'Tomb Raider' reboot actress talks replacing Angelina Jolie
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- Published on Friday, 14 July 2017 11:09
- Written by Fox News
It’s been almost 14 years since there was a live-action version of Lara Croft on the big screen. That will all change in 2018 when the highly anticipated “Tomb Raider” reboot hits theaters and fans can properly stack it up against the originals.Alicia Vikander will take on the iconic character who originated in a series of video games that launched in 1996. However, non-gamers will recognize Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie as the last person to play Croft. Jolie starred in the 2001 “Tomb Raider” adaptation, as well as the 2003 sequel “The Cradle of Life.” Despite the large gap between the original and its reboot, Vikander is the first to acknowledge that she has some big shoes to fill.“I was surprised that my mum knew what ‘Tomb Raider’ was. That’s due to the fact that Angelina Jolie made Lara Croft such an icon,” she told Entertainment Weekly. “But this is a beautiful way of showing a very loved character from more angles.” The 28-year-old actress went on to describe how she feels the bar for female action characters has been raised since the release of “Wonder Woman.”“If ‘Wonder Woman’ made such an impact, which it deserves to, then we need to use ten times as much force to make some change. Because it needs to happen.”This isn’t the first time that the “Tomb Raider” franchise has received a reboot. In 2013, the games started from scratch with an origin story for the character, depicting her as a young adventurer in a gritty, survival story. A sequel was released in 2015 titled “Rise of the Tomb Raider.” According to the director, the film reboot has borrowed heavy inspiration from the new games.Speaking to GQ about the differences between the films, director Roar Uthaug drew the first comparison.“I’ve seen the films — they were a lot of fun and Angelina Jolie was a terrific Lara Croft. We are [making] a very different film, an origin story and I think fans will love Alicia in the role.” The new film is scheduled for a release in 2018.
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Happy birthday, twins! Angelina Jolie takes Knox and Vivienne to Disneyland to celebrate turning nine
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 July 2017 12:48
- Written by Daily mail
Angelina Jolie took her brood to Disneyland in California on Wednesday for a special celebration.It's the twins Vivienne and Knox's ninth birthday and they were the center of attention as siblings Shiloh, Zahara, Pax and Maddox joined in the fun.The Hollywood actress kept cool in a camisole top with spaghetti straps and matching loose black leggings and covered up with a Panama hat.Jolie, 42, gave birth to her youngest children with ex Brad Pitt in a hospital in Nice, France, on July 12, 2008.Vivienne, in denim overalls and a stripy top, stayed close to her famous mom during the trip to the so-called 'happiest place on Earth.'The blonde-haired youngster was seen carrying a large plush pony under her arm as she strolled through the theme park.Vivienne's older sister Shiloh, 11, playfully wore a yellow Goofy hat with trailing black ears.She paired it with a black UNHCR shirt supporting refugees and knee-length black cargo shorts.Staying close to Shiloh and Vivienne was Zahara, 12, who opted for skinny black jeans and a white tee with a pineapple logo on it.Meanwhile, birthday boy Knox seemingly preferred to hang out with his older brother Pax, 13.The two boys were spotted riding in the front row of a roller coaster car.The family have just got back home to LA after a trip to Namibia, where Shiloh was born on May 27, 2007.They were in the African country to officially open the Shiloh Wildlife Sanctuary.The sanctuary for animals saved from poachers and abusers was given a $2 million grant in 2011 by the Jolie-Pitt Foundation established by Angelina and Brad.
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Angelina Jolie and Daughter Shiloh's Wildly Sweet Trip to Namibia
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- Published on Friday, 14 July 2017 11:21
- Written by People
Jolie and her kids traveled to the African country of Namibia earlier this month to open the Shiloh Wildlife Sanctuary — and PEOPLE has exclusive photos from their trip.The Sanctuary, which cares for elephants and rhinos that have fallen victim to poaching or abuse, is located at the N/a’an ku sê Foundation.The cause is special to Shiloh, 11, who was born in Namibia.“Her face lit up when she saw the sanctuary for the first time,” a source tells PEOPLE. “The name was a surprise to her and she was beaming. She and her brothers and sisters moved around very quietly as the newly rescued elephants were still settling in.” During their five-day stay, Jolie, 42, and Shiloh met with N/a’an ku sê founder Rudie and Marlice van Vuuren (whome Jolie has known for 16 years) and got hands-on experience working with the wild animals.They even caught up with a cheetah named Shiloh, whom Jolie first encountered as a cub in 2015.Jolie concluded her visit with a private meeting with President Dr. Hage Geingob and Madame Monica Geingos, First Lady of the Republic of Namibia, to discuss conservation in Namibia and her family’s ongoing commitment to the country.“It is a privilege to work with N/a’an ku sê and be able to contribute to conservation in Namibia,” Jolie said before leaving.
