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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

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Andor (2022)
Why Star Wars Has Delayed Andor Season 2

Lucasfilm has officially pushed back Andor season 2, even though only two weeks of filming remained. What's going on with Star Wars this time..?

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Andor (2022)
Disney Confirm Star Wars 2024 Slate & Andor Season 2 Delay

Disney and Lucasfilm officially confirm the 2024 release slate, but there's one surprising twist; Andor season 2 is confirmed to be pushed back.

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Ahsoka (2023)
Grand Admiral Thrawn Actor Teases "Power Play Within The Empire" Before War With The New Republic

Grand Admiral Thrawn actor Lars Mikkelsen teases major changes in the Empire after Ahsoka - and potential in-fighting ahead of galactic war.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who: River Song's Story In Chronological Order Explained

Doctor Who has a history of going "timey-wimey," but River Song is the ultimate example - here's her complete timeline in chronological viewing order.

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New (& Up-To-Date) Fan-Made Star Wars Galaxy Map Is Better Than Anything Lucasfilm Has Released... Yet

An amazing Star Wars galaxy map gives a sense of the franchise's true scale - and the latest updates point to massive story possibilities!

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Featuring Over 500,000 Pieces & Over 1,000 Minifigures, This Has Got To Be The Biggest Star Wars LEGO Build Ever

A stunning Star Wars LEGO MOC brings the Second Battle of Geonosis to life in stunning form - surely this is so big it's a record-breaker!

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Ahsoka (2023)
Hayden Christensen Celebrates His Return As "The Totality Of Anakin & Darth Vader" In Ahsoka's World Between Worlds

When he returned in Ahsoka, Hayden Christensen was thrilled to play two whole new versions of Anakin Skywalker - the totality of Anakin and Vader.

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Ahsoka (2023)
Darth Vader Had One Surprising Legacy In Ahsoka You'd Never Have Guessed

Shin Hati actress Ivanna Sakhno reveals a surprising legacy for Darth Vader in Ahsoka - it seems the Sith Lord was more present than anybody guessed!

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Ahsoka (2023)
Ahsoka Star Explains How Real-World Fighting Styles Affected The Mandalorian Spear & Nightsister Blade

Diana Lee Inosanto played Ahsoka's nemesis Morgan Elsbeth in two Disney+ TV shows - and now she reveals secrets of her amazing fighting style!

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Star Wars
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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Doctor Who (1963)
"The One Who Waits": Doctor Who Season 14's Big Villain Is The Show's Most Powerful Yet

The Doctor Who anniversary specials set up the introduction of The One Who Waits, a cosmic entity of unprecedented power. But who is this new villain?

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials Ending Explained

The final Doctor Who anniversary special, "The Giggle," is a regeneration story like no other - and its ending sets up some tremendous adventures.

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Ahsoka (2023)
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.

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Ahsoka (2023)
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!

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Ahsoka (2023)
"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.

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Star Wars
Star Wars Earns 9 Saturn Award Nominations, Faces Heavy Competition From Star Trek

Star Wars has earned no less than nine nominations at the 51st Saturn Awards, but Lucasfilm face heavy competition - can they beat Star Trek?

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Ahsoka (2023)
Ahsoka & The Mandalorian Season 3 Shine On IMDb's Top 10 Shows Of 2023

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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Anakin & Obi-Wan Have Returned To Star Wars, But One Prequel Trilogy Star STILL Hasn't Been Asked Back

The last few years have seen several Star Wars prequel cast return to their classic roles, but there's one exception - who hasn't even been asked back

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"No... I'm 18": King Charles Asked Natalie Portman One Hilarious Question At The Phantom Menace Premiere 24 Years Ago

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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Andor (2022)
Andor Season 2 "Likely To Be Moved To 2025," In Disappointing News For Star Wars Fans

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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