the same sorta thing is happening with BloodRayne 2. Majesco is giving the sequel to another team besides Terminal Reality (developers of the first game).
Core Design doesn't own Tomb Raider..Eidos does, therefore they can do whatever they want with the series..but i seriously hope they consider leaving the smith brothers in charge of the art and overall creativity of the game..and leave the technology to crystal dynamics.
For those unfimiliar with Crystal Dynamics they are responsible for the Legacy of Kain games