With the completion of today's final second unit day of episode 213 (Episode 26: But First, We Save The Galaxy), production on Dark Matter's second season has come to an end. We are officially done. Except for the edits, music, sound effects, mixes, color correction, visual effects, other outstanding post requirements, and deliveries. I am beyond excited…
May 8, 2016: The Dark Matter wrap party!
It's the end of another season of Dark Matter and I can't help but consider it a bittersweet conclusion to another fantastic year. On the one hand, I'm very proud of what we've accomplished and am looking forward to a little time off. On the other hand, I'm genuinely going to miss my extended family, this cast…
May 7, 2016: Shaun Sipos joins the cast of Dark Matter!
The official announcement came yesterday over on Deadline.com. Actor Shaun Sipos joins the cast of Dark Matter. Here's the article: Shaun Sipos Joins Dark Matter "Sipos will play Devon, a once world class surgeon, who is haunted by a dark past that may pose a danger to himself and his fellow crew members." Sipos. Sipos. Now why…
May 6, 2016: And that’s a main unit wrap on Dark Matter season 2!
That's it! Today marked the end of main unit photography on Dark Matter's second season. We have one more day of second unit to complete Monday, May 9th but for all intents and purposes, heavy lifting has been completed. Above: Executive Producer and Prodigy Pictures President Jay Firestone tail slates the season. Commander Gena. Main unit celebrates wrap with…
May 5, 2016: Zoie Palmer (Dark Matter’s Android) answers YOUR questions!
Yes, it's true. Dark Matter's excruciatingly adorable Android, played by the equally excruciatingly adorable Zoie Palmer, has agreed to drop by and do a little fan Q&A. If you have questions for Zobot, post them in the comments section. I'll gather them over the course of the next few days, then relay them via subspace in…
May 4, 2016: The Dark Matter season finale named!
The results are in and this one wasn't even close. And you're winner is... "EPISODE 26: But First, We Save The Galaxy". Thanks to everyone who cast their ballots. Next season, we'll (hopefully) have another 13 episodes to title! Hey, who is this familiar-looking mystery character? Answers await you this upcoming season! You're following my…
May 3, 2016: Pick a title for the Dark Matter season 2 finale!
12 episode titles down and 1 to go. The time has finally come to name our season 2 finale. To date, you (the fans) have chosen the following: “Episode 14: Welcome To Your New Home” “Episode 15: Kill Them All” “Episode 16: I’ve Seen The Other Side Of You” “Episode 17: We Were Family” “Episode…
May 2, 2016: Final week of production on Dark Matter’s second season!
Tomorrow will mark the last Tuesday of the Dark Matter season 2 production schedule. Where has the time gone? It feels like only yesterday we were in Vancouver convening the writers' room - Back at a time when season 2 and the Trump presidency seemed so impossibly faraway. And now look at us. Finally, after many months…
May 1, 2016: Easy to root for!
"Easy to root for" is a term Dark Matter Supervising Producer Ivon Bartok introduced me to years ago. It was in reference to actor Brian J. Smith (SGU's Lieutenant Matthew Scott) on the heels of his Tony Award nomination for his Broadway performance in The Glass Menagerie. "Easy to root for" in that Brian, in addition to being incredibly…
April 30, 2016: Bring Your Daughter to Work Day on Dark Matter! And more premiere dates!
This past Thursday was Bring Your Daughter to Work day on Dark Matter. As a result Lulu had the run of the place. Pictured above, seconds before she launched missiles on that Ferrous Corp cruiser. Then, later, calling dibs on her new quarters. Looks like hereonin THREE will be sleeping in the infirmary. She also…
April 29, 2016: Announcements! Season 2 Premiere Dates!
It's official! Dark Matter returns for its 13-episode second season this summer. When exactly? Well, it depends on where you live... On SyfyUK: Monday, July 4th On Syfy in the U.S.: Friday, July 1st: http://www.tvinsider.com/article/87735/syfy-sets-killjoys-and-dark-matter-season-2-premieres/ On SyfyDE in Germany: Monday, July 11th: http://www.nbcuniversal.de/presse/pressemitteilung/detail/syfy-zeigt-die-deutsche-tv-premiere-der-2-staffel-von-dark-matter-ab-11-juli/ On SpaceChannel in Canada, Friday, July 1st: And more to come! Another official…
April 28, 2016: Vote on a new Dark Matter episode title!
It's your second-to-last chance to vote on a new Dark Matter episode title! Also, the one chance to vote on the second-to-late Dark Matter episode of the show's second season! The nominees are: The polling stations close in 24 hours! The BTS pics from Dark Matter's first season continue to be uploaded at a record pace over at my dedicated Dark Matter twitter…
April 27, 2016: Ice cream donut day on Dark Matter!
Today was a good news, bad news, good news, bad news, good news day. Good news: I arranged to have a local ice cream donut truck swing by set this afternoon after lunch as a thank you to our amazing cast and crew. Essentially it's a European sugar and cinammon-encrusted donut, lined with nutella, and…
April 26, 2016: New Dark Matter episode title revealed!
Love this guy! I haven't had this much fun working with a director since, well, one of the last times I worked with this director: https://josephmallozzi.com/2008/05/02/may-2-2008-thats-a-wrap/ It's been great hosting Will Waring on Dark Matter and I can't wait to do it again - next season. Hey, we have a new episode title! The fans have chosen:…
April 25, 2016: Vote on a new Dark Matter episode title!
We're in the stretch run of production on Dark Matter's second season. Two weeks to go! And three final episodes to name. Next up, Episode 211. Your choices are: Polling stations will be open for the next 24 hours. Cast your ballot now to avoid disappointed! The Imperial Court of Ishida. Wait! Who's on trial? And what's…