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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'Arrival' & 'Van Helsing' Writer Says Van Helsing Will Be No Superhero — He'll Just Be The Hero We Need
Eric Heisserer's career is definitely one to watch; with critically acclaimed horrors like Lights Out behind him, he's gone on to really capture Hollywood's attention with last year's classic sci-fi Arrival. Next on his list, though, is Van Helsing; a script he's working on alongside Jon Spaihts (Passengers). That film is set to become part of the developing Universal Monster Universe, to be launched by this year's The Mummy.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How 'Rogue One' Just Resolved The Greatest Problem With 'A New Hope'
(WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Rogue One. Consult the Force before you proceed) Back in 1977, the world was thrilled by the first installment of Star Wars. A New Hope pitted a desperate Rebellion against the military might of the Empire, with Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker launching a desperate mission against the Death Star. That mission had one critical problem, though — one that's been mocked ever since A New Hope. Now, incredibly, #RogueOne has actually subtly rewrote the events of A New Hope, and in doing so, resolved the greatest problem in the entire Star Wars franchise!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: Marvel's Rogue One Comic Adaptation Will Exclusively Reveal Deleted Scenes from the Movie!
By any measure, Rogue One was a tremendous success. The Star Wars universe has expanded in a remarkable way, proving that spinoff movies can work just as well as the core Skywalker Saga films. But there was one odd thing about Rogue One; for all we saw buildup to the movie in novels, there were no tie-in comics. These were ordered — but mysteriously canceled. At the very least, though, it seems that Marvel Comics is about to publish a comic adaptation of the film — with some exclusive goodies!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Contrasting 'Legion' And 'Split': Two Radically Different Takes On Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
It's like waiting for a bus. You've been stood at the stop for an hour, wondering when the bus will arrive, and then two turn up at once!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
What Happened To Marvel's Planned Tie-In Comics For 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'?
When Disney purchased Lucasfilm back in 2012, fans knew it was only a matter of time before the rights to Star Wars comics reverted to Marvel. What nobody expected, though, was the phenomenal success of Marvel's Star Wars relaunch; Star Wars #1, released in 2015, sold an estimated 985,976 copies in the US retail market! Although Star Wars is proving to be a tremendous success once again, you'll notice that Marvel's actually missed a trick with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Surprisingly enough, if you're looking to pick up a Marvel tie-in comic, you're out of luck — the Rogue One tie-in comics never hit the shelves. So just what happened?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: 'Aftermath: Empire's End' Hints That Snoke Is a Being From the Unknown Regions...
Who is Supreme Leader Snoke? Introduced in The Force Awakens, the powerful being behind the First Order is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. The novelization of The Force Awakens revealed that Snoke witnessed the rise and fall of the Galactic Empire from afar, that he watched the New Republic's birth pains, and that he focused his attentions particularly on Ben Solo. No surprise, then, that a Lucasfilm exec recently confirmed that Snoke isn't human!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Was A Major Mystic Battle Cut From 'Doctor Strange', And Could We See It In The Deleted Scenes?
The 14th film in the MCU, Doctor Strange is a mystic tour de force that's unparalleled in superhero cinema to date. Visually, it's more similar to the likes of Inception than it is to Marvel's traditional movies, while the concepts of sorcery the film plays with feel like a sci-fi version of the Harry Potter franchise. It's stunning.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Rogue One' Displays The Empire's Might Like No Star Wars Film Before
(WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Rogue One. Proceed with whatever level of caution the Force suggests to you is wise)
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Does This Image Reveal the Overarching Plot of the Defenders?
Excitement is building for Marvel's The Defenders, which will unite four incredible superheroes: Charlie Cox's Daredevil, Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones, Mike Colter's Luke Cage, and Finn Jones's Iron Fist! EW recently got some exclusive set photos from the series — and they may have given away a lot more than you'd think at first glance!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Legion' Season 1 Fan Theory: Is Syd Barrett A Mutant, Or Another Of David's Personalities?
Noah Hawley's newest TV series, the comic-book-inspired Legion, is a fascinating and refreshingly complex take on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Like the protagonist himself (Dan Stevens's David Haller), we're unable to differentiate between his experiences and the real world; we're left with tantalizing questions about the nature of reality; and we can't help but wonder just what in the world is actually going on!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Rogue One' Launches Star Wars In A Bold New Direction
(WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Rogue One. Proceed with whatever level of caution the Force suggests to you is wise)
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 4: The New 'Agents of Hydra' Arc Is Inspired by the Comics
We've come to another mid-season break for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4, and we're all eagerly awaiting the next 'pod': "Agents of Hydra"! This arc will dive deep into a virtual reality created with the forbidden knowledge of the Darkhold, a twisted world where key events in Marvel history turned out very, very differently. But whilst we wait patiently for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. prepares to explore the Framework, it's time to ask - what are the comic book origins of this idea?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks