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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From Jimi Hendrix To Pink Floyd: The End Credits Of 'Doctor Strange' Were Almost Very Different!
#Marvel released the classic end credits for Doctor Strange before the film had even aired, and fans were simply blown away. The #MCU is often criticized for its movie's forgettable scores, but Michael Giacchino's unique composition is simply beautiful. This Doctor Who fan can't help but feel that it's eerily familiar, while there's also just the faintest touch of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, another classic!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Changing Fashions Of Captain Marvel
It's the stuff of legend that female superheroes haven't always been treated well in comics. You need look no further than their costume designs — always skintight to accentuate their exaggerated curves, while boasting a variety of cutouts to show more than a flash of flesh. I'll never forget an issue of X-Men Unlimited, where Psylocke was basically wearing her bathing suit on a mission to Antarctica.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Wonder Woman' Will Feature DC's Legendary Weapon: The God Killer
One of the most hotly-anticipated movies of 2017, Wonder Woman will present the backstory of Gal Gadot's already iconic Wonder Woman. The movie is set against the backdrop of a world gone mad, with Chris Pine's Steve Trevor crash-landing on the shores of Themyscira. But details of the film's overarching plot are still sketchy, and we haven't even been given official confirmation on the identity of the movie's main villain. Now, though, a tantalizing photo revealed to EW may have revealed a lot more than you think...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Have Chris Evans And Robert Downey Jr. Extended Their Contracts With Marvel?
The tension has been building for fans of the #MCU; we know that many Marvel superstars are on their final movies, and so speculation is running rife that one or more of the iconic heroes will die in #InfinityWar. #RobertDowneyJr., for example, has been renegotiating new contracts for pretty much every appearance (he's due to show up in next year's Spider-Man: Homecoming), while #ChrisEvans officially only has one movie left before his contract comes to an end!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Is Ms. Marvel Teaming up with Squirrel Girl for Marvel's New Warriors?
Less than a week ago, Marvel fans were excited to hear whispers of a new Marvel TV series - New Warriors, a very different Marvel series to the ones we're used to on Netflix! Starring Squirrel Girl, a much-loved character whose comic book popularity is booming right now, New Warriors was viewed as a lighthearted series with the potential for a lot of teenage angst.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Confirmed: The Mystery of Rey's Parentage will be Revealed in 'Star Wars 8'!
Rey, star of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is — to quote Winston Churchill — "a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma". Fans are particularly curious to know her origin; who is the mysterious father she's been waiting on Jakku for? Unsurprisingly, Daisy Ridley has been fielding questions about this since the film first aired. We imagine being asked the same questions by strangers every day for a year would take its toll — there's only so long you can keep the secrets to yourself, and Daisy has finally cracked!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Disney's Casting Call For Live-Action 'Mulan' Reveals Major Details Of Their Adaptation
The latest Disney trend is adapting old animated classics into live-action remakes. These movies have been tremendous successes - The Jungle Book was one of the highlights of 2016 - and promise to only get better. Let's face it, Emma Watson's Beauty and the Beast is one of the most eagerly-anticipated films of 2017!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
A Disturbance In The Force: Lucasfilm Is Considering Ending The Main 'Skywalker Saga' Movies & Sticking To Spinoffs
Where next for Star Wars? That's the question Lucasfilm is considering, as they wait for #RogueOne to hit the cinemas in December. Last year's blockbuster hit The Force Awakens launched a new Star Wars trilogy, while Rogue One is a bold attempt at a whole new approach: telling the side-stories of the beloved Galaxy Far, Far Away in a series of standalones.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Chris Evans Has Been in 15 Comic Book Movies— Have You Seen Them All?
Nowadays, Chris Evans's Captain America has become so iconic, it's hard to imagine him playing the part of any other superhero — but before he became Captain America, Evans was certainly no stranger to comic book roles! From Fantastic Four to Scott Pilgrim Versus The World, here's your guide to Chris Evans's comic book movies...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Harley Quinn: Good or Evil? More Like "It's Complicated"
The run-up to #SuicideSquad made it clear that DC Film felt Harley Quinn had a lot of promise. Before the film was even released, DC had commissioned a sequel and a spin-off to be directed by Margot Robbie. Fans approached the film with an eager sense of expectation, anticipating that Harley would be the breakout character. Fortunately, for all the controversy surrounding Suicide Squad, Margot Robbie's performance was top-rate; the character won even the critics' hearts.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel's Captain America HYDRA Revelation May Not Have Been A Mistake!
Last week, the first issue of Captain America: Steve Rogers was released - and the Internet's still seething over it! The comic culminated with the revelation that Steve Rogers is actually an agent of HYDRA, and even implied that he'd been a HYDRA agent all along. What's more, the plot - and vast chunks of the dialogue - is clearly intended to be a political analogy, making it all the more controversial.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why Jacob Kowalski's Optimistic Ending In 'Fantastic Beasts' Has A Sting In Its Tail...
Although Fantastic Beasts is the first in a series of five films, J. K. Rowling has played it pretty smart; the movie works as a stand-alone, meaning if (by some unbelievable misfortune) it fails to perform as well as hoped, the series can be ended without leaving fans with too many loose ends.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks