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May 3, 2015
May 3, 2015: Just enough time to catch my breath…
“You’re as busy as a chocolate shop on Valentine’s Day!”
– Akemi this morning after I told her I’d be going to set next Saturday as well.
“Tell Ivon that too much riding bicycle will damage his�� cincin.”
– Akemi this afternoon after hearing about my friend Ivon’s affinity for spin class.
“No more poppylocky.”
– A disappointed Akemi this afternoon upon discovering the corner shop was out of popsicles.
A rare respite from the frenzy of amped up production. ��Today was the calm in the eye of the storm, an opportunity to relax and tend to personal matters like bill payments, emails, mail…
And, of course, the dogs.
Anti-social Bubba on the outside looking in at the local dog park.
Then tomorrow, we do it all over again, starting with three successive location days and culminating in yet another Saturday shoot.
Uh oh. ��Enjoy it while you can, kids. ��Apparently, in about ten years from now, we’ll be going back to hand-written letters and actually interacting with real live people:��http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3064915/The-Internet-reach-limit-just-eight-years-warn-engineers.html
May 2, 2015
May 2, 2015: The weekend is upon us. Not so fast!
Hey, finally! ��After a looooong week of production, the weekend is here! ��And you know what that means?
Saturday shoot!
Dark Matter Line Producer Norman Denver is already in weekend mode.
To make it even more fun, the highway is closed until Monday morning so I had to take a circuitous route of side streets and back alleys to get to the studio. ��If it wasn’t for waze last night (only the greatest app ever:��https://www.waze.com), I probably would have abandoned my car and walked the ten miles back to my place.
Got a problem? ��Fill out the paperwork…
Tagged: Dark Matter, Dark Matter t.v.
May 1, 2015
May 1, 2015: Martin Gero’s series, Blindspot, gets a series order! The U.K. gets a Dark Matter airdate! And you all get a mailbag!
Hey! ��Congratulations to Martin Gero! ��His pilot, Blindspot, was picked up to series by NBC:
http://deadline.com/2015/05/blindspot-chicago-med-heartbreaker-nbc-series-pickup-1201419388/
���BLINDSPOT���
From executive producer Greg Berlanti (���Arrow,��� ���The Flash,��� ���The Mysteries of Laura���) comes ���Blindspot���: A vast international plot explodes when a beautiful Jane Doe is discovered naked in Times Square, completely covered in mysterious, intricate tattoos with no memory of who she is or how she got there. There���s one that���s very clear, however: the name of FBI agent Kurt Weller, emblazoned across her back. ���Jane,��� Agent Weller and rest of the FBI quickly realize that each mark on her body is a crime to solve, leading them closer to the truth about her identity and the mysteries to be revealed.
The cast includes Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander, Audrey Esparza, Rob Brown, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Ukweli Roach and Ashley Johnson.
Martin Gero serves as writer and executive producer. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and director Mark Pellington (pilot) also executive produce. ���Blindspot��� is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Berlanti Productions.”
Couldn’t be happier for the Golden Boy. ��Couldn’t happen to a nicer, more talented guy!
And news on the��Dark Matter��front as well. ��Prospective U.K. fans take note:
http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2015/05/syfy-sets-uk-premiere-date-for-dark-matter/
“Dark Matter will receive its UK premiere on Syfy UK on Monday June 15th at 8pm”.
Mailbag:
luis811 writes: “Will james Bamford be working on any stunts for Dark Matter???”
Answer: Former��Stargate��stunt coordinator James “Bam Bam” Bamford has his hands full on Arrow.
gforce writes: “Are you going to have any links for these interviews/articles that we can post on FB, etc? ”
Answer: Yep. ��When the time comes, I’ll be providing links to all Dark Matter– related coverage on this blog.
arcticgoddess writes: “So, how did all the press questioning go? Any questions that were too weird to answer?”
Answer: It sent well. ��It think I was somewhat amusing. ��And the cast was, of course, terrific. ��No weird questions. ��This time.
baterista writes: “So the US reporters are scheduled separately?”
