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April 4, 2019: The Day Before the Storm!

 

In fighting form!

Yes, once we roll into production, I go from business casual to full complement – 3 piece suit, tie, cuffs, and, of course, the creative socks.  It’s ALL about the socks.

Tomorrow, I think I’ll go with a hot pepper theme for the Hellmouth competition.

This morning, I received the following more detailed breakdown of what Naomi and co. have planned for us –

I honestly don’t foresee any problems until we hit the end of Round 4.  I checked and the spoonful of hot sauce the loser will have to consume is this –

Awww.  It’s even comes with a wooden coffin packaging.  Three weeks ago, I might have been worried, but I’ve been training – specifically, by enjoying my lunches with a healthy dollop of Alan from Locations’ Maple-Reaper creation.  A habanero-based will no doubt pale in comparison.

The ONLY part of this competition that gives me pause is the mysterious nature of the fifth and final round.  What, pray tell, could beat fiery wings and vindaloo?

Finally today, I leave you with the latest addition to our ever-growing whiskey club – a bottle of (appropriately enough) Writers’ Tears Copper Pot Deau Cognac Cask Finish Irish Whiskey compliments of our Block 2 director Sudz Sutherland –

April 3, 2019: Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!

These were my favorites…

Captain America #9 (cover art by Alex Ross)

Champions #4 (cover art by Kim Jacinto)

Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #2 (cover art by Gerardo Zaffino)

The Dreaming #8 (cover art by June Chung, Jae Lee, Tiffany Turrill)

The Green Lantern #6 (cover art by Steve Oliff, Liam Sharp)

Young Justice #4 (cover art by Patrick Gleason, Alejandro Sanchez)

So, which were your favorites?

April 2, 2019: Production Day #7

In our continuing Guess the Symbol series…

So?  Whaddya think?

Came across this economy size bag of mealworms in the Art Department.

And I thought keto was weird!

Et voila!  Dinner is served!

Note to all production personnel – Please ensure your haircut falls within the show’s official parameters:

Today, Alan from Locations brought in some training aids –

Carolina Reaper with maple, White Ghost Chili with blueberries, and Israeli Chilis.  I tried them at lunch and felt punch-drunk through most of today’s Episode 4 read-thru. It’s all in preparation for this Friday’s throwdown –

I was hoping I’d be known as Spicy Chalupa but, apparently, you can’t choose your own nickname.

April 1, 2019: Hellmouth!

Oh, it’s on!  Last week, I asked Naomi in the front office to pick up some spicy chips so we could host a little lunchtime challenge.  Well, she went me one better – first, creating the above prototype banner for the event; then, forwarding me the following email…

Hi Joe,

We’ve done some research on your spicy chip challenge and would like to propose that we expand to an all-round spicy food competition.

Unfortunately, in Canada we do not have great access to the world’s spicier chips and the ultimate spicy chip, the Paqui Carolina Reeper, is no longer being manufactured. (We did find one on eBay but Robbie is being unreasonable and refuses to pay $120 for a single chip).

Competition Rules/Format:

1) Spicy Foods will remain secret until the time of presentation.
2) Competitors must finish within the allotted time in order to move on to the next round.



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Up to Round 3 seems doable, but Round 4 is pretty damn red and Round 5… Look out!

March 31, 2019: Suji Sunday!

Namaste!

Hey!  Where’s my other ducky?

The mere act of sitting is a whole process.

Dipping into dad’s whiskey collection while he’s at work!

Overseeing Lulu’s grueling push-up regimen.

Our little star.

At her modeling gig.

She and Lulu may need to go in for another photo shoot.

Lulu contemplates life, the universe, and lunch.

March 30, 2019: A Salute to Brad Wright!

This past week, former Stargate and Travelers creator Brad Wright was presented with a well-deserved lifetime achievement award.  In the days leading up to the event, I was asked to contribute to a special compilation reel by  responding to five questions about Brad – which I did.  Now, I wasn’t at the event and didn’t see the final product, but I heard a few of my responses actually made the cut.  Some, sadly, did not (I’m left to wonder why?).  But here for you, in their unedited entirety, are the five responses I sent in…

March 29, 2019: Production Day #5!

A Day in the Life – Shibuya (A construction site story)…

渋谷の工事中のシャッターの絵
普通に道歩いてて泣いてしまった pic.twitter.com/eZEHZrn7SB

— 今治ゆか (@imabari_yuka) March 23, 2019

Heartwarming, no?  Speaking of which…

This burger is meant for dipping

March 28, 2019: Production Day #4!

WUT is this?!  Why, it’s the Art Department’s Roxanne Borris with a print of her Suji painting.  Order yours HERE!

1st Assistant Diretor Derek Filitraut clearly aint buying this Third Act twist.

People are always quick to comment on my ties, pocket squares, cufflinks and socks – but no one ever even mentions Supervising Producer Ivon Bartok’s footwear.  His Nike collection could fill outfit an entire NBA team.

Line Producer Robbie David – all laughs.

“Explain the Symbol” – Round #1.  What is this?

Finally, I’m sitting through most of the day, but will always find time for a quick workout.    Please, keep in mind I’m a trained professional.  Don’t try this at home.

March 27, 2019: Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!

There were my favorites…

Age of X-Man: X-Tremists #2 (cover art by Rahzzah)

Black Panther #10 (cover art by Daniel Acuna and Paolo Rivera)

Books of Magic #6 (cover art by Kai Carpenter)

Daredevil #3 (cover art by Julian Totino Tedesco)

Doctor Strange #12 (cover art by Jesus Saiz)

Jughead: The Hunger #1 (cover art by Adam Gorham)

Man-Eaters #7 (cover art by Lia Mitemique)

Martian Manhunter #4 (cover art by Riley Rossmo)

Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt #3 (cover art by Christian Ward)

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #30 (cover art by Ashley Witter)

Star Wars: Vader – Dark Visions #2 (cover art by Greg Smallwood)

So, which were your favorites?

March 26, 2019: Production Day #2!

Well look what Set Decorator Andy Loew found.  Two Galactic Authority commendation plaques for Lieutenant Kal Varrick.  They will soon adorn my office – along with that giant painting of Emperor Ryo Ishida.

What’s this?  A little something to celebrate our first week of production courtesy of writer Alex Levine.

He knows me way too well!

Just like old times.

Hey, check out this interview with my friend – and one of the most wonderful and wonderfully talented actors I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with –

10 Questions with Robert Picardo

In truth, Woolsey ended up my favorite expedition member to write for during Stargate: Atlantis’s final season.  It’s always a true delight to rehabilitate and redeem someone in the eyes of the audience (You may remember a few from my last show, Dark Matter) and Bob’s performance went such a long way towards making Richard Woolsey such a surprisingly endearing character in the end.