1826.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - LARA CROFT TAKES TO THE STAGE

They've never seen anything like this in cyberspace - Elaine C Smith in a more rounded incarnation of Tomb Raider babe Lara Croft. Mary Doll has swapped her hairnet for hot pants and a pinny for a pistol in a panto-mime routine.

Last Updated: Dec 7, 2001  

1827.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - LAND ROVER OF THE RISING SUN

Land Rover is hoping to cash in on Japan's love of British motoring icons - by exporting its workhorse Defender there for the first time in its 53-year history. Japan became the biggest export market for the Mini, even when sales were falling in the UK and the new MINI is also expected to become a big seller there. Land Rover intends to sell just 400 Defenders a year in Japan and demand is likely to be high because of its rarity value.

Last Updated: Dec 7, 2001  

1828.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - HOLLYWOOD TO AID U.S IMAGE ABROAD

Hollywood producers claim they want to use their films to promote a more positive image around the world. Rivers thinks that's fine but argues that, in order to do so, Hollywood must cut some chase scenes and add some brainy women and real-life dads.

Last Updated: Dec 6, 2001  

1829.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - PGA SETS LIFETIME KUDOS

Lawrence Gordon and TV producing trio Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner and Caryn Mandabach will receive lifetime achievement nods at the 13th annual Producers Guild of America Awards, skedded for March 3 at the Century Plaza Hotel.

Last Updated: Dec 6, 2001  

1830.   Tomb Raider Chronicles - ANGELINA PAYS TRIBUTE TO WALT DISNEY

Lara Croft Tomb Raider star Angelina Jolie has paid tribute to the late Walt Disney who would have celebrated his centenary birthday today. Speaking to British radio station Radio 1, the Oscar-winning actress said she was a fan of all the Disney characters, but her favorite was Dumbo the elephant.

Last Updated: Dec 5, 2001