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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Is 'The Defenders' A Redemption Story For Iron Fist?
Launched in 2015, Marvel's Netflix shows have been beloved by fans and critics alike. And then came Iron Fist, a show the critics fumed at and the fans reluctantly defended. Sure, it was a hit in terms of viewing figures, but it was generally seen as the weakest Marvel Netflix series to date. Finn Jones's performance as Danny Rand was heavily criticized, with fans struggling to see any trace of the character they've loved since 1974.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Is 'Considering' Richard Rider's Nova In The MCU: Here's Why He's A Must
Back in 1978, comic book readers were introduced to the latest superhero sensation: the man called Nova! Richard Rider was chosen to become a member of the Nova Corps, a galactic peacekeeping unit who police the galaxy. Over the years, Nova became a major part of Marvel's cosmic range, and fans have been longing for him to enter the MCU. Now, at last, we're finally hearing rumblings that this may be about to happen.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
No, Tom Holland Did NOT Just Confirm That He's Due To Appear In 'Venom'
In a surprising twist, Sony's Venom movie — which stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, the classic Venom — will actually be part of the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. As a result, at a recent press junket, Tom Holland (a.k.a. #SpiderMan) was asked what he thought about the project.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Netflix Doesn't Have An Identity — And That's The Key To Its Success
Over on The Washington Post, TV critic Hank Stuever has just launched an excoriating attack on Netflix. His argument is that, as powerful as the streaming giant may be, the company has one major flaw: it lacks an identity. It doesn't have a unifying sense of brand, and as a result — with only a handful of exceptions — Netflix isn't really shaping the cultural conversation.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
George Lucas Still Advises Lucasfilm On 'Star Wars' Movies, But We'll Never Know Which Ideas Are His
Back in 2012, George Lucas sold Lucasfilm over to Disney and Star Wars would never be the same again. Under Kathleen Kennedy's leadership, Star Wars has been restored to its rightful place as one of the world's most popular blockbuster franchises, launching both the Sequel Trilogy and a promising range of spin-off movies. George Lucas may have retired from running our beloved Galaxy Far, Far Away, but that doesn't mean he has no creative input...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Alden Shot First: New Rumors Reveal Behind-The-Scenes Han Solo Drama That Led To A New Director
Just two days ago, Star Wars fans were shaken to learn that directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were parting ways with Lucasfilm. With production on the still-as-yet-untitled #HanSolo spinoff almost complete, the much-loved duo were flying off into the sunset. We've since learned that Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13) is taking over.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
From Mars to the Moon: 'The Martian' Author is Back with a Luny-Sounding New Book and Movie
"I'm gonna have to science the shit out of this." Those 10 words sum up The Martian perfectly. Based on the novel by Andy Weir, The Martian was remarkably faithful to the laws of science. In news that's sure to delight the film's many fans, Weir is about to publish his second novel — and 20th Century Fox has already acquired film rights. It looks like the team behind The Martian is getting to work on another sci-fi hit...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
New 'Doctor Strange' Concept Art Teases A Very Different Look For The Zealots
Last year's Doctor Strange was a triumph for Marvel Studios, successfully integrating magic and the dark arts into the science-based MCU. But little by little, we're getting a sense of just how much the film changed during Robert C. Cargill's rewrites back in 2015. The most intriguing clues have been concept art showing radically different versions of the Zealots — and artist Jerad S. Marantz has just given us another taste of the early Zealot designs!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The X-Men's 'ResurrXion' Becomes Literal: Charles Xavier Is Returning From The Dead
In March this year, Marvel Comics relaunched their X-Men line with the "ResurrXion," an attempt to breathe new life into a flagging comic book brand. It's been a tremendous success, but — in a twist that's sure to delight fans — we've just had confirmation that the "ResurrXion" will be literal. Death is always something of a revolving door in comics, and it looks as though the legendary founder of the X-Men is about to return.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'An Interesting Product Of Two Directors': To What Extent Is 'Justice League' Still A Zack Snyder Film?
Controversial director Zack Snyder has played a major role in shaping the nascent DC Extended Universe, but his involvement came to a tragic (and hopefully temporary) end in May this year. Struggling with grief after his daughter's suicide, Snyder stepped aside, allowing Joss Whedon to take charge of additional photography on Justice League in order to guide the film through the final stages of production.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Jamie Foxx Joins 'The Displaced', The TV Drama That Dares To Face The Refugee Crisis
It's perhaps the greatest issue of our time, and Hollywood is at last waking up to the reality of the world's refugee crisis. Back in 2015, the New York Times released a heart-wrenching documentary called The Displaced, focusing on the stories of #refugees from South Sudan, Syria, and the Ukraine. Killer Content promptly bought TV rights to produce a drama inspired by the documentary, and now Jamie Foxx has signed on as a producer.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
What Does This Data Reveal About The Future Of Your Favorite Netflix Original Shows?
Netflix are notoriously shy with their viewing figures, but that doesn't mean independent researchers don't enjoy doing the number crunching. Jumpshot has just published a remarkable analysis of viewing trends and as you'll see, these figures reveal a lot about the decisions Netflix has made, both to renew shows and to launch whole new ones...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks