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March 15, 2015 - Part 1
Photos: Cartoon, post office, Zoie Palmer's nicknames, text exchange
“Girls who like Cinderella have nightmare marriage. Statistics show. It’s data!”
– Akemi today, on our walk back home from lunch.
I guess it makes sense.
Today also saw us visit the post office so that Akemi could sense her dad a chocolate shipment. Apparently, his stock is running low.
Of course no overseas shipment would be complete without the appropriate cartoon commentary that the post office employee must take great pains to avoid covering with the appropriate stamps.
“Hey, it’s a french bulldog!”I said.
“It’s not a french bulldog,”Akemi informed me, clearly disappointed. “It’s a rabbit.”
Upon closer scrutiny, yes, of course. A rabbit.
I couldn’t help but take a picture of this. It would seem certain customers are obsessive ringers.
Hey, spoke to the gang at SyFy this week and the plan is to target April for the big Dark Matter roll-out. So, in a couple of weeks, you’ll finally get a first look at all OF the Dark Matter concept art, designs, set and cast pics I’ve been sitting on for the past couple of months. As for that awesome guest casting announcement, I urged them make it official this week.
But who knows?
Sunny day today! Got the dogs out and even worked on a new Android scene with Zoie Palmer. Great fun. That’s why we call her The Wizardress. Much to her surprise as you can sense from the following text exchange:
Mailbag!
Spacelog writes: “What can you tell us about that planned Stargate Extinction comic book that never was.”
Answer: Alas, not much. Last year, I was contacted by a publisher about the possibility of writing some stories for a planned Stargate comic book series. I loved the idea – but my creative plate was full with the various projects I had in development. HOWEVER, I did tell them that I’d be very interested if I could translate Stargate: Extinction, that unproduced Stargate: Atlantis movie script, into a four-part comic book one-off. They loved the idea and approached MGM about the idea. And that was the last I heard of it. Maybe they felt it would get the way of the planned reboot? Too bad. I think it would have been great fun for long-standing fans of the series.
Debra writes: “Any idea yet on when the series will be shown?”
Answer: Dark Matter will premiere this summer. And maybe sooner than you think! Official announcement still to come.
dasndanger writes: “What (if any) is the relationship between the world in Dark Matter, and our earth?”
Answer: Dark Matter is set in a distance future in which multi-corps have gone out and colonized other worlds in order to exploit their planetary resources. These multi-planetaries are the big interstellar power players while the G.A. (Galactic Authority) ensures that law and order is maintained. A smattering of independent worlds exist as well, former colonies and powerful family-run republics. Earth is Homeworld Alpha.
Ponytail writes: “Have any of your visits to Tokyo (Robot Restaurant) influenced some of your writing/vision/color in Dark Matter?”
Answer: There’s a definite anime influence running through Dark Matter. Some quite obvious; some less so.
Scott writes: “Will there be any epic space battles, with lasers and missiles and stuff?”
Answer: Yep. Epic space battles. Missiles, yes. Lasers, not so much.
JustLookAtTheFlowers writes: “1. Will the episodes be serialized or stand-alone type episodes?”
Answer: The show will be heavily serialized. Stuff happens EVERY EPISODE. Twists, turns, ongoing character arcs. Perfect for binge-watching. Or viewing the night it airs to avoid potential office and online spoilers!
“2. When can we expect Syfy to start promoting this show with an updated website, interviews, trailers?!”
Answer: Yes. April’s the month!
ivonbartokfans writes: “1. Is Zoie’s cat still around?”
1. Yep, Zoie’s cat, Cloverblob, is most definitely around. As I mentioned in a previous blog post, my date with her did not exactly go as planned. I sent Zoie the following text not long afterwards:
And we had the following exchange:
“2. How many cat t-shirts does everyone own? Who has the record?”
Answer: No idea. But I’ve seen a varied bunch!
“3. Is Robert Cooper a possibility to direct an episode?”
Answer: Nope, but he did write one – the episode we’re presently shooting now, #107.
“4. Are you and Ivon doing March Madness this year?”
Answer: It’ll be tough since we’ll be on set – but we’ll definitely try to catch a few games. Go Cyclones!
BoltBait writes: “I see that Terry Pratchett passed away today. I’ve never read any of his book but am inspired to. Where should I start?”
