FILMLINK’S HATFIELD HOUSE STARS IN ‘TOMB RAIDER’

‘TOMB RAIDER’ which has been screening in cinemas from on July 7 stars the Hertfordshire location Hatfield House in the role of Lara Croft’s house.
Filmlink were originally approached two years ago in the summer of 1999 by Paramount Pictures, when they were carrying out some preliminary location work in the UK for the feature film ‘Tomb Raider’. The location in question was Lara Croft's Mansion and Hertfordshire, with its wonderful stately homes, had plenty to offer. The brief was for a large and impressive house in an Elizabethan or Jacobean style.
Chris Holt, Filmlink’s Production Liaison Manager, said: “In early 2000 the final decision was to be taken for Lara Croft's Mansion and, following recommendations from Filmlink, Hatfield House emerged as one of the favourites due to its impressive size, layout and architecture. We arranged numerous meetings and serious negotiations commenced between all parties. We were delighted when Paramount Pictures made a final decision to use Hatfield House. And for those that know the location, you will see that a large water feature was digitally put onto the front of the House in post production.” (CD)