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First look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider series

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As Amazon and Phoebe Waller-Bridge prepare to film their Tomb Raider series, we now have our first look at Game of Thrones alum Sophie Turner as Lara Croft herself. The image, which Turner also shared on her Instagram, shows her sporting Lara’s iconic look from the classic video games rather than the Survivor origin trilogy, though the series will reportedly use […]

Comic Book Preview – Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts #1

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Lara Croft returns to Dark Horse Comics next week with the launch of the new four-issue series Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts, and you can take a look at the official preview of the first issue below… Adventurer, archaeologist, socialite, survivor…legend. Lara Croft’s life is anything but boring! She’s survived a shipwreck, betrayal, ancient traps, prophecies, […]

Tomb Raider series rounds out cast with Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs and more

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Amazon Prime’s upcoming Tomb Raider live-action series has rounded out its cast. Joining Sophie Turner is a large ensemble that includes Sigourney Weaver (Avatar: Fire and Ash) and Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus) in significant roles. The Tomb Raider series is created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge which will see Turner take on the iconic role of Lara Croft in the […]

Sigourney Weaver in talks for Tomb Raider series with Sophie Turner

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As Amazon gets ready for its Tomb Raider TV series with Game of Thrones alum Sophie Turner, she may soon be joined by sci-fi queen Sigourney Weaver in the video game adaptation. According to Variety, Weaver is in talks with Amazon MGM to star opposite Turner. No details have been revealed on the potential role whether she could be […]

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft season 2 trailer released by Netflix

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Having swung the axe on the show back in September, Netflix has now shared the first trailer for the second and now final season of the animated action adventure series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. This season sees Hayley Atwell’s Lara setting off on another globe-spanning adventure as she races to uncover an […]

Netflix cancels Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft after upcoming second season

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Coming hot on the heels of the news that Sophie Turner is set to star as video game icon Lara Croft in Prime Video’s live-action Tomb Raider series, we now have word that we’ll be bidding farewell to Hayley Atwell’s animated incarnation of the character with the upcoming second season of Netflix’s Tomb Raider: The […]

Sophie Turner officially cast as Lara Croft in Amazon’s live-action Tomb Raider series

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Amazon MGM Studios are getting ready to press play on their series adaptation of the video game franchise Tomb Raider by announcing that Game of Thrones alumni Sophie Turner will embody the iconic explorer, Lara Croft.  Written, created and executive produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who will now split showrunner duties with Chad Hodge (Wayward Pines), […]

Two legends of gaming coming to World of Tanks

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This July sees the arrival of two legends of videogaming arrive in the latest Battle Pass Special for World of Tanks. The Heroes’ Path Battle Pass, running from 10th to 21st July, welcomes the heroes of the Tomb Raider and Duke Nukem franchises, with the addition of themed 2D styles, decals, emblems and more.  Watch […]

Dark Horse unveils new Tomb Raider: Lara Croft collectible statue

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Dark Horse Direct has unveiled the Tomb Raider: Lara Croft (Survivor Era) collectible statue which is inspired by the appearance of the iconic adventurer in the video game trilogy. It is available to pre-order now, priced at $89.99; check out the promotional images here… SEE ALSO: Sophie Turner to play Lara Croft in live-action Tomb […]

Sophie Turner to play Lara Croft in live-action Tomb Raider series

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It looks like Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s search for her Lara Croft in Amazon’s live-action Tomb Raider series has come to an end, with Deadline reporting that Game of Thrones and X-Men star Sophie Turner looks to set to become the latest actress to portray the video game icon. Waller-Bridge boarded Amazon’s Tomb Raider series […]