Answer: This press junket was organized by SyFy International so it stands to reason most of the press would be international. ��But, hey, I’d be happy to talk to anyone anywhere who’d be interested in discussing the show.
airelle writes: “Will you all still be in TO in June,and pack up to go home after show airs? Got any time scheduled for Tokyo visit?”
Answer: I plan to fly back to Toronto in early June. ��After that, who knows? ��Maybe Comic Con in July? ��I’d love to get in a Tokyo trip. ��A lot will depend on whether the show gets a second season pick-up and whether I’ll be involved.
Barb Wilson writes: “Are you planning on doing any cameos in Dark Matter?”
Answer: Nah. ��I do most of my best work behind the camera.
PBMom writes: “How are you feeling?”
Answer: Much better, thanks. ��I’ll have my annual physical after I get back to Vancouver in June.
dasndanger writes: “Are you gonna have a chocolate party?”
Answer: No plans to do another one in the foreseeable future – much to Akemi’s displeasure.
maggiemayday writes: “No one drinks rum?”
Answer: Straight?! ��No!
Tam Dixon writes: “Big casting news? Do tell!”
Answer: He arrived today for his costume fitting and shoots on Monday. ��Ah, follow the clues on twitter.
woody writes: “Are there gonna be tshirts? Particularly in x-large and black?”
Answer: Maaaaaaaaaybe.
msstargate writes: “The X-Files went off the air 13 years ago. Is there any chance MGM MIGHT green light a limited run of SG-1 or Atlantis to tie up loose ends?”
Answer: Sadly – unlikely. ��MGM will be rebooting the franchise instead.
JeffW writes: “Are you going to host any actor or crew guest blog Q&As? Maybe during the season break?”
Answer: Absolutely. ��Once the show airs – and you all get to know the characters – I’ll be enlisting the entire cast for some Q&A sessions.
anas ben: “…ne pensez-vous pas qu���il y���a une sorte de continuit�� entre dark matter et stargate universe?”
Answer:��Il existe des similitudes, mais ils sont deux series diff��rents.
Honza writes: “…will be ever released the soundtracks from the Dark Matter and Stargate Universe?”
Answer: In the case of Dark Matter, probably. �� SGU, on the other hand, is out of my hands. ��That’s a studio decision.
chevron7 writes: “1. What has Ivon Bartok been up to on set the past few weeks, work-wise? I���d like to share some of his Dark Matter adventures on his fansite.”
Answer: Sure. ��Ivon has been on set, overseeing production. ��Looooong hours.
“2. Is there any chance Ivon will be back for Season 2 as a Consulting Producer? Or perhaps, directing?”
Answer: Sure, there’s a chance.
“3. Why Whiskey? Not wine or Tequila or���..?”
Answer: Because I enjoy whiskey. ��Not so much the other two.
“4. Any ideas how to easily remember everyone���s character name/number?”
Answer: Sure. ��Follow this handy guide…
ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
FIVE
SIX
THE ANDROID
“5. What part of creating a new show is the most fun for you?”
Answer: Seeing it come together – and finally watching the finished version.
“6. Who runs your social media?”
Answer: Natalie Cooper. ��But I occasionally help out with this blog.
profmadmax writes: “any plans for having Neil degrasse Tyson on? Why or why not? ”
Answer: Nope. ��UNLESS we say he was in suspended animation for two or three hundred years.
Ponytail writes: “Who made the bread pudding? Can you share the recipe?”
Answer: Craft service! ��I can ask!
Tagged: Dark Matter, Dark Matter t.v.
April 30, 2015
April 30, 2015: Another day, another Dark Matter episode completed!
The big monitor in the mess hall is adorned with a continuous cycle of images, little reminders of home world Earth: desert vistas, forests, schools of fish. ��And then there was this. ��Pictured above from left to right: ONE (Marc Bendavid), the Android (Zoie Palmer), and TWO (Melissa O’Neil).
