1246.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - EIDOS PREPS OFFICIAL TOMB RAIDER SITE

Eidos has begun prepping the official Tomb Raider web site for a forthcoming announcement officially introducing the future of Lara Croft - now under the aegis of Crystal Dynamics - and direction of the Tomb Raider franchise. Currently remarkably sparse on detail, www.tombraider.com informs fans of the series that information is coming soon, and we can confirm from an email received from an Eidos representative earlier today, said information might be broadcast a lot sooner than you think.

Last Updated: Mar 25, 2005  

1247.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - FHM ANOINTS JOLIE SEXIEST WOMAN

More than 15 million readers of FHM Magazine have collectively anointed Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie as the sexiest woman on the planet. The 29-year-old star of Lara Croft Tomb Raider and Sky Captain & The World Of Tomorrow beat off competition from Nicole Kidman and Natalie Portman to snatch pole position for the first time, reports Associated Press.

Last Updated: Mar 24, 2005  

1248.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - WAS WRITING ON THE WALL FOR EIDOS?

In the summer of 2001, U2 - led by Irish rock star Bono - lent their talent to Paramount Pictures by performing on the Lara Croft Tomb Raider soundtrack. The title of their track? Elevation. So it's kind of ironic how the Irish rocker and former Electronic Arts president John Riccitiello have joined forces to rescue beleaguered publisher Eidos - creators of the Tomb Raider video-game - in the form of a acquisition offer. To celebrate the event, collect our HDTV Elevation music video, as released by U2 in 2001.

Last Updated: Mar 22, 2005  

1249.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - EIDOS' SHARE PRICE ROCKETS ON FTSE

Heavy trading on Eidos' stock spurred on by an approach from SCi and Elevation Partners has seen the beleaguered video-game publisher add 11 pence (24.58%) to its market capital as a bidding war ensued for the creator of Lara Croft. Overnight, Elevation Partners - a private equity group helmed by U2 singer Bono and former Electronic Arts president John Riccitiello and armed with a 500 million pound war chest - tendered a bid which valued Eidos at 71.0 million. As Eidos' share price rocketed during morning trade, British publisher SCi countered with an all-share offer valuing Eidos at 76.1 million. Eidos has yet to formally accept either bid.

Last Updated: Mar 22, 2005  

1250.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - EIDOS SOARS ON CREST OF BUYOUT NOD

Shares in video-game publisher Eidos have climbed 14% during morning trade with analysts speculating interest from SCi responsible for the up-turn in market capital. This weekend Bloomberg.com reported SCi Entertainment Group was currently carrying out due diligence and is likely to make a formal offer for Eidos this week. Some analysts are speculating SCi has been unmasked as the mysterious suitor Eidos quoted in the company's recent interim results ending December 2004.

Last Updated: Mar 21, 2005