"Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" is now in GK Films' hands

Yet another news about a reboot film and studio acquirement. GK Films reportedly has acquired the rights to own and produce "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" reboot. And just like the other upcoming reboots ("Man of Steel", "The Amazing Spider-Man", and currently "Peter Pan Begins"), this movie will tell more in-depth story about the young and dynamic Lara Croft.

It will likely be based on the 2010's latest "Tomb Raider" video game in which it tells about the origins of Lara Croft. The game itself first published in 1996, and caught the gamers' attention instantly. It was a huge phenomenon, as now the game is considered as one of the most successful video games of all time. I was still in elementary school when I first played the "Tomb Raider" PC game, it was really cool! How could I forget fighting and shooting a tyrannosaurus inside a cave with a female character only armed with two pistols? And then at the 'Lara's home' section we got to see the Croft's mansion and tried to reveal the secrets within. It was fun!

Back to the movie, now that Angelina Jolie won't be returning to play the leading lady, a month ago there was a speculation that "Tron: Legacy" star Olivia Wilde was the frontrunner to replace Jolie. However this news hasn't been confirmed from both parties. I think seeing Wilde as the younger version of Lara Croft would be exciting, as she also have the sexy smart and tomboy side of Croft. "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" reboot is set to be released in 2013, and it will be the sixth movie produced together by Graham King (producer of numerous critically acclaimed movies like "The Departed", "Blood Diamonds", "The Aviator", and "The Town") and Tim Headington, who previously worked together in "London Boulevard", "The Young Victoria", "The Tourist", "Edge of Darkness", and recently released "Rango". Hopefully in the development of this production, it will be filled with great cast and crew, so they will create a more edgy "Tomb Raider" movie rather than a usual action flick.

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Olivia Wilde to star in "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider"?

Even though it unsuccessfully attracted critics, the "Tomb Raider" franchise surely was a huge box office. That's why the crew will bring the movie back to live in a 'reboot' project (just like what's happening to the superhero movies this time — go back to the start). Unfortunately, the iconic actress Angelina Jolie confirmed that she won't be joining any forthcoming "Tomb Raider" projects, so the studio needs to find a replacement.

But thanks to Movie Web, we got an inside scoop about this developing production. Olivia Wilde ("Tron: Legacy", "Cowboys & Aliens", and tv series "House"), is rumored to be the 'priority' to be cast. "This would be a far darker and more serious Tomb Raider movie, the idea is to get a top director and an intelligent script and make this an empowering character for women as well as a popular one with men. Olivia Wilde is one of the names being suggested for the lead role. She would appear to be ideal," said the source.

The "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" reboot is scheduled to be released in 2013.

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