Shooting in the marauder today – with the back door open. ��It can get mighty window several miles up.
Guards quarters in progress.
This morning, I had the greatest bread pudding ever. ��The secret, apparently, is to use croissants!
Meanwhile, Akemi was at it again, baking up not one but TWO pecan pies for set.
With accompanying whipped cream. ��And a little something for vegan Alex Mallari Jr.
Today, director Martin Wood completed work on episode #111. ��And in record time no less! ��It was great working with him again, just like the old days. ��Looking forward to seeing him again in season 2!
Mailbag:
Duptiang writes: “You and Paul have been the sole writers for the 1st season, correct?”
Answer: Paul and I co-wrote the pilot and season one finale, and wrote four episodes each. ��The other three episodes were written by Martin Gero, Robert Cooper, and��Dark Matter��story editor Trevor Finn.
“Are there plans to expand the writing pool? If so, is their anyone I mind? Is there a new ���Joel Goldberg��� for the series yet?”
Answer: No one in mind because I haven’t really thought about the writer’s room for season 2. ��As with season 1, I’ll probably come up with all 13 stories beforehand and then break them in the room. ��Who’s Joel Goldberg?
noellam writes: “Also, I can���t help but notice that Paul is only listed as producer on the pilot. Did he leave the show?”
Answer: No, Paul is an Executive Producer but is only coming in to oversee prep and production on the opener and his four episodes.
Tam Dixon writes: “Was that a space suit?”
Answer: Why, yes, it was. ��We’ve got a couple of EVA’s on deck for season one.
sparrow_hawk writes: “How are you coming up with names for the space megacorporations, combines, etc?”
Answer: I’ve always been good at coming up with strange names. ��That and baking cookies.
Keith writes: “1) I sort of recall that you said years ago in this blog that Dark Matter emerged from an idea you had for an episode of Stargate, then decided it was too good to use on just one episode. Am I remembering that right? “
Answer: Hmmmm, don’t recall the idea germinating from an episode idea, but I do remember my varied sources from film, television, comic books, and anime.
“Will the show have annoying ���previously on Dark Matter��� intros that totally spoil the direction of the episode?”
Answer: No, the show will have terrific Dark Matter previously-ons that will refresh everyone’s memories of what has come before. ��You’ll love ’em!
Tagged: Dark Matter, Dark Matter t.v.
April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015: Episode #110 rocks! Smoked meat and scotch! And, a mailbag!
Hoooleeeeeey! ��Just finished watching the director’s cut of episode #110 and I’m still reeling. ��It is FANTASTIC! ��A huge congratulations to our stunt coordinator, John Stead, who hit this one out of the park in his first major directing gig. ��As I said in the email I just sent him: “Super tight, dynamic, suspenseful and, at parts, downright hilarious.” ��Our cast was terrific – as were our amazing guest stars: Torri Higginson, Ennis Esmer, Jessica Sipos, John Cor, and Conrad Pla. ��And, of course, our crew, awesome as ever. ��These are the types of episodes that get me excited about the show all over again and, most importantly, give me the renewed energy to roll right into stories for season 2!
Mais, qu’est ce que c’est? ��Qu’est ce que indeed! ��But it figures big time into one of our late season episodes!
Smoked Meat Wednesday with the gang! ��One smoked meat sandwich, cole slaw, three helpings of fries, two cookies, and, to top it off…
A shot of bourbon with the Dark Matter Whisky/ey Club! ��Quite the turn-out.
Thanks to Director Andy Mikita for the new addition to our ever-growing collection.
And thanks to Production Manager Robbie David for scoring the 12 keys of smoked meat!
Let’s finish up with a mailbag:
cat4444 writes: “So is Andy Mikita going to have his signature pineapple hidden somewhere in his episode?”
Answer: You’re confusing Andy with director Will Waring – who was busy working on��Childhood’s End��and, thus, unable to direct an episode this season. ��Maybe a pineapple cameo in��Dark Matter��season 2?
