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 Iron Fist to Mary-Jane: Why the Comic Book Casting Controversies?
There are times when I feel sorry for Marvel. Right now, the internet is ablaze with rumors that teen sensation Zendaya is playing the part of Mary-Jane Watson in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Unfortunately, the fans' reaction to the news can be summed up in one word: outrage. After all, Mary-Jane is traditionally a white redhead!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Who Is Squirrel Girl, and Why Do So Many People Want Her to Join the MCU?
Wait a second, does this article really begin with the question 'Who Is Squirrel Girl'? I mean, are you seriously saying you've not heard of the greatest, most dangerous Marvel superhero of them all? I'm not kidding; Doctor Doom? She aced him. Thanos? She took down the real deal, not a clone, declared so by the Watcher! Galactus? Talked him out of eating the Earth and got him to take up a diet of nuts instead! Yeah, we're talking about Squirrel Girl!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Just Gave Us Our Biggest Tie-In To The Marvel Netflix Shows Yet
"It's all connected." Back in October 2016, we were given a tantalizing hint that Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. would soon cross over with the popular Netflix shows. Asked about the possibility, Jeph Loeb gave the classic response: "Stay tuned." He knows there's demand, and he knew that comment would whet our appetites. In the latest episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., "The Patriot", we just got a tantalizing hint how that could happen, as we got a fantastic Easter Egg — and a subtle plot — that ties the different Marvel shows together!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Sorry, But the MCU's Spider-Man Probably Won't Be Like Harry Potter
When #Marvel introduced #SpiderMan into the MCU, they took a big gamble - they returned to the superhero's 15-year-old roots, showing him as a high school kid who gets caught up in the world of superheroes and supervillains. But Tom Holland's casting was inspired, and the new Spider-Man stole every scene he swung across in Captain America: Civil War. All of which leaves an interesting question: how can Marvel go ahead with this new Spider-Man in the MCU?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Meet DC's Suicide Squad In These Phenomenal Posters
Let's face it. Few superhero films have drawn quite the attention of Suicide Squad. It's the most-talked-about summer blockbuster on social media, following the release of the trailers, which show an irreverent, entertaining movie guaranteed to bring the laughs. Today, DC released stunning character posters, and man do they show off the squad at their best.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From Iron Fist to the Ancient One: Why Do Comic Book Movies & Shows Race-Swap Characters?
Iron Fist is proving to be Marvel's most controversial series to date, with the Internet pretty much set ablaze with discussion over Finn Jones's casting as the series lead But it's only the latest casting controversy; when rumours swirled that Zendaya would be playing Mary-Jane Watson in Spider-Man: Homecoming, the fury was almost palpable. The reality is, comic book fans take their casting seriously, and the result can be a Twitter storm. There's nothing more controversial than a race swap, raising the odd question: Why do the studios do race-swaps anyway? Here are the reasons...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Phase 3 of the MCU: Marvel's Original Plan, And Your Guide To The Updates!
In October 2014, #Marvel wowed the world with a staggering plan that ran all the way up to 2019! That original plan was: Captain America: Civil War - May 6th, 2016 Doctor Strange - November 4th, 2016 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 - May 5th, 2017 Thor: Ragnarok - July 28th, 2017 Black Panther - November 3rd, 2017 Captain Marvel - July 6th, 2018 Inhumans - November 2nd, 2018 Infinity War Parts 1 and 2 - May 4th, 2018 and May 3rd, 2019
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
A New Cast List for Spider-Man: Homecoming May Have Leaked— What Does It Reveal?
Spider-Man: Homecoming is shaping up to be one of the most hotly anticipated films of 2017. It's no surprise, then, that every day brings a new rumor; and over the weekend, a particularly interesting one hit the Internet. A Redditor published what they claimed was a casting sheet from the film. It was swiftly taken down (and all sites that reproduced the image have since taken it down too, suggesting that #Marvel Studios wasn't too happy with it being out there). That said, I got to see it before it was erased from the Internet, so here are the four things that stood out to me...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Does 'Jason Bourne' Live Up to the Legacy of the Bourne Franchise?
In 2002, spy-drama fans were treated to a film like no other; The Bourne Identity, a high-powered adaptation of Robert Ludlum's novel, starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne. A full 14 years later, fans are headed to the cinema to watch Jason Bourne, the latest in what's become a powerful franchise.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Who Is 'Steppenwolf'? All You Need To Know About The 'Justice League' Villain
Today's proving to be quite the day for DC fans. Movie Pilot was given access to the set of Justice League, and we learned a lot about the future of the DC Exptended Universe. Perhaps one of the most interesting things we learned was the identity of the movie's villain.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How the Avengers Pushed Marvel's Runaways into Development Hell—and How It Came Back
Excitement levels are building over #Marvel and Hulu's Runaways project, a TV series that nobody saw coming! In another post, I've already walked you through the comic book history of Marvel's latest superheroes; now it's time to discuss the strange twists of fate that have brought them to Hulu...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Just Why Has Marvel Turned Captain America Into A Nazi?
Today, Marvel Comics released Steve Rogers: Captain America #1 and the internet went wild! For the last couple of years, Steve Rogers's body has been its correct age, so he handed over the shield to the more able-bodied Sam Wilson. However, the "Avengers: Standoff!" event restored our beloved Steve's youth, so he and Sam are now sharing the title, and we now have a new, ongoing series for Steve Rogers: Captain America.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks