Well, forgotten by me until this morning when I recalled - That halfway through Dark Matter's second season, I was asked to come up with an idea for a potential spinoff. And although it, sadly, didn't get past that initial pitch stage, at the time I'd imagined a scenario where we would start prep as…
June 11, 2019: Dipping into the Dark Matter Vault – Welcome To Your New Home!
A little trip down memory lane... Welcome to Hyperion-8 Anthony Lemke as THREE Director Amanda Tapping Meet your new neighbors Alex Mallari Jr as FOUR Face-off Fight! Fight! Fight! Take the high ground! Time-out! Stunt Coordinator John Stead and actor Alex Mallari Jr Ah, good times. Good times. (All photos by Jan Thijs)
Dark Matter Goodies! Check ’em out!
Looking ahead... Long-term goal: Read 365 books on the year. Short-term goal: See that giant shark movie. These various projects I have on the go may throw a wrench into those plans. But who knows? Just gotta stay focused! Oh, hey! Look at what I came across this morning. Behind the scenes photos from Dark…
July 15, 2018: Dark Matter Art by Andy W. Clift!
I first came across Andy W. Clift's work while perusing Comixology's new release section, taking notice of the lovely retro cover for the first issue of his Captain Cosmic comic book - I ordered that first issue, loved its fun sensibility, and followed him on twitter. Recently, I reached out to Andy to find out…
June 22, 2018: Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 – Episode 4.02, Act II!
Previously on Dark Matter... Link to Episode 4.01 Link to Episode 4.02 - Act 1 And our story continues...
June 21, 2018: Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 – Episode 4.02! Our story continues!
What has come before: Link to Episode 4.01
June 12, 2018: Happy Dark Matter Day!
I didn't realize today was Dark Matter Day until fans pointed it out on twitter. Yes, hard to believe it was three years today that Dark Matter premiered, launching its glorious 5 season 3 season run. I miss the cast, the crew, and seeing the fan reaction to all of the twists, turns, shocks and…
May 19, 2018: Dark Matter Virtual Season 4 – Episode 4.01, Act 3!
Our story continues...
February 6, 2018: More Dark Matter Swag!
Well, isn't this nice? The Dark Matter swag deliveries continue... Apparel! Props! Varied treasures! The latter assortment found its way to Tom Gardiner who tirelessly covers genre film & television for SciFiSingularity and ThreeIfBySpace, but is particularly noted for having been blacklisted by Syfy shortly after he had the audacity to criticize their cancellation of Dark Matter.…
February 3, 2018: Spreading the Dark Matter love!
Reports have begun to filter in of Dark Matter fans finally receiving surprises in the mail c/o Prodigy Pictures! This was the request that went out last fall... And, after sorting through well over 1 000 letters, the production office commenced deliveries. So, what'd we get? Cast-signed Blu-rays. Signed Dark Matter crew sweatshirts. Dark Matter props! Dark…
January 9, 2018: Fight! Fight! Fight!
The first rule of Dark Matter Fight Club is Post About Dark Matter Fight Club! Pictured above: Director Bruce McDonald and Co-Executive Producer Robbie David at the official weigh-in for their big match. While we're on the subject, Dark Matter's Solara Shockley (and Brazilian Top Team Purple Belt and 2 time IBJJF World Champion Ayisha Issa)…
December 30, 2017: Dark Matter Season 3 Awards – Part 3!
Concluding our Dark Matter Season 3 Awards with recognition of our amazing main cast and their performances big and small... MELISSA O'NEIL (TWO) BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE It's hard to believe Dark Matter was Melissa O'Neil's first t.v. role, even more surprising if you'd actually seen her amazing audition for TWO. From the moment I watched…
December 28, 2017: The Dark Matter Season 3 Awards – Part 1!
Dark Matter's season 3 finale marked the 279th episode of original scripted television I produced for the syfy Channel. That's 279 television hours over 13 years, 4 different shows, and 15 seasons! And, in recognition of our longstanding working relationship, syfy treated me, my show, and its fans like a family... . * * Yes,…
December 11, 2017: Dark Matter Secrets Revealed!
The highlights from #DarkGate Round 2, another Dark Matter/Stargate-related Q&A. On the mysterious Cyrus King... What of Solara Shockley? What episode idea did Episode 309, "Isn't That A Paradox?" replace? As for what else we had in store for ONE/Derrick Moss... On Ryo, Misaki, and Teku... And how would FOUR have adjusted to life…
November 26, 2017: Happy Dark Matter Family Day!
Apparently, it's Dark Matter Family Day on twitter, so I'd like to take this opportunity to say hello and thanks to our extended Dark Matter family - cast, crew, production personnel, and fans. While others may conspire to keep us apart, it's nice to see the familiar spirit that was the heart of the show…