Ponytail writes: “You���ve got 4 directors working at one time. That is a lot. Are you behind schedule a little?”
Answer: It’s not unusual to have a stable of directors. ��Back on��Stargate, we had a pretty solid rotation: Andy Mikita, Martin Wood, Will Waring, among others.
iom666 writes: “A season 2 will be decided at episode 3 of season 1 and you���re fine with that?”
Answer: Hell, yeah, I’d be ecstatic of SyFy made a decision by episode 3!
no1zoiepalmerfan writes: “Now that we���ve seen what the Android looks like, will we be seeing more BTS photos of the cast members including Zoie?”
Answer: Yes, in the coming weeks I’d like to do a brief write-up on each cast member, their character, how they won the role, and offer some insight on what it’s been like working with them. ��And, yes, I’ll include some behind-the-scenes pics as well. ��But first I have to get the cast to sign off on their individual pics.
Randomness writes: “1) Which character do you enjoy writing most for?”
Answer: To be honest, I enjoy writing for all of them because they’re such a diverse and colorful bunch.
“2) Which episode so far this season do you personally enjoy the most?”
Answer: Hey, I love them all for different reasons. ��It reminds me of my days on Stargate. ��Each episode is like a mini movie.
“3) Will any of the crew have a romantic interest?”
Answer: Oh, possibly. ��It’s a small ship after all.
“4) Will any of the crew have a enemy/person that they take a strong dislike too?”
Answer: Oh, very possibly. ��It’s a small ship after all.
“5) Can we expect a character to be pushed to their limits this season?”
Answer: Most definitely. ��Each of our characters will be pushed to their limit, continuously, this season. ��But something’s gotta give…
“6) When exploring a characters backstory, will we see people from their past in present day that they may not recognize at first?”
Answer: That’s a strong possibility as well.
“7) Which character/s would you say work well as a team?”
Answer: I’m not sure any of them could be described as “team players” at the beginning. ��But time – and danger – has a way of bringing people together.
“8) Will any of the crew have any significant emotional moments between each other? Be it offworld, on a space station or simply when things get too much and they need a shoulder to cry on.”
Answer: One of the elements that I think made Stargate so great was the sense of camaraderie between the various team members – and there will be flashes of that in Dark Matter as well.
gforce writes: “What���s with all the weird boxes on this show?”
Answer: You’ll find out…eventually.
glowyzoey writes: “How���s Jelly feeling today?”
Answer: Better. ��And barky.
gforce writes: “What���s become of Cookie Monster lately?”
Answer: Cookie is taking a much-needed break from superhero movie-watching, but will return in full force this summer with about a half a dozen reviews.
gforce writes: “Any news on the Canadian broadcaster for DM?”
Answer: Yeah, but our Canadian broadcaster has yet to make an official announcement yet. ��I think they want to keep it a secret. ��Shhhhhh.
Ponytail writes: “What if you get in trouble sometime for showing too much or a secret?”
Answer: I know what secrets not to spill – and also know the difference between a teaser and a spoiler. ��And, at the end of the day, who am I going to get in trouble with? ��Myself?
Ponytail writes: “Joe does anybody ever take your picture? Or, are you the only one wandering around looking like a tourist with a camera?”
Answer: Ha. ��Lawren offered to take a picture of me at the read-thru, but I passed. ��I’m much better behind the camera.
JeffW writes: “So, I���ve been trying to get a grasp on what the ���tech feel��� of Dark Matter will be. Are you striving for a particular look or is it just an organic growth from the various prop masters involved?”
Answer: The latter. ��Victoria Klein, our props master, is terrific.
Line Noise writes: “Do you have trouble thinking of names for characters?”
Answer: Nope. ��I allow that day’s call sheet to inspire me.
Tagged: Dark Matter, Dark Matter t.v.
April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015: Time flies! We all like Vanessa! And gelato!
