Tom Chapman
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Tom is a Manchester-based writer with square eyes and the love of a good pun. Raised on a diet of Jurassic Park, this ’90s boy has VHS flowing in his blood. No topic is too big for this freelancer by day, crime-fighting vigilante by night.
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Freddy, Steady, Go: Robert Englund Reveals Who He Wants To See Play Freddy Krueger Next
For horror hounds everywhere, there is one icon of the genre who has had a particularly rough time of late. With his sharp wit and his razor glove, who could ever forget the nightmare-inducing might that was once Freddy Krueger? There have been some nine #FreddyKrueger movies with two men donninh the moniker, but the role of the burned bastard will always be synonymous with horror legend #RobertEnglund.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
The Record-Breaker Of Chains: 'Game Of Thrones' Premiere Hits A Record-Breaking 30 Million Views
It appears that is isn't just giants and Euron Greyjoy's c*ck that are huge in Westeros, because HBO's Game of Thrones is enjoying a healthy slice of the Frey pie when it comes to viewing figures.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
A Towering Inferno: First Critical Reviews Slam 'The Dark Tower' Movie Adaptation
As we prepare to climb The Dark Tower and bring Stephen King's fantasy opus to our screens, it looks like we are heading to the Wild West for a shootout with those critical reviews. Given that other King adaptations like The Shining and Misery are lauded as some of the best horrors to grace cinema, can a move away from what the author does best still do a Shawshank Redemption and go down well with movie fans?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Oh Hell No: Ron Perlman Refuses To Talk About The Hellboy Reboot Anymore
Well, it seems like hell hath no fury like a franchise scorned, and not everyone is burning with anticipation for the upcoming cinematic reboot of the Hellboy comic book series. While fans of the titular Hellboy and the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense can't wait for a gritty reimagining of #MikeMignola's world, there has been some very vocal opposition to the idea. Now, previous #Hellboy star #RonPerlman has taken on his movie alter ego and gotten a little hot under the collar when being constantly reminded he is no longer the man behind the makeup.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
The Ultimate Thrones Down: 'Game Of Thrones' Episode 4 Pictures Reveal Daenerys's Revenge
Forget those various spoilersports and script leaks surrounding HBO's Game of Thrones, for those who don't want the surprise to be fully destroyed, we have a sneak peek at what to expect during Sunday's "The Spoils of War."
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Three's A Crowd: 'Thor: Ragnarok' Image Teases The Fate Of The Warriors Three
As the storm clouds gather and the lighting prepares to strike for a third time, the mighty Thor is heading back to Asgard and beyond for his next solo film. With a rocking soundtrack and an all-star cast, Chris Hemsworth will once again lead the way in #ThorRagnarok in what could be our hero's most dangerous outing yet.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
How Bizarro: 'Justice League' May Introduce A Dark Bizarro Superman
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it's an evil Superman zombie zooming toward us. With the Metropolis Marvel officially "deceased" in the DCEU, no one was ever buying the assumption that our flying favorite wouldn't be popping up in #JossWhedon and #ZackSnyder's upcoming #JusticeLeague.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
To Boldly Go Where All Shows Have Gone Before: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Was Supposed To Be An Anthology Series
The world of Star Trek is getting some new life later this year, and CBS is boldly taking us where no series has gone before (apart from Enterprise) to chart the earlier days of Starfleet in Star Trek: Discovery. An all-star cast of Michelle Yeoh, Jason Isaacs, and Sonequa Martin-Green will take to the bridge alongside some slick visuals and a faithful homage to Gene Roddenberry's '60s masterpiece.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
A 'Force' For Change: New Writer Brought On To Rewrite Colin Trevorrow's 'Star Wars: Episode IX' Script
Do you sense that, is there is a disturbance coming in the Force? While we are still months away from Disney once again ruling the box office with its Star Wars franchise, "new hope" is high for Rian Johnson's upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The lives of Skywalkers and Sith are a little hazy beyond Episode VIII, but that hasn't stopped fans of the space opera looking ahead to the future.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
This Could Be Your Big (Out)Break: 'The Walking Dead' Star Demands To Know What Caused The Zombie Outbreak
With AMC's The Walking Dead dragging its rotten corpse to its biggest and bloodiest season ever, fans can rejoice that there will be more murder, mayhem, and mysteries than ever before in Season 8. However, it is best that some questions be left unanswered, such as: Why is Rick Grimes the sweatiest man in the apocalypse? Who is the big spoon out of Negan and Lucille, and does Carl have to keep his eye-hole moistened?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
We Need To Talk About Kevin: 'Kevin Can Wait' Will Kill Off A Major Character For Season 2
While the Kevin James comedy Kevin Can Wait may have slipped under your radar in its freshman year, prepare to take note — maybe just not for the right reasons. It looks like neither Kevin nor CBS could "wait," and the show is undergoing a cast reshuffle ahead of Season 2. While James will return to play the titular Kevin, the show will spectacularly kill off Erinn Hayes's Donna Gable in a time (and shark) jump — cue exhaustive groans.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Casting Off Again: 'Game Of Thrones' Releases Casting Call For Seven New Roles In Season 8
As we prepare to climb aboard the dragons for one last ride, production is heating up on the Ice and Fire saga that is HBO's Game of Thrones. With one of the best casts to ever grace modern television, the great and the good of thespian talent have all had their time to shine on the show. From lead actors like Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke to supporting legends like Charles Dance and Dame Diana Rigg, and even bit parts for stars such as Richard E. Grant and Jim Broadbent, Thrones has had them all.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
