I posted this in the other non-spiler thread but maybe it got overlooked...

Robert, I have a bit of a Super-Geek question for you in relation to a Wikipedia debate on this matter:

Is the "Episode ID" that is listed in iTunes the correct Production Code for each episode?

Airdate: Title (Production Code)
1/21: Birds of a Feather (103)
1/28: The Boone Identity (104)
2/11: Hair of the Dog (105)
2/18: Rules of Engagement (102)
2/25: Bad Blood (107)
3/04: Soul Beneficiary (108)
3/11: Walls (106)
3/18: Storm Front (101)
3/25: The Other Dick (110)
4/01: What About Bob? (109)
4/08: Things That Go Bump (111)
4/15: Second City (112)

I'd like to preserve this data but it is being questioned.

Thanks,
John

Yeah, that looks right.

Hi all,

Well that was fun!  I just wanted to post a brief note thanking all THE DRESDEN FILES fans, new and old, for being so supportive of the show.  I know I speak for David, Hans and all the other writers, Paul, Val, Terry and the rest of our amazing cast, plus all the directors, producers and crew who worked so hard bringing THE DRESDEN FILES to life when I say that you guys have made all the long days and longer nights worth it.  We're very happy with the ratings we got in a brutally competative timeslot and we've really enjoyed reading everyone's comments here and on other websites.  Thanks for watching, thanks for buying at iTunes, thanks for listening to our tree thud to earth in the forest.

I also want to salute all the hard-working folks mentioned above.  To Jonathan and Stef up in Toronto for putting together and managing our amazing crew, two more talented producers a guy could not wish for.  To David and all the writers in L.A. for sending one wonderful script after another up north.  To Alwyn, Franco, Joanne and their amazing teams for making us all look good week after week after week.  To Orst and his great drivers, especially Jeff, for driving my sorry ass around for four months.  To Clint and Darren and everyone at Keyframe for deliving terrific FX under a considerable time and budget crunch.  To Steve and everyone in post for putting all the pieces together at the end.  To our sensational cast and many talented guest stars.  And to everyone else who contributed to making THE DRESDEN FILES' first season so great.

And of course, thanks to Mark and Erik and everyone at SciFi for putting us on the air and to Kevin and Barbara and Sandra and everyone at Lionsgate for trusting us with making it for them.

And finally... last but not least... thanks to Jim for writing such great books and trusting them to Hans and me to bring to life.  And of course, muchas gracias to Hans.  ¡Lo hicimos, mi amigo!

Hopefully we can all do it again next year.  As they say in the language of my people:  God willin' an the crick don't rise.

This hit me last night.  I recently got HDTV at my home, and upgraded the DTV setup to accommodate that fact.  Among the channels you get with the HD package is Universal HD, which is shows from the Universal line up.   Ones I have notably caught were re-runs of Enterprise, and an episode of BSG, and an episode of SG:Atlantis.

I was wondering, was the series filmed in such a way that an HD rendition would be possible?  What ratio was it actually filmed in?  Things like that?  I'm curious because whereas I havent bought into either of the HD formats for discs (HD-DVD v. Blu Ray), I would love to see the series in HD.

TDF was shot in super 16 then transferred to digital for post.  We have a 16:9 aspect ratio, so we're very much HD friendly. you may see a bit of grain in certain situations, but that's part of our charm.  =P

I was just curious, how does digital distribution (ala iTunes, or streaming from the scifi site) effect ratings and financing?  I do not have SciFi so the only way that I can watch the Dresden Files is by downloading them thru iTunes (I believe in paying for content dammit).

No clue, but I'm sure high iTunes sales don't hurt the cause.

Hey Robert,

Since Sci Fi just had their upfront party, any word on the Dresden Files?  I just read some interviews on Chud.com regarding Battlestar Galactica, and they stated that both Paul and Terrence Mann were at the party, but no mention of a pick up? I hope so, that's for sure!

No word yet.  We're hoping to hear something in the next month or two but it may not be until early summer once SciFi has gotten in their pilots and they're better able to plan out their slate.

How does Murphy justify hiring Harry to her superiors? SNIP So, what does Harry offer to the police force, since he's not helping them solve cases? Is he doing things that we don't see that would assist Murphy and thus permit her to justify the expense of a consultant to the police?

He got the skinner in BIRDS, more or less (gas explosion) and rescued a kidnapped boy.  He helped them catch the rogue serial killing FBI agents in HAIR (1 dead, 1 arrested and in the rubber room).  He got them a confession and an arrest in WALLS.   Busted Nancy in SOUL.   Uncovered Boone's co-conspirator in BOONE and showed that Miller murdered Boone.  Found the killer in STORM FRONT too (though admittedly that's clearer in the 2 hour).  Sure, he didn't get much in RULES, but Murphy wasn't his client that time anymore than she was in BLOOD.  His track record is probably way better than your average phony psychic.

So for the episode "What About Bob," Terrence Mann is not on the cast list. Was his name just left on accidentally? Will he be in the show??? (please say yes!)

Bob's in every episode but STORM FRONT.  And he's in the 2 hour STORM FRONT too.  Kinda.

"Should I take another gig to fill the time while I wait to hear about the renewal for DF?"

Which brings up the question about hearing about renewal....

As you've been dodging the "when will we hear about renewal?"question, here's a variation...what would be the OUTSIDE time we should hear it by? IE, at one point are people released from contracts if TPtB don't renew them?

I think that unless they pay to extend some contracts, the deadline is late June.