Time flies when you’re having fun. ��Today marked our very last read-thru of��Dark Matter’s��first season. ��Pictured above: the cast (with the exception of Zoie Palmer who was excused because she had a note from her mom), EP Vanessa Piazza, Director Andy Mikita, Line Producer Norman Denver, Consulting Producer Ivon Bartok, VFX Supervisor Lawren Bancroft-Wilson, and Story Editor Trevor Finn. ��Well be going out with a big bang.
It’s hard to believe it’s been five and a half months since I moved to Toronto, girlfriend and dogs in tow, and now, here I am less than three weeks away from wrap – and a little over six weeks away from our season premiere. ��It’s been hard, exhausting work – but, ultimately, incredibly fulfilling. ��The cast and crew have been nothing short of awesome and I sincerely hope we get the chance to do it all again next year.
But that, of course, is up to you!
“I really like Vanessa,”said Consulting Producer Ivon Bartok the other day.
“Oh, me too,”I said. ��And, really, what’s not to like. ��She worked tirelessly to help EP and Prodigy Pictures President, Jay Firestone, get the show financed and green lit. ��She is on set, in meetings, on the phone, supporting the show 24/7. ��I can honestly say that I could not have done it without her. ��Or, could have possibly done a lot of it – before succumbing to a complete nervous breakdown.
She is awesome at all she does, be it Exec Producing, negotiating deals, or eating one of the croissants left over from that morning’s production meeting.
Well, if it isn’t my old friend Steve Ermao who covered Stargate��for various magazines (online and otherwise) back in the day and now turns his sights on��Dark Matter. ��Just like old times!
Director Martin Wood finishes episode #111 in fine style, with windmill kicks, concussive blasts, and gelato!
Who is this masked man? ��You’ll find out when he directs episodes #112 and #113!
I forwarded SyFy the first round of assets – sketches and concept drawings of the airlocks, stasis pods, GA badge, space station, and our phantom class marauder – which should be hitting the net sometime soon.
Oh, hey, did you happen to catch the first��Dark Matter��trailer? ��110 000+ viewers have…and counting! ��Share away if you haven’t already and let’s try to hit the quarter mill mark before the season premiere, Friday June 12th and 10 p.m. as part of the new SyFyFriday lineup!
Tagged: Dark Matter, Dark Matter t.v.
April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015: Three weeks to go before wrap on Dark Matter’s first season!
Check it out! ��I’m Cobra Commander! ��I was strolling by the costume department this afternoon when I was waylaid for a fitting. ��They’re working on my outfit for the wrap party and wanted to make sure they had my measurements correct. ��I’m going to be the belle of the ball!
Our final tech survey today took us to the location of that high tech facility. ��Above, Production Designer Ian Brock offers a temp visual of the new entrance to the facility. ��It’ll be about, oh, THIS big!
Story Editor Trevor Finn won the lottery. ��No, he didn’t win cash. ��Better! ��He won the right to purchase a bottle of rare 10 year old Pappy Van Winkle bourbon – which he kindly gifted me along with a bottle of Basil Hayden’s. ��I know someone who isn’t getting fired this season!
Meanwhile, 2nd Assistant Director Emily Clarke rounds of the Whisky/ey Club selection with a little Superstition.
To celebrate our final production meeting of the season, the front office got us a fantastic cheese platter – they were unable to cancel once the production meeting was moved off today’s schedule. ��Can’t wait to see what they have in store for us tomorrow when we actually have the actual production meeting!
Jordan Roy goes incognito. ��He’s tired of complete strangers walking up to him on the street and saying: “Hey, aren’t you the 4th Assistant Director on Dark Matter?!”
Another BIG casting announcement coming your way. ��Have never worked with him, but he’s a friend of a friend!
P.S. I updated my computer and now, as a result, my iPhoto is all weird. ��The photos are too small, they take way too long to export, and I’m no longer able to rename. ��THIS is progress?!!
Tagged: Dark Matter, Dark Matter t.v.