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Knox & Vivienne Jolie-Pitt: Brad & Angie’sTwins Turn 9 — See How MuchThey’ve Grown
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 July 2017 19:55
- Written by Hollywood Life
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s twins are growing up so fast! While Knox & Vivienne are the stars’ youngest kids, they’re officially 9 years old! See cute pics of the youngsters here & help us celebrate their b-day.Knox and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt turned nine years old on July 12, and we cannot believe how fast time is flying! The cuties, who are Brad Pitt, 53, and Angelina Jolie‘s, 42, youngest of their six children, have gotten so big over the past year and we’ve loved watching them grow! Click through the gallery above to see past and present pics of the birthday kids — and prepare to feel old. To see ALL the Jolie-Pitt kids through through the years, click here.While the past year has definitely had its ups and downs for the whole Jolie-Pitt fam, the kids HAVE had their fair share of fun. Both Brad and Angie have made sure to spend quality time with Knox and Vivienne despite the tumultuous relationship they now have with each other. Back in January, Angelina took the twins on a shopping spree amidst her and Brad’s custody battle, and the threesome seemed to have a great day out and about together. Knox, Vivienne, and Angelina hit up the Malibu Country Mart mall, and during their outing, we couldn’t help noticing how much Knox looks like his famous dad! A few months later, in March, Angie took all the kids — including Knox and Vivienne — to Cambodia where they all got to attend the premiere of the actress’ film First They Killed My Father. On the family vacay, Angie was photographed enjoying a tuk tuk ride with her twins, and both children seemed to be having a good time. We can’t wait to see how Knox and Vivienne celebrate their special day this year, after all, last year they kept things pretty low-key. On their eighth b-day, Brad and Angie treated their youngsters to pancakes at The Griddle Café in West Hollywood.“Brad and Angelina made a big fuss over the two kids. Everyone was in a great, happy mood,” an eyewitness at the café EXCLUSIVELY told HollywoodLife.com at the time. “They seemed happy, like a normal family… [Vivienne] was cute and excited that it was her special day.” Aw! And while their parents are no longer together THIS year, we have a feeling neither Brad nor Angie would miss their twins’ big day for the world! HBD, Vivienne and Knox!
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Here’s why Angelina Jolie refuses to put pressure on her children’s careers
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 July 2017 16:52
- Written by Marie Claire
'Her main goal is to teach them how to be compassionate, fearless, respectful, humble, and curious all at the same time’It must be difficult having high-achieving parents, and Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are no exception, having set the bar unrealistically high for their children.With multiple awards and achievements under their belts, it’s a lot to live up to for the Jolie-Pitt clan: Maddox, 15, Pax, 13, Zahara, 12, Shiloh, 11, and eight-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.Not only have Brad and Ange triumphed in Hollywood winning multiple Oscars and nominations between them, they have also succeeded in every career pool they have dipped their toes in, with Angelina alone being a celebrated, actress, filmmaker, humanitarian and even a wine producer.But it turns out Angelina won’t be competing with her children or putting any pressure on them to follow in her footsteps.In fact, it seems like she cares much more about her children’s personal traits rather than their academic ones and will support them whatever they choose to do.According to HollywoodLife.com, a source close to Angelina explained, ‘Whatever the kids choose to do in life, be it acting, or writing, or waitressing, Angie will be fully behind them and support them 100 per cent.’ The source continued: ‘She’s also telling them how smart and unique they are, and that they can achieve whatever they put their minds to. Her main goal is to teach them how to be compassionate, fearless, respectful, humble, and curious all at the same time.
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