February 6, 2016: Dark Matter – behind the Saturday scenes!
Today saw a wrap on two different directors and their respective episodes – Steve Dimarco (Episode 203) and John Stead (Episode 204). I dropped in for about an hour in the morning for the alley...
View ArticleFebruary 7, 2016: The Dark Matter noodle bar!
Yesterday, after visiting the alley set, Dark Matter Executive Producer Vanessa Piazza, Akemi, and I stopped by a nearby noodle bar. How nearby? Well, try two sets over from that alley set....
View ArticleFebruary 8, 2016: Name another Dark Matter episode!
Yesterday, I watched the Superbowl with some of my co-workers: co-creator Paul Mullie, VFX Supervisor Lawren Bancroft Wilson, Line Producer Norman Denver, 1st Assistant Director Brandon Tataryn, and...
View ArticleFebruary 9, 2016: Shooting in the wilds! Dark Matter season 2!
Today, the cast and crew hit the wilds of Hamilton for a little main unit photography. Some exclusive behind the scenes pics… Gator alert! Avoid the swamp! Setting up the day’s first shot. It was...
View ArticleFebruary 10, 2016: Dark Matter behind the scenes!
Today, we were back in The Hammer for some interior run and gun… This morning, I took no chances, opting for not two, not three, not four, not five, but SIX layers of clothing. I felt like Ralphie’s...
View ArticleFebruary 11, 2016: New episode title! A trip down Roxanne Borris memory lane!
As promised, here is the Episode 203 title chosen by YOU, the viewers and voters: “Episode 15: I’ve Seen The Other Side Of You”. So far, I’m 2 for 3 in the title game. Prior to this one, I was...
View ArticleFebruary 12, 2016: Dark Matter season 2 – behind the scenes action and goodies!
Ooh la la. A little something from the Hyperion-8 Jump Into Spring Collection. The most popular producer on set! Morning truffles (Early Grey and Bourbon) compliments of Akemi. I’ll just leave this...
View ArticleFebruary 16, 2016: Choose a Dark Matter episode title!
Yep, it’s that time again. Time for fandom to choose another title – this one for Episode 204. As it turns out, I had a difficult time paring it down to three choices, so you have four to choose from...
View ArticleFebruary 17, 2016: Dark Matter news and notes!
Spent my afternoon in editing with the lovely Wendy Hallam-Martin, working on the John Stead-directed Episode 204. LOTS going on in this one. An alternate title I was going to throw into the mix...
View ArticleFebruary 18, 2016: A new addition to the club! And another episode title!
Sure, he’s directing episode 207 but, more importantly, Jason Priestley joined the Dark Matter Whisky/ey Club. He’s a bourbon man. I have a feeling we’re going to get along just fine. Hey! We have a...
View ArticleFebruary 19, 2016: A few Dark Matter twitter recommendations!
Can I just say how much I enjoy working with this guy? Jeff Teravainen (Lieutenant Anders) is a class act – who totally kills it onscreen. His presence may be bad news for our Raza crew, but always...
View ArticleFebruary 20, 2016: A Dark Matter tease! Answers! And dogs!
With the start of prep on Episode 208 and the commencement of principal photography on Episode 207, Friday, February 26th, marks the unofficial halfway point in the production of Dark Matter’s second...
View ArticleFebruary 23, 2016: The Dark Matter Press Day!
Today, sixteen members of the press representing outlets and sites from all over America and the world, visited the set of Dark Matter to interview the cast, take a tour, and eat lemon chicken. I was...
View ArticleFebruary 24, 2016: Director Jason Priestley at the helm!
I knew of Jason Priestley through his extensive work in front of the camera but, over the past year, I’ve been hearing more and more about his work behind the camera as well. And then, back in...
View ArticleFebruary 25, 2016: A #Stargate Reunion on #DarkMatter!
Well, what do we have here? It’s a Stargate: Atlantis reunion on Dark Matter! Princess Harmony and Rodney McKay, back together again! This takes me back… And this… Today was our cast read-thru for...
View ArticleFebruary 26, 2016: Today on Dark Matter!
Uh, why is that stasis pod on? In emergency lighting mode? Haven’t seen that since…oh…scene 1 of Episode 101. Well, look who it is. Director Andy Mikita (Episodes 112, 113 – and soon-to-be 208) has...
View ArticleFebruary 27, 2016: Rules to Writing – #17! Establish a good support system!
Writing can be a lonely job. But, there are occasions, when it doesn’t have to be – when you can count on gifted individuals who can lend you the creative support you need to make your script that...
View ArticleFebruary 28, 2016: Dark Matter Update! You guys are spoiled!
Glamour shot of consulting producer Ivon Bartok, on the set of Dark Matter. Glamour shot of yours truly, on the set of Dark Matter. Wait! That’s it?! The weekend is over?!!! Noooooooo!!! I was...
View ArticleFebruary 29, 2016: Vote on a new Dark Matter episode title!
Hey, have you heard? Fandom will be choosing ALL 13 episode titles of Dark Matter’s second season. To date, they’ve selected: “Episode 13: Welcome To Your New Home” “Episode 14: Kill Them All”...
View ArticleMarch 1, 2016: New Episode Title Revealed!
The fans have spoken. We have a new episode title! Episode 205 shall henceforth be known as: “Episode 18: We Voted Not To Space You” Thanks for taking part in the democratic process. Join us next...
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