#CrossoverInsider : New Releases & Trailers, VSD Wrap +More!
Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games
Back in 1996, the world fell under attack by alien forces with powers much stronger than ours. It was up to Will Smith and a rag tag group of soldiers to protect the Earth from these unwanted visitors. This of course is reference to the film “Independence Day”, the highest grossing movie of that year with an impressive 386 million dollars. Here we are, twenty years later, and a sequel to the original classic is our headline new release this week. Independence Day resurgence brings back familiar characters played by Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum as the world once again falls under attack by aliens. This time though, their technologies are even stronger and more dangerous than before. There are a total of five new releases this week, with a brief synopsis of each below;
Independence Day Resurgence: starring Liam Hemsworth and Jeff Goldblum- Two decades after the freak alien invasion that nearly destroyed Earth, the Alien mothership, more than twice the size as the last one, returns and the world’s armies must band together to save mankind. (Action/Sci-Fi) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
Alice Through the Looking Glass: starring Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska- With the help of her friends, Alice must travel through time to save the Mad Hatter and Underland’s fate from the evil clutches of the Red Queen and her acquaintance. (Fantasy/Adventure) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
Our Kind of Traitor: starring Ewan McGregor and Stellan Skarsgard- A couple finds themselves lured into a Russian mobster’s plans to defect, and are soon positioned in a dangerous game of cat and mouse between the Russian Mafia and the British Secret Service. (Thriller) (DVD) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
Café Society: starring Jesse Eisenberg, Steve Carell and Kristen Stewart- A young man moves to Hollywood, where he falls in love with the secretary of his powerful uncle, an agent to the stars. After returning to New York, he is swept up in the vibrant world of high society nightclub life. (Drama/Comedy/Romance) (DVD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jfi64Bg-Ws
Who Gets the Dog?: starring Ryan Kwanten and Alicia Silverstone- A couple going through a divorce bickers over custody of their beloved dog. (Comedy) (DVD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3yqcVy67w8
VSD WRAP UP
We could not be more pleased to report that our Annual Video Store Day celebration was a HUGE success! The celebrations took place this past Saturday, October 15th from open ‘til close. Hundreds of people came through the doors to enjoy the sales, the free popcorn, the giveaways and the general excitement of the event. Marian Turgeon from Epicure was on hand selling her products and offering up some delicious samples. Bonnie and Chantal Gingras of the L.A.V committee were also on hand offering information and selling tickets in support of the L.A.V. III Monument. Members of the Marathon Figure Skating Club braved the elements to serve up some BBQ to our hungry customers (all proceeds from the BBQ went to the Figure Skating Club). There were two prizes up for raffle including a Samsung Blu-Ray player valued at 100 dollars. The winner of the $25 Gift Certificate was John Kwandibens. Jamie Lowndes was lucky enough to take home the Blu-Ray player.
Video Store Day was created six years ago as a way of reminding customers to support their locally owned Independent Video Stores. The intention was to get people into the stores to remind them of the enjoyment of the video store experience- browsing the aisles and chatting about movies with fellow customers or friendly staff. We feel as though our celebration truly accomplished this goal. Please check back for pictures of the event in next week’s Crossover Insider.
For now, the staff at Crossover would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who came out and helped make our Video Store Day celebrations a HUGE success! We are truly lucky to have such loyal customers- we value your support! We look forward to being your local source for movies (and all things entertainment) for many years to come! Thanks again!
Have a safe week and don’t forget to support your local businesses!
Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video and Games
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