Come by and see all the neat products from our new merchant BBC Canada. They have all the Television shows and movies that you would expect from a TV station store, but I was surprised at what else they offer.
Stop by and have a look at our new merchant Discovery Channel Store. They have a great selection of products! Everything from t-shirts to TV Shows to great science toys and collectibles.
Where else could you find a cardboard cut-out of a zebra for your room? LOL
I know I am behind almost everyone in North America on this, but I finally decided to go and see Avatar last weekend and was very glad I did. I live in a small city with a small theatre, and I missed my opportunity to see it at a large city on Vancouver Island over the Christmas holidays. I had decided if I couldn’t see it in 3D it was probably not worth the experience.
Then, my husband talked about it to one of his coworkers and found out that our tiny local theatre (Carib Theatres) had done some extensive renovations in the last few months as we have a screen that can play 3D movies! What are the chances of that? The screen is located the farthest north of any 3D screen in BC, so people are actually leaving larger centres to come here and see the movie.
We also found out that the theatre doesn’t serve butter on the popcorn (only margarine), but you are more than welcome to bring your own and they will melt it for you. LOL
We really enjoyed the movie. It was unlike anything else I have ever seen We fully expected to be overwhelmed with the 3D effects, but found it just contributed to the overall feeling of the movie. We all got lost in the story and forgot about the 3D until a really amazing effect came on. I would highly recommend this movie. Really try and see it in 3D if you can get the chance, but I suspect it is amazing in 2D as well.
Here is the trailer for you to watch. Head over to the official movie website for lots of information and fun extras to get you in the mood for watching.
Who doesn’t remember watching Astro Boy as a kid? This classic cartoon from the 80s makes a comeback on the silver screen, for the delight of young and old on October 23.
Until then, Sony Home Pictures Entertainment has relaunched volumes 1 through 5 of the original cartoon on DVD, which is a great reason to slip back into the extraordinary universe of the little boy who became a robot!
Each volume revisits the adventures of the young Astro, a flying superhero thanks to the reactors on his legs. Relive his fight for peace and justice for humans and robots alike!
Each volume includes 10 episodes of the animated series with a total runtime of 240 minutes, for the cost of $14.99.
Hasbro just announced the launch of new figurines for the widely know classic “Jurassic Park”.
If you are a fan of the saga, can now get various dinosaur figurines that will take you right into the Jurassic Park world.
Amongst the different products that will be launched by Hasbro is the “Jurassic Park Basic” box set, which includes two action figures so that kids 4 yrs and up can create their own unique Jurassic adventures; and the “Deluxe” set, which includes one dinosaur figurine as well as an accessory named the “Dino Tracker”, which tracks the giant reptiles. Also available are find sets comprising of electronic dinosaur figurines, like the Tyrannosaur Rex which makes life like noises.
The only downside of this news: the launch of the collection is only scheduled for spring 2010.
Ubisoft® has just announced the development of a new video game based on the upcoming Universal Pictures movie titled ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the Universe’.
If you are a comic book fan, you have probably heard of Scott Pilgrim. He is a 22-year old base player who has just met the woman of his dreams but things are complicated - in order to win her heart, he will have to eliminate her seven demonic ex-boyfriends, which will make for an action-packed game, mixed with romance and a few good laughs.
“We are very happy to work with Universal in the creation of a game based on Scott Pilgrim’s universe” said Christian Salomon, vice-president of Ubisoft’s ‘WorldWide Licensing’. “The game will offer players a unique and fun experience as well as combine all the key elements of the movie: action, romance, and references to the rock’n’roll and pop cultures.”
The game will be launched in conjunction with the movie release in 2010,
If you are an X-men fan – more specifically a Wolverine fan - you will be happy to know that the Special Edition double DVD, as well as the Blu-ray “X-men Origins: Wolverine” will be released in Canada on September 15.
Discover the origins of James Logan, mutant extraordinaire and one of the most famous X-men heroes, who possesses uncommon regenerating powers, played by Hugh Jackman. In addition to the cinematic release of the movie, the Blu-ray and Special Edition double DVD come with numerous bonuses like commentary by Gavin Wiid, the film’s director, and special backstage out takes from while the film was being shot. The box set will also include a ton of scenes that didn’t make it off the cutting room floor.
The Blu-ray version will retail for $49.99 and the Special Edition DVD for $45.98.
If you are a Dragon Ball fan, September 15th is a date to mark on your calendar because FUNimation Entertainment has just announced that this is when the DVD box set of Dragon Ball’s first season will be released!
Totally remastered and restored, the 31, half hour episodes will transport you back in time to the world of Japanese Manga heroes from the 80s. Follow a young Sangoku, as well as other key characters like Bulma or even Master Roshi, on their incredible adventure in the search on the 7 magic balls.
The first box set will contain 5 DVDs with over 745 minutes of action, that will include a few never-before viewed uncensored episodes. The DVDs can be viewed in English or Japanese and will feature original Japanese music from the animation series. The box set will be available in Canada for $49.98.
The new video game Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs just arrived in our stores. Have fun with your favorite prehistoric heroes like Sid, Manny, Diego, Scrat and many others, in order to help the happy Ice Age group to complete a rescue mission. The game includes over 15 levels, taking you from the frozen lands to the fantastic world of the dinosaurs. Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is ideal for family play, thanks to the addition of 8 multi-player mini-games.
The game is available for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Wii for $49.99, and on PC for $19.99. You can also get this exciting new game on Nintendo DS for $29.99.
A movie typically Canadian movie came out on DVD last week: “One Week” by producer Michael McGowan has truly captured our country’s beauty. The movie tells the story of Ben Tyler, interpreted by Joshua Jackson, who diagnosed with an incurable cancer and is told his time is limited.
Ben is thrown into a tailspin: What should he do with his last moments? Should he cancel his wedding plans with Sam, his fiancé?
He decides to buy a motorcycle and travel from Toronto to Vancouver in to re-evaluate his life. During his trip, he visits some of Canada’s most beautiful places as well as some of its most symbolic monuments. All along his travels, Ben meets all kinds of different characters and the whole movie is presented to the sounds of Canadian artists like Wintersleep and Sam Roberts.
The movie captivates not only because it shows some of Canada’s most spectacular sights, but also because of a remarkable performance by Joshua Jackson.
The movie is now available on DVD and Blu-ray for $34.95.
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