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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We're Grooting For You: James Gunn Confirms How 'Guardians' Post-Credits Sets Up 'Infinity War'
While James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 still (Star-)lords it over the MCU, fans of the outer space adventure are still talking about secret cameos, post-credit scenes, and where the franchise will go next. Rarely has a sci-fi film had such an impact on a franchise's continuing future, but now director James Gunn has revealed one more newsworthy tidbit of information ahead of next year's brawling Avengers: Infinity War.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Dead Man 'Walking' The Mile: Does 'The Walking Dead' Trailer Tease Another Big Death?
We hope you've had your shots, because fandom is once again preparing to be infected by AMC's The Walking Dead with an explosive eighth season. While we may be in a cooling off period between seasons, fans of the undead ensemble are preparing to chow down on another season of mayhem and massacre.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Grin And 'Teddy Bear' It: How Josh Brolin's Cable Costume Could Reveal A Huge 'Deadpool 2' Cameo
The dead pool is certainly getting larger and Fox is reloading its bullets ahead of the upcoming superhero superstar spectacle that is David Leitch's Deadpool 2. The film will be the live-action debut of Josh Brolin as Nathan Summers, and the 49-year-old brushed off the likes of Michael Shannon and Brad Pitt to nab the part. Brolin's casting may have seemed a little greedy at first — Thanos AND Cable?! — but now we couldn't be happier.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Logan's (Second) Run: Fox May Already Be Planning An X-Men Reboot For Wolverine
"Hey bub, what are you looking at?" Well, if you are a movie studio as big as 20th Century Fox, chances are you will be looking at the impressive takings of the X-Men franchise and thinking how to keep that golden goose laying its eggs for the foreseeable future.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Hell's Bells: 'Hellboy' Writer Is Planning His Own Expanded Universe
Light the fires of hell, because it sounds like Mike Mignola's Hellboy is preparing to come back to our screens in a big way. Since 1993, Hellboy has not just remained a horned hero of his own comic book, we have watched Mignola's world branch out into a plethora of spin-offs. Now, as The Descent's Neil Marshall brings a new era of #Hellboy to cinemas, Mignola himself has high hopes that it will lead to something bigger.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
The Cogs Are Turning Again: 'Game Of Thrones' Writer Bryan Cogman Is Developing A Fifth Prequel
It doesn't take Bran Stark's raven ability to know that winter (and prequels) are coming to Game of Thrones, but we finally have some more news on where HBO plans to take its cash cow when the main show ends in 2019. The network had already announced that four prequels would continue our bloodlust and porn satisfaction, while author #GeorgeRRMartin had always hinted there could be more to come. Well, the old gods and the new may have just answered our prayers, and a fifth spin-off is officially gracing the lands of Westeros and beyond with some substantial talent at its helm.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
I Obi-Want You: Jaeden Lieberher Reveals Who He Wants To Play Bill In 'IT: Part 2'
It seems that the hype balloon surrounding Warner Bros.' IT still hasn't popped, and fans of the horror are still keen to roll out and see what Pennywise the Dancing Clown has lurking up his baggy sleeves. With a slew of terrified critics and box office success, it is a godsend that #AndyMuschietti's clown caper isn't stinking out the sewers like the movie's victims.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Foxy Boxing: Deadpool Creator Says Fox Deserves More Credit For Its Movies
Time to pull out your katanas, because it looks like Deadpool 2 is preparing to slice through the competition when it sticks a middle finger up in cinemas next year. With a first look at Josh Brolin as the time-traveling Cable, it seems that Fox is pulling out the big guns to give us a bloody and brutal comic book adaptation for the ages.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
A Vaughn Again Hero: Matthew Vaughn Wants To Direct A Fantastic Four Reboot
There is one name that you just can't seem to escape from in Hollywood, and it's that of Fox's golden (circle) boy Matthew Vaughn. After waving his directorial magic over the likes of Layer Cake and Stardust, Vaughn biggest endeavor was to overhaul the X-Men following 2006's maligned The Last Stand. Seeming to find his niche, Vaughn has continued to excel in the genre of comic books and graphic novels, but what could be next in his sights?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Oh, I Just Can't Wait To Be Queen: Beyoncé In Final Talks To Star And Sing In 'The Lion King' Remake
I think you should "listen," because there is some potentially huge news coming straight out of the jungle for Disney's live-action adaptation of The Lion King. As the cast snares big names like Donald Glover, a returning James Earl Jones, and latest additions Alfre Woodward and John Kani, there is still one major role left to fill for #JonFavreau's modern interpretation. As one of the hottest tickets in town, the question on everyone's lips is who will be playing Simba's prowling playmate Nala? While the two start as friends and then end as lovers, Nala is key to the plot of #TheLionKing, however, an outside name has found herself moving to the front of the pride.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Mother Cluckers: AMC Is Finally Allowing The F-Word On 'The Walking Dead'
From stubbing your toe to dropping your phone down the toilet, there are a few awful situations in life when the use of colorful language should be excused for anyone and everyone. Certainly, amidst the rotting corpses and deranged villains of a zombie apocalypse, you can probably forgive the survivors of AMC's #TheWalkingDead for dropping the odd F-bomb to let off steam.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Three Eyes Are Better Than Two: Did Meera Reed Just Confirm A Major 'Game Of Thrones' Fan Theory?
As Game of Thrones Season 7 heads for its snowy twilight, the current series of the show has proved to be a family affair with some pretty big reunions. After six tragic seasons apart, we now have the surviving Starks united under their sigil at Winterfell. However, while Arya and Sansa are full of the joys of spring, it is safe to say that Bran is still giving us some major Damien from The Omen vibes.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
