Can I just say how much I love stories like these: Stranger Things was rejected 15 to 20 times by various networks before getting accepted by Netlix 5 Great Shows That HBO Passed On Why AMC and FX have HBO to thank for their hit shows The show wasn't an easy sell. Other networks passed…
August 1, 2016: Dark Matter Dog Theories!
Based on what you've seen so far this season, do you think you can piece together the clues offered by the dog-themed pictures accompanying each episode title? Let's find out! "Episode 18: We Voted Not To Space You" "Episode 19: We Should Have Seen This Coming" "Episode 20: She's With Them Now" "Episode 21: Stuff…
July 31, 2016: Dark Matter links, interviews, and join tonight’s AfterBuzz chat!
I'm going to hold off on talking about the latest episode until after its UK premiere tomorrow. In the meantime... A few more Dark Matter-related links. We Voted Not to Space You was a no-nonsense, action packed episode that got right down to the business of telling its story, that teases what the series has in…
July 30, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 18: We Voted Not To Space You” Recaps, Reviews and Reactions!
First, and most importantly, the thank-you's! THANK YOU to our amazing cast. You were - as always - magnificent. A special shout-out to Melissa O'Neil who continues to deftly demonstrate just how uneasy lies the head... And, of course, kudos to Zoie Palmer for wowing us with yet ANOTHER side of The Android. THANK YOU to director…
July 29, 2016: Tonight! Dark Matter “Episode 18: We Voted Not To Space You”!
Tonight! It's an all-new episode of Dark Matter: "We Voted Not To Space You"! 7 pm PDT/10 pm EDT on Syfy and Space Channel! Some Dark Matter goodies in advance of tonight's episode... Over at TV Junkies: Dark Matter: Zoie Palmer Previews An Upgrade For The Android Show Patrol's Curt Wagner discusses The Android, Butt Slaps, and…
July 28, 2016: Is it August yet?
Is July over yet? Following a frustrating few weeks, I was looking forward to saying goodbye to 2016's most miserable month and, just when the end was in sight, two more irritating little developments made it in, right under the wire. It was a double dogtor visit for this duo... Patient: Lulu Age: 9 Issue:…
July 27, 2015: Akemi’s VR adventure! Dark Matter “Episode 18: We Voted Not To Space You” sneak preview!
Yesterday, I took a little break from writing to join Akemi on a VR adventure! Our longtime friend Steve Bocska, a veteran of the gaming world, arranged a visit to Vancouver's Charm Games for a sneak peek at what they have in the works. Akemi was unbelievably excited as we arrived at their offices. While…
July 26, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 17: We Were Family”! What didn’t make the cut!
This episode ran long so we ended up trimming some scenes, and dialogue, at both the script and post-production stage. In yesterday's blog entry, I offered up some of the stuff we had to lose for time. Here's more of - what might have been... While everyone else heads off onto the station, FOUR stays…
July 25, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 17: We Were Family” – deleted scenes!
"Episode 17: We Were Family" Kudos to Dark Matter stunt coordinator John Stead for the phenomenal job directing this episode. Loved this episode's western feel, the beautiful character moments and, of course, his trademark action sequences! This episode ran long so we had to lose some dialogue, and a few scenes, to get it to time. Much…
July 24, 2016: More thoughts on “We Were Family”! The Dark Matter SDCC Fallout!
It's been busy week for Dark Matter. More reviews, reactions, and interviews! Tomorrow, we role into my behind-the-scenes insights into "Episode 17: We Were Family"! Never forget that Dark Matter doesn’t forget it’s clues and sub-plots from last season, everything connects and everything will be made known in its due time. We’re almost half-way done…
July 23, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 17: We Were Family” Recaps, Reviews, and Reactions!
For those of you who weren't able to attend, here's the SDCC Dark Matter panel c/o the fine folks at Syfy: Also at Comic Con: Crave Online's Blair Marnell talks to The Women of Dark Matter Dark Matter "Episode 17: We Were Family" recaps, reviews and reactions: Welcome Back, Son by Tom Gardiner at Three If By…
July 22, 2016: All-new episode of Dark Matter tonight! 7 pm PDT/10 pm EDT!
Tonight, it's an all-new episode of Dark Matter! "Episode 17: We Were Family", aka Episode 204, aka "A Very THREE Reunion", aka "Android's Day Out"! 7 pm PDT/10 pm EDT on Syfy and Space Channel. Join me for my final live tweet for the foreseeable future and then check out what should be my last live…
July 21, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 17: We Were Family” sneak peek! Mailbag!
Tomorrow night, it's a brand new episode of Dark Matter... On this week's all-new episode of Dark Matter, THREE (Anthony Lemke) reconnects with his former crew while The Android (Zoie Palmer) finds herself in unique company. Screen Spy has an EXCLUSIVE SCOOP on the episode, offering some intriguing teasers, individually titled: "Sentimental Memories", "Should I Stay…
July 20, 2016: Dark Matter at SDCC! The Lodger Leaves! BTS Goodies!
Who's going to San Diego Comic Con? Well, Dark Matter will be there. Thursday, July 21st at 7 pm, join cast members Melissa O'Neil, Anthony Lemke, Alex Mallari Jr., Jodelle Ferland, and Melanie Liburd along with Executive Producer Jay Firestone in Room 60E for the Dark Matter panel. Well, our lodger left us today, bound for San Diego. He'll…
July 17, 2016: Akemi spooked! Le Monkey and Bubba together again!
We watched the first two episodes of Netflix's Stranger Things last night. I'm enjoying it so far and really, REALLY hoping that all of these cool narrative elements come together and make sense in the end. Akemi, on the other hand, was freaked-out. "Is this horror?"she asked as the frightened scientist ran through the flickering…