Answer: I started with Guards! Guards! But the entire Discworld series is great.
PBMom writes: “And I too want to know if Jelly had her butt in the water bowl for any particular reasons?”
Answer: Because it was comfy?
JT writes: “Was wondering if you could write about how you select the directors for each episode, what they bring to it, what you’re looking for from them etc.”
Answer: We’ve selected directors based on our past experience with them (Paolo, Ron, John, and Lee through their past work with Jay and Vanessa), (Amanda, Bruce, Martin, John, and Andy through their past work with me), and whole-hearted recommendations (T.J. and T.W.).
mylhibug writes: “I’m rewatching all the SGU episodes and am reminded that I love the music from the show. My questions are as follows: Who picked the music for that show? Will Dark Matter have a similar feel when it comes to music? Is there a SGU soundtrack out there that can be purchased?”
Answer: The late great Joel Goldsmith was our music composer through all three Stargate shows. Dark Matter will have a different feel when it comes to its music. As far as I know, an SGU soundtrack was never released.
Tam Dixon writes: “How many seasons does the series bible outline?”
Answer: The series bible is in my head. And it covers the entire journey of the ship’s crew. Ideally, five season’s worth.
“How do you make chili oil and how do you eat it?”
Answer: Not sure but my guess is you drop a few chilis in some oil along with the appropriate herbs and let it all sit for a week so as to allow the flavours to infuse.
“Is the new guy David Hewlett?”
Answer: Wouldn’t that be awesome?!
anas bensidi writes: “Hi Mr Mallozzi, I just wanted to know if dark matter will be more like a guardians of the galaxy meets battlestar galactica thing with a more serialized tone to it or is it gonna be fun and light all the way as was SG1 for example or any show with the adventure of the week thing?”
Answer: Hmmmm. Guardians of the Galaxy meets BSG sounds like fun! Dark Matter will definitely be more serialized that SG-1 – but it will maintain a sense of humor.
Randomness writes: “Will we see any heart warming or memorable bonding moments between certain members of the ship’s crew this season?”
Answer: Yes. Lots of nice bonding moments. Also lots of nice antagonistic moments as well.
March 15, 2015 - Part 1
Photos: Cartoon, post office, Zoie Palmer's nicknames, text exchange
“Girls who like Cinderella have nightmare marriage. Statistics show. It’s data!”
– Akemi today, on our walk back home from lunch.
I guess it makes sense.
Today also saw us visit the post office so that Akemi could sense her dad a chocolate shipment. Apparently, his stock is running low.
Of course no overseas shipment would be complete without the appropriate cartoon commentary that the post office employee must take great pains to avoid covering with the appropriate stamps.
“Hey, it’s a french bulldog!”I said.
“It’s not a french bulldog,”Akemi informed me, clearly disappointed. “It’s a rabbit.”
Upon closer scrutiny, yes, of course. A rabbit.
I couldn’t help but take a picture of this. It would seem certain customers are obsessive ringers.
Hey, spoke to the gang at SyFy this week and the plan is to target April for the big Dark Matter roll-out. So, in a couple of weeks, you’ll finally get a first look at all OF the Dark Matter concept art, designs, set and cast pics I’ve been sitting on for the past couple of months. As for that awesome guest casting announcement, I urged them make it official this week.
But who knows?
Sunny day today! Got the dogs out and even worked on a new Android scene with Zoie Palmer. Great fun. That’s why we call her The Wizardress. Much to her surprise as you can sense from the following text exchange:
Mailbag!
Spacelog writes: “What can you tell us about that planned Stargate Extinction comic book that never was.”
Answer: Alas, not much. Last year, I was contacted by a publisher about the possibility of writing some stories for a planned Stargate comic book series. I loved the idea – but my creative plate was full with the various projects I had in development. HOWEVER, I did tell them that I’d be very interested if I could translate Stargate: Extinction, that unproduced Stargate: Atlantis movie script, into a four-part comic book one-off. They loved the idea and approached MGM about the idea. And that was the last I heard of it. Maybe they felt it would get the way of the planned reboot? Too bad. I think it would have been great fun for long-standing fans of the series.
Debra writes: “Any idea yet on when the series will be shown?”
Answer: Dark Matter will premiere this summer. And maybe sooner than you think! Official announcement still to come.
dasndanger writes: “What (if any) is the relationship between the world in Dark Matter, and our earth?”
Answer: Dark Matter is set in a distance future in which multi-corps have gone out and colonized other worlds in order to exploit their planetary resources. These multi-planetaries are the big interstellar power players while the G.A. (Galactic Authority) ensures that law and order is maintained. A smattering of independent worlds exist as well, former colonies and powerful family-run republics. Earth is Homeworld Alpha.
Ponytail writes: “Have any of your visits to Tokyo (Robot Restaurant) influenced some of your writing/vision/color in Dark Matter?”
Answer: There’s a definite anime influence running through Dark Matter. Some quite obvious; some less so.
Scott writes: “Will there be any epic space battles, with lasers and missiles and stuff?”
Answer: Yep. Epic space battles. Missiles, yes. Lasers, not so much.
JustLookAtTheFlowers writes: “1. Will the episodes be serialized or stand-alone type episodes?”
Answer: The show will be heavily serialized. Stuff happens EVERY EPISODE. Twists, turns, ongoing character arcs. Perfect for binge-watching. Or viewing the night it airs to avoid potential office and online spoilers!
“2. When can we expect Syfy to start promoting this show with an updated website, interviews, trailers?!”
Answer: Yes. April’s the month!
ivonbartokfans writes: “1. Is Zoie’s cat still around?”
1. Yep, Zoie’s cat, Cloverblob, is most definitely around. As I mentioned in a previous blog post, my date with her did not exactly go as planned. I sent Zoie the following text not long afterwards:
And we had the following exchange:
“2. How many cat t-shirts does everyone own? Who has the record?”
Answer: No idea. But I’ve seen a varied bunch!
“3. Is Robert Cooper a possibility to direct an episode?”
Answer: Nope, but he did write one – the episode we’re presently shooting now, #107.
“4. Are you and Ivon doing March Madness this year?”
Answer: It’ll be tough since we’ll be on set – but we’ll definitely try to catch a few games. Go Cyclones!
BoltBait writes: “I see that Terry Pratchett passed away today. I’ve never read any of his book but am inspired to. Where should I start?”
Answer: I started with Guards! Guards! But the entire Discworld series is great.
PBMom writes: “And I too want to know if Jelly had her butt in the water bowl for any particular reasons?”
Answer: Because it was comfy?
JT writes: “Was wondering if you could write about how you select the directors for each episode, what they bring to it, what you’re looking for from them etc.”
Answer: We’ve selected directors based on our past experience with them (Paolo, Ron, John, and Lee through their past work with Jay and Vanessa), (Amanda, Bruce, Martin, John, and Andy through their past work with me), and whole-hearted recommendations (T.J. and T.W.).
mylhibug writes: “I’m rewatching all the SGU episodes and am reminded that I love the music from the show. My questions are as follows: Who picked the music for that show? Will Dark Matter have a similar feel when it comes to music? Is there a SGU soundtrack out there that can be purchased?”
Answer: The late great Joel Goldsmith was our music composer through all three Stargate shows. Dark Matter will have a different feel when it comes to its music. As far as I know, an SGU soundtrack was never released.
Tam Dixon writes: “How many seasons does the series bible outline?”
Answer: The series bible is in my head. And it covers the entire journey of the ship’s crew. Ideally, five season’s worth.
“How do you make chili oil and how do you eat it?”
Answer: Not sure but my guess is you drop a few chilis in some oil along with the appropriate herbs and let it all sit for a week so as to allow the flavours to infuse.
“Is the new guy David Hewlett?”
Answer: Wouldn’t that be awesome?!
anas bensidi writes: “Hi Mr Mallozzi, I just wanted to know if dark matter will be more like a guardians of the galaxy meets battlestar galactica thing with a more serialized tone to it or is it gonna be fun and light all the way as was SG1 for example or any show with the adventure of the week thing?”
Answer: Hmmmm. Guardians of the Galaxy meets BSG sounds like fun! Dark Matter will definitely be more serialized that SG-1 – but it will maintain a sense of humor.
Randomness writes: “Will we see any heart warming or memorable bonding moments between certain members of the ship’s crew this season?”
Answer: Yes. Lots of nice bonding moments. Also lots of nice antagonistic moments as well.
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