FIRST LOOK AT “TOMB RAIDER: THE LEGEND OF LARA CROFT”

 

The first teaser trailer for Netflix’s long awaited Tomb Raider animated series was revealed today in their “DROP01” live Twitch stream.
Titled “Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft”, the series will follow on from the most recent video game “Shadow of the Tomb Raider”.

Headed by Tasha Huo, writer/producer on the show, it is also produced by Legendary Entertainment in association with dj2 Entertainment and franchise owners, Crystal Dynamics.
It has also been picked up for a second season.
As for cast, Hayley Atwell plays the role of Lara Croft, now the seventh English speaking actress to lend her voice to the character, Earl Baylon returns as the much loved Jonah Maiava, Lara’s closest friend in the rebooted franchise. Allen Maldonado voices Zip, Lara’s tech assistant from the older games and Richard Amitage plays a new character named Devereaux.
The series is set to release in 2024.

TOMB RAIDER I - III OFFICIAL REMASTERS CONFIRMED FOR RELEASE 14TH FEBRUARY 2024

 
The news fans have always wanted to hear is out!
Crystal Dynamics have confirmed that they are remastering Tomb Raider I, II and III for all platforms!

I’m told that the idea had been pitched many years prior by Ed Perkins, formerly an employee at Square Enix Mobile and writer/director on “Tomb Raider:Reloaded”, and that work had begun. It was later put on hold.

The remasters will also have the option to switch to the original graphics, untouched and preserved.
They will be available on 14th February 2024 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Steam and Nintendo Switch.

LARA CROFT HAS BEEN CALLED TO DUTY IN MODERN WARFARE II SEASON 5



 
Lara Croft is now available in season five of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II” as part of the creator mode.
The character model wears the new unified outfit that has become a part of the brand across all official collaborations since the opening of “Tomb Raider: The Live Experience” last year.
A teal tank top with a white vest underneath, brown shorts, long brown boots, a brown backpack with a connecting strap across the front, Lara’s jade pendant as seen in the rebooted games, her long hair plaited, black fingerless gloves and last but by no means least, twin pistols adorned with the Croft family crest accompanied with black double leg holsters.

Fans are excited to see this look in high definition and fight enemies with Lara’s signature pistols for the first time in 15 years.

EDIT: Lara Croft voice veteran Keeley Hawes has returned to the role for the seventh time to record all new lines especially for the game!

LARA CROFT HAS ARRIVED IN “FALL GUYS”

 
Lara Croft is now available for a limited time in the online obstacle course game “Fall Guys” as part of the Fame Pass 2 - which costs 600 showbucks. The pass lasts until 18th July 2023.
The game is available for free on PS4, Xbox One, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Thanks to Crystal Dynamics, we are holding a GIVEAWAY for a Fame Pass 2 code! All you have to do is “like” our Facebook page and share our post publicly! Good luck!

LARA CROFT VOTED “MOST ICONIC FEMALE GAMING HEROINE” IN UK


Pictured: Official Lara Croft Cosplay Ambassador Lili Dîn in Camden, London, last week.

In a recent survey conducted by the team at “Tomb Raider: The Live Experience” (based in Camden, London), Lara Croft was voted as “the most iconic female gaming hero” of all time in the UK with 63% of the votes! In second place was Princess Peach with 34% of the votes and 31% going to Princess Zelda.
Further research showed that 94% of people would rather watch an action film with a female protagonist and with only 6% of the top video games featuring female leads, the nation and the rest of the world are wanting change.

Last week, in celebration of this milestone and the immersive experience’s 1st anniversary, Official Lara Croft Cosplay Ambassador Lili Dîn payed a visit to the Millennium Bridge in London accompanied by six other cosplayers representing some of Lara’s fellow top favourite female characters; Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Daenerys Targaryen, Hermione Granger, Princess Zelda and Princess Peach.








“Tomb Raider: The Live Experience” is currently holding a limited time ”Happy Birthday Offer” for up to 50% off tickets which you can get here.
The promo code is: HAPPYBIRTHDAY23 (only valid until 26th May)

RICHARD ARMITAGE CAST IN NETFLIX TOMB RAIDER ANIMATED SERIES

 

English actor Richard Armitage has just joined the cast of Netflix’s “Tomb Raider” animated series.
He is best known for his roles in BBC’s “Robin Hood”, “Spooks”, “The Hobbit” trilogy, as well as some notable theatre credits.
According to tombraiderchronicles.com, Armitage will be the voice of a character named Devereaux.
He is the newest actor to be attached to the production, along with Hayley Atwell who is voicing the lead role of Lara Croft, Earl Baylon (Jonah Maiava) and Allen Maldonado (Zip).

