<p>Sophie Turner is the new Lara Croft. On Thursday, Prime Video unveiled Turner’s first look as the iconic video game character in the upcoming series Tom Raider on the streaming platform. Turner’s image was from a look test that the actress was part of but the image triggered mixed reactions online.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Sophie Turner as Lara Croft</h2><p>In the image that was shared on Prime Video’s Instagram account, Turner could be seen wearing a green top paired with black short and dark sunglasses with her hair tied at the back. The look seems to give a slightly modern twist to Lara Croft’s look.&nbsp;</p><p>The photo was captioned, “Get your artifacts out. Lara’s on her way #TombRaider #WardrobeTest.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p> </p><p>While the reveal quickly generated buzz across social media, fan responses were notably divided.</p><p> </p><h2>Netizens react</h2><p>Many users took to the comment section to react to Turner’s look. Some appreciated the return of the traditional aesthetics of Lara Croft and noted, “Oh my god! She looks perfect! I didn’t expect they would go with a look so classic!”</p><p> </p><p>Another added, “And this is just the wardrobe test! I told y’all Sophie could definitely pull the look!” Others echoed similar enthusiasm, with comments like “Unreal. Literally classic coded,” and “Now that is one hell of a transformation.”</p><p> </p><p>Some remembered Angelina Jolie, who famously played the character Lara Croft in the early 2000s film adaptations. </p><p> </p><p>“That looks pretty good. But I miss Angelina Jolie, Angelina Jolie forever,” one user wrote.</p><p>Some fans questioned whether Turner captured the physical presence traditionally associated with the character. “Love everything related to the classics, but she looks like a Scandinavian Lara, where’s the prominent look? Strong face features??” read one comment. </p><p> </p><p>Another user remarked, “Her face doesn’t give me Lara at all; she just seems to have a very different kind of beauty than Lara. Perhaps this will still be refined to give us the signature lips and etc.”</p><p> </p><p>Some criticised the look completely. “Is this fr? This looks worse than some cosplayers,” one comment read. </p><p> </p><p>Another said, “She doesn’t look like she could fight her way out of Sephora, much less be able to take on armies of private sector mercs by herself.” There were also claims questioning the image’s authenticity, with users asking, “Is this AI????? This definitely looks like AI,” and insisting, “That’s AI, don’t tell me anything else.”</p><p> </p><h2>Sophie Turner is the new face of Lara Croft</h2><p> </p><p>The image also confirmed Sophie’s casting as Lara Croft in the new Tomb Raider series. Whether this look is changed in the course of time is something that we will have to wait and watch. </p><p> </p><p>The series is led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag) serving as creator, writer, executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge as co-showrunner and executive producer; they are joined by Jonathan Van Tulleken, who will serve as director and executive producer.</p><p> </p><p>The series is executive produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Crystal Dynamics, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jenny Robins through Wells Street Films, Dmitri M. Johnson, Michael Lawrence Goldberg, Timothy I. Stevenson, and Dallas Dickinson through Story Kitchen, Michael Scheel, and Legendary Television.  Co-executive produced by Matt McInnis and Jan R. Martin as producer. </p><p> </p><p>The series is produced by Story Kitchen, Crystal Dynamics, and Amazon MGM Studios.</p><p> </p>

Sophie Turner, who is best known for playing Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, is now set to play Lara Croft in Prime Video's new web series Tom Raider. The iconic video game character has been famously played by Angelina Jolie before in a film. 

Sophie Turner is the new Lara Croft. On Thursday, Prime Video unveiled Turner’s first look as the iconic video game character in the upcoming series Tom Raider on the streaming platform. Turner’s image was from a look test that the actress was part of but the image triggered mixed reactions online. Sophie Turner as Lara Croft In the image that was shared on Prime Video’s Instagram account, Turner could be seen wearing a green top paired with black short and dark sunglasses with her hair tied at the back. The look seems to give a slightly modern twist to Lara Croft’s look. The photo was captioned, “Get your artifacts out. Lara’s on her way #TombRaider #WardrobeTest.”

