Backyard Blockbusters

For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love. In recent years, these types of projects have come to be known as "fanfilms". Backyard Blockbusters looks at the history and influence of the fanfilm genre, as well as the copyright and fair use problems these films create, featuring highlights from and interviews with the creators of many popular films.

Full Cast of Backyard Blockbusters

George Takei as Sulu (archive footage)

George Takei

as Sulu (archive footage)

George Hosato Takei Altman (born April 20, 1937) is an American actor of Japanese descent, best known for his role in...

Walter Koenig as Himself

Walter Koenig

as Himself

Walter Marvin Koenig is an American actor, writer, teacher and director, known for his roles as Pavel Chekov in Star ...

Marv Wolfman as Himself

Marv Wolfman

as Himself

Marv Wolfman was born on May 13, 1946 and is currently 78 years old.

Paul Dini as Himself

Paul Dini

as Himself

Paul Dini was born on August 7, 1957 in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work on Batman Beyond: Retu...

Kevin Rubio

as Himself

Amy Earhart

as Herself

Best known for the titular role in the popular Star Wars fan film series, Pink Five, Amy Earhart has also appeared in...