At then end of this year, this blog will celebrate its tenth anniversary. That's ten straight years of daily blogging, over 3500 entries, and lots and lots of dog pictures. It's been a huge commitment, but an enjoyable one nevertheless. The demands of daily posting leave me with little opportunity for much else in terms…
April 14, 2016: New Dark Matter episode title revealed! Multiplanetary logos!
The polls have closed, the results tabulated, and we have a winner. The fans have selected one more episode title for Dark Matter's second season. And, this time, it wasn't all that close. The results... "Episode 22: Going Out Fighting" Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote! A busy morning, afternoon, and early evening on…
April 13, 2016: Vote on a new Dark Matter episode title!
Well, as promised, today is the day YOU get to help choose a new Dark Matter episode title. For those of you not-in-the-know, Dark Matter fans have helped select the names of every season 2 episode to date. To date, these have been your choices: “Episode 14: Welcome To Your New Home” “Episode 15: Kill Them All” “Episode 16:…
April 12, 2016: Dark Matter – The Home Stretch!
Finally, there is light at the end of the tunnel! Following a day chock full o' meetings, we're in the home stretch. Episode 212 starts shooting on Monday - which means our season finale starts prepping that same day - which means YOU'RE all that much closer to watching Dark Matter's second season! (Photo above courtesy of…
April 12, 2016: Daggers, Dark Matter, and Drones! Ask Melissa!
We kicked off the day with our Episode 212 stunt meeting. It mostly involved director Will Waring, stunt coordinator John Stead, and me debating the merits of various daggers. With that done, I left the blades behind (despite my better judgement) and headed out for a two hour clear-the-air sit-down during which I watched a…
April 10, 2016: Melissa O’Neil (Dark Matter’s TWO) wants to hear from YOU! Behind-the-scenes pics!
I'm pleased to announce that Melissa O'Neil (Dark Matter's kick-ass commander, TWO) has happily offered to find the time in her busy shooting and stunt rehearsal schedule to answer YOUR questions. Leave your burning queries in this blog's comments section. I'll gather them over the course of the next three or four days and then send them…
April 9, 2016: Director Mairzee Almas in action!
It hit me early this morning, at 4:15 am on the dot, rousing me from a deep slumber and striking me with the sheer obviousness of it all. The seemingly unconnected pieces actually came together in my dream, snapping together to offer an answer to a question I hadn't even asked. Or even thought to…
April 8, 2016: Decisions, decisions, decisions!
All the idea spinning, story breaking, script writing, revising, rewriting, polishing, prepping, production, approvals, and post has finally caught up with me. I am officially "exhausted". Sorry. With a capital E. "Exhausted". On the one hand, I suppose I can look forward to the fact that the weekend is finally here. On the other, I…
April 7, 2016: Editor/Director Paul Day in action!
I've often drawn parallels between my experience working on Stargate and my experience here, working on Dark Matter - the production, the people, and the overall positive vibe. When Paul and I joined Stargate at the beginning of SG-1's fourth season, we started off as co-producers but, thanks to the support of people like executive producers Brad Wright and…
April 6, 2016: Goodies from the Dark Matter art department!
Well, I'm pleased to report we are in majority agreement. Presenting our choice for the Ishida cruiser: Thanks to everyone who weighed in with their votes and opinions. And thanks to artist Jon Hrubesch for gorgeous design. After Stargate ended, I would receive all sorts of request from fans for the onscreen graphics used at Stargate…
April 5, 2016: Done and (almost) done!
A little something from the Dark Matter wardrobe department. Costume Designer Noreen Landry's sketch of an Ishida Royal Guard. Done and (almost) done! Today, I completed the preliminary first draft of our season finale, episode 213 (which you'll be naming at some point in May). All I can say is: "Holy smokes!". The script is now in…
April 4, 2016: Weigh in on the Ishida Cruiser design!
Let's get the ball rolling on this totally awesome blog entry with these totally awesome Ishida cruiser designs by the totally awesome Jon Hrubesch. A LOT of wonderful variety to choose from here. We're leaning a certain way, but would love to hear your thoughts. If I can refresh your memories, THIS was the Ishida…
April 3, 2016: I want one! I can’t have one! Rook-Wheaton spotted!
Holy smokes! I was checking out my Facebook feed this morning when I came across a link to this over at thinkgeek.com: It includes the ambient sounds from five different Enterprises plus sounds from engineering, two warp cores, and a Red Alert sound for the alarm function. AND it projects a moving star field on…
March 31, 2016: The RPG-420!
I come downstairs for the Episode 211 props meeting and discover THIS prototype awaiting me. The art department has been relentless in its efforts to get these space bongs on the show. In the past, they've attempted to sneak them by as set dressing. Recently though, their efforts have grown more inspired, as I'm sure you'll…
March 30, 2016: Name an episode of Dark Matter!
This year, we're doing something special for the fans. Well, let's say "extra special" because, in truth, we're always doing something "special". This season, YOU get to pick Dark Matter's episode titles. No, really. To date, you've named seven episodes: “Episode 14: Welcome To Your New Home” “Episode 15: Kill Them All” “Episode 16: I’ve Seen The…