'Tomb Raider' Movie Reboot

In a recent article on Variety there have been reports of GK films to be working closely with gaming developer Crystal Dynamics to put together the upcoming Tomb Raider movie. Here's what Darrell Gallagher, head of Crystal Dynamics says:

“They are working from this new take that we’ve given them… It was important for both of us to have a cohesive version of the franchise… We didn’t want to see a film version that was a continuation of the old Tomb Raider films.”

It is implied that the upcoming Tomb Raider will draw the storyline directly from the source material. The franchise reboot will probably stick to the intense origin story of the game. Lara Croft as a young 21 year old fresh out of the University and "her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor. Armed only with raw instincts and the ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance, Lara must fight to unravel the dark history of a forgotten island to escape its relentless hold"

According to Noah Hughes, creative director at Crystal Dynamics. To remake “Tomb Raider,” nailing Croft was necessary, “Looking at Lara as a character, she was still going to be an intellectual heroine, a brilliant archaeologist, but more athletic, more competent in traversal and puzzle-solving and combat,” he said.

We may end up watching a rebooted Tomb Raider movie, with a storyline taken directly from the rebooted video game.  In a way it does make sense that GK Films is in heavy collaboration with the game developers for the upcoming film. 

Although it's still a long way from being real, make sure to keep your eyes on the lookout for the latest news on the Tomb Raider reboot.

Source: Variety, Tomb Raider

Michael Bay's 'Ninja Turtles' Reboot & Aliens?

 
According to an article by Bleeding Cool, Michael Bay's title for the upcoming reboot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be 'Ninja Turtles.' They went ahead and removed Teenage from the title and by doing so, they then removed Mutant as well.  Watch the video below as Michael Bay talks about the Ninja Turtles being of an Alien race.  Now I am sure that many Turtle fans will not be happy with this.  What do you think? 

Michael Bay talks Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by stuffwelike

"When you see this movie, kids will believe one day that these turtles do exist, when we’re done with this movie. These turtles are from an alien race, and they’re going to be tough, edgy, funny and completely loveable."

With so much more information to be revealed, removing “Teenager” of TMNT, would probably be so that it will tone down the aspects of the property, resulting in a more modernized film. I am not sure if throwing out a good chunk of the original franchise will just ward off longtime fans, and not convince newcomers to give this reboot a look. 

With all the outrage it is causing by many long time fans, we are still a long ways from the release of the film (Christmas Day 2013), so for that reason I'll refrain from saying if this film will be a disaster or a brilliant must see.