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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Your Ultimate Star Wars Universe Primer: Everything You Wanted To Know About Star Wars Canon, But Were Too Afraid To Ask
Star Wars is back — and bigger than ever! Purchased by Disney back in 2012, the franchise has returned to the big screens with a relaunched Skywalker Saga, and all-new spin-off movies like Rogue One. Dig a little deeper into the franchise, though, and fans quickly realize that there's a lot more to Star Wars than just a series of blockbuster movies. The wider Star Wars universe embraces everything from novels to computer games, from animated TV shows to ongoing comic book series. It's easy to get overwhelmed — so here's our primer on the wider Star Wars universe!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Mutant Overload: Fox Sets 2018 Release Dates for Deadpool 2, New Mutants and X-Men: Dark Phoenix!
Superhero fans were already excited about next year as Avengers: Infinity War alone is a thrilling prospect! Now, Fox has given X-Men fans something to celebrate. The studio has set 2018 release dates for not one but three new X-Men movies - and they've also finally revealed the title of the next tentpole movie! Here's what to expect.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Hold Your Pitchforks: Is Captain America's 'Secret Empire' Arc Really That Bad?
Over the last few years, we've seen Marvel Comics run through a familiar cycle; each summer, the company puts out a Summer Event that transforms the status quo, allowing the whole range to be relaunched in the aftermath. This year's Summer Event, Secret Empire, is probably the most controversial yet. Just the setup last year led to chilling death threats, and social media remains buzzing with fury against writer Nick Spencer.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From Quinn To Queen: Margot Robbie In Talks To Play Elizabeth In Mary Queen Of Scots
You know her as Harley — but soon she could be Her Majesty. One of the most in-demand actresses in Hollywood today, Margot Robbie, may be about to take on a whole new challenge. In Suicide Squad, she took the DCEU by storm as the greatest love of the Clown Prince of Crime — but now she's set her sights on a throne far greater than that of the Gotham underworld. According to Entertainment Weekly, Margot Robbie is currently in talks to play the role of Queen Elizabeth in Josie Rourke's Mary Queen of Scots.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Dave Bautista Wants Moondragon To Appear In 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3': Could It Happen?
We all know that death is something of a revolving door when it comes to superhero movies and films. In fact, it's actually pretty unusual for a character to stay dead. Take, for instance, last week's X-Men Gold #2, which contained a joke in which Old Man Logan began to ask one Z-level supervillain how come he was back and re-powered, and then broke off to conclude he simply didn't care!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From Hero to Villain: Melissa Benoist Joins the Cast Waco, Based on One of the Darkest Cults in American History
Melissa Benoist has stolen our hearts as the star of DCTV's Supergirl, but it looks as though she's ready to trade in her cape for a far more sinister role. The actress may be known as the personification of "adorkable," but Benoist has tremendous skill and range as an actress — as fans of Homeland and Whiplash will attest. Now, she's set to shine as a dark cultist leader in Paramount Network's Waco!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Deadpool and Wolverine Finally Unite In This Thrilling Fan-Made Trailer
Last year's most surprising superhero hit, Deadpool, essentially relaunched the X-Men franchise. It left fans thrilled at the idea superhero films could move away from the camp humor of Marvel, or the grim brutality of DC, and could embrace a far more dramatic range of tones and styles. Hot on the heels of Deadpool, this year will see what's expected to be Hugh Jackman's last appearance as Wolverine in Logan, a superhero movie that promises to be a brutal, bloody western.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Begins The Marketing Push For 'Inhumans,' Its Most Important TV Show Ever
Releasing in IMAX theatres on September 1st, #Marvel's Inhumans will finally introduce us to the Royal Family of the Inhumans. We don't really know what to expect — a fish-out-of-water story starring Black Bolt? A Game of Thrones-inspired battle for power between Black Bolt and his brother? Marvel's deliberately keeping quiet about the details, but today they began their promotional push for the show.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Looks Set to Happen—and It's Thanks to Blazing a New Path
Moving to a later timeslot and taking on a far darker tone, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 has been a tremendous success for Marvel and ABC. Little wonder that the show's future looks increasingly secure! Back In January, ABC President Channing Dungey gave us every reason to be confident about Season 5, explaining:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Grab The Tissues, Folks: Hayley Atwell Chooses The Perfect Epitaph For Marvel's Agent Peggy Carter
Introduced in Captain America: The First Avenger, Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter has become a firm fan-favorite. Marvel Entertainment gave Ms. Carter her own (admittedly ill-fated) Agent Carter TV series, while the movies continued her story up to the very end, finishing with her death in #CaptainAmericaCivilWar.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Agent Carter' Star Hayley Atwell Wants to be Cast as the New Doctor in 'Doctor Who' — And She's Perfect for the Part
It's regeneration time again for Doctor Who fans, with Peter Capaldi announcing that he's hanging up his TARDIS keys when showrunner Steven Moffat departs. The bookies, who called Capaldi right last time, are making their voices heard, with fan-favorite Ben Whishaw leading the charge. But now, it's time to give a left-field suggestion. You see, as Doctor Who and Agent Carter fans will know very well, should the BBC decide to go with a female Doctor, Hayley Atwell herself may well be interested in the role...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'The Shack': Why the Movie Adaptation of the Best-Selling Book Is a Must See
Written by Christian author William P. Young and published in 2007, The Shack went largely ignored for almost a year. By 2008, though, the book's fate had changed; word-of-mouth promotion in churches and Christian radio stations led evangelicals across the world to pick up a copy, and soon it was a New York Times bestseller. By May 2010, The Shack had sold over 10 million copies, and it's now been translated into over thirty languages. It's no real surprise that the book has now been adapted into a film, which promises to be a Hollywood blockbuster. But what makes this story so important?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks