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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From 'Infinity War' To 'Deadpool 2': How Josh Brolin Signed Up For Two Major Comic Book Movie Roles
Josh Brolin is currently doing the rounds promoting his latest film, Only the Brave, but naturally, interviewers are just as curious about his films that are still in progress. First up, Brolin is portraying Thanos in the MCU, who will act as the main villain of Avengers: Infinity War and the as-yet-untitled Avengers 4. On top of that, Brolin's also signed up to a four-picture deal with Fox as the time-travelling gunslinger Cable, to be introduced in next year's Deadpool 2!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Things Aren't Looking Good For Marvel's 'Inhumans' As Ratings Continue To Drop
On paper, Marvel's Inhumans should have been one of the boldest series of the year. Funded by an innovative partnership with IMAX, the first two episodes premiered at IMAX cinemas worldwide, followed by a full series launch on ABC at the end of September.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
RIP 'Stitchers': What Went Wrong For Freeform's Show, And What Can We Learn From It's Cancellation?
Over the weekend, fans of Freeform's Stitchers were saddened to learn that the series had been canceled. As is so often the case, Season 3's cliffhanger ending will never be resolved. We'll never learn just who was forcing Kirsten to fake amnesia, or how they were doing it and e'll never see how the NSA react to the awakening of Kirsten's mother. As always, though, the cancellation of a series is a moment to take stock and reflect. What went wrong with Stitchers? And how can future shows avoid the same fate?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Jonathan Frakes Reveals That A Classic 'Star Trek' Concept Will Be Revisited in 'Discovery'
The premiere of Star Trek: Discovery will mark the franchise's first return to TV since Enterprise came to an untimely end in 2005. Fans are tense and excited, desperate for the series to be a success, but they're also fearful now following Bryan Fuller's departure.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Marvel Legacy': The Fantastic Four's Return Seems Imminent
Back in 2015, comic book fans were left reeling when Marvel canceled the Fantastic Four book. Marvel's First Family was taken off the table in the aftermath of Jonathan Hickman's "Secret Wars" event, with Reed, Sue, and their children disappearing from the normal Marvel Universe. Although Hickman presented his whole event as a beautiful tribute to the Fantastic Four, it still left fans heartbroken.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From Journal Of The Whills To Obi-Wan Kenobi's Life After Death: Highlights 'From A Certain Point of View'
Back in April, Star Wars fans were thrilled to learn that Lucasfilm and Del Rey were celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars in style. Set to be released in October, From A Certain Point of View is a unique Star Wars anthology featuring 40 short stories written by 40 different authors. Each short story is designed to provide us with a fresh perspective on A New Hope where fans can explore the Mos Eisley Cantina, the Rebel base on Yavin 4, and even the most important meetings on the Death Star!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'The Punisher': Who Are The Mysterious Villains Known As Project Cerberus?
Daredevil Season 2 ended on a sinister note, revealing that Frank Castle's family weren't really victims of organized crime at all. Instead, they were killed as a result of a dark conspiracy, one that Season 1 of The Punisher promises to unearth. What's really going on? What dark forces will Frank Castle wage war on? We're combing through official teasers and production notes released to the press at the Netflix Media Center; here's what we know so far...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Charlie & The Chocolate Factory': Did You Know That The Hero Of Roald Dahl's Book 'Was Originally Black'?
Despite being heralded as a hero of children's literature, one whose books have been adapted into countless Hollywood blockbusters, the late Roald Dahl was a surprisingly controversial person. As New Statesman reported, the author had a bad reputation for racism and antisemitism, even claiming that Hitler wouldn't have ordered the Holocaust without reason. And yet, in a surprising twist, we've just learned that his original plans for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory were a little more diverse than we would have expected...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Move Over Marvel — IMAX Almost Missed Out On The Insane Box Office Success Of 'IT' Because Of 'Inhumans'
For IMAX, scheduling is everything. There are only so many IMAX screens in the world, so the company often has to choose between competing titles. If they get it right? Box office bonanza. If they get it wrong though, IMAX miss out on a lot of potential revenue.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Announces The Return Of Jean Grey In 'Phoenix: Resurrection'
In the world of the X-Men, death is a revolving door. You'd be hard-pressed to find a team member who hasn't been killed and resurrected at some point or another. Right now, Charles Soule's Astonishing X-Men run seems to be building up to the resurrection of Professor X himself, killed in 2012's "Avengers Vs. X-Men" event.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Good News, Punisher Fans — The Battle Van Will Play A Major Role In The Marvel Netflix Series
The Punisher is surely one of the most iconic Marvel characters of them all, and that's all the more impressive given he's one of Marvel's few protagonists who don't have super-powers. What the Punisher does have, though, is an armory that simply beggars belief. At the center of that armory is his legendary Battle Van, a pitch-black wagon that the Punisher drives when he sets out on his war on crime.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Exploring The Dynamic Between Karen Page And Frank Castle In 'The Punisher'
Deborah Ann Woll's Karen Page has become an increasingly important figure in the Marvel/Netflix world. Introduced as the secretary for Nelson & Murdock back in Daredevil Season 1, the character's become an intrepid investigative journalist who plays a crucial role in uncovering the darkest conspiracies of the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks