Miss Lara Croft packs for big-screen return

Nope, a joke this is not. Warner Bros. and producer Dan Lin are indeed planning a new big-screen version of the popular "Tomb Raider" games. Lara Coft will be back!

Not much is known about the film because it's only entering early developmental stages, but here is what the Hollywood Reporter has at this stage:

"The new project, however, is expected to revamp the character and her mission and bear little resemblance to the original pictures. It will reimagine the origins of the character, her love interest and the main villain."

Angelina Jolie starred in the first two films based on the Eidos game. "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" opened in 2001 and grossed $274.4 million worldwide. The sequel, "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life," was released in 2003 and pulled $156.5 million.

Don't expect Jolie to return though. Of course, that leaves the question: who should be the next Lara Croft? A prominent actress, or a newcomer? Feel free to share your thoughts below.

I always enjoyed (and actually still do) playing the "Tomb Raider" games, and I even admit I enjoyed the two film versions. With all the remakes and reboots currently taking over Hollywood, why not Lara Croft?