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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'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Breaks $600 Million Worldwide: How Does This Compare To The Other Spider-Man Movies?
The fifth Spider-Man film since 2002, Spider-Man: Homecoming is the first solo outing for Tom Holland's iteration of the wondrous wall-crawler. It firmly establishes the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man as a mentor figure, and harking back to key MCU events such as the Chitauri invasion in The Avengers. Over the weekend, the film just hit a milestone; it broke $600 million in the global box office!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Studios Boss Kevin Feige Says Modern Superhero Films Owe It All to Blade, Who's Coming to the MCU 'Someday'
Twenty years ago, Batman and Robin seemed like the death knell for comic book movies. Hollywood concluded that audiences were tired of superheroes, and began to move on. For #Marvel, which for years had tried to generate interest in its characters, the future looked bleak. And then came Blade.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How Will Marvel's 'Inhumans' Link To 'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.?'
Gracing comics all the way back in 1965, the Inhuman Royal Family are finally set to make their MCU debut in a few short months. Their arrival has left fans fascinated and curious; with the concept of the Inhumans used extensively in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., how will these two shows interact? There were some initial reports that we'd get an overt crossover of some sort, but these rumors appear to be unreliable. Instead, the truth seems to be far more complex — and much more intriguing...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why the 'Inhumans' TV Series is Marvel's Biggest Gamble Yet
Last week finally saw Marvel begin the marketing push for their Inhumans TV show following the announcement that the first two episodes are due to air at IMAX cinemas in September this year. We saw a poster, a CGI-less photo of the cast, an interview with showrunner Scott Buck that didn't really give much away, and a short teaser video that may have actually revealed the whole plot.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
A Personal Vendetta: Andy Serkis Discusses Ulysses Klaue's Villainous Motivations In 'Black Panther'
Introduced in 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron, the character of Ulysses Klaue is one Marvel fans know very well indeed. In the comics, he's Black Panther's nemesis, and the man who assassinated T'Challa's father. In the MCU, though, we already know the character is very different; after all, T'Chaka died in Captain America: Civil War, killed by Zemo's terrorist attack at the signing of the Sokovia Accords. So how will Ulysses Klaue's be fleshed out in Black Panther? Andy Serkis, the actor who plays Klaue, has recently revealed a lot of tantalizing details...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Scarlett Johansson Reveals 'Avengers: Infinity War' Will Address the Black Widow/Hulk Relationship
Although 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron easily broke $1 billion at the global box office, it's generally regarded by fans as one of the weaker movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One of the most heavily criticized aspects of the film is the portrayal of Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow, who became something of a 'damsel in distress' — and seemed on the verge of a romantic relationship with Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner. This was a somewhat left-field development, both to fans of the movies and to traditional comic book readers.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Stargate' Returns In A New Digital Adventure, 'Stargate Origins'
It all began in 1994, with the release of the first Stargate movie. The decades that followed saw a series of hit sci-fi shows, Stargate: SG1, Stargate: Atlantis, and the ill-fated Stargate Universe. At San Diego Comic-Con 2017, MGM has revealed that we're about to step back through the Gate and return to the worlds we know and love. It's time to learn the secret origin of the Stargate!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Reveals Official 'Avengers: Infinity War' Poster At SDCC — And Iron Man Is Definitely The Film's Star
San Diego Comic-Con 2017 is in full swing, and Marvel fans are reveling in it. Sure, the high point is going to be Saturday's Marvel Studios panel at Hall H, but in the meantime Marvel has a lot of treats in store for its fans. Take, for example, a poster that's available from Marvel's booth:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Fresh From The Thrills and Spills of 'Logan,' Dafne Keen Lands Her Next Lead Role
Superhero films are big business, and a lot of experienced Hollywood actors are trying to break into them. 12-year-old Dafne Keen had no such problems; her acting career was launched with this year's Logan, arguably the moodiest and most raw superhero movie of all time. What's more, just this week she and co-star Hugh Jackman received the MTV Award for 'Best Duo' and Keen gave the whole world a swell of joy as she excitedly upstaged the veteran actor.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Comics Publishing Official Preludes To 'Black Panther' And 'Infinity War', With Original (Canon) Content
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is more than just a blockbuster range of movies; it's supported by a wide range of shows, one-shots and official tie-in comics as well. In recent months, some of the so-called 'prelude' comics have been a little lackluster, serving merely as recaps, and recounting events we've already seen on screen. Now, excitingly, we've learned that the preludes for Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War seem a lot more promising!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Not So Fantastic Anymore: Why The Fantastic Four Will Never Rise Again
Created back in 1961, there was a time when the Fantastic Four were #Marvel Comics superstars. Now though, things don't look great for Marvel's First Family. Fox's first attempt at creating a Fantastic Four film franchise came to a disappointing end when Rise of the Silver Surfer failed to gain fan or critical acclaim. Meanwhile, the 2015 reboot is much-derided, largely because of Josh Trank's off-brand vision and studio interference. There are rumblings that Fox is toying with another Fantastic Four project, likely more to ensure Marvel don't get the film rights back than anything else, but few fans are positive about this idea.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Not Just a Warrior: T'Challa's Sister Shuri Has Been Re-Written as a Brilliant Inventor in Black Panther
The hype is building for Black Panther, a movie that promises to be the most diverse superhero film to date. In a stunning cast of award-winners and scene-stealers, one name in particular is rising to prominence: Letitia Wright, who will play Black Panther's sister Shuri. In the comics, she's a popular character who ultimately became the Black Panther when T'Challa was forced to stand aside. But, as much-loved as she may be, it seems that Shuri is being subtly rewritten for her #MCU debut. Let's take a look at the role this exciting new character is set to play...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks