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 Killmonger To Man-Ape: A Guide To The Many Villains Of 'Black Panther'
One of the most exciting superhero films due out in the next year, Black Panther is set to be one of Marvel's most unique movies yet. Black Panther will introduce us to the fictional African nation of Wakanda, and promises to be a political thriller in which Chadwick Boseman's King T'Challa struggles to keep his throne.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'The Defenders': Makeup Artist Sarit Klein Reveals How Her Work Shapes The Identity Of Each Marvel Netflix Show
The first wave of Marvel's Netflix shows have proved to be a phenomenal success, culminating in The Defenders, the epic series that will unite the first four Netflix heroes. As part of our buildup to the show's release, I had the privilege of an exclusive interview with Sarit Klein, Marvel's go-to makeup designer. Here, she talks about giving each Netflix series their own unique tone and style, and then integrating these into The Defenders.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' Will Introduce Us To Dazzler — The X-Men's Pop Star Sensation
There ain't no party like a Dazzler party! #Marvel's very own superhero pop star, Dazzler, was created as part of a cross-promotional deal between Marvel Comics and Cassandra Records back in 1980—the tail end of the disco era. Her concept was a pretty cool one: Dazzler has the power to transform sound into light, turning her concerts into psychedelic light-shows like no gig you'll ever see on Earth.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
These Forgotten MCU Tie-In Comics Foreshadow The Events of 'Captain Marvel' & 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
As any Marvel fan will know, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a lot more than just a series of blockbuster movies. It's a remarkable shared universe, one that extends to TV shows, tie-in comics, and even YouTube videos. But even the most fanatical Marvel fans can't know everything; there are some official tie-in comics that have mostly been forgotten. Many of these predate the days when Marvel was purchased by Disney; back then, the House of Ideas entered into promotional partnerships in order to raise funds for their films and TV series. As a result, they released some exclusive comics which have been largely forgotten — but which flesh out the MCU in ways that are sure to delight fans.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Designing 'The Defenders:' Costume Designer Stephanie Maslansky on How Classic Comics are Adapted
Marvel's Netflix shows have been a remarkable success. They're darker than your standard MCU fare, edgier and more brutal, adapting some of the most intense comic book stories of all time, such as the Punisher's bloody rampage in prison and Jessica Jones struggling to deal with the manipulative Kilgrave. Some of the most powerful comic book characters have been faithfully adapted for this dark corner of the MCU, and fans are loving it.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The ‘Star Wars: Forces of Destiny’ Trailer Highlights the Badass Ladies of the Star Wars Galaxy
Announced at Star Wars Celebration 2017, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny is a unique project that shines a light on the franchise's top female leads. Now, in a thrilling trailer, Lucasfilm has just given us a taste of what to expect. Even better, they've also finally given us a release date!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Obi-Wan Kenobi Spinoff's Working Title Revealed — And It's A Major Hint At The Film's Place In Star Wars History
There have long been rumors of an Obi-Wan Kenobi spinoff, but finally Lucasfilm look set to work on that intriguing premise. Only a few days ago, we learned the studio is in early discussions with Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Crown) to produce the film, and fans immediately began to clamor for Ewan McGregor's return to the role.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'The Defenders' Makeup Artist Sarit Klein Reveals The Challenges And Joys Of Superhero TV
Sarit Klein is Marvel's go-to makeup artist, joining Marvel Television back in Daredevil Season 1. She's stayed with the company ever since, working on all four of their individual superhero shows, and we're about to see her latest masterpiece in The Defenders, where she was head of makeup. Excitingly, I got an exclusive opportunity to interview Sarit for Movie Pilot, and I wanted to give our readers a sense of just what makes this artist tick...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Finn Jones Gives Another Key Reason Why 'Iron Fist' Season 2 Should Be A Whole Lot Better
Iron Fist Season 1 left both Marvel and Netflix in a difficult place. On the one hand, the show was a remarkable success; although Netflix don't publish viewing figures, analysts are united in identifying it as the most-watched first season of a Marvel Netflix show to date. Unfortunately, that success didn't come with critical acclaim. Fans and critics alike were unimpressed, and Marvel's clearly learned some important lessons.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why Lana Condor's Jubilee Needs To Star In 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix'
It's full steam ahead for the next tentpole #XMen film, X-Men: Dark Phoenix. As Fox's second shot at adapting the dearly-loved 'Dark Phoenix Saga,' the movie already seems to be deviating a lot from the original comic book version. Leaked casting calls have suggested a major international element, including characters such as 'President Anderson' and someone who must surely be the Japanese mutant Sunfire.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From Star-Lord To Starsky: James Gunn's New Project Is The Return Of 'Starsky And Hutch'
The buddy cop TV series Starsky & Hutch launched back in 1975, ran for four years, and left its mark on popular culture as a global hit. Now, it looks as though those hip heroes are about to return to the small screen in a brand new series. And the great news is, James Gunn — of Guardians of the Galaxy fame — will be running the show!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Inspired By Jessica Jones, Marvel Has Another Mystery TV Series In The Works
In December last year, Marvel earned a real badge of honor when Jessica Jones was officially voted Hollywood's favorite superhero. We can probably assume she's lost that place of pride now, likely upstaged by Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman, but the point stands: Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones took the world by storm. Now, it looks as though the House of Ideas is planning to follow up on that success with another female-led superhero show.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks