CROSSOVER INSIDER – New Releases on DVD & in Gaming; Trailers (Videos May Include Adult Content: Viewer Discretion Advised)

Written by Tyler Davis on 22 October 2013

TYLER TALKS

Scary movies are as popular as they ever have been- but rarely do they perform up to their hype at the box office. A glaring exception to this trend debuted in theatres July 19^th across North America, and by the end of its run, it had shattered all industry expectations with a mind boggling 137 million dollars in box office revenue. The Conjuring, starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, is the supposedly true story of renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they reveal their most troubling case- one that they had not shared with the public until now. This movie gained powerful word-of-mouth as news surfaced that some theatre goers had to leave do to the movie being so intensely frightening! The Conjuring is the headlining title in a week that features seven new releases in total. Here they are in more detail;

NEW DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASE TRAILERS

The Conjuring: starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson– A family is forced to call in a team of paranormal investigators after they are terrorized by frightening events in their new farmhouse. (Horror) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!

The Internship: starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn– After losing their jobs as watch salesmen, a pair of middle-aged men are approved for an internship at Google where they must compete against teams of tech savvy university students for a job within the company. (Comedy) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!

Only God Forgives: starring Ryan Gosling– A drug smuggler living in Thailand finds his life complicated when his mother orders him to find and kill whoever is responsible for his brother’s recent death. (Crime/Drama) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!

The Way, Way Back: starring Steve Carell and Toni Colette– A shy young man goes on a summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend’s daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, he finds an unexpected friend, and a job, at the Water Wizz water park. (Comedy/Drama) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!

Dead in Tombstone: starring Danny Trejo and Mickey Rourke– A gang overruns a small mining town murdering their own leader in cold-blood. Sentenced to eternity in hell, the leader finds himself confronted by the devil who offers to release him if he can deliver the souls of the six gang-members responsible for his death. (Western/Horror) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Before Midnight: starring Ethan Hawke– The continuing story of a couple visiting Greece with their daughters and his son, nine years after they first met. As the vacation nears an end, and the man is faced with sending his son to live in the States, he begins to question his decisions- and his relationship with his wife. (Drama/Romance) (DVD) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!

I Give It A Year: starring Rose Byrne, Anna Faris and Simon Baker– Newlywed couple Nat and Josh are happy together despite their differences, though their friends and family aren’t convinced that they can last. With their first anniversary approaching and problems arising, can they last to the one year mark or will they fail as predicted? (Comedy/Romance) (DVD)

FOR THE GAMERS

Just Dance 2014: The incredibly popular dancing game is back with its annual installment- this time called “Just Dance 2014”. New songs include; “Roar” by Katy Perry, “Applause” by Lady Gaga, “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk and many, many more! Also available, Just Dance 2014 Kids- with songs geared more towards the younger crowd. Both games are now available to purchase for 360 (Kinect Required), PS3 (Move Required) and Wii!

Independent Video Store Day Wrap-Up

This past Saturday, October 19^th, was International Independent Video Store Day [Click underlined text for Tyler’s full article]. This was a day celebrated by Independently owned movie stores across the world in a joint effort to promote business and raise awareness of the importance that movie stores serve to their community and culture. At Crossover, we celebrated with in-store sales, free samples and giveaways. Customers who spent 20 dollars or more also had a chance to win a Sony Blu-Ray Player. Unfortunately, we were not able to capture any pictures of the event, but judging by the smiles on the faces of the customers as they took advantage of big savings, and sampled chocolate bars and popcorn, the event was a rousing success! At the end of the day, the lucky winner of the Sony Blu-Ray player was Renee Leclair of Marathon- congrats Renee! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and took part in the festivities. Remember to support your local video stores, and be sure to watch for the 4^th annual International Independent Video Store Day next year!

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

Tyler Davis, Owner
Crossover Video and Games, Marathon