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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Stop The Music: Classic 'Friends' Song Isn't The Original!
Friends writer Betsy Borns has just shattered a little piece of the 90s for us. She revealed that the iconic song Smelly Cat, from the hit T.V. show, wasn't supposed to be about a cat at all! It was originally titled Smelly Dog.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Beat
Natalie Portman Is Out Of Asgard — Tessa Thompson Steps Up For 'Thor: Ragnarok'
Dr. Jane Foster is the latest casualty of the casting cull for Marvel's upcoming [Thor: Ragnarok]. It has been confirmed that Natalie Portman will not be reprising her role for the third Thor film, while Creed and Westworld actress Tessa Thompson is tipped to play Thor's latest squeeze in an (as yet) undefined role.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
A Darker Version Of 'The Tick' Is Coming To Amazon
It is not unusual for heroes to have a cult following, with The Tick being testament to this rule. Created by Ben Edlund aged just 18, The Tick developed its own independent comic line in 1988, a three season Fox show from 1994-1996 and even a live action show in 2001. However fame was short-lived for the live-action version of The Tick, starring Patrick Warburton. Whilst It may have hit critical praise, it fell short in a soon to be superhero packed landscape. Now in an even more saturated world of heroes and villains, how can the big blue bug stand out today with its Amazon reboot?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Is This The Coolest Supervillain Lair Ever?
Forget the Hall of Doom or a volcano lair, the latest and greatest place to take over the world from is inside a giant serpent. Looking like something wished up by Jafar from Aladdin, Russian architect Vasily Klyukin has designed the 'Asian Cobra Tower' from his base in Monaco. The Cobra Tower is certainly a place that could give Bruce Wayne's Batcave a run for its money!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
No Jedi Mind Tricks Here - The Full Star Wars Slate Until 2020
These are not the films you are looking for... The force is definitely strong in the franchise - last year's Star Wars: The Force Awakens rebooted a cinematic legacy with a particularly rocky past. Somewhere between the Star Wars Holiday Special and Attack of the Clones it looked as if the Skywalker space opera had lost its way. Thankfully under J.J. Abrams tutelage, Star Wars was steered in the right direction and we can expect it for many years to come. The updated cinematic slate for the franchise reveals that we will see another five films between now and 2020, so hold on to your butts...here we go!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Is Harrison Ford Really Done With Star Wars: Episode VIII?
Never say never! It wasn't exactly a big secret that Harrison Ford wanted his wisecracking smuggler, Han Solo, to be killed off by George Lucas in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. It was a 32 year wait, but Ford finally got his wish when Han Solo bit the dust at the hands of his own son in last year's Star Wars: The Force Awakens. But were we wrong to assume we had seen the last of the galaxy's Nerf herder?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Stripes Are In This Season: Beetlejuice 2 Is Coming
Say it three times and he will appear! This month marks 28 years since Michael Keaton donned that iconic striped suit and won over millions as the unwanted houseguest, Betelgeuse (Beetlejuice). That's right, Beetlejuice 2 is officially coming. Original director Tim Burton himself has confirmed that the long awaited project is now in full development. Expect stars like Winona Ryder and the titular Michael Keaton to also return.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Happy Buffday: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Turns 19
On March 10, 1997 a young Sarah Michelle Gellar entered our lives as the plucky high school rebel Buffy Summers and we immediately sank our teeth into the teenage-vamp hybrid. It dominated the weeknight viewing of my late 90s childhood... we even named our dog after it! But, 19 years later, how do we remember T.V.'s original vamp girl?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Bryan Singer Dishes The Dirt On Bringing Jean Grey And Scott Summers Back Together
With X-Men: Apocalypse tipped to be one of this year's biggest blockbusters, we don't have long to wait before Bryan Singer once again takes the reins of Fox's mutant superhero team-up. One of the biggest questions on everyone's lips is how Singer will once again handle one of the most famous comic book love stories of all time - the Jean Grey/ Scott Summers romance.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Snow Joke: 10 Best Moments From New Game Of Thrones Season 6 Trailer
Pass the popcorn, Game of Thrones just dropped one hell of an epic trailer on us for season 6. That's right, the first proper bit of Westeros to sink our teeth into! Well, it is still a bit of a wait until April 24, a.k.a. #snowday, but expect dragons, death and Dothraki. Some stirring imagery and an amazing Vincent McMorrow cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" proves that the night is certainly dark and full or terrors. By the looks of HBO's new trailer, the wait will be worth it. Here is the run down of the most WTF GoT moments from that new season 6 trailer.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
