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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Why the Battle Between Nebula and Gamora is the Most Powerful Scene in 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2'
For all the pomp and spectacle, for all the CGI and wisecracking humor, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a film about relationships at its heart. One particularly fascinating relationship is the one between Nebula and Gamora, which builds to a climax midway through the movie as the two sisters escalate their feud to terrifying levels.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' & 'Wonder Woman' Teach Studios to Understand the Heart of Their Superhero Characters
It's hardly disputable that we're living in the Golden Age of superhero movies. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a commercial juggernaut, breaking $11 billion in global box office takings back in April this year. The DC Extended Universe may have struggled to find a firm footing, but the dramatic success of Wonder Woman has left fans delighted, and later this year we're going to see the heroes of the Justice League unite on the big screen for the first time. Meanwhile, Fox's tentpole X-Men movies may have failed to impress, but the studio is redefining the whole genre with risky, experimental films like Deadpool and Logan.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How 'Star Wars: Rebels' Almost Introduced Us To Starkiller, The Hero Of 'The Force Unleashed'
Star Wars: Rebels has always delighted long-term Star Wars fans. Under the leadership of showrunner Dave Filoni, the show has liberally lifted many beloved characters from the old Expanded Universe. The best example is surely that of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Chiss villain created by Timothy Zahn back in 1991 who played a major role in Season 3.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
If Norman Osborn Appears In Sony's 'Silver & Black,' This Is How It Will Probably Happen
We don't yet know much about Sony's Silver & Black, the Spider-Man-spinoff starring Silver Sable and the Black Cat. But that hasn't stopped rumors from building that the film will include a bevy of key Spider-Man villains, and will also lay the groundwork for interweaving the Sony films with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
A Star Wars Tie-In May Have Finally Revealed Who 'The Last Jedi' Actually Is
Who is the titular 'Last Jedi?' And is the word plural, referring to both Luke and Rey, or singular? Fans may finally have the answer now and it's all thanks to the latest Star Wars: Look & Find book. Two pages in particular are of interest here, dedicated to the new Star Wars location Ahch-To.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'The Defenders': So... Just What Is The Black Sky?
Just what is the Black Sky? It's a question Marvel fans have been asking ever since Daredevil Season 1, but curiously enough, it remains unanswered in The Defenders — at least, for the most part. It's time to dig through the facts, and see if we can work out just what this mysterious being truly is in our spoilery analysis of The Defenders.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Next X-Men TV Spinoff is a Go: Check Out the First Teaser for 'The Gifted!"
These are good days to be an X-Men fan. Last year, in an unprecedented move, Marvel and Fox agreed a deal to produce two X-Men TV shows. We've already been left awed by the first series, Noah Hawley's Legion, and now Fox has officially signed off on the second - Matt Nix's The Gifted.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Iconic Spider-Man Villain Carnage Will Appear In ‘Venom’: Why He’s A Better Fit For Sony Than For Marvel
It’s proving to be an exciting week for Spider-Man fans. Over the weekend, Spider-Man: Homecoming producer Amy Pascal revealed that Sony’s spinoff movies, Venom and Silver & Black, are actually part of the MCU after all. Now, in the latest exciting twist, we’ve learned that Tom Hardy’s Venom will be clashing with his ultimate nemesis: his fellow symbiote, the psychopathic killer known as Carnage!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Fox Celebrates Eclipse Day With A New Character Profile From X-Men Spinoff 'The Gifted'
August 21st, 2017 is Eclipse Day. The moon is about to pass in front of the sun, plunging the US into a rare total eclipse. But for Fox, Eclipse Day means something very different. The network's currently building up anticipation for their next X-Men spinoff TV series, The Gifted, and one of the characters happens to have a rather appropriate codename for this special day: Eclipse.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'The Defenders' Has A Lowkey Brilliant 'Avengers' Callback In Its Final Trailer
Could Marvel fans possibly be any more excited about The Defenders? This latest Marvel series for Netflix promises to be the climax of everything we've seen so far, uniting four of Marvel's most kick-ass heroes: Daredevil, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. The series is due to stream on Netflix on Friday August 18 and just in case any fans were in danger of forgetting, Marvel has just released the final (and arguably the best) trailer yet.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Nick Fury Rumored to Return in 'Avengers: Infinity War': What Part Could He Play in the Upcoming Battle?
"Mr. Stark, you've become part of a bigger universe; you just don't know it yet." With those words, Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury effectively launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, there are rumors that he's about to return for 2018's Avengers: Infinity War - and it would only be fitting for him to do so. After all, Infinity War will be the climax of Phases 1-3, releasing ten years after the MCU kicked off in Iron Man. And where would the Avengers be without Nick Fury?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Did 'Supergirl' Season 2 Set Up A 'Legion Of Super Heroes' TV Series In The CW's Arrowverse?
Ever since we first glimpsed a Legion Flight Ring on the Fortress of Solitude during Supergirl Season 1, we've been wondering if the Legion of Superheroes would materialize in the Arrowverse. The climax of Season 2 definitely teased that the Legion is on its way, but could we get even more than just a Legion subplot on #Supergirl? Are we actually about to see The CW add a Legion of Super Heroes show to its roster? Let's check out the evidence...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks