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: Escape From Valo Excerpt May Hint At Sith In The High Republic Era [EXCLUSIVE]
An exclusive excerpt from Daniel José Older's Star Wars novel "Escape from Valo" reveals resistance to the Nihil - and features a red lightsaber...
Clone Force 99: Every Member's Powers & Abilities Explained
Star Wars: The Bad Batch stars Clone Force 99, a group of mutant clones who possess unique abilities. Here's all you need to know about these heroes.
What Is The Pathway To Peridea? Star Wars' Jedi "Fairy Tale" Explained
Ahsoka episode 2 revealed Lady Morgan is seeking the pathway to Peridea - but what is this mysterious Jedi legend, and what do we know about it?
Princess Leia Being Called "Organa" Has A Deeper Meaning Than Just Hiding She's A Skywalker
There's a reason Leia Organa didn't keep her "Skywalker" name, and it's a lot deeper than hiding her from the prying eyes of the Empire.
Star Wars: All Of The Major Villains, Ranked By Power
Star Wars is known for having some of the most impressive villains in history. Many of them were powerful in terms of rank, influence, and strength.
Star Trek: How Martin Luther King Jr. Saved Uhura
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Every What If Season 1 Episode Ranked Worst To Best
What If...? season 1 explored several alternate realities and introduced variant heroes and villains, but some episodes were stronger than others.
New Star Wars Trailer Teases A Key Moment In Jedi History
The latest trailer for Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures teases one of the most important events in the history of the Jedi - a thrilling twist!
Ahsoka Season 2 Confirmed In Major Star Wars Update
Lucasfilm officially confirm Ahsoka season 2 is in active development by Dave Filoni, George Lucas' protégé and Ahsoka Tano's co-creator.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie Is An Incredible Turnaround From Where Star Wars Was 5 Years Ago
Five years ago, Star Wars abandoned theaters in favor of Disney+ TV shows with The Mandalorian. Now, The Mandalorian is headed to the big screen!
This Adam Driver Quote Really Does Make It Sound Like he's Done With Star Wars
Adam Driver has said he's done with Star Wars, but is he just bluffing? Sadly, this recent quote suggests he's telling the truth after all.
Star Wars Fact Check: No, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Hasn’t Said Rey’s New Jedi Order Movie Will “Make Men Feel Uncomfortable”
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is director of the next Star Wars movie, in the New Jedi Order era. Has she really said this will "make men uncomfortable?"
The Mandalorian Ranked Most-Watched Streaming Original Of 2023, Beating Ted Lasso & The Witcher
Whip Media officially reveal the top streaming originals of 2023 - and it's very good news for Star Wars and The Mandalorian season 3..!
Jedi Force Ghosts Explained: Origin, Powers, Meaning & All Canon Reveals
Force Ghosts have been part of Star Wars lore since Obi-Wan's death in A New Hope - and canon has revealed a lot about how they really work.
The Mandalorian's Living Waters Explained: Din Djarin's Redemption & The Future Of Mandalore Revealed
The Mandalorian season 3 introduced the Living Waters of Mandalore, and these are far more important to the future of Star Wars than you think.
The 16 Biggest Star Wars Plot Holes Of 2023
2023 has been a great year for Star Wars, but unfortunately popular shows like The Mandalorian season 3 and Ahsoka introduced some plot holes...
Doctor Who's Timeless Child Is Officially Dead
The Doctor Who community was rocked by Chris Chibnall's Timeless Child retcon, but the idea is officially dead after The Power of the Doctor.
Star Wars' 40 Biggest Canon Reveals, Changes & Retcons In 2023
2023 has been a big year for Star Wars, with a staggering number of canon changes and retcons - many setting up some thrilling new stories!
Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who Does 2 Things No Other Doctor Would Ever Do
The Fifteenth Doctor has made his delightful debut in "The Church on Ruby Road," and it's already clear he is a Doctor like none before him.
Is Mrs. Flood A Time Lord? Doctor Who's Mystery Character Explained
The Doctor Who Christmas Special introduced Anita Dobson as Mrs. Flood - and set up a mystery that will surely continue in Doctor Who season 14.