So, who can identify this gorgeous piece of architecture? Zoie Palmer as The Android. The medical table (design by Karl Crosby). Mikkei Combine office supplies. Missile delivery! (Design by Victor Mare) What the hey? Suji is an instagram star. Today, she eclipsed my follower count! And it took her less than two months to do it!
February 1, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 44 of 91!
Small spark test with SPFX Coordinator Dylan Hankinson Medium spark test with SPFX Coordinator Dylan Hankinson Big spark test with SPFX Coordinator Dylan Hankinson
January 31, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 43 of 91!
I like to keep an open line of communication with my cast. I want them to know that they can come to me with any issues they have, creative or otherwise. I'm always here for them, willing to lend a sympathetic ear and, in some cases, equally sympathetic keyboard should the need ever arise for…
January 30, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 42 of 91!
While I was sequestered in the Production Offices writing, sitting in on the VFX and Playback meeting, and trying to figure out a way to fit a square peg (Episode 308) in a round hole (the Episode 308 production schedule) Alison, Ivon, and Elliot were back at the other studio having a blast. Trust me.…
January 28, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 42 of 91!
No, seriously. I realize today was Saturday, but we were on set anyway, shooting 2nd unit Day #1 of our latest episode under the direction of the wonderful Gail Harvey. Anthony Lemke (THREE) made it all worthwhile by surprising us with three boxes of donuts! Jodelle Ferland (FIVE) was gunning for trouble on a day…
January 27, 2016: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 41 of 91!
1st Assistant Director Grant Boyle and his buddy, the surprisingly elusive George, were in the production offices, prepping episode 307. The Art Department design for my new office nap bed. My new belt buckle, compliments of 1st Assistant Art Director Roxanne Borris. Hey, Mikkei, what's in the box? Only (1st Assistant Art Director) Sumeet Vats…
January 25, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 39 of 91!
Tonight's TO DO list: Review Episode 301 Prod Cut Review Episode 302 Prod Cut Watch Episode 303 Prod Cut Rewrite scene for Episode 306 Watch auditions and make casting selections for Episode 307 Generate new scene ideas for the Episode 307 script Think about next scene for the Episode 309 script Do a pass on…
January 24, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 38 of 91!
Let's get another Dark Matter fan Q&A rolling! Today, and for the rest of this week, I invited you to post comments for the awesome Noreen Landry, Dark Matter Costume Designer. She and her team have been responsible for outfits like these... And many more! If you've got a questions for Noreen, you know the drill. Post…
January 20, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 36 of 91!
All hail Director J.B. Sugar, Emperor of Zairon! Late wrap tonight means a late blog entry! (Playback by Sumeet Vats and Victor Mare): Welcome to Taliphus-8 Airlock Alert: Traugott Command Center: I leave you with Bubb and Suji...
January 19, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 35 of 91!
Today, while all the action was happening back at the palace, I was juggling writes and rewrites on four different scripts. Between that, the edits, approvals, and prep, I'm feeling a little...anxious. And somewhat exhausted. In fact, the other day, I went to bed at 8 p.m. and slept for 11 hours straight. But the…
January 18, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 34 of 91!
Fandom has spoken! Here are the results of our Name Dark Matter Episode 301 poll. Over 600 votes were cast and the winner is... "Being Better Is So Much Harder" Now the next thing I'm going to need you to do is identify which character said each of the aforementioned lines. First one to guess…
January 17, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 33 of 91!
I need episode titles for Dark Matter's third season. And, next to waking up early and looking for parking, there's nothing I hate more than coming up with episode titles. So, this is where YOU come in. Below are three potential choices for our season 3 premiere - the episode where we find out if almost everyone…
January 14, 2017: It’s Complicated!
I received the following email this afternoon from a returning guest star: "Okay am I supposed to have any idea what is going on in episode 306 because I do NOT. Are there any kind of Coles Notes on season 3 I can read? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Can't wait to be back."…
January 12, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 30 of 91! And naming the Android!
Back in October, I informed actress Zoie Palmer that the time had finally come. This season, we were going to give her character, the Android, a name. And a backstory. But, more importantly, a name. And so, the two of us got to work, pitching each other possible monikers via text over the course of three…
January 11, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 – Day 29 of 91!
What's this? Could I have finally given in and granted Jodelle Ferland's request for a shipboard mascot. Director of Photography test tastes the commissary offerings. Space beer! Laying some track for the commissary walk 'n talk. The masterful work of Dark Matter Production Designer Ian Brock and his teams - art and construction departments. The early…