CROSSOVER INSIDER – New Releases, Gaming Review and Vita has ARRIVED!

Written by Tyler Davis on 21 February 2012

From the Editor of ONN: 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 atwww.OntarioNewsNorth.com!

Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games

TYLER’s THOUGHTS

The weeks continue to fly by! Don’t look now but it’s almost March! Movie lovers will be delighted to learn that March’s slate of new release titles are full of big names including; Happy Feet 2, The Descendants, The Three Musketeers, Footloose, Jack and Jill Immortals, Hop and so many more! It is truly a month with titles to suit all pallets, but we still do have a couple weeks of new release for February and this week is packed with fifteen (yes 15!) new titles jamming the shelves! Let’s have a look at each title in more detail;

NEW RELEASES on DVD & BluRay

Tower Heist: starring Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy– When a group of workers at an upscale apartment building discover that they’ve fallen victim to a wealthy business man’s scheme, they conspire to rob him of the money that he cheated them out of of. (Comedy) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Puss in Boots: featuring the voice of Antonio Banderas- The story of Puss in Boots’ adventures leading up to when he met Shrek. (Family/Kids) (DVD, Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Ray) (AVAILABLE FRIDAY)

J.Edgar: starring Leonardo DiCaprio– The story of J. Edgar Hoover who was feared, admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life. (Drama) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

London Boulevard: starring Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley– Fresh out of prison, a man is hired to protect a young actress from the Paparazzi. He soon finds himself falling in love, which puts him in direct confrontation with one of London’s most vicious gangsters. (Drama) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

The Rebound: starring Catherine Zeta Jones- After discovering that her husband has been cheating, a women sets off to start fresh and soon falls for her kids new nanny- a man who is much younger than she is. (Romantic Comedy) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Age of Heroes: starring Sean Bean– The true story of the formation of the 30 Commando unit, a precursor for the elite forces in the U.K. (War/Drama) (DVD AND Blu-Ray)

Chalet Girl: starring Felicity Jones and Ed Westwick– A young women takes up a job at a chalet to try to earn some much needed cash. She then learns about a snowboarding competition with a hefty prize. Now she must win over her tough new boss for the opportunity to compete. (Comedy/Romance) (DVD)

Fireflies in the Garden: starring Julia Roberts and Ryan Reynolds– A family is devastated by an accident that takes place on the day the oldest child is due to graduate from college. (Drama) (DVD)

Honey 2: Recently released from juvenile detention, a talented young dancer finds an outlet for her passion with a new dance crew. (Drama) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Martha Marcy May Marlene: starring Elizabeth Olsen and John Hawkes- Suffering from painful memories and increasing paranoia, a young woman struggles to reconnect with her family after fleeing an abusive cult. (Drama) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Mighty Macs: At a tiny school with no gym and no equipment, a newly-hired basketball coach tries to defy the odds and lead her underdog team to the National Championship. (Drama) (DVD)

Puncture: starring Chris Evans– The True Story of a drug-addicted lawyer who takes on a health supply corporation while battling his own personal demons. (Drama) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Retreat: starring Thandie Newton , Cillian Murphy and Jamie Bell- In an attempt to escape a personal tragedy, a married couple retreat to a secluded island. Soon after arriving, a man covered in blood enters their cabin with news of an airborne virus that is sweeping across the world. (Thriller) (DVD)

Sophie: While growing up at her family zoo, a young women has dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. But when she learns that her parents have sold her beloved elephant to pay her tuition, she abandons her plans and sets off to find the elephant. (Family) (DVD)

The Way: starring Martin Sheen– A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while taking a dangerous hike. While there, the father decides to take the hike himself. (Drama) (DVD)

IT's ARRIVED! The PS Vita is at Crossover NOW!!

FOR THE GAMERS

AVAILABLE TODAY!! (Tues.Feb 21^ST)– The Playstation Vita! The newest hand held gaming console from Sony makes its long anticipated debut! The Vita’s features include; Front and rear cameras, built in Wi-Fi that pinpoints the location of nearby players, the ability to play your Playstation 3 games on your Vita and much more! You can also expect a sleek ultra-thin design which allows you to store it your pocket and brilliant high definition graphics! Visit us today or call for more details about the new Playstation Vita!

Carnival Gaming Day Wrap-Up

Well Marathon Winter Carnival 2012 has come and gone and the 1st Annual Gaming Day at the Theatre was a success! Although there were not as many kids as we expected, an enthusiastic group ranging from ages 4-14 were on hand along with parents to take part in a really cool opportunity to play their favourite Wii games on the giant theatre screen! The laughs and smiles of the kids were enough to indicate that they truly enjoyed their afternoon of gaming! I would like to acknowledge Marathon Theatre owner Nancy Meek and High School student Tyler Senden who, along with myself, were on hand to assist and supervise the kids as they played! Look for another Gaming Day at the Theatre at next year’s Marathon Winter Carnival!

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

Tyler Davis, Owner
Crossover Video and Games

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