Throughout the history of film, female heroes have proven to be some of the most fierce icons of the action genre. With the upcoming release of Tomb Raider, based on the 2013 reboot of the video game franchise, Alicia Vikander hopes to add one more hero to that list as Lara Croft.Unlike the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie, which was based on the first video game, this new movie is looking back at Lara Croft's origin and the role they played in the adventurer she becomes. As Vikander explains, while speaking at Tomb Raider's press junket, it's the best way to introduce the world to her Lara."If you have the origin story, then that's a way for us to get to know our character, to feel for them, to relate to them on a more human level," she says. "I thought it was wonderful that I could play a young woman who's still trying to find her footing in the world..."Just as important to Vikander, though, was showing audiences that anyone could be a hero--not just those … [Read more...] about Tomb Raider Demanded A Sigourney Weaver-Like Transformation From Its Star
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Barbie’s next look: Tomb Raider
Barbie has a new persona: Tomb Raider. Mattel unveiled a new design for its fashion doll at Toy Fair this weekend, via IGN. Barbie-as-Lara-Croft outfits the heroine — now 58 years old and man, I didn’t know that — in the gray tank top and brown cargo pants that have signified the adventurer since the series reboot in 2103. She’s self-bandaged at the thigh and bicep, and brandishes a climbing axe/weapon in her non-gloved hand. Barbie.com is offering the Tomb Raider figure for pre-order beginning tomorrow. She’s $29.99. Accessories include a map, journal and doll stand in addition to the axe. There’s also a certificate of authenticity. Tomb Raider is coming back to movie screens with a reboot that premieres March 16. Alicia Vikander stars in a lead role that corresponds more to the grimy, grubby, getting-her-ass-kicked Lara Croft we’ve come to know over the past five years, as opposed to Angelina Jolie’s sleek portrayal in 2001 and 2003. … [Read more...] about Barbie’s next look: Tomb Raider
Lara Croft Is Ready For Action In New Tomb Raider Movie Posters
Lara Croft is one of the greatest video game characters ever created, but the two films based on the Tomb Raider games that were released in the early 2000s were extremely disappointing. Hopes are high that the upcoming movie reboot Tomb Raider will finally deliver on the promise of the games.Two new posters for the movie have now been released. They follow the theme of the poster released in December and not the one from a few months earlier, which drew a criticism from fans for making star Alicia Vikander's neck look weird. Check them out below:These posters follow the latest trailer, which was released last month. Tomb Raider hits theaters on March 16, 2018, and it also stars Dominic West (The Wire), Walton Goggins (Sons of Anarchy, The Hateful Eight), and Daniel Wu (Warcraft). The director is Roar Uthaug, who previously helmed the acclaimed disaster movie The Wave.It In an interview with Entertainment Weekly last year, Vikander spoke about taking on the role of Lara Croft and what … [Read more...] about Lara Croft Is Ready For Action In New Tomb Raider Movie Posters
New Tomb Raider Movie Poster Gears Up Lara Croft for Action
Those waiting anxiously for the new Tomb Raider to open in theaters next month can take time out to appreciate this stunning movie poster that shows the adventurous Lara Croft, played by Alicia Vikander, all geared up to face whatever traps and puzzles await her. The project was helmed by director Roar Uthaug who took great inspiration from the recent video games released in the franchise by Crystal Dynamics. In fact, the trailers released so far confirm several scenes in the movie to have been accurately taken right out of the video games. There are theories that the storyline might be closely connected as well and will indeed feature a supernatural element by the end. Tomb Raider will be an origin story and hence, not continue from where the two previous movies, starring Angelina Jolie as the beautiful archaeologist, left off. Lara Croft, at the age of just 21 years old, will set out to solve the disappearance of her father. However, the perilous journey will lead her to a remote … [Read more...] about New Tomb Raider Movie Poster Gears Up Lara Croft for Action
Lara Croft Faces Her Past In Action-Packed New Tomb Raider Movie Trailer
It's been 15 years since Lara Croft last appeared on the big screen, but that will change in March, when the Tomb Raider reboot movie is released. The film stars Alicia Vikander as Lara, and a new trailer has now been released.The trailer features plenty of the expected action, but it also puts the emphasis on Lara as a character, as she searches for her long-lost father on a remote island. And as with the first trailer that was released in September, and it lives up to director Roar Uthaug's earlier suggestion that the 2013 reboot game is a big influence. Check it out above.Tomb Raider also stars Dominic West (The Wire) as Lara's father, Walton Goggins (Sons of Anarchy) as the villain, and Daniel Wu (Warcraft) as a ship captain who works with Lara on her adventure. It hits theaters on March 16, 2018.In an interview with Entertainment Weekly last year, Vikander spoke about taking on the role of Lara Croft and what would set her apart from both the Lara of the games, as well as Angelina … [Read more...] about Lara Croft Faces Her Past In Action-Packed New Tomb Raider Movie Trailer