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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Netflix Share Prices Plummet - What's Next for the Media Powerhouse?
Today, we learned that a price increase over at Netflix cut subscriber growth to a three-year low. The market reacted pretty much as you'd expect, with shares devalued and a lot of commentators expressing real concerns about Netflix's future direction.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Six Things You May Have Missed in "Ghost"— The Season 4 Premiere of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!'
Gabriel Luna's new #GhostRider has roared on to the scene in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s season premiere, "The Ghost"! It's a tremendously effective episode, exploiting the later timeslot to tell a far darker story than we've ever seen before in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But here are some of the details you may have missed...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Tom Holland and Kevin Feige Reveal Spider-Man Isn't Confirmed for 'Avengers: Infinity War'!
This year, Captain America: Civil War introduced superhero fans worldwide to the newest star of the MCU — Tom Holland's Spider-Man! Critics and fans alike fell in love with this new portrayal of the wondrous web-slinger, and Marvel is clearly on to a hit. It may come as surprise, then, that everyone's favorite wall-crawler isn't confirmed for Avengers: Infinity War, the cornerstone of the MCU's future.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Meet the New Mutants: The Comic Book History of Magik!
The future of Fox's X-Men franchise is as an ever-broadening cinematic universe, and the New Mutants are set to give us an X-Men film like none we've ever seen before. This is the first in a series of articles that will explore the superheroes who'll star in New Mutants, revealing the legendary comic book history behind these less-well-known X-Men. First up: Magik!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why Has 'Ghostbusters' Been So Controversial?
The 2016 Ghostbusters reboot has been one of the most controversial movies of all time - even before anybody saw it! Today, I had the chance to see the film, and - as a fan of the originals, who rewatched those classics just yesterday - I have news for you: I loved it. All of this leaves me asking one single awkward question: why has the film been so very, very controversial?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Will 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Be Introducing Marvel's Mephisto?
Excitement's building for Season 4 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! The Season 4 premiere packed a lot in, teasing several key plots for the rest of the season. It seems we're going to be seeing more of #Quake struggling to control her powers in a time of emotional tumult, as well as Fitz's potentially disastrous dabbling with virtual reality. A recent interview with Gabriel Luna (Marvel's #GhostRider) gave us a tantalizing hint of what to expect — is the series going to be introducing the character of #Mephisto?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Who Is Deathstroke, and What Does He Add to the DC Extended Universe?
Yesterday, Ben Affleck tweeted footage from London, where Justice League is currently filming. The footage featured a supervillain fans immediately identified as Deathstroke the Terminator, one of DC's most notable assassins. If rumors are to be believed, he's likely to appear briefly in Justice League, before going on to become the main villain of Affleck's solo Batman movie! But who is the man called Deathstroke, and why would he be added to the DC Extended Universe at such an early stage?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Black Widow To Blade: 5 Of Marvel's Biggest Missed Opportunities
When Marvel released Iron Man in 2008, nobody could ever have expected the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now partway through Phase 3, the MCU embraces movies, comics, TV shows, and a whole lot more. It's become one of the greatest, most creative and complex fictional universes ever made. But, for all Marvel's genius, there have been mistakes along the way — and there are some tremendous opportunities that Marvel is in danger of missing. Here are five of their greatest missed opportunities so far!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Who Are The Watchdogs, 'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 4's Most Sinister Force?
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has always excelled at weaving a complex narrative filled with plots and sub-plots — and so far, Season 4 has proven to be no exception! From supernatural threats to the growing danger of LMDs, S.H.I.E.L.D. has no shortage of enemies. Returning after its mid-season break, though, a plot that's been simmering in the background has moved to center-stage — a deadly force known as the Watchdogs. Who are they, what are their origins, and where is this plot likely to go?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Are Some Superheroes Too Dangerous To Live?
The third issue of Civil War II sent shockwaves around the world, as Marvel had one of the founding Avengers assassinated. Believing that Bruce Banner was about to Hulk out, Hawkeye shot him dead. Ironically enough, this was essentially a case of 'suicide-by-Hawkeye', as Banner had himself given the archer the weapons to put him out of his misery should Hawkeye ever deem it necessary.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Legion' Gets A Release Date And The Latest Trailer Brings On The Bad Guys
2017 will be the Year of the Superhero, but one of the most promising comic book-inspired shows doesn't even star a hero. Marvel and Fox are working together on Legion, an offbeat series starring a powerful mutant who suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Ghost Rider Made His Debut on 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'— And Blazed New Ground for a Darker Series!
The season premiere of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. revealed a whole new Ghost Rider — Robbie Reyes, played by Gabriel Luna! Although Robbie's a relatively new character in the comics, he's already leaving a strong impression. How did #GhostRider's debut go?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks