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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Why Is It Still Game Over In Hollywood For Game-To-Film Adaptations?
As the doors to the Hive close and the Umbrella Corporation puts down its parasols, 15 years of the Resident Evil movies come to an end. Paul W. S. Anderson hangs up his directorial duties and #MillaJovovich lowers her pistols as the franchise's final girl, Alice. Sadly, as we lose our last life and angrily throw the controller at the screen, the sixth #ResidentEvil film runs out of batteries just before the final boss fight. With such great promise at the start, and heralded as one of the best game-to-film adaptations out there, does the demise of Resident Evil also delete the save file for the rest of Hollywood's obsession with gaming?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Why Casting Arthur Darvill As Young Dumbledore Would Be A Dumble-Bore!
As #JKRowling's #FantasticBeasts continues to dominate the box office, all eyes look ahead to the next four (yes, four) sequels and where the franchise will lead us into the 2020s. The not-so subtle reveal that Johnny Depp played token bad guy Gellert Grindelwald means that he will undoubtedly become the focus of the rest of the "Beast" films, so where is the golden snitch to his bullying bludger?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
A Director With 'Bite': Why David Fincher Is The One To Save 'World War Z 2' From The Apocalypse!
Don't be tooling up for another round with Brad Pitt and zombies just yet, fans, because Paramount Pictures has thrown a spanner in the works for the hotly anticipated World War Z sequel. With Paramount pulling the sequel from its 2017 schedule, and with no further release date, it looks like someone has administered an anti-virus to the project; however, with the film seemingly facing extinction, could there be a director in shining armor here to help? Following the first film's release in 2013, World War Z 2 has been "plagued" with problems, but don't get yourself in a pandemic just yet, reports are swirling that Se7en's #DavidFincher is "very creatively interested in directing the movie,” leaving the ball in #Paramount's court. Your serve, Hollywood!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
These Violent Delights: What About Guest-On-Guest Violence In 'Westworld'?
The first rule of #Westworld Fight Club is, "you don't talk about Westworld Fight Club." Where the robo-romp of #HBO's latest addiction may be great for letting off some steam on the toaster or the TV, for those who feel like knocking seven bells of sh*t out of your fellow man, you had better find somewhere else to spend your family vacation. Delos has a strict policy on its guest-on-guest violence, but I hear Disneyland has a lax policy on underground beat em' ups.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Cran You Believe It? Bryan Cranston Drops Huge Zordon Spoiler For 'Power Rangers' Reboot
In the words of Alpha 5, "Ay-ay-ay," someone could be trouble for this one. A potential plot leak could have just given away some huge hints about Dean Israelite's upcoming #PowerRangers reboot, and in particular the inclusion of #BryanCranston's Zordon. The Breaking Bad actor will stick his head in a jar to play the Rangers's mentor and face off against Elizabeth Banks's evil Rita Repulsa. It is clear that just like in the '90s TV series, Rita and Zordon have somewhat of a troubled past, but a picture on Instagram offers a potentially huge spoiler for what went down. It may not be the most talked about #superhero film, but for pure nostalgia alone, Power Rangers hopes to appeal to the kid inside of you, and if this rumor is true, it certainly makes everything a lot more interesting over in Angel Grove.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Kanye Believe It? Kanye West Wants A Role In The Star Wars Films
In addition to being as big as Jesus and running for the 2020 presidential election, it seems that the "greatest living rockstar on the planet" Kanye West wants to add another mission to his already full plate. In the strangest story since Luke and Leia's creepy bro/sister kiss, the 239-year-old rapper wants to whip out his lightsaber and join the Star Wars universe.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Only A MU-TH-UR's Love: 'Alien: Covenant' Brings Back Character From Original 'Alien'
Is there any of #AlienCovenant left to see? With the marketing in full swing ahead of the film's May 19 release, promo after promo has taken us into the belly of the beast. #RidleyScott promises that his next installment will tie closer to the roots of the franchise and also his original Alien in 1979.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Bat To The Future: You Won't Believe What These Young Superhero Stars Look Like Now
While we prepare for probably another #Batman, let's remember that for every Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lawrence, and Chris Pratt, there is a child actor behind their superhero's origin scenes. So, let's raise a glass to the uncelebrated children from the #superhero genre of yesteryear.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Blast Them To Kingdom Come: Michael Bay Blew Up Stonehenge For 'Transformers: The Last Knight'
Independence Day blew up the White House, Planet of the Apes let the Statue of Liberty tumble, but has anyone ever attacked Stonehenge before? Well, if you are #MichaelBay, even the sacred prehistoric monument isn't safe.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Strike A Posey: Parker Posey Joins 'Lost In Space' As Gender-bent Villain
"Danger, Will Robinson, danger, Will Robinson, genderswap controversy imminent." Unusual casting story of the day comes with news that Dazed and Confused's Parker Posey will be joining #Netflix's #LostInSpace, a reimagining of Irwin Allen's '60s series. Updating the outer space family adventure for the 21st Century, Posey's character is sticking the middle finger to male supremacy by taking on the part of Dr. Smith, the show's (typically) male doctor.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Back To Earth With A Bump: It Looks Like Hulk And Thor Are Back Together For 'Infinity War'
As the #RussoBrothers Hulk-smash their way through shooting the upcoming #AvengersInfinityWar, it looks like two more of the team's roster have joined in the fun. Filming is currently underway in bonny Scotland, and one eagle-eyed fan spotted #ChrisHemsworth and #MarkRuffalo returning from their outer space adventures in #ThorRaganrok.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
First Footage From 'Game Of Thrones' Season 7 Is A Stark Reminder Of Who Is In Charge
Winter has come, and while the long and frosty wait until the (delayed) seventh season of Game of Thrones is more agonizing than being tortured by Ramsay Bolton, there is a glimmer of new footage on the horizon. Along with dark and spoilery posts that leak the entire plot of the season, we have started to get some official releases about what to expect. The tantalizing first teaser for Season 7 has just dropped and is a "Stark" reminder that one certainly family isn't down for the count yet.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
