats at the back. "Relaxing,"replied her owner. "She hasn't eaten in five days." Five days?!!! If any of my dogs skipped a single meal,…
February 14, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 53 of 91!
Let's celebrate Valentine's Day (except in Pakistan where it's apparently been outlawed) with a brand new episode title! Here are the results of yesterday's fan poll: Wow. This one wasn't even close. I honestly thought "This Galaxy's Most Notorious" would have put in a better showing, but what do I know? That's why I just…
February 13, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 53 of 91!
The polls are open once again. Cast your vote for your preferred Episode 303 title: Then enjoy these gorgeous pod designs, c/o phenomenal Set Designer Karl Crosby...
February 12, 2017: Prepare for another episode title vote!
Hey! Who's in the mood to select a new episode title? If you're interested, I've got three terrific contenders for Episode 303. The poll will be posted tomorrow after which you'll have 24 hours to cast your vote and help make Dark Matter history! This afternoon, I amassed and relayed all of the questions posted for Jodelle…
February 11, 2017: My dogs are getting old :(
It feels like not all that long ago I had four dogs. Now to most, four dogs would seems like at least a couple dogs too many but for me at the time, it was the ideal number. First there was Jelly - alpha, bossy, troublemaking Jelly - who used to run the corridors of…
February 10, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 51 of 91!
Here's a sneak peek at the temp VFX for that "creeping advance". VFX Supervisor Lawren Bancroft-Wilson feels it needs a color adjustment to give it less of an ocean blue feel. Set Designer Karl Crosby's latest creation is this awesome set piece for the discerning off-world miner. Pictured above is the color version of the…
February 9, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 50 of 91!
Today... 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: On set for Episode 307. 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Location Scout for Episode 309 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Notes session 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Dealing with VISA who put a block on my credit card after Akemi tried to purchase…
February 8, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 49 of 91!
Give up the questions and nobody gets hurt! As I mentioned in yesterday's entry - in a bid to jam even more into Jodelle Ferland's already jam-packed schedule, I've arranged for her to do a little fan Q&A on this blog. So, if you have a question for Dark Matter's FIVE, please post them in the comments section…
February 7, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 48 of 91!
Ever wondered what Jodelle Ferland eats for breakfast? What comic books she's reading? What is her favorite episode of Dark Matter? Well, wonder no more because now YOU have a chance to ask her! Starting today, the comments section of this blog is the place to post your burning questions for Dark Matter's FIVE. You have until…
February 6, 2017: Dark Matter season 3 – Day 47 of 91!
Guys, you've got to help me. I think I may have sort of, uh, inadvertently torn a hole in the fabric of spacetime. It was an accident! Honest. Yesterday, I took a quick trip to the future in order to pre-screen the Superbowl and then, after watching the Falcons demolish the Patriots, returned home. Or so…
February 5, 2017: Hello from the future! A reading recommendation! And dueling directors!
I jumped ahead in time to watch today's Superbowl, then jumped back in time to write this blog entry so that I can watch the actual game with friends without having to worry about it. And so, if you're planning to watch, please ignore the above newspaper article from the future as the headline and…
February 4, 2017: Vote for a new Dark Matter episode title!
I've always hated coming up with episode titles, but this little exercise in fan democracy has turned out to be all sorts of fun. Once again, you'll have the opportunity to choose from among three possible candidates. So far, this season, we have - "Episode 27: Being Better Is So Much Harder" What's next? You…