#CrossoverInsider : New Movie/Game Releases in Marathon/Manitouwadge, Indy Store Day Prize Winners

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It truly is hard to believe that October is has almost come and gone. In a few days, our streets will be crawling with little ghosts, goblins and zombies, as flocks of candy seeking children celebrate Halloween. Then we hit November which is normally a slow month for new releases- but not this year! This November will be packed full of exciting and highly anticipated movies including; Maleficent, 22 Jump Street, Expendables 3, Let’s Be Cops, Into the Storm, How to Train Your Dragon 2, If I Stay and Tammy- starring Melissa McCarthy from “The Heat”.

While November will provide plenty of big name titles, this current week packs a punch of its own. Sex Tape, starring Cameron Diaz, leads the way in a week that features a total of seven new releases;

NEW DVD/BLU-RAY RELEASES IN MARATHON/MANITOUWADGE

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Sex Tape: starring Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel – In an effort to reclaim their sex lives, a married couple decides to make a sex tape. But when their video is accidentally sent to their family and friends, their night of passion quickly turns into a frenzied attempt to erase the video before anyone sees it! (Comedy)(DVD and Blu-Ray)   Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!   

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Earth to Echo: starring Teo Halm and Astro – On their last night together before their neighborhood is destroyed to make room for a freeway, a trio of best friends start receiving strange messages on their phone. When they investigate, they discover something out of this world- and it needs their help to get home. (Family) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!

cipurgePurge Anarchy: starring Frank Grillo – On the night of the annual Purge, five citizens find out just how far they will go to protect themselves and, ultimately, each other, as they fight to survive a night fraught with impossible decisions, while making their way through the crime ridden streets of downtown Los Angeles. (Thriller) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!

TRAILER Viewer Discretion Advised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzFCDqKE4yA

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Snowpiercer: starring Chris Evans and Tilda Swinton – Set in a future where, after a failed experiment to stop global warming, an Ice Age kills off all life on the planet except for the inhabitants of the Snow Piercer- a train that travels around the globe. A class system evolves on the train but a revolution soon brews causing a riot to unfold on board. (Sci-Fi/Action) (DVD) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!     

TRAILER MAY INCLUDE ADULT CONTENT

See No Evil 2: starring Danielle Harris and Kane – A group of friends pay a late-night visit to the city morgue to surprise a young lady on her birthday. But when a psychopath unexpectedly rises from the basement, their wild party quickly turns into a terrifying slay-fest as the sadistic mass murderer resumes his savage rampage. (Horror) (DVD)

TRAILER (Viewer Discretion Advised): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mNVk_k4-5g

Wrong Turn 6: starring Chris Jarvis – Danny has just inherited a hotel located in the back woods of West Virginia that has been in his family for generations. He gathers his friends to refurbish and re-open the establishment, but finds that there are some family secrets that can’t stay buried for long. (Horror) (DVD)   Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!             *Trailer Not Available *

Don’t Blink: starring Mena Suvari – Ten people arrive at a secluded mountain resort only to find it completely deserted. With no gas for the return trip, the visitors are forced to stay and investigate the mysterious abandoned lodge. (Thriller/Horror) (DVD)

TRAILER (Viewer Discretion Advised): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnNjHJp16U

FOR THE GAMERS

Just Dance 2015: For the first time ever, Just Dance 2015 allows you to be in the game with the all-new Community Remix feature which puts players in the global spotlight by allowing them to become a Just Dance coach that players everywhere can dance along to. Just Dance 2015 also introduces Challenger mode where players will be able to compete against their past performances or challenge friends anywhere to beat their score, even if they can’t play at the same time. All these features and more! Available to buy for Xbox 360, Xbox One, WII and WII-U.

INDY VIDEO STORE DAY WRAP

Crossover Video & Games Owner Tyler Davis assists customers with their electronics purchase Saturday during Independent Video Store Day. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2014

Crossover Video & Games Owner Tyler Davis assists customers with their electronics purchase Saturday during Independent Video Store Day. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com 2014

THANK YOU to everyone attended to make the 4th Annual International Independent Video Store Day a HUGE success! Also a BIG thank you to ONN’s Karina Hunter for stopping in to cover the event! See my interview with her as well as footage from the event in the video below.

Most of all, thank you to everyone for continuing to support your local movie store! As you all know, we had a couple of prize draws as part of our celebrations; lucky winners included:

  • Amy Dart – $25.00 Gift Certificate
  • Kodi Touchette – Kobo Arc E-Reader
  • Shoppers – ½ price previously viewed movies
  • Tasters – Candy samples

Congratulations to both of the prize winners and to all those who claimed great deals and tasty treats during the event! One more thank you from all of us at Crossover Video and Games to all those who dropped-in to help celebrate Marathon’s independently owned, local movie store.  Saturday’s event confirmed once again that a full movie rental, or electronics buying, experience, complete with knowledgeable,  one-on-one service and friendly smiles is something that Marathon and area residents consider an important service.

Have a safe week and don’t forget to support your local businesses!

Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video and Games

CONTACT

  • Via email at: crossovervideo@hotmail.ca
  • by phone at (807) 230-9093

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