Tom Bacon

Joined November 2017

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A prolific writer and film fan, Tom has a deep love of the superhero genre.

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Everything You Need To Know For The Season 1 Finale Of 'Legion'!
The first season of Legion is coming to an end and it's been a wild ride! Each episode has been more crazy and surreal than the last, and yet for X-Men fans it's all making a strange — you could almost say uncanny — sort of sense. This is probably the most unusual and innovative superhero show of all time, defying expectation and belief. But in case you've been struggling to keep up — here's everything you need to get your head around before the finale!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Mark Hamill Confirms 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Will Revisit 'The Chosen One' Prophecy: What Does It All Mean?
When George Lucas returned to the Star Wars saga in 1999, he introduced a whole host of new concepts, many of which were never really defined. Perhaps the most enigmatic were prophecies of a mysterious Chosen One, who was destined to somehow bring "balance" to the Force. The Chosen One appeared to be Anakin Skywalker, and the prophecy seemed to be ultimately fulfilled with the redemption of Darth Vader and the death of Palpatine.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Every Easter Egg In That Spectacular Second 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Trailer
Are you ready for some web-slinging action? This year will see Tom Holland's latest incarnation of the ever-amazing Spider-Man take to his first solo outing, and fans couldn't be more excited. The second trailer was thrilling, and absolutely loaded with Easter Eggs — check it out!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Sorry Fans: The Purpose Of A Great Franchise Movie Isn't to Answer All Your Nerdy Questions
Hollywood goes through fashions, and right now the fashion is undoubtedly extended universes. Whether you're talking about Star Wars or the MCU, the DC Extended Universe or the Universal #Monsterverse, every studio wants to get in on the action.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Don't Panic, Spider-Man Fans — Here's Why The Wall-Crawler's Sticking Around The MCU For A Long Time
It's an amazing week to be a Spider-Man fan. The second trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming was absolutely electrifying, chock full of web-slinging goodness!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Check Out This Outstanding Fan-Made MCU Timeline And World Map
We're in the age of cinematic universes, and the best of them extend beyond the movies themselves. Take the MCU, the forerunner of them all; the wider MCU embraces everything from films to TV shows, from tie-in comics to promotional YouTube videos. Understandably, it's a lot to keep track of; so one fan has put in a phenomenal amount of effort, and created some interactive tools to help Marvel maniacs keep track of everything!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How Joss Whedon's History With Female Superheroes Makes Him the Perfect Fit for Batgirl
The superhero world is reeling in shock and delight. Joss Whedon, the man famed for his work on everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to The Avengers, is returning to the superhero genre! This time round, though, he's working for Warner Bros., and helming the latest surprising announcement from DC Film: Batgirl. It's a promising idea, with the movie likely to be based on the dearly-loved 'Batgirl of Burnside' arc.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 4 To Finally Introduce Madame Hydra — With A Twist!
This week, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns for its third "pod", intriguingly titled 'Agents of Hydra.' Our heroes have plunged into the Framework: a twisted virtual reality in which Hydra stands triumphant. In a fascinating twist, executive producers Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen have revealed that this narrative arc will introduce a classic villain: Madame Hydra!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Justin Theroux Cast In 'Pivotal' Role In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi': Here's What We Know So Far
Star Wars has just made its latest high-profile casting, with Justin Theroux — husband of Jennifer Aniston, and known as both an actor and a writer — now on board. According to MakingStarWars.net, the Leftovers star will be playing an "expert slicer" who has a pivotal moment in The Last Jedi. It's an intriguing detail, and an exciting piece of casting, but it's likely to leave many fans wondering: what's a slicer?!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Too Many Events And Too Much Diversity? What We Actually Learnt About The Future Of Marvel Comics From Their Summit
The comic book market is going through a dramatic time of change. DC's "Rebirth" has been phenomenally successful, and August 2016 saw comic book sales hit a 20-year record! But the devil's in the details; while DC is flourishing, Marvel is struggling. February's sales figures left fans reeling — needless to say, Marvel has acknowledged that something is going badly wrong.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Two Lessons Comic Book Movies Could Learn From 'Watchmen' Creator Alan Moore!
2016 is the year of the superhero. Marvel is launching Phase 3 of their Cinematic Universe with the epic Captain America: Civil War. DC used 2013's Man of Steel as the launchpad for their own rival Expanded Universe, with the controversial Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and the promising Suicide Squad.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Legion' Season 1 Finale: Everything The Last Episode Set Up For Season 2
The first season of Noah Hawley's Legion, possibly the most inventive superhero TV series of all time, has come to a close. It's been a wild ride, one that left us sharing in the experience of Dan Stevens's David Haller - what's real, and what isn't? But gradually the shadows of David's mind have been explored (literally), and the truth has come to light.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks