Tom Chapman
Bio
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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Disney And Sony's Updated Release Schedule For Every Upcoming Marvel Movie
As Hollywood grinds to a halt and the coronavirus turns itself into a Thanos-sized villain of the summer holidays, the industry's slate of superhero movies has been "snapped" from existence. While we should've been getting pumped for Black Widow and what comes next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, COVID-19 has upturned Disney's well-laid plans.
By Tom Chapman4 years ago in Geeks
Every Star Wars Movie And Series Coming To The Galaxy Far, Far Away
It's a wide ol' cosmos out there and Disney's ever-growing Star Wars franchise has proved there's plenty more to explore. From the heady days of George Lucas' original trilogy to his maligned prequels, the concluding trilogy of Skywalker Saga movies to the mixed-bag of Solo: A Star Wars Story, that galaxy far, far away is more popular than ever.
By Tom Chapman4 years ago in Futurism
Double-Whoah Seven: Quentin Tarantino Once Pitched A James Bond Movie
Leaving Hollywood shaken and not stirred, it turns out gore whore Quentin Tarantino could've loaded up a Walther PPK and taken a shot at the long-running James Bond franchise. As the coronavirus pushes back Cary Fukunaga's No Time to Die and fans wait patiently for Daniel Craig's last turn as the suave spy, it's time to look back at one of the many Bond movies that never happened.
By Tom Chapman4 years ago in Geeks
Why Venom: Let There Be Carnage Has Left Fans Furious
While Andy Serkis’ Venom 2 is one of the many Hollywood blockbusters to be hit by the coronavirus, the director is keen to have fans salivating as the movie’s marketing campaign kicks it up a notch. With Venom 2 dropping its first teaser poster and confirming we should all call the comic book caper Venom: Let There Be Carnage, there's been a major update to the highl anticipated sequel.
By Tom Chapman4 years ago in Geeks
How Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Homaged The Franchise's Most Iconic FIght
While fans thought Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi was the most divisive entry in the Skywalker Saga since Attack of the Clones, that was nothing compared to J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Despite criticisms the ninth (and final) entry was thrown together as a desecration of the franchise, one potential Easter egg confirms it was more than just Babu Frik and creepy kisses.
By Tom Chapman4 years ago in Futurism
'Bran' You Believe It?: How 'Game of Thrones' Has Changed My Life
It's been a long road of slaughter and Starks, Baratheons, and beheadings, Lannisters and loss, Greyjoys and goodbyes, but HBO's Game of Thrones has finally come to an end. While an article on how David Benioff and D.B. Weiss' fantasy epic changed your life might seem a little cliché to some, it's one that's a little closer to home for me—putting it as bluntly as Lady Olenna, I literally owe my writing career to the Seven Kingdoms.
By Tom Chapman5 years ago in Geeks
Batter Up: Chandler Riggs Teases Plenty Of Deaths In 'The Walking Dead' Season 8
Prepare for war when AMC's The Walking Dead returns to our screens, and fans of the undead romp are promised the most explosive season yet. Alongside tenacious tigers, wire-wrapped baseball bats, and herds of the usual ravenous walkers, expect a number of our stalwart survivors to also lose their lives in the upcoming Season 8.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Horror
A Cut-Throat Decision: How A Key 'Game Of Thrones' Scene Was Cut From The Finale
As Game of Thrones Season 7 winds to a close, fans of the Ice and Fire saga were left with a finale that gave us more questions than answers, but also some more than satisfying endings. They may have started poles apart, but after a whole season of to-ing and fro-ing, those Stark siblings finally banded together to take down their greatest enemy hiding amongst the ranks.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
Are We Wright Or Wrong? Isaac Hempstead-Wright Discusses Those Bran Stark Theories
Well, after a season of "Stark" revelations, HBO's Game of Thrones has bowed out with its penultimate season. It was definitely a song of ice and fire as Jon Snow emerged as a full Starkgaryen, Sansa became the Lady of Winterfell, and Arya Stark carried on playing Uma Thurman in Kill Bill. However, what about Bran "the forgotten" Stark?
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
Wolfing It Down: The 'Game Of Thrones' Finale Contained A Secret Message We All Missed
Sure, it may be the middle of summer for most of us here in the real world, but there is no denying that out there in Westeros, the snow is starting to fall. As Season 7 of HBO's Game of Thrones came to its chilly climax, we are now left with an agonizing wait to see where the living and the dead of the Seven Kingdoms will head next. So, let's deconstruct that season swansong and get out the tinfoil hats.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
Balls To The Wall: 'Game Of Thrones' Showrunners Planned That Finale Scene For Years
To quote Joel Schumacher's Batman & Robin, it was a game of "ice to meet you" in the Game of Thrones Season 7 finale. We headed to the Dragonpit for a frosty foray of favorites, then further North for an even colder reception at Winterfell and the Wall. Lurking in the shadows beyond the Wall, the Night King and his frozen forces made moves for their endgame, and we were left with one of the biggest #GameofThrones shocks to ever grace seven years of the Seven Kingdoms. While some may have clocked what happened at the Wall ahead of time, it sounds like showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss had it planned all along.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Geeks
Keep Your Peepers Peeled: 'Jeepers Creepers 3' Gets A Terrifying First Trailer
Grab your fedora and unfurl those wings, because the Creeper is back. After clawing its way out of development hell and being cocooned in a wave of controversy thanks to director Victor Salva, the forgotten threequel is finally making its way to cinemas. However, it sounds like you'll have to be quick if you want to catch the scent — this could be a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair.
By Tom Chapman6 years ago in Horror