<p>Sophie Turner, who is best known for playing Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, is now set to play Lara Croft in Prime Video's new web series Tom Raider. The iconic video game character has been famously played by Angelina Jolie before in a film.&nbsp;</p>

Revealed! Sophie Turner’s first look as Lara Croft from Tomb Raider series is out

<p>Sophie Turner has officially been cast as adventurer Lara Croft in Amazon's upcoming <i>Tomb Raider</i> series. The project, which had been announced some time ago with <i>Fleabag</i> creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge attached as writer, was previously rumoured to be cancelled. However, this latest announcement confirms the series is moving ahead. Based on the hugely popular video game franchise, this will be the third live-action adaptation of <i>Tomb Raider</i> and the first-ever live-action series.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/lady-gaga-gothic-cameo-in-wednesday-season-2-what-s-her-character-and-episode-breakdown-1756906704164"><strong>Lady Gaga gothic cameo in Wednesday season 2: What's her character and episode breakdown</strong></a></p><h2>Phoebe Waller-Bridge shares excitement for Tomb Raider</h2><p>Previously, Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander brought the character to life, with Jolie playing the role in the 2001 movie and its 2003 sequel. Vikander played the role in the 2018 reboot. Speaking about the project, Phoebe Waller-Bridge said, “I’m so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team." She also talked about her love for the franchise and said the whole team is very&nbsp;</p><p>passionate about doing justice to the character.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/you-star-penn-badgley-and-wife-domino-kirke-welcome-twins-1756954768975"><strong>You star Penn Badgley and wife Domino Kirke welcome twins</strong></a></p><h2>What to expect from Amazon's Tomb Raider series</h2><p><i>Tomb Raider</i> follows adventurer and treasure hunter Lara Croft as she travels to exotic locations and uncovers ancient mysteries lost to time. While the plot remains under wraps, there have been reports that the new show will be similar to the 2013 video games and will have a lot of gritty and intense action. Sophie Turner has undergone an intense workout regimen, along with weapons and martial arts training, to prepare for the role.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/lanterns-actor-garret-dillahunt-drops-cryptic-tease-on-dcu-villain-rumours-1756886073487"><strong> Lanterns: Actor Garret Dillahunt drops cryptic tease on DCU villain rumours</strong></a></p><h2>Sophie Turner on stepping into the role</h2><p>Speaking about the role, Turner said, “She’s such an iconic character, who means so much to so many, and I am giving everything I’ve got. They’re massive shoes to fill." The actress went on to speak about her admiration for Jolie and Vikander, and that she felt the show would do justice to the character with Phoebe at the helm.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

After weeks of speculation, it's official: Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner will be bringing the iconic Lara Croft to life in Amazon's upcoming Tom Raider series. Flegbag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge will be serving as showrunner.

Sophie Turner has officially been cast as adventurer Lara Croft in Amazon's upcoming Tomb Raider series. The project, which had been announced some time ago with Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge attached as writer, was previously rumoured to be cancelled. However, this latest announcement confirms the series is moving ahead. Based on the hugely popular video game franchise, this will be the third live-action adaptation of Tomb Raider and the first-ever live-action series. Also Read: Lady Gaga gothic cameo in Wednesday season 2: What's her character and episode breakdown Phoebe Waller-Bridge shares excitement for Tomb Raider Previously, Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander brought the character to life, with Jolie playing the role in the 2001 movie and its 2003 sequel. Vikander played the role in the 2018 reboot. Speaking about the project, Phoebe Waller-Bridge said, “I’m so excited to announce the formidable Sophie Turner as our Lara alongside this phenomenal creative team." She also talked about her love for the franchise and said the whole team is very passionate about doing justice to the character. Also Read: You star Penn Badgley and wife Domino Kirke welcome twins What to expect from Amazon's Tomb Raider series Tomb Raider follows adventurer and treasure hunter Lara Croft as she travels to exotic locations and uncovers ancient mysteries lost to time. While the plot remains under wraps, there have been reports that the new show will be similar to the 2013 video games and will have a lot of gritty and intense action. Sophie Turner has undergone an intense workout regimen, along with weapons and martial arts training, to prepare for the role. Also Read: Lanterns: Actor Garret Dillahunt drops cryptic tease on DCU villain rumours Sophie Turner on stepping into the role Speaking about the role, Turner said, “She’s such an iconic character, who means so much to so many, and I am giving everything I’ve got. They’re massive shoes to fill." The actress went on to speak about her admiration for Jolie and Vikander, and that she felt the show would do justice to the character with Phoebe at the helm.

<p>After weeks of speculation, it's official: Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner will be bringing the iconic Lara Croft to life in Amazon's upcoming Tom Raider series. Flegbag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge will be serving as showrunner.</p>

Tomb Raider: Sophie Turner stars as Lara Croft in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's upcoming Amazon series

<p>Sophie Turner is coming back on the small screen. If reports are to be believed, Turner is all set to play the new Lara Croft in a TV series on the popular game <em>Tomb Raider.</em> Turner is best known for her portrayal of Sansa Stark in the popular series <em>Game Of Thrones.&nbsp;</em></p>

<h2><strong>Sophie Turner is the new Lara Croft</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report in the Hollywood Reporter, Sophie may be seen essaying the role of British archaeologist Lara Croft in Amazon MGM Studios and Crystal Dynamics' adaptation of the adventure video game<em> Tomb Raider</em>. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is writing and exec producing the live-action series, which received a series order in the spring and will stream on Amazon's Prime Video.<br />
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Lara Croft was originally a video game character, headlining the iconic <em>Tomb Raider</em> series. There are films based on the game. Both Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander have essayed the lead roles in feature film adaptations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Auditions for the series took place in October and several British actresses were reportedly in consideration including Emma Mackey (<em>Sex Education</em>) and Lucy Boynton (<em>Bohemian Rhapsody</em>). Mackenzie Davis (<em>Station Eleven</em>) was the lone American to make the shortlist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On working on the project, Phoebe previously said, “If I could tell my teenage self this was happening, I think she'd explodeTomb Raider has been a huge part of my life and I feel incredibly privileged to be bringing it to television with such passionate collaborators. Lara Croft means a lot to me, as she does to many, and I can't wait to go on this adventure. Bats 'n all.”&nbsp;<br />
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More details regarding the project have not been disclosed yet.<br />
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Sophie Turner shot to fame playing Sansa Stark in <em>Game of Thrones</em>, a role she landed when she was 13. She has also played a young Jean Grey/Dark Phoenix in the <em>X-Men </em>films. Her post-<em>Game of Thrones</em> roles include Max's limited series The Staircase, the Netflix film <em>Do Revenge</em>, and the ITV/CW miniseries<em> Joan.</em> She is&nbsp;also featured&nbsp;in Prime Video's forthcoming thriller<em> Haven.</em><br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Sophie Turner is coming back on the small screen. If reports are to be believed, Turner is all set to play the new Lara Croft in a TV series on the popular game Tomb Raider.

Sophie Turner is coming back on the small screen. If reports are to be believed, Turner is all set to play the new Lara Croft in a TV series on the popular game Tomb Raider. Turner is best known for her portrayal of Sansa Stark in the popular series Game Of Thrones. Sophie Turner is the new Lara Croft According to a report in the Hollywood Reporter, Sophie may be seen essaying the role of British archaeologist Lara Croft in Amazon MGM Studios and Crystal Dynamics' adaptation of the adventure video game Tomb Raider. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is writing and exec producing the live-action series, which received a series order in the spring and will stream on Amazon's Prime Video. Lara Croft was originally a video game character, headlining the iconic Tomb Raider series. There are films based on the game. Both Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander have essayed the lead roles in feature film adaptations. Auditions for the series took place in October and several British actresses were reportedly in consideration including Emma Mackey (Sex Education) and Lucy Boynton (Bohemian Rhapsody). Mackenzie Davis (Station Eleven) was the lone American to make the shortlist. On working on the project, Phoebe previously said, “If I could tell my teenage self this was happening, I think she'd explodeTomb Raider has been a huge part of my life and I feel incredibly privileged to be bringing it to television with such passionate collaborators. Lara Croft means a lot to me, as she does to many, and I can't wait to go on this adventure. Bats 'n all.” More details regarding the project have not been disclosed yet. Sophie Turner shot to fame playing Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones, a role she landed when she was 13. She has also played a young Jean Grey/Dark Phoenix in the X-Men films. Her post-Game of Thrones roles include Max's limited series The Staircase, the Netflix film Do Revenge, and the ITV/CW miniseries Joan. She is also featured in Prime Video's forthcoming thriller Haven. (With inputs from agencies)

Sophie Turner all set to play Lara Croft in TV version of the Tomb Raider

<p>Amazon Studios is reportedly building a whole new cinematic universe around the<em> Tomb Raider</em> video game franchise, as per The Hollywood Reporter. To that end, a film, a TV series scripted by <em>Fleabag </em>creator and actor Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and even a game are in development. Everything will be set in the same world akin to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and several other similar cinematic universes that are now prevalent in Hollywood (and now even Bollywood). The game was announced back in December. Due to the success of Disney's MCU, several studios have attempted something similar with their own intellectual properties with mostly mixed results.</p>

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<p>The <em>Tomb Raider</em> franchise began in the 1990s (the first game was released in 1996) and follows Lara Croft, a British archaeologist, and adventurer, who travels around the world in search of treasures and artefacts and explores tombs and ruins while facing mercenaries, goons, and less conscientious treasure-hunters. The games feature elements of action, adventure, puzzle-solving, and so on. The games have been adapted to live-action movies thrice. In 2001's <em>Lara Croft: Tomb Raider </em>and 2003's<em> Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life</em>, Angelina Jolie essayed the main role.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 2018 film, titled just <em>Tomb Raider,</em> featured Alicia Vikander in the role. The popularity of the games and films, and other media has made Lara Croft one of video games' most recognisable protagonists.</p>

<p>The franchise takes inspiration from Harrison Ford-starrer <em>Indiana Jones</em> movies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Hollywood Report further said that the<em> Tomb Raider</em> cinematic universe will be a huge commitment for Amazon due to the ambition involved and is among the largest investments the company has made in an entertainment franchise of its kind.</p>

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Amazon Studios is reportedly building a whole new cinematic universe around the Tomb Raider video game franchise, as per The Hollywood Reporter. To that end, a film, a TV series scripted by Fleabag creator and actor Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and even a game are in development.

Amazon Studios is reportedly building a whole new cinematic universe around the Tomb Raider video game franchise, as per The Hollywood Reporter. To that end, a film, a TV series scripted by Fleabag creator and actor Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and even a game are in development. Everything will be set in the same world akin to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and several other similar cinematic universes that are now prevalent in Hollywood (and now even Bollywood). The game was announced back in December. Due to the success of Disney's MCU, several studios have attempted something similar with their own intellectual properties with mostly mixed results. Also Read: Top video game adaptations ever made: 'Werewolves Within', 'Mortal Kombat', and more The Tomb Raider franchise began in the 1990s (the first game was released in 1996) and follows Lara Croft, a British archaeologist, and adventurer, who travels around the world in search of treasures and artefacts and explores tombs and ruins while facing mercenaries, goons, and less conscientious treasure-hunters. The games feature elements of action, adventure, puzzle-solving, and so on. The games have been adapted to live-action movies thrice. In 2001's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and 2003's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life, Angelina Jolie essayed the main role. The 2018 film, titled just Tomb Raider, featured Alicia Vikander in the role. The popularity of the games and films, and other media has made Lara Croft one of video games' most recognisable protagonists. The franchise takes inspiration from Harrison Ford-starrer Indiana Jones movies. The Hollywood Report further said that the Tomb Raider cinematic universe will be a huge commitment for Amazon due to the ambition involved and is among the largest investments the company has made in an entertainment franchise of its kind. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Writer Tasha Huo, who is attached to showrun and executive producing the upcoming animated "Tomb Raider" series, has come on board to pen the long-gestating fantasy reboot of "Red Sonja".<br />
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"Transparent" creator Joey Soloway will direct the Millennium Films project, based on the sword and sorcery comic book by Dynamite Entertainment. Soloway was announced as writer and director in 2019, taking over from Bryan Singer who was dropped following multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against the filmmaker in an investigative report in The Atlantic.<br />
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Soloway said she is looking forward to working with Huo. "I have loved Red Sonja forever and I feel so honored to help shepherd her story and start this cinematic journey. There could not be a greater moment in our world for Red Sonja's ways of wielding power and her connection with nature and our planet.<br />
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"She is an ancient heroine with an epic calling, and translating that to the screen is a dream come true for me as a filmmaker. I can't wait to collaborate with Tasha on this vision," the filmmaker said. Jonathan Younger, Millennium co-president, said the team is "excited" to be bringing Red Sonja to the market and the world. "This has been a long time coming.<br />
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Having Joey Soloway at the helm of this feminist icon franchise is the perfect recipe for a magical adventure, which is exactly what the world needs today," he added.<br />
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The "Red Sonja" project has been in development for over a decade, dating back to 2008 when Robert Rodriguez announced he was working on a version of the film that would have featured Rose McGowan. However, that version of the movie did not happen. Casting on the film is set to begin immediately.</p>


Writer Tasha Huo, who is attached to showrun and executive producing the upcoming animated "Tomb Raider" series, has come on board to pen the long-gestating fantasy reboot of "Red Sonja".

Writer Tasha Huo, who is attached to showrun and executive producing the upcoming animated "Tomb Raider" series, has come on board to pen the long-gestating fantasy reboot of "Red Sonja". "Transparent" creator Joey Soloway will direct the Millennium Films project, based on the sword and sorcery comic book by Dynamite Entertainment. Soloway was announced as writer and director in 2019, taking over from Bryan Singer who was dropped following multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against the filmmaker in an investigative report in The Atlantic. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Soloway said she is looking forward to working with Huo. "I have loved Red Sonja forever and I feel so honored to help shepherd her story and start this cinematic journey. There could not be a greater moment in our world for Red Sonja's ways of wielding power and her connection with nature and our planet. "She is an ancient heroine with an epic calling, and translating that to the screen is a dream come true for me as a filmmaker. I can't wait to collaborate with Tasha on this vision," the filmmaker said. Jonathan Younger, Millennium co-president, said the team is "excited" to be bringing Red Sonja to the market and the world. "This has been a long time coming. Having Joey Soloway at the helm of this feminist icon franchise is the perfect recipe for a magical adventure, which is exactly what the world needs today," he added. The "Red Sonja" project has been in development for over a decade, dating back to 2008 when Robert Rodriguez announced he was working on a version of the film that would have featured Rose McGowan. However, that version of the movie did not happen. Casting on the film is set to begin immediately.

'Tomb Raider' producer Tasha Huo to pen fantasy reboot of 'Red Sonja'

<p>`Tomb Raider` star Simon Yam who was stabbed in the stomach on stage in Zhongshan, in Guangdong province in Southern China, has been released from the hospital.</p>

<p>The 64-year-old left the Adventist Hospital in Hong Kong on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The actor underwent a second surgical procedure on his right hand and abdomen, reported Variety.</p>

<p>As he left the hospital, Yam thanked the doctors and the staff and hoped to continue shooting for the film. "I hope I recover soon and resume film shooting, which I really enjoy. It will take a bit more time for my hand to recover, as it will take time for nerves to recover," he said.</p>

<p>Yam was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tomb-raider-star-simon-yam-stabbed-onstage-in-china-237571">stabbed at the opening of a branch </a>of the Beijing Easyhome building materials company where he was invited as a guest.</p>

<p>A man rushed on to the stage and stabbed the 64-year-old actor, reported Variety.</p>

<p>According to the Chinese police, the man who stabbed him was a schizophrenic pentagenarian.</p>

<p>However, the actor has no intentions of taking any legal action against the man. "We do not want to take action. We just want to understand what happened. What made the man snap?" Yam`s management said.</p>

<p>The management also added that they would reduce interactions with fans.</p>

<p>Yam is known in the West for his role in `Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life`. He is one of the most versatile and busiest actors in Asia. His credits include `Election`, `Exiled`, `SPL- Sha Po Lang` and Korean thriller `The Thieves`.&nbsp;</p>


`Tomb Raider` star Simon Yam who was stabbed in the stomach on stage in Zhongshan, in Guangdong province in Southern China, has been released from the hospital. The 64-year-old left the Adventist Hospital in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

`Tomb Raider` star Simon Yam who was stabbed in the stomach on stage in Zhongshan, in Guangdong province in Southern China, has been released from the hospital. The 64-year-old left the Adventist Hospital in Hong Kong on Wednesday. The actor underwent a second surgical procedure on his right hand and abdomen, reported Variety. As he left the hospital, Yam thanked the doctors and the staff and hoped to continue shooting for the film. "I hope I recover soon and resume film shooting, which I really enjoy. It will take a bit more time for my hand to recover, as it will take time for nerves to recover," he said. Yam was stabbed at the opening of a branch of the Beijing Easyhome building materials company where he was invited as a guest. A man rushed on to the stage and stabbed the 64-year-old actor, reported Variety. According to the Chinese police, the man who stabbed him was a schizophrenic pentagenarian. However, the actor has no intentions of taking any legal action against the man. "We do not want to take action. We just want to understand what happened. What made the man snap?" Yam`s management said. The management also added that they would reduce interactions with fans. Yam is known in the West for his role in `Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life`. He is one of the most versatile and busiest actors in Asia. His credits include `Election`, `Exiled`, `SPL- Sha Po Lang` and Korean thriller `The Thieves`.

'Tomb Raider' star Simon Yam released from hospital

<p>There is no stopping now. Chadwick Boseman starrer <em>Black Panther</em>&nbsp;is the undisputed winner at the Box office. The Disney-Marvel film has maintained its momentum at the American box office, winning its fifth consecutive weekend with $27 million from 3,834 locations.<br />
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Alicia Vikander`s <em>Tomb Raider</em>&nbsp;finished second in its opening weekend in line with expectations with $23.5 million from 3,854 sites for Warner Bros. and MGM. The videogame-based action adventure score a B grade from moviegoers in CinemaScore exit polls.<br />
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Lionsgate-Roadside Attractions` faith-based drama <em>I Can Only Imagine</em>&nbsp;outperformed forecasts with $17.1 million at 1,629 venues, notching the top per-screen average in the top 10 with $10,476. The studio plans to expand <em>I Can Only Imagine</em>,&quot; based on the story behind the hit song of the same name, to more than 2,000 sites next weekend.<br />
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Disney`s second weekend of time-travel adventure<em> A Wrinkle in Time&nbsp;</em>followed in fourth with $16.6 million at 3,980 locations, lifting its 10-day total to $61.1 million. <em>Wrinkle</em>,&nbsp;directed by Ava DuVernay, declined by exactly half from its opening weekend.<br />
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Fox`s launch of gay teen comedy-drama<em> Love, Simon</em>&nbsp;took fifth with $11.5 million at 2,402 venues, amid strong support from critics with a 91 percent &quot;fresh&quot; rating on Rotten Tomatoes. <em>Simon</em>,&nbsp;starring Nick Robinson as a conflicted high schooler, notched an A+ CinemaScore with the audience, giving Fox execs hope for strong word of mouth and extended playability. Females comprised 58 percent of ticket buyers.<br />
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<em>Black Panther&nbsp;</em>has become only the seventh title to pass the $600 million milestone at the North American box office, and is the second-fastest film to do so. It`s the fourth-highest fifth weekend of all time, and the first time a film has held the top spot for five weekends in a row since 2009`s <em>Avatar.</em><br />
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<em>Black Panther</em>&nbsp;has totalled a stunning $605.4 million in 31 days. It`s poised to pass <em>Star Wars: The Last Jedi</em>&nbsp;($619.8 million) for sixth place and <em>The Avengers</em>&nbsp;($623.4 million) for fifth place on the all-time domestic list by the end of next weekend. And it`s likely to eventually pass <em>Jurassic World&nbsp;</em>at $652.3 million for fourth place and <em>Titanic</em>&nbsp;at $659 million for third place.<em> Star Wars: The Force Awakens</em>&nbsp;tops the list at $936 million followed by <em>Avatar</em>&nbsp;at $760 million.<br />
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The weekend`s overall box office took in about $130 million, down 50 percent from the same weekend last year when Disney`s <em>Beauty and the Beast</em>&nbsp;opened with $174.5 million. Thanks to <em>Black Panther,</em>&nbsp;the year-to-date box office is up 2 percent over the same period a year ago at $2.5 billion, according to comScore.<br />
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&quot;<em>Black Panther</em>&nbsp;continues to astonish as it shows incredible strength fully five weeks into its amazing run as it takes on another batch of notable newcomers and comes out on top,&quot; said Paul Degarabedian, senior media analyst with comScore.<br />
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<em>Black Panther</em>&nbsp;will face competition next weekend from Universal-Legendary`s launch of <em>Pacific Rim: Uprising</em>&nbsp;and Paramount`s animated comedy <em>Sherlock Gnomes</em>. Recent tracking for the <em>Pacific Rim&nbsp;</em>sequel has been in the $20 million to $30 million range while &quot;Sherlock Gnomes&quot; was in the $13 million to $18 million range.<br />
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Warner Bros.` fourth weekend of R-rated comedy <em>Game Night</em>&nbsp;took sixth place with $5.6 million at 2,686 locations, pushing its 24-day gross past $54 million. Sony`s sixth weekend of family comedy <em>Peter Rabbit</em>&nbsp;followed with $5.2 million at 2,725 sites for a 38-day total of $102.4 million.<br />
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Aviron`s second weekend of horror sequel <em>Strangers: Prey at Night&nbsp;</em>finished eighth with $4.8 million at 2,464 venues. Fox`s third weekend of <em>Red Sparrow</em>&nbsp;followed in ninth with $4.5 million at 2,583 venues, pushing the Jennifer Lawrence thriller past $39 million.<br />
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MGM`s third weekend of its<em> Death Wish</em>&nbsp;reboot rounded out the top 10 with $3.4 million at 2,676 locations to give the Bruce Willis vehicle $30 million in 17 days.<br />
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Paramount`s fourth weekend of<em> Annihilation</em>&nbsp;and Sony`s 13th weekend of <em>Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle</em>&nbsp;tied for 11th place with $1.7 million. &quot;Jumanji,&quot; which won its third, fourth, fifth and seventh weekends, became the 30th film to cross the $400 million mark in domestic grosses.<br />
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Focus Features` opening weekend of the thriller <em>7 Days in Entebbe</em>&nbsp;came in 13th with a modest $1.6 million at 838 locations.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Reuters)</p>


Alicia Vikander`s Tomb Raider finished second in its opening weekend in line with expectations

There is no stopping now. Chadwick Boseman starrer Black Panther is the undisputed winner at the Box office. The Disney-Marvel film has maintained its momentum at the American box office, winning its fifth consecutive weekend with $27 million from 3,834 locations. Alicia Vikander`s Tomb Raider finished second in its opening weekend in line with expectations with $23.5 million from 3,854 sites for Warner Bros. and MGM. The videogame-based action adventure score a B grade from moviegoers in CinemaScore exit polls. Lionsgate-Roadside Attractions` faith-based drama I Can Only Imagine outperformed forecasts with $17.1 million at 1,629 venues, notching the top per-screen average in the top 10 with $10,476. The studio plans to expand I Can Only Imagine," based on the story behind the hit song of the same name, to more than 2,000 sites next weekend. Disney`s second weekend of time-travel adventure A Wrinkle in Time followed in fourth with $16.6 million at 3,980 locations, lifting its 10-day total to $61.1 million. Wrinkle, directed by Ava DuVernay, declined by exactly half from its opening weekend. Fox`s launch of gay teen comedy-drama Love, Simon took fifth with $11.5 million at 2,402 venues, amid strong support from critics with a 91 percent "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Simon, starring Nick Robinson as a conflicted high schooler, notched an A+ CinemaScore with the audience, giving Fox execs hope for strong word of mouth and extended playability. Females comprised 58 percent of ticket buyers. Black Panther has become only the seventh title to pass the $600 million milestone at the North American box office, and is the second-fastest film to do so. It`s the fourth-highest fifth weekend of all time, and the first time a film has held the top spot for five weekends in a row since 2009`s Avatar. Black Panther has totalled a stunning $605.4 million in 31 days. It`s poised to pass Star Wars: The Last Jedi ($619.8 million) for sixth place and The Avengers ($623.4 million) for fifth place on the all-time domestic list by the end of next weekend. And it`s likely to eventually pass Jurassic World at $652.3 million for fourth place and Titanic at $659 million for third place. Star Wars: The Force Awakens tops the list at $936 million followed by Avatar at $760 million. The weekend`s overall box office took in about $130 million, down 50 percent from the same weekend last year when Disney`s Beauty and the Beast opened with $174.5 million. Thanks to Black Panther, the year-to-date box office is up 2 percent over the same period a year ago at $2.5 billion, according to comScore. "Black Panther continues to astonish as it shows incredible strength fully five weeks into its amazing run as it takes on another batch of notable newcomers and comes out on top," said Paul Degarabedian, senior media analyst with comScore. Black Panther will face competition next weekend from Universal-Legendary`s launch of Pacific Rim: Uprising and Paramount`s animated comedy Sherlock Gnomes. Recent tracking for the Pacific Rim sequel has been in the $20 million to $30 million range while "Sherlock Gnomes" was in the $13 million to $18 million range. Warner Bros.` fourth weekend of R-rated comedy Game Night took sixth place with $5.6 million at 2,686 locations, pushing its 24-day gross past $54 million. Sony`s sixth weekend of family comedy Peter Rabbit followed with $5.2 million at 2,725 sites for a 38-day total of $102.4 million. Aviron`s second weekend of horror sequel Strangers: Prey at Night finished eighth with $4.8 million at 2,464 venues. Fox`s third weekend of Red Sparrow followed in ninth with $4.5 million at 2,583 venues, pushing the Jennifer Lawrence thriller past $39 million. MGM`s third weekend of its Death Wish reboot rounded out the top 10 with $3.4 million at 2,676 locations to give the Bruce Willis vehicle $30 million in 17 days. Paramount`s fourth weekend of Annihilation and Sony`s 13th weekend of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle tied for 11th place with $1.7 million. "Jumanji," which won its third, fourth, fifth and seventh weekends, became the 30th film to cross the $400 million mark in domestic grosses. Focus Features` opening weekend of the thriller 7 Days in Entebbe came in 13th with a modest $1.6 million at 838 locations. (With inputs from Reuters)

