Yeeeeah! Who's joining me on the Atlantis expedition?! Oof. You know what I hate? Writing. Especially when I've been sitting on the same scene for going on three days. THREE DAYS! If I can just forge ahead, get it done and then, hopefully, tear through these last ten or so pages, I can actually take…
July 16, 2016: Printer rant! Stargate alumni! Dark Matter!
I want to start off today's blog entry by simply stating how bullshit home printers have become. Today, I was unable to print up a copy of my new script because my HP printer needed to have its magenta cartridge replaced. Magenta?!! Seriously. I only require one color for all of my printing needs. Black.…
July 15, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 16: I’ve Seen the Other Side of You”! Tonight!
Yes, Dark Matter is back tonight with an all-new instalment: "Episode 16: I've Seen the Other Side of You". Pictured above: the dog-themed pic that accompanies the episode. I mean, come on. Think of the title. This one was a little easier than the rest. The all-new episode airs tonight - 7 pm PDT/10 pm EDT. And…
July 14, 2016: Farewell to Hyperion-8! Welcome back to The Raza!
Director Bruce McDonald, Stunt Coordinator John Stead, and their fellow miscreants on Hyperion-8. Tomorrow night's instalment of Dark Matter, "Episode: 16: I've Seen the Other Side of You" sees a welcome return to the friendly environs of the good ship Raza. Until all hell breaks loose but, still, nice to be back in familiar surroundings. I…
July 13, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 16: I’ve Seen the Other Side of You” Preview!
While laying low on the Raza, a computer glitch causes the crew to turn against each other. Oooh. Sounds ominous. I'm not going to say much about this episode because I don't want to spoil the surprises in store, but suffice it to say it's one of my favorite episodes of the show's second season.…
July 12, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 15: Kill Them All” – More BTS Tidbits!
Okay, finishing up our BTS look at Dark Matter "Episode 15: Kill Them All". So, back in 2015, we did a photo gallery shoot for the show's first season. While waiting for her turn under the hot lights, actress Jodelle Ferland was just hanging around so I handed her Bubba and told her to strike a pose.…
July 11, 2016: Dark Matter “Episode 15: Kill Them All” Behind the Scenes!
So, now that U.K. viewers are on board, let's continue our look back at the behind-the-scenes goings-on of Dark Matter "Episode 15: Kill Them All"! Ah, yes. Awesome to have Torri Higginson back as Truffault in deliciously Machiavellian fashion. Love her performance, her attitude, her style! As I mentioned in a previous blog entry, the director's…
July 10, 2016: “Kill Them All” Recaps, Reactions, and Reviews
Whew! Some great responses to Dark Matter's second episode "Kill Them All": Loss Of Innocence - Aimee Hicks at SpoilerTV "Dark Matter knows how to capture attention and enthrall its audience, which is precisely what they did with the season premiere. The show wasted no time gearing back up to full speed and that pace doesn’t appear…
July 9, 2016: The Dark Matter “Kill Them All” After Blog Entry!
"Episode 15: Kill Them All". Last night's episode answered a few questions, one of the chiefest being "Which dog picture matched up with episode 2". Well, now you have your answer. A few behind-the-scenes tidbits on the episode... The part of Alicia Reynaud (the corporate wheeler-dealer who, off the top of the episode, takes an…
July 8, 2016: Tonight! Dark Matter “Episode 15: Kill Them All”!
Tonight! Things are going to get crazy on Hyperion-8! "Episode 15: Kill Them All!" A sneak peek at Commander Shaddick (includes a teaser clip from tonight's episode!) The Android zings SIX in another Exclusive clip at Parade.com And one more exclusive clip - an actual blog exclusive! Interviews: I talk about the season 2 premiere with Kelly…
July 7, 2016: Zoie Palmer Answers YOUR Questions!
It's the Q&A you've all been waiting for! Actress Zoie Palmer (Dark Matter's Android) offers insight into her character, her process, and her love of soup! Now some of you may not be aware of it, but the Android character was originally envisioned as male. But, when it came time to cast "him", we cast…
July 6, 2016: Melanie Liburd wants your questions! Behind the scenes on “Episode 14: Welcome To Your New Home” Part 2! Spoilers!
Time for another BIG Dark Matter cast Q&A announcement. So far, you've had the chance to grill Melissa O'Neil Anthony Lemke Alex Mallari Jr. And now, it's time for Melanie Liburd (Nyx Harper) to field your fan questions! Post your questions in the comments section of this blog. I'll gather them up over the course…
July 5, 2016: Behind the scenes on “Episode 14: Welcome To Your New Home”! Major Spoilers!
False alarm! He's okay! He's okay! Pictured above: actor Marc Bendavid out for sushi with Akemi and I after shooting "Episode 14: Welcome To Your New Home". Love this guy. Super kind, super talented. He was in Van a couple of weeks ago and he took us out for brunch - and spent some quality…
July 4, 2016: Dark Matter!
Happy 4th of July to everyone celebrating! The "Episode 14: Welcome To Your New Home" Re-cap The Dark Matter cast still has plenty of fight in the season premiere HollywoodTheWriteWay reviews "Episode 14: Welcome To Your New Home" BiffBamPop weighs in on the premiere TVEquals have their say Dark Matter Interview: TWO, SIX, & Nyx…
July 3, 2016: Dark Matter contest winner!
Let me kick off today's entry by announcing the winner of the cast-signed, annotated script of "Episode 14: Welcome To Your New Home". Congratulations to MFB, Mike From Blaine, who matched an astounding 9 of 13 episodes to their thematic dog picture counterparts. I say astounding because, as it turns out, this contest was really,…