Crossover Insider: New Movies, Trailers, Big Gaming News & More (Viewer Discretion Advised)

Written by Tyler Davis on 12 November 2013

TYLER’s THOUGHTS (more below new releases)

As I write this article, it is November 11^th– Remembrance Day. A day where we all take time to pay respect to those who served, and continue to serve, to make our country a better place to live. Where would we be without the selfless commitment of these extraordinary human beings.

Thank you!

Some might even say these people are superheroes, like Superman, who coincidentally is the star of this week’s top new release- Man of Steel.

There are eight titles in total this week with a brief synopsis of each below;

NEW RELEASES ON DVD & BLU-RAY

Man of Steel: starring Henry Cavill and Kevin Costner – A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not from our planet. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from disaster and become the symbol of hope for all mankind. (Action/Adventure) (DVD, Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!

Turbo: featuring the voice of Ryan Reynolds – After a freak accident gives him the power of super-speed, Turbo kicks into overdrive and embarks on an extraordinary mission to achieve the seemingly impossible: competing in the world’s fastest race, the Indy 500. (Family/Kids) (DVD, Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!

Ambushed: starring Dolph Lundgren – A special agent closes in on an international cocaine smuggling operation run by a criminal mastermind, but when his partner goes undercover and finds herself in deeper then she can handle, the case becomes personal as the agent must combat ruthless killers and dirty cops to try to bring his partner to safety. (Action) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!

Aftershock: starring Eli Roth– In Chile, a group of travelers find themselves trapped in an underground nightclub after the area is hit with a massive earthquake. They quickly learn that reaching the surface is just the beginning of their nightmare. (Horror) (DVD)

Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain: starring Kevin Hart – Filmed during a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden in New York, comedian Kevin Hart delivers material from his 2012 “Let Me Explain” concert tour. (Documentary/Comedy) (DVD)

And While We Were Here: starring Kate Bosworth – After arriving in Italy, where her husband prepares for an upcoming concert, a woman enters into an affair with a much younger man. (Drama/Romance) (DVD)

Frances Ha: starring Greta Gerwig – The story of a New York woman (who doesn’t really have an apartment), apprentices for a dance company (though she’s not really a dancer), and throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as their possible reality dwindles. (Drama/Comedy) (DVD)

Grabbers: When an island off the coast of Ireland is invaded by bloodsucking aliens, the heroes discover that getting drunk is the only way to survive. (Sci-Fi/Comedy) (DVD)

~FOR THE GAMERS~

Over the next couple of weeks, we will all be witness to the newest evolution in the gaming industry. Sony and Microsoft, two of the industry’s largest manufacturers, are set to launch their newest entries into the marketplace.

This week, on November 15^th, Sony presents the brand new Playstation 4! With improved graphics and hard drives, the PS4 is being highly touted by our customers. With a price tag of 409.99, it is also more affordable than other new gaming consoles when they first hit the market.

Next week, on November 22^nd, Microsoft counters with its newest creation- the XBOX ONE. Unlike previous XBOX’s, the ONE will have a built-in Blu-Ray player as well as a built in Kinect sensor. With a price tag of 509.99, it is slightly more expensive then the Playstation 4, but XBOX fans do not seem to be deterred as we’ve been forced to cut-off all pre-orders due to high demand.

The next couple of weeks will be very interesting as gamers and consumers adjust to a whole new world of gaming! Have questions about these new game consoles? We’d be happy to help you out. Email us at crossovervideo@hotmail.ca or call us at 230-9093. Please be advised that we are not taking any more pre-orders for either of these consoles- they will now be available on a first come, first served basis…

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

Tyler Davis, Owner
Crossover Video and Games, Marathon