Black Panther surpasses Tomb Raider for fifth box office crown

<p>When video game character Lara Croft first debuted in <em>Tomb Raider&nbsp;</em>on the big screen nearly two decades ago, she was a daring, action-superwoman embodying a role reserved for men.<br />
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Now, with the same feminist spirit, the reboot starring Alicia Vikander and opening worldwide this week, spins the usual action-adventure tale, but also dives into Croft`s beginnings, portraying a heroine with an emotional life and personal growth.<br />
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&quot;We show this journey of Lara when she`s not the action hero ... and it`s a way of us still to root for her,&quot; the 29-year-old Swede in her biggest role to date told Reuters Television. &quot;You actually get to feel that`s she`s human, and she`s open to be vulnerable.&quot;<br />
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The franchise`s revival is based primarily on a 2013 iteration of the game, which takes place on the fictional lost island of Yamatai near Japan.<br />
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In the film, Croft leads a profligate youth following her father`s disappearance but then is pulled back into the fold when she is inspired to scrutinize his vanishing while on one of his treacherous archaeological adventures.<br />
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<em>Tomb Raider</em>,&nbsp;which first made it to the big screen in 2001 with Angelina Jolie as Croft, is a bit of a throwback with an elaborately constructed studio set in an era when most action films depend heavily on computer effects.<br />
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&quot;I was really looking to get an authentic and gritty feel to the whole movie, so we shot a lot of it for real,&quot; Norwegian director Roar Uthaug said.&nbsp;<br />
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&quot;I think it brings some edge to it, some rawness,&quot; the 44-year-old added.<br />
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<em>Tomb Raider</em>&nbsp;arrives at a time when Hollywood is putting more women in central roles in the macho blockbuster genre.<br />
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It is also a bet Warner Bros.&nbsp;has placed on Vikander to be Hollywood`s next breakout female action star following the roaring success of little-known Israeli actress Gal Gadot in last year`s <em>Wonder Woman</em>.<br />
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Vikander, who won a best-supporting-actress Oscar in 2016 for<em> The Danish Girl</em>,&nbsp;had yet to take on top billing in a blockbuster and is best known for her intense, emotionally dramatic performances.<br />
&quot;I too had to overcome, like Lara, a lot of questioning,&quot; Vikander said. &quot;But it`s an adventure, and I was really intrigued to go on it.&quot;</p>


Tomb Raider, which first made it to the big screen in 2001 with Angelina Jolie as Croft, is a bit of a throwback with an elaborately constructed studio set in an era when most action films depend heavily on computer effects

When video game character Lara Croft first debuted in Tomb Raider on the big screen nearly two decades ago, she was a daring, action-superwoman embodying a role reserved for men. Now, with the same feminist spirit, the reboot starring Alicia Vikander and opening worldwide this week, spins the usual action-adventure tale, but also dives into Croft`s beginnings, portraying a heroine with an emotional life and personal growth. "We show this journey of Lara when she`s not the action hero ... and it`s a way of us still to root for her," the 29-year-old Swede in her biggest role to date told Reuters Television. "You actually get to feel that`s she`s human, and she`s open to be vulnerable." The franchise`s revival is based primarily on a 2013 iteration of the game, which takes place on the fictional lost island of Yamatai near Japan. In the film, Croft leads a profligate youth following her father`s disappearance but then is pulled back into the fold when she is inspired to scrutinize his vanishing while on one of his treacherous archaeological adventures. Tomb Raider, which first made it to the big screen in 2001 with Angelina Jolie as Croft, is a bit of a throwback with an elaborately constructed studio set in an era when most action films depend heavily on computer effects. "I was really looking to get an authentic and gritty feel to the whole movie, so we shot a lot of it for real," Norwegian director Roar Uthaug said. "I think it brings some edge to it, some rawness," the 44-year-old added. Tomb Raider arrives at a time when Hollywood is putting more women in central roles in the macho blockbuster genre. It is also a bet Warner Bros. has placed on Vikander to be Hollywood`s next breakout female action star following the roaring success of little-known Israeli actress Gal Gadot in last year`s Wonder Woman. Vikander, who won a best-supporting-actress Oscar in 2016 for The Danish Girl, had yet to take on top billing in a blockbuster and is best known for her intense, emotionally dramatic performances. "I too had to overcome, like Lara, a lot of questioning," Vikander said. "But it`s an adventure, and I was really intrigued to go on it."

'Tomb Raider' reboot tests Oscar-winner Vikander''s star power

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