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This just in-
it would appear there is a real reason for the ongoing delay for the next “Tomb Raider” film. According to reports, MGM Studios has lost the battle for ownership rights to the franchise. The rights have reverted to Graham King and GK Films.
Earlier this week, rumors of bidding wars from streaming services and other studios were rampant, and now we know why. It’s also worth noting Square Enix, who was the video game publisher for the Tomb Raider titles, also recently sold their stake in the franchise.
This also means any possible sequels starring Alicia Vikander are unlikely.
Amazon recently purchased MGM Studios, which still holds the rights for the Bond franchise going forward.
MGM Loses “Tomb Raider” Film Franchise Rights
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Mary Anne Butler (Mab) got her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine as a teenager. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (News Editor), Nerdbot (as Editor-In-Chief), and now [Bad]Influencers, where she is Editor-in-Chief. Over the past 15 years, she’s built a well-known reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band. She also produces award-winning immersive events, including Wasteland Weekend and Neotropolis.