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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La La Land Has Tied The Oscars Record For 14 Nominations — But Which Of Its Songs Deserves To Win?
We already knew that La La Land was one of the biggest films of 2016. Having performed incredibly well at the Golden Globes, the musical — already considered a classic, even though it hasn't yet left the box office — is now tied for the record number of Oscar nominations. Most dramatically, though, it faces stiff competition for the category of Best Song.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 4: What Is 'Project Looking Glass'?
The last leg of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 has plunged us into the Framework: a twisted virtual reality created by the arcane science of the Darkhold. It's a world in which Hydra won, and where Aida has positioned herself as Madame Hydra, supreme ruler of the Planet Earth. We're only two episodes into the 'Agents of Hydra' pod, and already, our heroes have been exposed. But rumbling in the background, 'Identity and Change' dropped a tantalizing — and terrifying — hint...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi' — What Does the Red Logo Mean?
So now we know. Star Wars Episode VIII finally has a name; The Last Jedi. It's an ominous title, one filled with foreboding, promising a film centered upon Luke Skywalker and Rey. We don't yet know whether or not the title refers to Jedi in the singular or the plural, but there's one thing that's really caught the eyes of Star Wars fans. The title is red.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Hela Yeah! The 'Thor: Ragnarok' Trailer Has Broken Marvel / Disney Records, Beating 'Beauty And The Beast'
He may have lost Mjolnir, but I think it's official: the Fates are smiling down upon Thor: Ragnarok! If you've been keeping an eye on social media, you'll have noticed that the Internet is abuzz with excitement and speculation for the final instalment in Thor's trilogy. But now, we've got an idea of just how excited the world really is for the god of thunder's third outing — because that first trailer is officially a record-breaker!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Here's Why Darth Maul Had To Die In 'Star Wars: Rebels' — Does It Mean Kanan And Ezra Must Die Too?
Darth Maul's story is finally over. Introduced in George Lucas's The Phantom Menace back in 1999, the character became more popular than could Lucas ever have imagined. It didn't take too long for him to be resurrected in the animated Clone Wars series, and Maul's story has continued in the animated shows ever since. Now, finally, Star Wars: Rebels has brought that story to an end. It's given us a final, epic duel between Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi, one that ends with a single brutal swordstroke. But why did Lucasfilm choose to end Maul's story this way?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
If Marvel's Sub-Mariner Is About To Become A Reality - Could Donnie Yen Play The Part?
2017 is the Year of Yen — Donnie Yen. Over Christmas, we saw the superb Chinese actor catch Hollywood's eye with his portrayal of Chirrut Imwe in Rogue One, and in January he took a more villainous turn in xXx: The Return of Xander Cage. Now, though, his fans are clamoring for Donnie to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Namor, the Sub-Mariner!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
New Rumors Suggest 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Will Introduce Gwen Stacy After All: Is Spider-Gwen On The Cards?
2017 is proving to be a Marvel fan's dream come true. We're less than a month away from the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2; the trailer for Thor: Ragnarok was so mind-blowing that it's broken Marvel and Disney records for number of views; and in July, we're due to see Tom Holland star in his first solo Spider-Man film!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Hela And Thanos Just Got Steamy In The Comics — Will Hela Take The Place Of Death In The MCU Movies?
Excitement is building for Thor: Ragnarok, which promises to be a Thor movie unlike any other. It will feature Cate Blanchett as the MCU's first female villain, Hela, the goddess of death herself. But is it possible that Hela is a far more important character than we've been led to believe? One popular fan-theory is that she'll be taking the place of the avatar of Death in the MCU — and that just became ever-more-likely, given the comics have just locked Thanos and Hela in a passionate embrace!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Emperor's Hand: Is Mara Jade Coming To 'Star Wars: Rebels' And 'The Last Jedi'?
For several years now, the Star Wars saga has been continuing in the animated Star Wars: Rebels series — and, as the character of Saw Gerrera has proved, Lucasfilm has carefully integrated that series into the main Star Wars story.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
CBS Rumored to Be Buying Sony Entertainment—What Does This Mean for Spider-Man?
Rumors are circulating that Sony is looking to get out of the film-making business, spurred on by CEO Michael Lynton stepping down to serve as Snapchat chairman. It's worth noting from the outset that these are only rumors; Sony is officially denying that any sale is in the works. Still, the internet is rife with speculation that not only are Sony selling, but CBS is interested in buying. Let's assume that these rumors are true for a moment; what would this mean for Sony's biggest franchise: Spider-Man?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Exclusive Interview: How Writer Christina Strain Came To Helm 'Generation X', Marvel's New Lovable Losers
The X-Men have been in a very dark place since the early 2000s, battling against the constant threat of extinction. All that's set to change later this year in the new "ResurrXion" era, with a brighter, more hopeful hue. Popular titles have been announced that hark back to classic and much-loved X-Men series — and top of that list is Christina Strain's Generation X!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From Screen to Page and Back Again: How 'Logan' Adapted X-23
Warning: Mild spoilers for Logan to follow. Continue at your own risk! Created by Craig Kyle as part of the X-Men: Evolution animated series, it didn't take long for the character of X-23 to transition to the comics. Now, the character has headed to the big screen as one of the stars of James Mangold's Logan, and she's one of the highlights of the film. Played by talented newcomer Dafne Keen, X-23 is a savage warrior who will leave X-Men fans thrilled. But how does Logan adapt the character of X-23 to the big screen?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks