The New Lara Croft: 5 Stars Who Could Replace Angelina Jolie in ‘Tomb Raider’
- Details
- Published on Tuesday, 05 March 2013 05:28
- Written by Hollywood
Before Katnis Everdeen picked up a bow and arrow in The Hunger Games or Beatrix Kiddo sliced men to shreds in Kill Bill, there was one badass who helped paved the way fierce females everywhere: Lara Croft. Angelina Jolie’s interpretation of the videogame heroine in 2001’s Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and its 2003 sequel, introduced the sexy, self-sufficient character to a wider audience. Men wanted her and women clearly wanted to be her — remember how many gun-weilding Crofts you saw running around on Halloween circa 2002?Now that the ass-kicking character has been nipped and tucked in preparation for her new cyber quest — don't worry, she's still a busty, hot, braided brunette, just a little more vulnerable, a little darker, a little more human — we’re already looking forward to the inevitable big screen revival. Come on, we all know it’s only a matter of time before the powers-that-be in Hollywood recycle the idea into 3-D cinematic adventure.Since Jolie currently has her hands full with other action-packed flicks like Maleficent and Salt 2 — not to mention raising a small army of children — we decided to start the hunt for her successor as the boot-clad, braided heroine. Here are five actresses we think are worthy successors to Jolie's gaming legacy:
1. Emilia Clarke: Three words: Mother. Of. Dragons. Clarke already portrays the epitome of a badass as the fire-immune leader/khaleesi of the Dothraki — the most ruthless and bloodthirtsty warriors in HBO’s Game of Thrones. Plus, she's already spent the night in the middle of a freaking bonfire while dragons hatched around her, so shooting a few villians in a cave would be a walk in the park.
2. Naya Rivera: If you don’t think this sing-songy actress belongs on our list of Croft-worthy contenders, then you clearly have not seen an episode of Glee. Rivera’s fiery alter ego, Santana Lopez, can terrify and intimate anyone with just an icy glare or subtle furrowing of the brow. Add in the fact that she’s perfected how to break necks with her verbal bitch-slaps and we may have found our first tomb raider who can defeat all her opponents without lifting a single perfectly polished finger.
3. Jessica Chastain: After witnessing Chastain’s undeniably flawless acting as the passionate yet persistent CIA agent in Zero Dark Thirty we think it’s time that she had a fun role to play around with. After playing a woman being terrorized by a grieving mother-turned-ruthless demon in Mama, it would be a nice respite for Chastain to run around and let her inner badass shine on screen yet again.
4. Evangeline Lilly: For six seasons, we watched Lilly run around that godforsaken island on Lost facing everything from smoke monsters to time travelers — and she looked fabulous the entire time. Plus, we're positive that Lilly could channel Kate Austen's fugitive background and create a uniquely exciting new Lara.
5. Kristin Kreuk: This CW darling is hiding some serious badassery behind those hazel eyes: The former Smallville leading lady, who now plays a charismatic NYC cop in Beauty and the Beast, frequently performs her own stunts. She has a purple belt in karate, for pete's sake. Plus, she already starred in a videogame-to-movie adaptation, 2009's Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.
Who do you think would make the best Lara Croft in the inevitable cinematic revival? Have any other suggestions? Cast your votes in the comments!
PETA: No elephants at Brangelina wedding
- Details
- Published on Monday, 04 March 2013 19:51
- Written by NY Ppost
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt will NOT have elephants at their wedding, PETA has confirmed.In a statement to Page Six, the animal-rights organization said it would be "out of character" for the wildlife-loving couple to have the gentle giants grace their upcoming nuptials.The rumor mill buzzed last week after Lucille Michel, the couple's florist, told the UK's Grazia magazine that the Jolie-Pitt affair would be the Noah’s Arc of celeb weddings.She said in sensationalist detail that “guests will travel past water fountains and Shetland ponies leaping as they go up the two-mile long drive to the house…When the guests park, they'll see the family of elephants. Brad hopes it will make them smile.” “Apparently, the elephants were the children's idea," Michel said, adding that there would be eight elephants to represent each member of the Brangelina family.The rumors appear to have been put to bed as PETA writes, "It would be out of character for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt—a couple who clearly values family and has donated millions to safeguard land and wildlife in Africa—to have elephants at their wedding ceremony."They probably realize that elephants used as props at events and in other forms of entertainment are separated from their families, kept chained most of their lives, carted from town to town, and beaten in training so that they perform on cue. They know that sensitive, family-oriented animals deserve to live in peace.” Rumor has it that the superstars are set to tie the knot at their Chateau Miraval estate in the South of France at the end of May.
