Yesterday, we hit the Toronto version of the Chinese Night Market. And I happened to have my camera with me... So how did the Toronto Night Market compare to the Vancouver version? Pros: Offered several food items not available back in Van, like the Caribbean fare and deep-fried Mars Bars. Cons: Not as big, food…
July 23, 2011: Working on The Transporter 24/7! Cyril Raffaelli and Mohammed “Momo” Elachi! Maximus on the mend?
Great. I'm working on The Transporter at the office. I'm working on The Transporter at home. Now, I'm working on The Transporter in my dreams. Last night, I dreamt I was on set, producing episode #102 (12 Hours) when we ran into a mini emergency of sorts. One of the actors playing the part of…
July 22, 2011: Poor Maximus! Akemi and Mega gift exchange!
My boy Maximus (above) has been feeling under the weather. At first, I assumed it was summer heat-related (thus the cold compress Akemi applied - again, above) but as time has worn on, it's become pretty clear that there's more to it. Sure, he's been a little more low-key, a little slower than usual, but…
July 21, 2011: Oatmeal Teal’c! Again with the meetings! Surprise guest star – Martin Gero! Mailbag!
Hey, check it out! Look at what was in my Happy Panda bento box the other day: oatmeal Teal'c! Rolling along on production and prep. Shooting at the airport today and apparently the footage looks amazing. Meanwhile, meetings for me... Akemi and I were just about to head out to dinner tonight when I got…
July 20, 2011: Voting Irregularities (Just sayin’)! Bubba’s Beach Bod! Transporter Production Update! Mailbag!
So today I found out that I was nominated for a Constellation Award in the category of "Outstanding Canadian Contribution to Science Fiction Film or Television in 2010". Also today, I found out that I ended up losing the award two weeks ago to these guys - Teddy Wilson and Ajay Fry, hosts of the…
July 19, 2011: Another Transporter production update!
Whoa! It's a pretty crazy idea. As far as crazy ideas go, it's certainly not the craziest I've had - but it does rank up there with the very craziest. But more on that in a second. Okay, so I'm full into prep on episode #102 (Carl Binder's 12 Hours). Today, I spent the early…
July 18, 2011: My Akemi pictorial!
Another exhausting day. Got in at 8:00 this morning, made some more tweaks to episode 102, attended the costume meeting for the episode, then headed off to lovely Hamilton for a location scout, got back late this afternoon, worked on the rewrites of episodes 104 and 105, attended a way-too-long props meeting, rushed to pick…
July 17, 2011: The Transporter – another Stargate connection! Dog pics! Catching up with the mailbag!
As many of you know, the new show I'm working on - The Transporter - has a few Stargate connections. In addition to Paul and I who are show running the series (alongside Alexander M. Ruemelin), there's Executive Producer Robert Cooper and series director Andy Mikita. And now, another tenuous connection of sorts. The director…
July 16, 2011: More on that Atlantis script!
Today, after waking up, working out, walking the dogs, picking up/dropping off my shirts at the dry cleaners, doing some banking, having an oyster po'boy for lunch, buying something at Futureshop, dropping off Akemi's shoes to be fixed, getting groceries, picking up canned pumpkin for the dogs (it keeps them regular), walking the dogs again,…
July 15, 2011: Another location scout for 12 Hours (episode #2, The Transporter)!
Managed to finish up my rewrite of episode #5 in the nick of time this morning, forwarding my draft to Trevor (who, in turn, ensured it was delivered to my writing partner, Paul, on set) and gathering up the necessary documents (drafts and notes) for my next rewrite before joining Director Bruce McDonald and the…
July 14, 2011: Congrats to the SGU VFX team on their Emmy nom! Starting prep on episode #2: 12 Hours!
Congratulations to the Stargate: Universe Visual Effects team on their Emmy nomination for their work on season 2's Awakening! Specifically, a big "Way to go!" to Mark Savela, Krista McLean, James Rorick, Craig VandenBiggelaar, Adam de Bosch Kemper, Erica Henderson, Michael Lowes, Wes Sargent, Luke Vallee, Kodie MacKenzie, and the rest of the gang. Here's…
July 13, 2011: Akemi’s panties! Trevor’s baby’s name! Car Stunt Maestro Michel Julienne!
Okay. As promised the other day, here is a peek at Akemi's new panties. The pattern resembles what I'd imagine a drug addict would hallucinate during a bad trip: mushrooms, insects, snakes, and clouds, furry fearsomes, flying tweens, and sackfuls of love.Well, the votes have been tabulated in the Name Trevor's Baby contest and we…
July 12, 2011: And we’re off!
Today, I had a discussion about the casting of a minor recurring character. An ALL DAY DISCUSSION! At one point, I considered making an executive decision to rewrite the role for my dog Maximus (see his head shot in my blog banner). In the end, however, I opted to table the discussion to focus on…
July 11, 2011: The storm before the storm!
Okay. I think I'm just going to open up a little comic book and genre book shop in Vancouver. Sometime in 2012. Maybe sooner. Hey, check it out. Look at what Akemi made Alexander. He was, of course, thrilled. As were my co-workers because, as planned, I brought in my homemade truffles this morning. Talk…
July 10, 2011: Truffles or script rewrites. It’s your call!
Since I spent a significant part of my Saturday doing a pass on episode #2 and writing up the one-page overview for episode #10, I decided to kick back on Sunday by switching gears and starting the rewrite of episode #5. I know, I know. What the hell am I doing working through the weekend?…