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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Marvel Reveals Inhumans Redesigns — Is This A Taste Of What To Expect From The TV Series?
Right now, Marvel's X-Men and Inhumans are pitted against one another in all-out war over in the Inhumans Versus X-Men event. The aftermath of this event, though, will see both the X-Men and the Inhumans relaunched — and a lot of fans are wondering if the Inhumans' new status quo is offering tantalizing hints to the TV series we can expect to see next year!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Returns to the Vietnam War Roots of the Star Wars Franchise
The best films, comics and TV series have always had a political edge to them — yet often, that political aspect becomes forgotten, lost in the mists of time. That's the case with Star Wars; the franchise was actually influenced dramatically by the Vietnam War. But Rogue One: A Star Wars Story returns us to that surprising, if often-forgotten, theme!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Rogue One' Isn't The End Of Saw Gerrera's Star Wars Story - And That's Big News For The Franchise!
It's official: Rogue One is a blockbuster hit, just as everybody had expected! As a Star Wars fan, though, one of the most interesting details in the film was the inclusion of Forest Whitaker's Saw Gerrera — the (slightly insane) Rebel whose campaign against the Empire on Jedha turned into a brutal guerrilla war! Introduced in the Clone Wars animated series, Gerrera draws the various threads of the Star Wars franchise more tightly together than ever before. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed that the character originally played a much more crucial role in the film - but that his story isn't over.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
With The Release Of 'Rogue One', We Finally Know The Complete History Of The Death Star!
"That's no moon; it's a space station!" With those immortal words, we were introduced to the Death Star — the most famous science-fiction superweapon of them all! Now, with the release of Rogue One, the story of the Death Star is finally complete. Tying together the movies and the novels, we now know the full story of that tremendous planet-destroying weapon!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
"With Friends Like These..." Captain Marvel's Greatest Foe - The X-Man ROGUE?
It's practically a tradition that when two superheroes meet for the first time, they fight. For Captain Marvel and Rogue, that's something of an understatement - when they first met, Rogue was a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Since that day, there's been a simmering tension between the two women. Every now and again it comes to the surface - and here are the classic examples!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Is 'Supergirl' Becoming The CW's Flagship Superhero Show?
The CW has long been home to some absolute classic superhero shows - The Flash, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow. In May, though, we had a surprise; Supergirl, starring Melissa Benoist, is moving from CBS to join these other shows on The CW. Supergirl already had a crossover with The Flash, establishing the two shows as existing in different realities, so unless The Flash's "Flashpoint" arc somehow merges these Earths, we'll be seeing The CW build not one but two superhero worlds.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Who Is Robbie Reyes's Ghost Rider?
In 2013, Marvel Studios reacquired the rights to one of their most Hellish superheroes - #GhostRider! Although Ghost Rider and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance had been box office successes (albeit not critical ones), Nicolas Cage wasn't interested in returning to play the stunt-rider-turned-Hellfire-warrior for a third film. Columbia seemed to lose interest, and the franchise was quietly passed back to Marvel.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
"That's Classified: Are Bobbi and Hunter Set To Return To 'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.'?
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 was a shock to fans' systems, showing Nick Blood's Lance Hunter and Adrianne Palicki's Bobbi Morse written out in a blaze of glory. It was all intended to set up their own show, Marvel's Most Wanted, but ABC passed on that series. It's left Hunter and Morse in limbo — but with the potential to return. At SDCC 2016, Jeph loeb was asked about the possible return; he gave a tantalizing reply.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel's 'The Defenders': News, Rumors, Trailers & Everything You Need To Know
Marvel's hit Netflix shows are building towards a triumphant climax in 2017, with the release of The Defenders — an 8-episode epic uniting Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist in an uneasy alliance against a threat to the whole of New York. #MarvelNetflix is essentially following the pattern of the #MCU movies, with The Defenders acting as the focal point of Phase 1. It looks sure to be a wild ride!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Four Key Things We've Learned About 'Luke Cage' At SDCC!
Yesterday saw Marvel's Luke Cage panel, with a whole host of reveals for Marvel Netflix - including the revelation that there will be a Daredevil Season 3! For now, though, I want to hone in on Marvel's next Netflix series, Luke Cage, and explore just what we've learned...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Daredevil' Season 3 Has Been Confirmed - But What Do We Know So Far?
It's a great day to be a fan of Marvel Netflix! Yesterday's Luke Cage panel unveiled a wealth of surprises, including a teaser for The Defenders! But that wasn't all. In a surprising clip, fans got to see a video that will leave Daredevil fans seriously excited. Take a look!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Fox's Latest 'Logan' Teaser Adds Humor To The R-Rated Sequel
Last weekend saw Brazil's Comic-Con Experience, and the studios were there in force! Although Fox chose not to put on much of a show at the US Comic Cons — the footage always leaks online — at CCXP they actually gave the crowd an exclusive clip from Logan. Read on for a description of the scene, and an explanation of why Fox chose that particular clip.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks