Here's your chance to win a memento from Dark Matter, one of Syfy's most-watched scripted shows and most watched sci-fi series of 2017. Normally, we'd reward you with another season of your favorite show but, since that's not possible, we're offering up props, costumes, and swag! November 15 is the deadline to get your "What…
October 9, 2017: More behind the scenes videos from the Dark Matter vault!
We celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving yesterday with my cousins...and special guest Anthony Lemke who, it turns out, lives three houses over! My family loves his character on Dark Matter but, after spending the afternoon with him, loves HIM even more. If they could adopt him, I'm sure the paperwork would have already been started. Another walk…
October 8, 2017: Dark Matter Update and BTS videos!
To those of you wondering - Yes, I may be relaxing, but I haven't given up on giving you an ending to Dark Matter. While a fourth season isn't in the cards, I still hold out hope for a mini-series somewhere, somewhen down the line. Alternately, I've reached out about a possible comic book continuation…
October 2, 2017: Those Dark Matter dog answers!
I'd like to kick off today's entry with a reminder to get your letters in for a chance to win some Dark Matter swag which could be anything from a t-shirt to a hero prop. Let us know what the show means to you, then mail to: Prodigy Pictures 124 The East Mall Toronto, Ontario…
October 1, 2017: Lunching and Touring with Ayisha Issa!
One of the greatest takeaways from this albeit short-lived experience with Dark Matter is all of the fantastic new friendships I made over the three years I worked on the show. Melissa O'Neil invited Akemi and I over the other week for a wonderful home-cooked meal. I caught up with our motorcycle-riding (Well, of course…
September 30, 2017: Until we fly again!
I'm just going to leave this here. A little present from the Dark Council c/o PBMom: Thanks to the architects of the Dark Matter fan campaign - relentless organizers of the Friday FTL Drives and tireless promoters of our little show: Hilda Bowen, Tom Gardiner, Kelli Zielinski, Lance Zielinski, Syrine Gouni, Lorena, Molina, and Elise Cochrane.
September 29, 2017: Fandom, start your blickensderfers!
Alright, Dark Matter fandom. You ready to write? As I mentioned in yesterday's blog entry, Prodigy Pictures President and Dark Matter Executive Producer Jay Firestone has decided he wants to reward the fans. And he's going to do so by making many of the show's props and costumes, as well as DM-themed t-shirts and caps,…
September 28, 2017: BIG Dark Matter Fan Announcement!
Once a show wraps, the production usually holds an industry sale that allows them to recoup some costs and clear the stages. In our case, I thought it would be nice to do something different. A little something for fandom. I suggested to Jay Firestone, President of Prodigy Pictures, that we hold an online auction and…
September 27, 2017: And a not goodbye yet to the Raza set!
"Just because you've never done something doesn't mean you can't compete at a professional level." --- Me to Akemi last night when she heard there was some archery competition going on this weekend. Dark Matter mementos? Maybe. I have suggested to Prodigy Pictures that, if and when they decide to do away with the Dark…
September 26, 2017: A Final Spin!
Yesterday, I dropped by our second stage at Evans Avenue to say goodbye to what was, for the past two years, our home away from home (The Raza standing sets being home of course). Over those two years, it has held sets like the Marauder, the Ishida cruiser, the Hyperion-8 Galactic Super Max, Rook's lab,…
September 25, 2017: Read the Dark Matter script you chose!
Well, it was close but our winner nudged out second place by 2% of the vote. Here are the results... And here is (the final shooting draft of) your winning script - xxx
September 24, 2017: Next Steps
So, let's discuss next steps. I know there are those of you who would prefer to have your imaginations finish the story for you. And I'm fine with that because it looks like another season or miniseries is off the table (for now). But there are those of you who would like some closure -…
September 23, 2017: The End
All good things must come to an end - some much sooner than expected. Sadly, such is the case for Dark Matter. Despite word of the cancellation by syfy, fandom rose up and gave us new hope. We sought to buck the odds and find our little show a new home. But unfortunately, I just…
September 22, 2017: Ready to storm the castle?! Again!!!
Today, I feasted on chicken broth, congee, and all of your questions. Check out my answers in the comment section of yesterday's blog entry. Are we doing this? We're #TeamRaza. You're damn right we're doing it! Prepare to take twitter by storm, 9 pm EDT/6 pm PDT. Follow @DarkMatterFTL for all the details including tonight's secret…
September 21, 2017: Let’s do a Dark Matter mailbag!
Apologies for not checking in sooner. I've been out of commission today, sick and sleeping off what I assume to be a touch of food poisoning. Was it the curry ramen? A fried oyster? The lychee sake that tasted like dish washing soap? I'll avoid a Murder on the Orient Express gag here out…