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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Suits You, Sir: Zack Snyder Showcases Dark Look For Batman In ‘Justice League’
We have all heard about the tragedy that forced Zack Snyder to drop out of his directorial duties on Justice League, but it hasn't stopped the brooding artist keeping a close eye on his team of heroes. As Joss Whedon takes over directorial duties to handle reshoots and post-production, the essence of Snyder is still very much flowing through the veins of the #DCEU's biggest venture yet.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Banks a Lot, Stevie: Elizabeth Banks Calls Out 'Sexist' Steven Spielberg for His Movies
Uh oh, here come the drums of controversy once again, and it looks like one woman you sure don't piss off is Rita Repulsa, a.k.a. #ElizabethBanks. The Power Rangers and Pitch Perfect star has taken to her soapbox to call out acclaimed director #StevenSpielberg for the lack of female leads in his films. Quite where the argument has come from is unknown, but Banks is definitely not a happy lady.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Too Many Bens: Now We Know Why Uncle Ben Won't Be In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
They say in that comic books there are only three people who are truly dead: Bruce Wayne's parents and Peter Parker's Uncle Ben. However, while we watched Cliff Robertson take a bullet in the Raimiverse films and Martin Sheen choke it in The Amazing Spider-Man, don't expect the same from Uncle Ben in the #MCU.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Music, Maestro, Please: Danny Elfman Willing to Score Films for Just $1
Bringing to life the likes of Batman, Spider-Man, and Edward Scissorhands, #DannyElfman's haunting melodies have helped craft our cinematic childhoods over the past 40 years. Alongside the news that he will be taking over from superhero superstar #HansZimmer to provide the score for #ZackSnyder's #JusticeLeague, the whole film just got a push in the right direction. Fans of the #DCEU are worried that JL could be another flop in the wrong direction for the studio, and while music may seem like a trivial thing, it can certainly add a lot to a film.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
There's No Place Like Clone: Tom Holland Reveals Which Spider-Man Arc He Wants In The MCU
Tom Holland may not have even cast his web across the Queens skyline for Spider-Man: Homecoming, but the 21-year-old is already looking to the future of the MCU franchise. With the hero himself dropping the spoiler that Disney is taking him on a standalone trilogy journey, we have plenty of time to flick through the pages of a #comicbook and select some suitable #SpiderMan stories.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Gunning for Greatness: Why the MCU Is One Big Headache for James Gunn's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'
It must be a pretty sweet deal being director #JamesGunn, saddling up to the cinematic greats and being known as one of the men who helped build the #MCU. With two hugely successful Guardians of the Galaxy films under his belt, a third on the way, and the difficult job of rocking out to classic songs all day as you read comic books, it certainly beats being Joel Schumacher. However, as Gunn delves deep into the history of Marvel and unearths old Guardians story arcs, he has discovered that there is one major drawback to crafting your own universe.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Going Bumps In The Night: R.L. Stine Reveals Which 'Goosebumps' Story Was Too Scary For Kids
The immortal words, "Beware, you're in for a scare," will forever be etched onto the minds of Goosebumps fans everywhere. The brainchild of author R.L. Stine, Goosebumps was basically The Twilight Zone for kids. With living dummies, possessed cameras, and murderous piano teachers, the books were dripping with OTT cheese where nothing was quite what it seemed.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
War of the (Comic Book) Worlds: Kevin Feige Downplays the Big DC vs. Marvel War
Ding ding, Round 1. Just Like Superman vs. Lex Luthor or Captain America vs. Red Skull, some people are just born to be enemies, but are movie studios supposed to be the same? While on the page, both #Marvel and #DC are pretty similar — featuring almost carbon copies of some characters — the move into theaters has taken them on a whole new path to rivalry. Forget an Infinity War or Batman v Superman, this is the #MCU vs. the #DCEU — or is it?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
To Infinity And The Blonde: Kevin Feige Reveals 'Thor: Ragnarok' Means Big News For 'Infinity War'
Pull out your gem-covered glove and slap on some purple face paint, because the Mad Titan Thanos is finally getting his time to shine in the MCU. Sure, we may be less than a year away from the Russo brothers launching us into space with Avengers: Infinity War, but apart from knowing anyone and everyone will star in the ensemble, there are only some Ant-Man-sized details to go off so far.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
The Joker's on You: John Lithgow Regrets Not Playing the Joker (Twice) in Batman
There are a few surefire ways to get yourself noticed in Hollywood: No.1, embarrassingly brawl with the paparazzi, and No. 2, get yourself cast in a #Batman movie. Apart from the shootings, bombings, and general rampages perpetrated by mad supervillains, why anyone would turn down the chance to take to the mean streets of Gotham is beyond me. However, it now turns that the legend that is #JohnLithgow missed out — twice!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
I Like Big Hutts And I Cannot Lie: Jabba The Hutt Will Play A Major Part In 'Han Solo' Anthology Film
With a week that has been rockier than Luke Skywalker's home on Ach-To, could Disney's troubled Han Solo anthology film finally be set for some good news Hoping to chart the younger days of the galaxy's notorious nerf herder/smuggler, production found itself in a Force choke of fired directors and rumors of the leading star needing some acting lessons.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Nip It in the Bud: Joel Schumacher Explains Those Bat Nipples from 'Batman & Robin'
Na na na na na na na na no thanks! That is probably what most people have to say about the state of #Batman in 1997, a.k.a. the year that #superhero films died. There is no denying that #JoelSchumacher's second entry in the Batman franchise displayed some questionable taste; so, between Uma's Madonna cones glued to her head, to our "frosty" reception toward Arnie's performance, Batman & Robin should've never really left the nest.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