 |
Pink Praises Angelina And Brad , Admits She Would ‘Like Five Kids’
- Details
- Published on Monday, 04 March 2013 15:26
- Written by Entertainment Wise
Singer also opened up about losing her baby weight.P!nk has admitted that she found it a lot harder than she thought she would to lose her baby weight after giving birth to her daughter Willow, but the Who Knew? singer is planning to have more children, praising Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt for their family.The singer has admitted that she loves to eat “carbs, bread, cheese, pasta” and that during her pregnancy, she used to feast on “chicken wings”.n an interview with the Sunday Mirror: "I thought I'd lose [the weight] a lot easier. I'm totally okay with it, though, and definitely don't spend time thinking about it. It doesn't stop me enjoying my life."I also have the opposite of body dysmorphia where when I'm a bit chubby, I think I look kind of great. I'm like, 'Damn, you look good!' And everyone else is like, 'No, you're fat'."I'd like five kids. I want to adopt. How amazing are Brad and Angelina, though? I don't know how they do it, I have one kid and I'm exhausted. I don't do one-sixteenth of what that woman does." Pink, who has been married to Carey Hart since 2006, has also opened up about her marriage which has made the headlines in recent years with the couple temporarily splitting in 2008 and reuniting in 2010."I worry about everything. I'll say, 'We need to talk about the way you passed me the butter this morning because I feel like it's over between us',” she said. "It's not men's fault that they don't speak your language, it's just you have to figure out a way to get around it."Women pay more of a price emotionally. I watch Carey leave the house and he doesn't look back. He's a fantastic father but men deal with it differently."They don't take on guilt. When I'm gone for five minutes, I'm questioning everything. But how wonderful for a girl to grow up seeing her mother doing what she loves. So there are pros and cons."
 |
Now visit the temple of 'Angelina Jolie' in Cambodia!
- Details
- Published on Monday, 04 March 2013 15:23
- Written by Daily Bhaskar
While India is home to many temples situated across the length and breadth of the country, Cambodia has a special temple named after Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie.It`s a 12th century site called Ta Prohm; it is otherwise known as Old Brahma and was initially named Rajavihara or the royal monastery. Now it`s popularly called the Angelina Jolie Temple," Imdb.com quoted Rajan Zed, the president of the Universal Society of Hinduism.It was said to be the setting for various scenes in the first `Tomb Raider` film... Local restaurants sell `Tomb Raider` cocktails and she appears to be the patron saint of Cambodia.The authorities have requested the actress to maintain the heritage site.“I`d urge Angelina Jolie to raise awareness about better preservation of this world heritage as more needs to be done to safeguard the temple complex and its surroundings, save it from vandalism and looting,” said the minister.Jolie has an adopted son named Maddox who belongs to Cambodia.
 |
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to have wedding ponies
- Details
- Published on Tuesday, 26 February 2013 13:01
- Written by Contact Music
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's wedding guests will be greeted by ''leaping'' Shetland ponies and a family of topiary elephants at their French estate.Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's wedding guests will be greeted by ''leaping'' Shetland ponies.The Hollywood couple - who raise six children, Maddox, 11, Pax, nine, Zahara, eight, Shiloh, six, and four-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, together - are expected to tie the knot at their French estate Chateau Miraval, which boasts its own chapel, at the end of May and their lavish plans for the big day also include topiary elephants cut into the grounds, with each one representing a member of the family.Lucille Michele, the couple's wedding florist, said: ''Guests will travel past water fountains and Shetland ponies leaping as they go up the two-mile long drive to the house.''When the guests park, they'll see the family of elephants. Brad hopes it will make them smile. Apparently, the elephants were the children's idea.''They want the wedding to take place just before sunset, so that as they say their vows the church will fill with fabulous red, orange and yellow light. The lawns have all got new sprinkler systems in, so they'll be green and lush for the big day. Brad wants the guests to say, 'Wow' the moment they sweep through the gates.''The 'Moneyball' actor is taking a very hands on approach to the planning, and is particularly keen that his big plans for the grounds of the estate provide a legacy that will last for generations to come.Lucille explained to the new UK issue of Grazia magazine: ''Brad flew in two weeks ago and has given a team of eight gardeners very specific clean-up plans, along with planting instructions that he drew up himself ... Brad wants what they plant to help local wildlife for generations to come.''He's spending in the region of £30,000 on flowers and says they've decided no cut flowers, just planted wild ones, so that in the future, their great-grandchildren can see where they made a promise to each other.''
 |
Share
