CROSSOVER INSIDER – Plenty of New Releases for the Over 18 Crowd

Written by Tyler Davis on 23 October 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!

INSIDE SCOOP

It certainly may not be suited for everyone, but this week’s leading title has been in high demand ever since it made its theatrical debut. Ladies everywhere will be rejoicing as Magic Mike is finally being released on DVD and Blu-Ray this week. Starring Channing Tatum as Magic Mike himself, this movie earned a stunning 159 million dollars at the worldwide box office largely due to the subject matter portraying male strippers to a predominantly female audience.

Magic Mike is one of nine new releases this week. Let’s have a look at each one in more detail;

NEW RELEASES

Magic Mike: starring Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey and Alex Pettyfer – A male stripper teaches a younger performer how to party, pick up women, and make easy money while performing at a club. (Comedy) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World: starring Steve Carell and Keira Knightley – With the end of the world only a couple weeks away, a man and a woman set out on a mission to find her family and to find his long lost love. Along the way, they form a bond that changes their plans. (Drama/Comedy) (DVD and Blu-Ray)

Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter: Abraham Lincoln discovers that vampires are planning to take over the United States and makes it his mission to eliminate them once and for all. (Horror/Thriller) (DVD, Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Ray)

Madea’s Witness Protection: starring Tyler Perry and Eugene Levy – After being set-up as the “fall guy” in his company’s ponzi scheme, a man and his family are relocated to Madea’s house as part of a witness protection program. (Comedy) (DVD)

A Little Bit of Heaven: starring Kate Hudson – A vibrant and popular young woman has a life changing visit to her doctor and must learn to live her life like there is no tomorrow. (Drama/Romance) (DVD)

Wrong Turn 5: During the legendary Mountain Man Festival on Halloween in West Virginia, a group of inbred cannibals begin to wreak havoc on a group of college friends. (Horror) (DVD)

Cargo: A young Russian woman, smuggled into America by human traffickers forms an unlikely bond with the man hired to transport her. (Drama/Thriller) (DVD)

Playback: starring Christian Slater – While investigating the case of a missing teen, a cop discovers a dark secret that has been unleashed in his town, and an evil spirit that will stop at nothing to find its heir. (Horror) (DVD)

247°F: starring Travis Van Winkle – Four friends travel to a lakeside cottage for a weekend of partying, but the fun turns into a nightmare when three of them become trapped in a scorching hot sauna. Based on a True Story. (Thriller) (DVD)

FOR THE GAMERS

Forza Horizon: An action racing game set on the open roads of Colorado combining stunning graphics and cutting-edge music with legendary Forza authenticity and a superb collection of cars to choose from. Available for XBOX 360.

IMPORTED & VINTAGE CANDIES

Our candy selection continues to grow! New in stock is “UHA Puccho”, a grape flavored chewy candy from Japan! I’ve tried them myself and they are delicious! Also new in stock; Mounds (a coconut chocolate bar from the USA) and Look (a chocolate bar with peanuts and nougat from the USA) . We continue to be the ultimate destination for the sweet tooth!

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

Tyler Davis, Owner
Crossover Video and Games, Marathon