April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015: Our atypical Android! More Dark Matter behind-the-scenes goodies! Mailbag!
Actor Anthony Lemke (Dark Matter’s��Three), forwarded me a terrific podcast about gendered robots and stereotypes. ��The participants point out that female androids tend to be sexualized entities while their male counterparts are usually powerful forces.
It’s an interesting listen and it made me think of our ship’s android, played by the awesome Zoie Palmer, who is clearly atypical from the normal: a female android who isn’t sexualized but a force to be reckoned with. ��On the surface, she is your standard logic-based robot but, as the first season progresses, viewers will come to realize there’s much, much more to our android. ��In describing her the other day, I said she was much closer to Hitchhiker’s Guide’s Marvin and Red Dwarf’s Kryten than TNG’s Data. ��Zoie has done a great job fashioning an incredibly endearing character. ��Every time she pops up on screen, Akemi gleefully shouts “Zoie!”. ��The Android scenes are her favorites!
Anyway, sometime soon, I’m going to start offering an introduction to the world of��Dark Matter, covering everything from currency to intergalactic politics, ships to the characters and the amazing cast who will bring them to life. ��Behind the scenes pics and anecdotes to come!
While you’re waiting, check out some of the early construction work done on our ship in late 2014, back when I was still wondering how we were ever going to pull this off…
The door to the quarters. ��No, lime green isn’t the final color.
Nor is the ceiling orange.
The exterior bridge. ��I love it because it’s so damn unique.
And early interior. ��Check out the windows on top.
In the beginning…
Laying down the corridor’s running lights.
Mailbag:
arcticgoddess writes: “I love hearing about how you managed to sell Dark Matter. It goes to show just how hard it is to get into television. […] For your mailbag question, I���d like to ask, is there any other way to get into television besides the above mentioned methods?”
Answer: Several possibilities come to mind… 1. Have a really good agent or connection who can get your work in front of the right people, or 2. Use the momentum coming off your last hit project [note: prior to this, create a hit project], 3. Be related to or friends with someone who can push your project through, 4. Be very lucky.
riss writes: ” Joe, do you think that it would be better to read the comic books before watching the show, or to wait and read them after getting to know the TV show?”
Answer: Nope. ��Tune in June 12th at 10 p.m. and enjoy the ride.
FargateOne writes: “Nous avons le canal SPACE au Qu��bec. Sauf erreur de ma part, rien ne semble annoncer Dark Matter. Et SyFy n���est pas diffus�� au Canada si je ne me trompe. ��Pouvez-vous nous rassurer sur le fait que nous ne manquerons pas le 12 juin ?”
Answer: Je vous rassure que vous ne manqueriez pas Dark Matter.
Tam Dixon writes: ” What are you doing with your summer hiatus?”
Answer: Working on season 2. ��Trying to set up a few more shows.
alexf85 writes: “Hi, Joe! I know it���s somehow off topic but I hope you won���t mind if I ask you a few questions about Stargate. Yes, it���s history but I still love it. ��1. Could you please enlight me about the Asgard home galaxy? I mean it���s just ida or they moved to othalla after season 6? Is even existing this othalla galaxy or is just a writing mistake?”
Answer: From what I recall, one is the name of their home galaxy, the other the name of their home world.
“2. Is the supergate still functional?”
Answer: Last time I checked, it was.
“3. Are they rebuilding the intergalactic bridge between milky way and pegasus?”
Answer: I’d imagine that the midway station and any component gates were reassembled and rebuilt not long after the events of Mideway.
“4. What about the antarctic outpost? Is there any chance to find another control chair? To replace the one destroyed by the wraith. May be from Tria or even from the Tower? They could negotiate with the locals for it.”
Answer: ��It’s a possibility but, last I heard, it has yet to be replaced.
“5. Who is the supreme leader of the system lords after Ra���s demise? the show is not so helpful in figuring that out. My thought is about Cronus being this next leader then Apophis after double jeopardy. From season 5 onwards it���s hard to determine. Anyway if you could tell me something about this leadership I would be in your debt :).”