Already booked for two seasons, the series is being written by Tasha Huo and produced by Netflix, Huo, Legendary Entertainment and dj2 Entertainment.
dj2 Entertainment is also partnering with Amazon on their upcoming Tomb Raider film and live action series.

COSPLAY CORNER: INTERVIEW WITH AMEL AKA HARSAPHES COSPLAY

 

We’re back in the Cosplay Corner with a new guest!
Meet Amel from France who has been cosplaying as Lara Croft since 2015. I always love seeing her new pictures when they appear in my timeline so I’m glad she agreed to do this interview today.

Kate: When did you first discover Lara Croft? 
Amel: I discovered Lara I think when I was in the car with my dad. I had heard about a game where the heroine was on an island in Japan. I liked the idea so I asked him to buy it for me but he [ordered] the wrong one, so I played Tomb Raider Underworld and I loved it! Then Tomb Raider Reborn came the next day and I doubly loved it!

Kate: What made you decide to start cosplaying?
Amel: Just playing Tomb Raider Reborn, I found her outfit quite nice at the time (yes, even with the blood) so I searched and I found some Cosplay. That's when I decided to try to make her Cosplay!

Amel on stage at ANIMEST 2018 in her “Shadow of the Tomb Raiderr” costume. Photo by Lionel Erpelding.

Kate: What does Lara’s character mean to you?
Amel: Lara in general is a strong and courageous woman who is not afraid of anything. I had complications from an accident when I was younger, so I kind of clung to this idea of a strong, courageous woman to get through it. And then, since I was immobilised at home, I could only play [video games] to pass the time and especially to forget [reality for a moment], she was there without being there at the same time.

Kate: Favourite Lara Croft costume you’ve made?
My favourite Lara costume is probably the one when she gets out of the prison in “Rise of the Tomb Raider”. It's simple but it's the one I wear most often when I have the chance to wear it! Simple and effective!

Amel as Lara Croft from “Rise of the Tomb Raider”. Photo by Arnaud Buchholzer.
Amel: Though I'm currently working on a “Rise of the Tomb Raider” costume that will require a lot of patience and skill! Since I saw it and acquired it [in the game] I wanted to do a costume and so I finally started it this year to release it next year for a special occasion! Stay tuned!

Kate: What was the most difficult piece to create? 
Amel: The most difficult piece that took me the longest was probably the quiver and bow I carried on a photo shoot. The bow took me a good three months to make with pvc while the quiver took me a good while to make, I wanted this one to be as close as possible to the one in the game so well... When you're meticulous it takes time and then, the final result was pretty good that's probably why I'm planning to make it again!

Amel in the Remnant Jacket outfit from “Rise of the Tomb Raider”.
Kate: Favourite memory while cosplaying Lara?
Amel: My best day was the day when, at Paris Games Week, we made the [Guinness] world record [for the most people dressed as Lara Croft in one place]. I was recovering from a heavy operation so I was on crutches, of course I had asked my doctor if I could before! I remember, Meagan Marie [Crystal Dynamics Director of Community] was not far away, my sister was behind me to accompany me in Cosplay also as Lara, and it was a man in the public who had started to applaud me followed by others encouraging me and shouting "It is a real Lara, bravo!” I will remember this moment for the rest of my life because I had stood for more than 6 hours on crutches, leaning weakly on my leg to walk. I could never thank this gentleman enough for these words because even today it’s still with me. 

Kate: I’ve seen that you’ve done quite a lot of stage performances at conventions. 
Do you enjoy it and do you ever feel nervous? 
Amel: Indeed! I do a lot of stage work, I really enjoy showing some quality of performance when I get on stage! I go there mostly for the knowledge and to improve myself, it's always nice to learn more about our costumes with help! And if not, I’m rarely nervous before going on stage. I'm there to have fun!

Amel performing on stage at Geek Days 2016 in her “Tomb Raider: Legend” costume. Photo by Nicolas Bayart.
Kate: Are you planning any new Lara cosplays?
Amel: Very good question! Yes, I even have two scheduled, including one for something quite important and that will require a lot of concentration, as I will be in a group with a Sofia (Rise of the Tomb Raider)! The other one is a little secret, it will not be linked to the future games unfortunately! I'm waiting like everyone else for an announcement! But a lot of old!

Thank you to Amel for doing this interview! You can find more of her work on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!
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