January 18, 2012: What? Are you screening this blog now? Only skimming the title to see if I'll be writing about anything interesting? Just read the damn entry!

I had to convince Akemi that the lyrics to that H&M commercial campaign weren't "You're so thin!" but "Girls on film!".  I informed it's a cover version of a 1980′s hit by a group called Duran Duran.  My explanation seemed plausible but, upon closer scrutiny, came up short. After all, given the product and the models leaping about onscreen, "You're so thin!" makes much more sense.

Today, I approved the (dialogue and SFX) placements for Dark Matter's third issue.  Like some of you, a few of my friends have been unable to locate copies of Dark Matter #1.  Apparently, Vancouver comic shops have collectively sold out of all five copies they ordered.

Friend #1 at the beginning of his journey to source and purchase Dark Matter's first issue.

Friend #2 at the end of same journey. No dice!

While you're waiting for your local comic shop to restock their order, why not head on over to SciFiTalk to catch excerpts from my podcast chat with Tony Tellado:

http://scifitalkpodcast.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/time-capsule-episode-42/

Hey!  I hit the 30 page mark on my horror film script.  I texted Ivon today to report my progress and inform him that, if it ever gets made, this movie will be the most disturbing horror film ever!

A gentle reminder (soon to be followed by a stern warning which, in turn, will be followed by a blistering harangue) to get your questions in for Batgirl Rising (and Smallville) writer Bryan Q. Miller!

Dog pics of the day…

They have four giant dog beds yet always seem to prefer the cozier sleeping arrangements.

Aaaah! Jelly stretches out.

So yesterday I received a stern reprimand from my mother for phoning her between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays because it interrupts her daily viewing of Murder She Wrote.  At least I think it's 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.  Could be between 6:00 and 7:00 or 8:00 and 9:00.  Not sure. Just in case, I think I'll wait until after 9:00 p.m. EST before ringing her up.  Wait.  Anybody know what airs between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m.? Dancing with the Stars?  American Idol?  Reruns of the Old Andy Griffith Show?

Off to check out a friend of friend's pizzeria tonight.  Will, of course, report back tomorrow.  With pics!