About Thomas Bacon
Tom Bacon is Head of Screen Rant's Star Wars coverage. Although he's now dedicated to Star Wars content, he's a lifelong fan of several other major franchises including Doctor Who and Marvel. You can find him on Twitter @TomABacon. A graduate of Edge Hill University, Tom remains strongly connected with his alma mater as a volunteer chaplain. He's heavily involved with his local church, and anyone who checks him out on Twitter will swiftly learn he's into British politics too.
Author Details
Tom Bacon is Head of Screen Rant's Star Wars coverage. Hailing from the UK, he's heavily involved with his local church and serves as a volunteer chaplain at Edge Hill University. Anyone who checks him out on Twitter will swiftly learn he's into British politics too.
Industry Focus
Tom is a lifelong fan of franchises including Doctor Who and Marvel, but Star Wars has become his area of specialism. He's always shown a deep interest in shared universes and transmedia projects, following Star Wars since the publication of the Thrawn trilogy in the early '90s.
Favorite Media
Tom is engaged with pretty much every medium going: movies, TV shows, audiobooks, novels, comics, and even games. This makes him a good fit for Star Wars, one of the oldest transmedia franchises around, and he's absolutely loving Lucasfilm's High Republic initiative.
Latest Articles
Star Wars Is Now Officially Disney Plus' Biggest Hit - But Can It Maintain Its Momentum?
Disney's recent troubles mean Star Wars is the biggest thing on Disney+, meaning there's more pressure on Lucasfilm than ever before...
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The final Doctor Who anniversary special, "The Giggle," is a regeneration story like no other - and its ending sets up some tremendous adventures.
Ahsoka Stars Share Their Favorite BTS Memories Of Being "Part Of This Amazing Universe"
The stars of Ahsoka celebrate their fondest behind the scenes memories, proving yet again just how amazing it is to be part of Star Wars.
Ahsoka Actor Confirms Fans Were Right About The Mandalorian's Nightsister Hints
Diana Lee Inosanto confirms the Nightsister theories about her character, Morgan, were right all along - and all the clues were real after all!
"I Can Say Nothing About That": Ahsoka Star Hints At Untold Ezra Bridger Story
Ahsoka star Eman Esfandi carefully avoids answering one Ezra Bridger question - hinting it may be an important plot point ahead of Ahsoka season 2.
Star Wars Earns 9 Saturn Award Nominations, Faces Heavy Competition From Star Trek
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IMDb has officially announced the top 10 TV shows of 2023, and Lucasfilm will be delighted to see how well Ahsoka and The Mandalorian fare.
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Natalie Portman remembers a hilarous conversation with future King Charles at the world premiere of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.
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The latest reports suggest Andor season 2 has been pushed back to 2025, disappointing news for Star Wars fans - what's going on at Lucasfilm?
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Hayden Christensen's reflections on the true power of Anakin Skywalker finally hint why the Chosen One was really necessary to defeat the Sith.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew - What's Going On, & When Will It Actually Come Out?
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew seems to have been pushed back yet again. What's going on with this upcoming Star Wars TV show, and why is it delayed?
Halo Season 2: Release Date, Cast, Story & Everything We Know
Halo season 2 has been a long time in coming, but the hit video game adaptation is finally on the way with many exciting updates.
Braveheart True Story: Everything Mel Gibson's Movie Gets Right & Wrong
Mel Gibson's Braveheart tells the story of William Wallace - but it's one of the least historically accurate movies that have ever been made.
Doctor Who Gives Jodie Whittaker's Era Real Consequences Two Years After The Flux
The Jodie Whittaker era ended with half the universe apparently destroyed by the Flux - and the Doctor Who anniversary specials have faced it at last!
Doctor Who Doubles Down On The Controversial Timeless Child Retcon Ahead Of Season 14
Doctor Who's 60th anniversary specials have doubled down on the Timeless Child retcon, raising the possibility it will be key in season 14.
Star Wars Theory Reveals The Forgotten History Of Ahsoka's Intergalactic Empire
In a shocking twist, Ahsoka revealed the galaxies were once influenced by a dark side intergalactic empire. But what happened to it...?