Today, on set, I came across this - And I was like: "Damn." And moments later, I happened by this - And I was like: "DAMN!". And then, later in the day, I saw this - And I was like: "OH, COME ON!!!" P.S. My fruit and greek yogurt were delicious. Congratulations! We have a winner!…
March 8, 2016: Dark Matter season 2 production report!
Oh sure, making a t.v. show is very impressive but, every so often, something comes along that makes you stop and really put things in perspective - an article, a news story, or, in this case, a video that forces you to re-evaluate and re-think your place in the grand scheme of things. I mean, yes, what…
March 7, 2016: Dogs! Dark Matter! And YOU get to choose a new episode title!
Today's work day started with a dog and, appropriately enough, ended with one as well. I rolled onto set for the 7:30 a.m. call and the first thing I did was meet Key Grip Chris Toudy's new addition to his extended family, an adorable Mexican street dog named Oslo - Ah, this takes me back…
March 6, 2016: The calm before the #DarkMatter storm!
As I told Paul yesterday: "Between the scriptwriting, notes, rewrites, prep, onset production, post, and seemingly interminable email and dropbox approvals, I’m dangerously close to hitting critical mass" - which is why the weekends are so important. They give me a chance to set Dark Matter aside, however so briefly, and decompress. Granted, with scripts and cut…
March 5, 2016: Dark Matter and dogs! What else were you expecting?
It would seem that, every third or fourth episode, the Art Department tries to sneak some cosmic bongs into a shot. And, every time I see them, I have them cleared out before we start rolling. So determined are they to get these multicolored interstellar moofs onto the show that they will casually and…
March 4, 2016: Wecome to Balda-9!
I was walking the corridors of space station Balda-9 today and was amazed by the artwork adorning the walls. From the techy cool to the comically bizarre, check out the visual background offerings that come c/o 1st Assistant Art Director Roxanne Borris... From Hyperion-8 to Balda-9, Regulus-12 to Earth, our crew will visit some distant locales this…
March 3, 2016: Dark Matter sneak peeks and comic book recommendations!
Director Jason Priestley was in action today, shooting Day 5 of (the as-of-yet-untitled) Episode 206. He's a crew favorite for his infectious enthusiasm and dynamic pacing. Also, his heavenly shoulder massages. The grips and electrics skip lunch just so they can get him to work their tired delts! Also seeing action today was this stylin'…
March 2, 2016: Jay leads the Dark Matter charge!
Well, look who it is. Dark Matter Executive Producer and Prodigy Pictures President Jay Firestone has been jetting across the globe, wheeling and dealing - but still finds time to for the production, weighing in on scripts through edits to final mixes. Recently, I sat down with him to go over Episode 208 and our notes session lasted…
March 1, 2016: New Episode Title Revealed!
The fans have spoken. We have a new episode title! Episode 205 shall henceforth be known as: "Episode 17: We Voted Not To Space You" Thanks for taking part in the democratic process. Join us next week when you'll get a chance to name yet another episode! Hey, what is the Dark Matter art department up to?…
February 29, 2016: Vote on a new Dark Matter episode title!
Hey, have you heard? Fandom will be choosing ALL 13 episode titles of Dark Matter's second season. To date, they've selected: "Episode 13: Welcome To Your New Home" "Episode 14: Kill Them All" "Episode 15: I've Seen The Other Side Of You" "Episode 16: We Were Family" And today, we kick off our Episode 17 vote! The…
February 28, 2016: Dark Matter Update! You guys are spoiled!
Glamour shot of consulting producer Ivon Bartok, on the set of Dark Matter. Glamour shot of yours truly, on the set of Dark Matter. Wait! That's it?! The weekend is over?!!! Noooooooo!!! I was just sitting outside, enjoying the view from my patio... The week ahead is looking to be one looooong stretch. In addition to director Jason…
February 27, 2016: Rules to Writing – #17! Establish a good support system!
Writing can be a lonely job. But, there are occasions, when it doesn't have to be - when you can count on gifted individuals who can lend you the creative support you need to make your script that much better. I'm talking about the unsung heroes: the idea board bouncers, the pitch spinners, the story…
February 26, 2016: Today on Dark Matter!
Uh, why is that stasis pod on? In emergency lighting mode? Haven't seen that since...oh...scene 1 of Episode 101. Well, look who it is. Director Andy Mikita (Episodes 112, 113 - and soon-to-be 208) has come bearing gifts: not one but TWO bottles of whiskey. A little something from the props department. It's actually a…
February 25, 2016: A #Stargate Reunion on #DarkMatter!
Well, what do we have here? It's a Stargate: Atlantis reunion on Dark Matter! Princess Harmony and Rodney McKay, back together again! This takes me back... And this... Today was our cast read-thru for Episode 207 and, while I can't confirm that Tabor Calchek will be making a return appearance on the show (There's a possibility that David…
February 24, 2016: Director Jason Priestley at the helm!
I knew of Jason Priestley through his extensive work in front of the camera but, over the past year, I've been hearing more and more about his work behind the camera as well. And then, back in October, when we were putting together our directors' schedule for Dark Matter's second season, his name came up again. And…