Exploring the archaeology, myths, locations, cultures, and art of Tomb Raider.
The 2001 blockbuster Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was one of the first commercially successful films based on a video game series, but many fans might not be aware of the film’s troubled development. From numerous script revisions to Angelina Jolie’s initial reluctance to take on the role to a rushed …
“The Widescreen Adventures of Lara Croft” – Q&A With the Series’ Creator Continue Reading
The 2018 Tomb Raider film may not have made a massive impact at the box office or had the same cultural impact as the earlier Angelina Jolie films but it appears to have done well enough – domestically and internationally – to earn itself a sequel, which is currently slated …
‘Tomb Raider’ Film Sequel Set For March 2021 Release Continue Reading
Looking for a new Lara Croft figure to add to your Tomb Raider shrine? Well, you’re in luck as Mattel have given the legendary tomb raider the Barbie doll treatment and you’ll be able to get yours as from February 19! Based on Alicia Vikander’s interpretation of the iconic heroine, …
‘Tomb Raider’ Legend Gets the Barbie Doll Treatment Continue Reading
If you weren’t able to attend Croft Camp, the special one-day fitness training session held in Los Angeles to celebrate the upcoming release of Tomb Raider (2018), fear not. Alicia Vikander’s personal trainer, Magnus Lygdback, has put together a series of easy-to-follow fitness videos to help fans get in shape …
Boost Your Fitness Levels with Some Tomb Raider Training Continue Reading
Make some space in your home library because an 176-page companion book to Tomb Raider (2018) will be hitting shelves on March 20! Written by Sharon Gosling and titled Tomb Raider: The Art and Making of the Film, this hardback companion book will be published by Titan Books and will …
Titan Books to Publish ‘Tomb Raider’ Film Companion Book Continue Reading
Alicia Vikander’s debut outing as the iconic archaeologist-adventurer Lara Croft will be landing in cinemas worldwide this March and is set to make a splash in the lead-up to the hectic 2018 summer blockbuster season. Warner Bros has sent fans into a flurry of excitement by releasing a brand new …
What Fans Are Saying About the Latest ‘Tomb Raider’ Trailer Continue Reading
What better way to count down to the release of the new Tomb Raider film than with a weekly dose of brand new content? Warner Bros teamed up with actress Alicia Vikander to announce #TombRaiderTuesdays, a weekly social media event that invites fans to join them on an epic adventure …
Warner Bros Launches ‘Tomb Raider Tuesdays’ Continue Reading
British film magazine Total Film recently published a seven-page exclusive feature on the upcoming Tomb Raider film, which includes a slew of new stills, behind-the-scenes photos, and on-set interviews with director Roar Uthaug and stars Alicia Vikander (Lara Croft), Dominic West (Lord Richard Croft), and Walton Goggins (Mathias Vogel). Lara …
Six Things We Learned From Total Film’s ‘Tomb Raider’ Exclusive Preview Continue Reading
Tomb Raider fans may have got their very first glimpse of Alicia Vikander’s Lara Croft back in early February when the Daily Mail Online published a number of photos from the South Africa-based set but it wasn’t until earlier this week that we got the first official publicity shots and …
First Official Pics of Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, Official Synopsis Released Continue Reading
Tomb Raider fans have been anxiously waiting for their first look at Alicia Vikander from the set of the upcoming reboot film and, thanks to the Daily Mail Online, they need not wait any longer! The British news site published a number of exclusive photos that show the Swedish actress …
First Set Photos of Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft Continue Reading
The Tomb Raider film franchise has hit the reboot button and will finally be bouncing back to the big screen next year, almost fifteen years after the release of the slightly underwhelming – but still enjoyable – Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. Directed by Norwegian director Roar Uthaug (Escape, The …
Who’s Who in the 2018 ‘Tomb Raider’ Film Continue Reading
The Tomb Raider video game series and films have done a tremendous job of showcasing some of the world’s historical sites and exotic locations, whether they’re well-known attractions such as the pyramids at Giza or Angkor Wat or the less commonly known Trajan’s Market and Jan Mayen island. And as one of the …
‘Star Wars’ Locations That Would Be Great Settings for a ‘Tomb Raider’ Game Continue Reading
As part of their year-long celebration of the Tomb Raider franchise, Crystal Dynamics and Prima Games will be publishing a special commemorative book this October titled 20 Years of Tomb Raider: Digging Up the Past, Defining the Future. Due out on October 25, 2016, and written by Crystal Dynamics’ own …
’20 Years of Tomb Raider’ Book Due Out in Late October 2016 Continue Reading It feels like a project that’s been years – dare I say “too many years” – in the making but the long-awaited reboot of the Tomb Raider movie franchise is finally picking up steam! Back in April, we learnt that Swedish actress Alicia Vikander won the coveted lead role and now …
What We Know About the New ‘Tomb Raider’ Film So Far Continue Reading
The long-awaited reboot to the Tomb Raider film franchise has seemingly been stuck in development hell since it was first announced all the way back in 2011. The release of the 2013 game revived interest in a film reboot but details about Lara’s return to the big screen have been sketchy …
Norwegian Director to Helm’Tomb Raider’ Reboot Film Continue Reading
Last November, archaeologist and author Jordan Jacobs approached me to see if I would be interested in reviewing the first two novels in his Samantha Sutton archaeology adventure series and very kindly sent me review copies shortly after our initial chat. While I don’t really fall under the series’ target demographic, …
Book Review: Samantha Sutton and the Temple of Traitors Continue Reading
One of the greatest pleasures in video gaming is the discovery for “Easter eggs”, those little jokes, secret levels, or hidden messages that game developers insert in their games for the players’ amusement. With a back catalogue spanning almost two decades and across multiple platforms, the Tomb Raider series has …
15 Awesome Tomb Raider Easter Eggs Continue Reading
Rumours of a new Tomb Raider film have been floating about the Internet ever since the release of the critically-acclaimed Tomb Raider 2013 and there appeared to be some glimmer of hope when GK Films and MGM announced that Marti Noxon, a screenwriter best known for her work on Buffy …
The Tomb Raider Movie Franchise Hits the Reboot Button Continue Reading
When rumours of a new Tomb Raider film failed to come to fruition, fans wasted no time filling in the void in their fandom. Last year, we were treated to Croft, a 20-minute film shot in British Columbia, Canada, and starring Cassandra Ebner. And now there’s another fan-produced film on …
Hunted: A Fan Film Based on Tomb Raider Continue Reading
Guest Blogger: Ross Wittenham. How awesome would it be if Lara Croft found herself in an adventure with The Da Vinci Code’s Robert Langdon and National Treasure’s Ben Gates? It’d be like the Avengers of the treasure-hunting scene. Think about it; they have complimentary skill sets. Robert Langdon is all …
Guest Blog: The League of Extraordinary Treasure Hunters Continue Reading
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