Starting in the beginning of August, Mars will be closer to the Earth than it has been in over 5,000 years. This will be the closest approach between the two planets in recorded history. The next event like this will be in 2287.

Jupiter's gravity is playing with Mars' orbit and causing it to come closer to the Earth.

In August 2010, Mars will rise in the East at about 10 pm and reach it's highest point near 3 am.

The climax of these movements will be on August 27th, 2010, Mars will rise at nightfall and reach it's highest point by 12:30 am. Mars could appear as large as the moon with the naked eye during this period.

Mars will be approx. 34,649,589 miles from the Earth and will appear as the brightest object in the night sky, aside from the moon.

This event will never be seen again by anyone who is currently alive.

- Paraphrased by Joey Cruz from United Space Alliance.

Since I can't officially write a review for Christopher Nolan's INCEPTION yet, I will suffice it to say the movie was beyond outstanding. Must See all the way!

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the screening. We had a good time with the trivia and give-aways, even though there are always the few that feel that they should always get something, I think a good job was done to make sure that everyone has a fair chance.

Our next film coming-up is CATS & DOGS: The Revenge of Kitty Galore.

Not sure when tickets will be available but the screening is Monday July 26th at Regal Winter Park at 7:30 pm.

Make sure you check out POP CITY COMICS too (o:

See you in the dark.

Joey

Saturday, July 10th, PLAY N TRADE Lake Mary will have FREE SCREENING TICKETS for the upcoming Leonardo DiCaprio film INCEPTION, featuring Ellen Page and directed by Christopher Nolan, who did an outstanding job directing "The Dark Knight".

The INCEPTION screening for Orlando is Monday July, 12th, at 7:30 pm at the Winter Park Regal Cinemas. Please remember that seats are first come, first served and lines start crazy early.

Play N Trade Lake Mary lets you try before you buy so check out RED DEAD REDEMPTION, the Latest LEGO game featuring HARRY POTTER and the sleeper hit SNIPER (which I'm dying to get).

You can trade-up your used games, cell phones, and iPods for new titles or something you haven't tried yet in the older games from nearly every system.

See you all Monday!
Joey

The Karate Kid (2010), features three outstanding characters; Jaden Smith as Dre, Jackie Chan as Dre's new maintenance man, Mr. Han, and the country and people of China.

This is the journey of a disconnected young man, Dre, who tries to fit into a new world. It doesn't start out well and after a rough beginning, he gets help from the reclusive maintenance man, Mr. Han. Dre and Mr. Han find each other at rough spots in their lives and begin to heal each other's wounds.

Jaden Smith is already a superb actor who turns 12 this year. He has portrayed a depth of styles in his acting that is fresh in a young actor. Jaden is far advanced in his medium for his age. The surprise acting of Jackie Chan is an emotional surprise. No one ever doubted that he could become the Kung-Fu master but where doubt expectations become shattered are with Chan's ability to raise his talent range from comedic, martial-arts action star to an actor of substance and emotion.

China is the backdrop that weaves throughout the film with breathtaking cultural architecture, society interaction and the emotion of a mythical world where possibilities are limitless.
The Karate Kid is such a gorgeous film, it should be a promotional film for visitors to China. The action in the film and the majesty of China blend together to create a tour of drama, history, family and honor.

A beautiful film, and not just the scenery. Well acted, the pacing of the story was perfect, comedy and sorrow, and of course the underdog versus the bully make the Karate Kid a film worth seeing again and recommending to all your friends.

Joey Cruz

Saturday, June 12th, from opening until supplies run out, PLAY N TRADE LAKE MARY will have FREE JONAH HEX SCREENING TICKETS available.

The screening is Wednesday, June 16th at 7:30 at the Winter Park Regal Cinemas.

Everyone who comes by PLAY N TRADE LAKE MARY on Saturday, will receive a FREE JONAH HEX present. Who knows what it could be? Hmm? Hmm?

Also, During the ticket give away Play N Trade Video Games Lake Mary will be doing a special sale on all used Video Games. All used video games will be BUY 2 Get 1 FREE. You can mix and match retro and used games for the latest systems.

And if that wasn't enough! Those who trade games in, we will be giving 15% extra credit on any trade ins.

Also, we accept the following items for trade:
DVD movies
Blu-ray movies
Cellphones
Apple iPods

And FINALLY! Remember to play your part at the screening and get into character. Those who come in the western spirit of JONAH HEX, you'll get first crack at trivia and prizes.

Now, I think I'm done. Whew!

See You then!
Joey Cruz