1361.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - BEOWULF EPIC BOUND FOR HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood's never-ending quest for epic material has taken it back to the first horror story - Beowulf, the Old English poem of monster versus man. Two film versions of the eighth-century Saxon work are under way as studios rush to capitalise on the fascination with myth and legend exposed by the success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. J R R Tolkein, who wrote the Middle Earth series, cited Beowulf as one of his key influences.

Last Updated: Jul 18, 2004  

1362.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - MASTERTRONIC ANNOUNCES MAD AOD DEAL

Mastertronic has announced it is to launch a companion label to the phenomenally successful PC Gamer Presents... range this August, as the budget publisher revives the popular M.A.D range. In a case of history repeating itself, the relaunch of the M.A.D label as a companion to the Mastertronic brand has been devised to offer games players access to a wider range of high quality PC titles at sub-£10 prices.

Last Updated: Jul 15, 2004  

1363.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - EIGF ANNOUNCES GAMES SCREENING TIMING

The Edinburgh International Games Festival has announced a full line-up of Game Screening items for this year's event, which takes place from Wednesday 11th August through to Saturday 14th August. The Game Screenings programme is designed to give the public an insight into upcoming games and some enduring classics, as well as an opportunity to quiz their creators - and this year's programme will see three new titles premiering at the event.

Last Updated: Jul 11, 2004  

1364.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - THRILL RIDES TO TRY THIS COMING SUMMER

Like a sandy beach and a triple-scoop ice cream cone, the amusement park thrill ride makes for a nostalgia-laden, icon of summertime. What is the appeal of these daunting, fearsome-looking contraptions designed specifically for one purpose, to scare the crap out of us? Psychiatrists no doubt have their theories, but perhaps the allure is simply placing oneself in harm's way -- be it real or imagined -- knowing, deep down, that everything is going to turn out all right.

Last Updated: Jul 9, 2004  

1365.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - IAIN GLEN AWARDED HONORARY DEGREE

Scots Hollywood star Iain Glen will be awarded an degree by his alma mater. The Edinburgh-born actor will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the University of Aberdeen. The 43-year-old appeared opposite Nicole Kidman in the West End production of The Blue Room and his film credits include Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Gorillas in the Mist.

Last Updated: Jul 4, 2004