The plan was to enjoy two weeks off - after riding the non-stop production carousel since summer of 2014, stepping away from prep and post and scripts and notes to just, finally, get away from it all for a modest 14 days before jumping back into it. A simple 2 out of 150 weeks to relax,…
September 10, 2016: Tokyo Travel Day! Enjoy the Dogs!
So, what did you all think of last night's Dark Matter double-header? Thrilling? Touching? Shocking? All of the above? Do tell! Leave your feedback in the comments section. I'll peruse your thoughts once I land in Japan! In the meantime, enjoy some dog pics. Bubba, Lulu, and special guest star Petunia!
September 9, 2016: Tonight’s Dark Matter Double-Header!
Tonight's the night for a double dose of Dark Matter! Things kick off at 7 pm PDT/10 pm EDT with - “Wish I’d Spaced You When I Had the Chance” And then, immediately following, at 8 pm PDT/11 pm EDT, it's - “Sometimes in Life You Don’t Get to Choose” It's going to be crazy! The…
September 8, 2016: Two back to back episodes! Two phenomenal directors!
Tomorrow night, it's a Dark Matter double-header! First up, starting at 7 pm PDT/10 pm EDT it's “Wish I’d Spaced You When I Had the Chance” - The crew races against time to track down and locate a missing Three and Five before the Galactic Authority gets to them first. This episode was directed by Mairzee Almas…
September 7, 2016: Well, that was fast!
Honestly, it feels like mere months ago we'd received the call from Prodigy Pictures Jay Firestone informing us that Dark Matter was a go. And now, suddenly, here we are gearing up for the season 3. Our game plan is simple: outdo what we did the year before. I know, I know. Right now, some…
September 6, 2016: This week’s double episode of Dark Matter!
“Wish I’d Spaced You When I Had the Chance” The crew races against time to track down and locate a missing Three and Five before the Galactic Authority gets to them first. “Sometimes in Life You Don’t Get to Choose” Four’s loyalty is put to the test when he attempts to reclaim the throne of…
September 3, 2016: Dark Matter Season 2! The Final Stretch!
It's funny. About a month ago it was the agony of "Oh, no! Will we get picked up?!". Now, it's the agony of "Oh, no! We got picked up!" Scripts to write. Stories to break. Plans to make. And what seemed so faraway back in May as we were wrapping up production on Dark Matter's…
September 2, 2016: Tonight, it’s an all-new episode of Dark Matter! Take The Shot!
Who's taking the shot? And who's doing the shooting? Find out tonight at 7 pm PDT/10 pm EDT on Syfy and Space Channel! And, to whet your appetites, check out a little sneak peek preview here: TWO is in Serious Trouble I'm flying out of L.A. shortly and should be home in time for dinner…
September 1, 2016: Dark Matter season 3 is a go!
In case you hadn't heard: Dark Matter and Killjoys renewed for season 3 on Syfy It's always the way. At first it's "Oh, no. Oh, no. Are we going to get a season 3 pick up?" And then it's "Oh, no. Oh, no. We got a pick up and now have to finish work on…
August 27, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 22: Going Out Fighting” Recaps, Reviews, Reactions!
I'm much more likely to pull over to greet an elderly pug than to help a stranded motorist. I mention this because I came across this study the other day: (source: Vox) To be fair, my dogs are much lighter and easier to carry than the average tourist or grandparent. Hey, in belated celebration of…
August 26, 2016: Dark Matter “Going Out Fighting” Sneak Peeks and BTS Pics!
Oopsy. Many of you got a sneak peek at today's blog entry last night when I accidentally posted its unfinished contents. It was the second time it's ever happened to me - in almost ten years of daily blogging. Not bad. Anyway... Tune in tonight for an all-new episode of Dark Matter: "Going Out Fighting"…
August 25, 2016: Dark Matter “Going Out Fighting” Promo and Sneak Peeks!
Tomorrow night on Syfy and Space Channel - 7 pm PDT, 10 pm EDT: Yes, we're already on to the ninth episode Dark Matter's second season - "Going Out Fighting". Written by Supervising Producer Ivon Bartok. Directed by Peter DeLuise. Two names that should be familiar to fans of Stargate. Guest starring Wil Wheaton as Alexander Rook -…
August 23, 2016: More Dark Matter “Stuff To Steal, People To Kill” links and BTS pics!
I can't believe we're only days away from Dark Matter "Episode 22: Going Out Fighting". It honestly seems like just yesterday we were touring the Hyperion-8 prison sets in preparation for season 2. Time IS speeding up! And I'm having a hard time keeping pace! Dark Matter overviews and interviews! A series overview to date. Dark…
August 22, 2016: Let’s talk Dark Matter “Episode 21: Stuff To Steal, People To Kill”!
As I mentioned in a previous post, two my favorite sub-genres of SF television are AU (alternate universe) and time travel. They both allow us to shed light on our characters, and the show's world, in ways we wouldn't normally be permitted within the established narrative. "Stuff To Steal, People To Kill", for instance, answers…
August 20, 2016: Dark Matter “Stuff To Steal, People To Kill” Recaps, Reviews, and Reactions!
Well, that was fun. I have a lot to offer up on this episode in the coming days - script and production insights, BTS pics, deleted dialogue - but, for now, I turn this blog over to everyone who took the time to respond with some well thought-out reviews of "Stuff To Steal, People To…