CROSSOVER INSIDER – New Releases, Shoparama & 3D Blu Ray

Written by Tyler Davis on 17 April 2012

From the Editor of OntarioNewsNorth.com: Every week Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games in Marathon, writes the Crossover Insider for OntarioNewsNorth.com. Published Tuesdays, The Crossover Insider is your source for the week’s movie & video game releases, store news, details of Davis’ collaborations with other businesses and not-for-profits (in Marathon & region) and more… Stay in the know, don’t miss the CROSSOVER INSIDER every week at www.OntarioNewsNorth.com!

Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games

TYLER’s THOUGHTS

In 1996, an American agent by the name of Ethan Hunt used any and every means necessary to expose a spy that was threatening to take down his organization. Mission Impossible, starring Tom Cruise, became an instant hit with two more sequels releasing in 2000 and 2006. The three movies collectively earned over 1.4 BILLION dollars at the box office. Fast forward six years and Ethan Hunt is back in action with a new team of agents. Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol makes its long awaited DVD and Blu-Ray debut this Tuesday! In addition, six other titles are releasing as well. Let’s have a look at each title in detail;

NEW RELEASES ON DVD & BLU-RAY

Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol: starring Tom Cruise – After the IMF is shut down when it’s implicated in a bombing of the Kremlin, Ethan Hunt and his new team go rogue to clear their organization’s name. (Action) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Shame: starring Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan – A man suffering from a sexual addiction finds his life turned upside down when his sister arrives for an indefinite visit, forcing him to struggle to hide his secrets. (Drama) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

An Invisible Sign: starring Jessica Alba– A teacher with a passion for Math uses her past struggles and experiences to help guide her students. (Drama) (DVD)

51– Pressure from the American public forces the government to allow reporters to visit Area 51. Seeing this as a perfect opportunity, an alien “prisoner” plots a daring escape which turns the once secured base into a war zone. (Horror) (DVD)

Freerunner: starring Sean Faris– With a ticking bomb locked to his neck, a young freerunner races against the clock to get from one end of the city to the other to save himself and his girlfriend. (Action) (DVD)

Greening of Whitney Brown: starring Brooke Shields and Kris Kristofferson- A spoiled city girl is forced to move to the country when her parents are faced with financial troubles. There, she befriends an amazing horse and sets off on a journey to get her old life back. (Adventure/Drama) (DVD)

Man on the Train: starring Donald Sutherland– A criminal arrives in a small town intending to rob the local bank. On the train ride in, he befriends a poet who welcomes him into his home. (Drama) (DVD)

FOR THE GAMERS:

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings : The game picks up shortly after the events from The Witcher where Geralt has been drafted as King Foltest‘s personal bodyguard and the king is engaged in a battle with troops loyal to his mistress. Available exclusively for Xbox 360.

Don’t forget that we are your local source for the new Playstation Vita! We carry Vita’s and accessories and we can order any Vita game that you want- free shipping! Contact or visit us for details on the Playstation Vita!

We also carry Skylanders starter kits and characters! These items are hot so don’t delay or you might miss out!

3D Blu-Rays

It seems as though 3D TV’s are quickly gaining popularity- especially since Christmas! In response to this seemingly growing trend, we now offer a wide variety of 3D Blu-Rays for rent and for special order! As more 3D Blu-Rays are released, we will continue to add these titles to our collection. 3D Blu-Rays are priced the same as regular Blu-Rays- only 5.99 for a 2 night rental! If you have a 3D TV, stop in and check our selection!

SHOPARAMA

The Marathon and District Chamber of Commerce will be holding

“Shoparama” local market
Friday, April 20^th, 5 to 9pm
Saturday, April 21^st, 11am to 4pm
Moose Hall in Marathon

The event will feature over 10 exhibitors/businesses displaying a number of items for sale. Crossover Video and Games will have a table full of great Previously Viewed Movies (PVMs) on sale for 10 dollars or less! Hope to see you there!

Have a safe week, SEE YOU AT SHOPARAMA, and don’t forget to support your local businesses!

Tyler Davis, Owner
Crossover Video and Games