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About Derek McCaw
In addition to running Fanboy Planet, Derek has contributed stories to Arcana Comics (The Greatest American Hero) and Monsterverse Comics (Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave). He has performed with ComedySportz, City Lights Theater Company and Silicon Valley Shakespeare, though relocated to Hollywood to... work in an office? If you ever played Eric's Ultimate Solitaire on the Macintosh, it was Derek's voice as The Weasel that urged you to play longer. You can buy his book "I Was Flesh Gordon" on the Amazon link at the right. Email him at [email protected].

Cinequest 2014: Cargo

December 29, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

Yes, I can watch zombie films. And every now and then, I’m really glad I do. This is beautiful — a little story of hope […]

Sweethearts of the Galaxy Episode 1 – “Wish Granted”

December 12, 2013 Derek McCaw 2

My friend Dexter Adriano directs this webseries about cosplayers who turn superhero after one suffers a head injury and believes she’s an alien being named […]

Doctor Who: ‘The Day of the Doctor’

November 26, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

Doctor Who anniversary specials have a narrow line to walk. The line is operatic on one side, marking out some grand story about Time Lord […]

‘The Fifth Beatle’: Bigger Than Colonel Tom Parker

November 19, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

A graphic novel sheds light on a well-known and yet dimly lit figure in pop culture, without whom we would not know The Beatles.

Review: ‘Thor: The Dark World’

November 8, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

Long ago in the Nine Realms, the Dark Elves sought to destroy reality as we know it, barely suppressed in time by the Asgardians. And […]

Disney and Marvel seek the weird

Disney and Marvel Seek the Weird

October 18, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

Disney Imagineers and Marvel Comics team to seek out the weird corners of the parks and bring us cool comics!

The Earth-2 Batman ’66 Trivia Challenge!

October 18, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

Last night, Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks hosted a party in honor of Batman ’66 writer Jeff Parker. As part of the festivities, they held […]

At Earth-2, It’s 1966 All Over Again!

October 18, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

Assuming that 1966 means one thing to you like it means to us: BATMAN! Earth-2 celebrates the success of DC’s long overdue sensation Batman ’66 […]

This time we mean it

Marvel: Miracleman Returns; This Time We Mean It!

October 12, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

“The wait is over. Marvel will finally be bringing these timeless, ground-breaking stories to a whole new generation of reader.”

Comic-Con 2013: The Godzilla Encounter

August 1, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

“When mankind falls into conflict with nature, monsters are born.” So Legendary Entertainment would have us believe, and they have a way of making it […]

Comic-Con 2013: Moments With Ross Richie “The Company Name’s Not Whimper!”

July 25, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

Years ago, Ross Richie started a little company out of his apartment — for the sake of the myth, let’s make it a little apartment […]

Review: ‘Iron Man 3’

May 3, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

Tony Stark can’t sleep. Ever since New York, everything’s different. The cool exec with the heart of steel opened it up. He knows who he […]

Earth-2 Celebrates Invincible #100

January 21, 2013 Derek McCaw 0

First, you need to get a tall cake, because according to Earth-2 store owner Carr D’Angelo, you get a lot more slices that way. And […]

With One Magic Word… An Interview with Michael Gray

November 6, 2012 Derek McCaw 3

In this interview with Michael Gray, television’s Billy Batson opens up about the honor of playing a superhero for a generation of kids…

The Toy Hunter Deals In Your Dreams…

August 14, 2012 Derek McCaw 0

Tomorrow night, The Travel Channel launches a new series aimed straight at the heart of fanboys and fanwomen everywhere — THE TOY HUNTER. Straight from […]

Comic-Con 2012: Ron Ely Knows Who He Is

August 10, 2012 Derek McCaw 0

Ely still exudes cool confidence and decency. He may have wanted to play more of the savagery of Tarzan, but the real man — he’s a real man.

Comic-Con 2012: Darkness And Light And Daughtry

July 14, 2012 Derek McCaw 0

A few months ago, DC Entertainment launched a foundation callled “We Can Be Heroes,” designed to help provide famine relief in the Horn of Africa. […]

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Review: Dark Shadows

May 11, 2012 Derek McCaw 0

In Hollywood math terms, Dark Shadows would be a no-brainer. Vampires are hot. Johnny Depp is hot. Johnny Depp as a vampire should be the […]

Review: ‘The Avengers’

May 4, 2012 Derek McCaw 0

After years of build-up, Marvel Entertainment has finally delivered The Avengers unto us. In the capable hands of writer/director Joss Whedon, it balances the snark […]

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Review: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

December 21, 2011 Derek McCaw 0

Nothing says Christmas like murder, rape, incest and a litany of other things that in real life we abhor. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo […]

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