Answer: SG-1 and Earth’s forces destabilized the System Lord Alliance, resulting in a fracturing and infighting amongst the various factions.
“6. What about Furling? Are they ascended beings along with the ancients? Are they the second of the four great races in terms of tecnological development, with the ancients being the first of course?”
Answer: I believe the latter.
“7. I know you said some things about the planet builders aliens from sgu, but are they more powerful than the ancients?”
Answer: Ancients past or present?
Tagged: Dark Matter, Dark Matter t.v.
April 25, 2015
April 25, 2015: Toronto’s Most Overrated Restaurants! And a few that live up to the hype!
Let me save you the trouble…
6. Montecito
Not bad, but not particularly good either.
5. Wahlburgers
Three different visits yielded three thoroughly underwhelming, overpriced burgers.
4. Momofuku
Uninspired Asian inspired fare. ��Why would you serve fried chicken with caviar? ��And “because you can” isn’t a good answer.
3. Ruby Watchco
With the exception of a very good chicken liver parfait, fairly unexceptional.
2. Sushi Kaji
Calling it “the best sushi in Toronto” is the equivalent to declaring someone “the best bullfighter in Moscow”. ��Congratulations. ��I guess. ��But no. ��Toronto (and I’d argue Canada’s best sushi) can be found on Harbord Street. ��See below.
1. Luckee
The dim sum items are actually quite good, but everything else ranges from mediocre to downright terrible.
On the other hand…
5. Barque
Barbecue aint as simple as it looks. ��But this place does it right. ��Get the brisket.
4. Burger’s Priest
All hail, The Priest.
3. Buca
Topping the city’s list in the recent Canada’s Top Restaurants list. ��And with good reason.
2. Splendido
Also making the top five in the same list. ��The tasting menu is a culinary adventure.
1. Yasu
Canada’s best sushi.
April 24, 2015
April 24, 2015: Aches! Pains! Production! And excruciatingly late lunches!
I think I may have pulled my heart muscle. ��Seriously. ��I suspect I may have done it during a recent frenzied coughing fit. ��During the day, I feel fine but at night, it feels as though I did two hundred left handed one-arm push-ups before bed.
Also feel a wicked headache coming on, the type that creeps up on you late Friday afternoon and lasts through the weekend, well into Monday…
Started the morning with an 8 a.m. appointment for Jelly. ��On the positive side, the ultrasound results came back clean. ��No masses or shadows or missing car keys.
On the negative side, her issues could be spinal, neurological, Cushing’s Disease, or a smorgasbord comprised of any variations of the the three aforementioned possibilities.
One of the half dozen diagrams the specialist drew for us during our one hour visit.
Coming up: A visit to the neurologist! ��More tests! ��And an episode so shocking, you’ll crap your pants! ��On the next Hell’s Kitchen!
My ensuing editing session was fairly anticlimactic in comparison, mainly because director Ron Murphy and editor Teresa Hannigan did such a masterful job on this episode. ��And the cast! ��I texted each and everyone to tell them how much I enjoyed their performances. ��Great, great episode!
Speaking of masterful, check out the work of Noreen Landry and her costume department. ��The uniform-in-progress is coming along quite nicely. ��Gloves, boots and, to complete the look…
One of these which cost a pretty penny because they are, apparently, bulletproof. We intend to test them tonight on story editor Trevor Finn. ��No, not with actual bullets, silly. ��Just slingshots and bottles.
One of the fun aspects of production is seeing how late you can actually schedule a lunch. ��“Lunch”, if you will, is six hours after unit call – so, if our day starts at 7:00 a.m., we’d be sitting down to lunch at 1:00 p.m. ��Or, in today’s case, we started at 11:00 a.m. and sat down to lunch – our read-thru of episode #112 – at 5:00 p.m. Now, just biding my time until dinner which, if I’m correct, should be served a little after 1:00 a.m.
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