CROSSOVER INSIDER – Regional Recognition, Local Festivals and Record Breaking Releases

Written by Tyler Davis on 21 June 2011

Crossover Insider is published every Tuesday on OntarioNewsNorth.com thanks to Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video

RECORD BREAKING RELEASES…

This week, like every other week in June so far, is jammed packed with big Hollywood titles. As a matter of fact, we’ve set a new Crossover record with 22 different titles being released this Tuesday, June 21^st. With lots of rain in the forecast, it should be perfect movie watching weather! Let’s have a look at each of the titles being released;

Unknown: starring Liam Neeson- A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, (not even his wife), believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is. (Action/Suspense) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

The Eagle: starring Channing Tatum- In Roman-ruled Britain, a young Roman soldier endeavours to honour his father’s memory by finding his lost legion’s golden emblem. (Action/Adventure) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

The Adjustment Bureau: starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt- A promising politician must fight against fate to be with the girl of his dreams. (Thriller/Romance) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Jackass 3.5: starring Johnny Knoxville- The Jackass boys are back with more gut wrenching stunts and pranks. (Comedy) (DVD)

Cedar Rapids: starring Ed Helms- A small town insurance agent is sent to a convention in Cedar Rapids where he befriends an unruly agent, a prostitute and a philandering co-worker. (Comedy) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules: starring Devon Bostick- Back in middle school after summer vacation, Greg Heffley and his older brother Rodrick must deal with their parents’ misguided attempts to have them bond. (Family) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Legacy Black Ops: starring Idris Elba- Black Ops operative Malcolm Gray returns home after a botched mission in Eastern Europe, torn between retribution and personal salvation as he mentally unravels. (Thriller) (DVD)

Mega Python vs. Gatoroid: An intentionally cheesy action/horror film set in the Florida Everglades where giant pythons are threatening the alligator population. (DVD)

Time that Remains: An examination of the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 through to the present day. (Drama) (DVD)

Day of the Triffids: starring Eddie Izzard- With the world blinded and the Triffids set loose, it falls upon a band of scattered, sighted survivors to fight this carnivorous plant invasion. (Sci-Fi) (Blu-Ray)

Beat the World: Three dance crews prepare to do battle at the international Beat the World competition in Detroit (Drama) (DVD)

Sweet Karma: A mute Russian girl infiltrates Toronto’s underground sex trade to avenge the death of her sister. (Drama) (DVD)

Previous Engagement: starring Juliet Stevenson- When Julia Reynolds talks her husband into a family vacation in Malta she has a secret agenda: a date made twenty-five years earlier with her first love. (Romance) (DVD)

Harvest: A college kid comes of age one summer amidst family conflict unleashed by the eventual passing of its patriarch. (Drama) (DVD)

Monogamy: starring Chris Messina and Rashida Jones- An engaged couple is put to the test when the man becomes infatuated with one of his photography clients. (Drama/Romance) (DVD)

Surviving Evil: starring Billy Zane- A TV documentary crew arrives on a remote island in the Philippines to film a survival special. Their adventure proves to be more terrifying than they ever could have imagined. (Horror) (DVD)

Happy Thank You More Please: starring Malin Akerman- The story of several young people struggling to connect and define what it means to love and be loved. (Comedy/Drama) (DVD)

Elektra Luxx: starring Joseph Gordon Levitt- An adult film stars life is turned upside down when she finds out that she’s pregnant. (Comedy) (DVD)

Funkytown: Eight people at the trendiest disco will be juggling fame and anonymity until they will be forced to make sober choices in an era when excess was the norm, and when disco was king. (Drama) (DVD)

Loves Kitchen: A chef in London is grief-stricken when he loses his wife. With encouragement from his friend and real life TV Chef Gordon Ramsay, he decides to spice up his life by turning a run-down country pub into a gourmet restaurant. (Drama/Comedy) (DVD)

Butchers Son: A cop works against his country’s corrupt government in order to find justice on a case. (Crime) (DVD)

Arthur and the Invisibles 2+3: Two full length movies in one! 10 year old Arthur goes on an adventure in the magical land of the minimoys. (Kids) (DVD)

FOR THE GAMERS:

Fear 3: The Fear games are some of very few games that actually give players a real scare- literally! And Fear 3 promises even more scares! Along with the added scares, Fear 3 also includes a new co-op game mode as well as advanced multiplayer gaming. This game is available on PS3 and 360.

REGIONAL RECOGNITION

Tuesday was a big day for Crossover Video and Games as we got to share our story at the Superior North CFDC conference and AGM. For those who don’t know, it was the Superior North CFDC that provided us with the assistance that we needed to get our store off the ground. It was my pleasure to make a presentation outlining how they helped, and the successes that we’ve achieved as a result of their assistance. I will be forever grateful to Anne-Marie Bourgeault, Lisa Sek and Cosimo Commisso for everything that they did to make Crossover Video and Games a reality!

LOCAL FESTIVAL

The days are nearing for the 2^nd annual Marathon Summerfest! Based on last year’s events and this year’s schedule, I would encourage north shore residents to make the drive to Marathon for a day or two of activities. Crossover will be sponsoring and helping with the Drive In movie night where we will also be selling some of our delicious popcorn. We will also have a Teddy Bear up for bids in the Teddy Bear Auction (in support of cancer research). Mark the dates on your calendar- July 1^st-10^th!

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

Tyler Davis, Owner
Crossover Video and Games