I finally have time to come up for air, so I'm making today's post a dedicated mailbag entry. It's a brief respite since it looks like I'm looking ahead to a crazy-busy few months to end 2010 chock full of Stargately excitement, holiday planning, a Tokyo trip, and not one, not two, but three super…
October 19, 2010: Stargate: Universe, “Pathogen”, tonight at 9:00 p.m. on SyFy!
Just got the live+7 numbers for Intervention, the season 2 premiere. Wow. We jumped 78% from the live number, about 40% from the liv+SD. That's a lot of eyeballs. Of course that isn't even counting those who are viewing the show through alternate platforms (ie. netflix, iTunes, and other download options). Merely a point of…
October 18, 2010: My diet of late has been sorely deficient in cuteness!
You know what I've noticed? That ever since Akemi headed back to Japan, I haven't been eating as cute. Oh, I've been eating well - but nowhere near as cute as when she was around... Exhibit B: Mini Cherry Tomato and Buffalo Cheese Burger topped with Basil Leaf Exhibit C: Her way of letting me…
October 17, 2010: Pulled pork, football, and Snow Monkeys! And, yes, that DAMN SCRIPT! THANKS FOR REMINDING ME!
Today, for a few hours at least, I took my mind off my scriptly concerns to attend Ivon R. Bartok's First Annual Pulled Pork Shoulder Sandwich and Football Fiesta. All last week, Ivon had been raving about this recipe for ten-hour slow-cooked pork shoulder he had discovered in a recent issue of Matronly Meals &…
October 16, 2010: The Birthday Post!
Yesterday, I came back from Post (where I was spending quality time with editor Rick Martin on my producer's cut of The Hunt) to find a familiar red, ribboned box awaiting my return... Yet another round of Cookies By George, this time compliments of the lovely Marjorie M. Liu, author extraordinaire…
October 15, 2010: La Carmina!
Less than a month to go before I head off on my annual culinary odyssey to the land of the rising sun and the excitement continues to build. Unfortunately, this year, the late start to production and my increased Exec. Producing duties (to say nothing of this cursed script) have prevented me from doing much…
October 14, 2010: Joe Abercrombie’s The Heroes! Early birthday gifts and wishes! Marty G. a Tokyo no-show! Snow Monkeys Rule!
Ooooh. Look at what arrived in the mail yesterday... Yes, that's right! It's an advance copy of Joe Abercrombie's latest: The Heroes. For those of you not in the know (and, really, you should be if you're up to date on my blogly matters), Joe not only happens to be one of my favorite authors (check…
October 13, 2010: Anatomy of a Shuttle Crash
It happens every time I write a script. About halfway through the process, I get bogged down. I become convinced that what I've got isn't working, that whatever writing ability I once possessed has deserted me and that, very soon, I'll be called out as a fraud , forced to hand off my script to…
October 12, 2010: My episode, Awakening, airs tonight at 9:00 p.m. on SyFy! Travel Day!
By the time I touch down in Vancouver, those of you on the east coast of the U.S. will be settling down to take in the third episode of Stargate: Universe's second season. Tonight? That's right! 9:00 p.m.! SyFy! Tune in! Last season, I got more than a few fans asking about the possibility of…
October 11, 2010: 10-10-10! Lawrence’s Big Day!
He brought gifts for his groomsmen: matching ties, scarves, personalized cufflinks (I was unable to wear), and, just for me... The photographer's assistant arrived (a lovely young lady who'd spent time in South Korea, she was an adventurous eater and we ended up discussing weird food and…
October 10, 2010: Wedding Day!
No, not MY wedding day. Today, I attend the wedding of Lawrence, my oldest and most annoying friend. I was thrilled to receive the official invite earlier this year and dropped him an email to let him know: "Buddy, I'm in! I had our office assistant send back the official response today. I noticed there…
October 9, 2010: Montreal doings! More mailbag!
My sleep patterns are all wonky while I'm in Montreal so last night, I was up until 2:00 a.m. working on my script for episode 20, Gauntlet, the season two finale. I hit the 16 page mark and, if all goes as planned, should have it half completed for my return to the office on…
October 8, 2010: Travel Day! Mailbag!
I'm in Montreal for the long weekend, here to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving, attend a surprise party for a family member (if any family members happen to be reading this blog, I'm just kidding of course - ha ha - no, seriously, forget what you just read), and go to a friend's wedding with. Fun, fun,…
October 7, 2010: SGU Ouchies! Questions if you got ’em! Help my Snow Monkeys!
Wow. The Make-Up Department has really been meting out the punishment this season. Check out these ouchies... I know, I know. I've been remiss. The truth is, I've just been too busy to hit the mailbag. But that will change in the coming days. So if you've got questions, post 'em! On a thoroughly unrelated…
October 6, 2010: A Farewell Feast!
With about a month to go before production on Stargate: Universe's second season draws to a close, I thought it would be nice to take out SGNewbies Remi Aubuchon and Linda McGibney out for a farewell dinner. I offered them a variety of choices and they ultimately elected to go with - no surprise -…