Great Scott! Back To The Future Trilogy Comes To Blu-Ray!

[Mickeyfan1990]

The Back To The Future Trilogy is coming to Blu-Ray this October!:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4800

"July 3, 1985 was the premiere of Robert Zemeckis's hugely successful Back to the Future. Today, almost twenty-five years later, Universal Studios Home Entertainment has officially announced the Blu-ray release of Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy for October 26, confirming early information from European retailers (see blu-ray.com, June 18 ). This edition will be newly-restored and offer more than two hours of new bonus features.

Video will be 1080p, with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Audio will be 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. The discs will be single-sided BD50s.

Special features include:
U-Control (BD-exclusive):
Setups & Payoffs: As you watch each of the three films, each "set up" showcases items in the scene that prepare you for a future plot point. When you get to that moment in the film, the "payoff" is shown to complete the correlation.
Storyboard Comparison: Compare key scenes in the movie with the original storyboards.
Trivia Track: Get inside trivia and facts while you watch the movies
Q&A commentaries with director Robert Zemeckis and producer Bob Gale
Feature commentaries with producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton
Back to the Future Night: hosted by Leslie Nielson, this original 30-minute special aired on NBC prior to the first television screening of the Back to the Future (new, BD-exclusive)
Tales from the Future: new six-part retrospective documentary featuring interviews with Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Director Robert Zemeckis, Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton, plus Executive Producer Steven Spielberg*
In the Beginning...: Delve into the genesis of the project, casting, re-casting, the DeLorean, sets and overall pre-production.
Time to Go: Production stories through the release of the first film.
Keeping Time: The score and the songs of the Back to the Future Trilogy.
Time Flies: Learn more about how the sequel came about, the futuristic look, the special and visual effects, recreating 1955 and more.
Third Time's the Charm: Learn about building a western town, Doc Brown's love story, the casting of Mary Steenburgen, the train sequence and completing the Trilogy.
The Test of Time: Back to the Future becomes a phenomenon! President Reagan quotes the film, the Back to the Future ride opens at Universal Studios theme park and fans rebuild the iconic DeLorean. The film's cast and crew take a look back and discuss why these beloved movies live on.
The Physics of Back to the Future: A discussion with celebrity best-selling author and physicist Dr. Michio Kaku about the overall appreciation of the science in the Back to the Future Trilogy*
Nuclear test site ending storyboard sequence: Storyboard sequence of the original proposed ending of the film.*
Sixteen deleted scenes
Michael J. Fox Q&A
Archival featurettes:
Making the Trilogy: Chapters One, Two & Three: Original 2002 DVD documentary that takes a look back in time.
The Making of Back to the Future Part I, II & III: Provides a vintage and historic first look at the making of all three films.
The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy: a televised special hosted by Kirk Cameron addressing fans unanswered Back to the Future questions.
Behind-the-scenes:
Outtakes
Original makeup tests
Production design
Storyboarding
Designing the DeLorean
Designing time travel
Hoverboard test
Designing Hill Valley
Designing the campaign
Back to the Future: The Ride
Music Videos:
Huey Lewis and the News "Power of Love"
ZZ Top "DoubleBack"
Photo galleries, including production art, additional storyboards, photographs, marketing materials and character portraits
Theatrical trailers
BD-Live
My Scenes
pocket BLU: USHE's pocket BLU app uses iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Blackberry, Android, Windows and Macintosh computers and more to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray player and offers advanced features such as:
Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live functions with ease.
Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in their favorite episode.
Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there's a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy exclusive content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
Keyboard: Enter data into a Blu-ray player with your device's easy and intuitive keyboard.

* Denotes new footage debuting on the 25th Anniversary Trilogy"

UPDATE: TheDigitalBits.com has revealed that a new 25th Anniversary DVD set will also be available. http://www.digitalbits.com/#mytwocents

[dvdjunkie]

If you already have the "Back To The Future Trilogy", it is really a waste of money to double-dip for this. It was originally digitally remastered for the standard 'trilogy' release, and as far as I am concerned, it looks just as good as a blu-ray, so I will save my money for something that is not a double-dip from the collection other than Disney animation releases that are coming in the next few years.

[Escapay]

I'm guessing that "Tales from the Future" is a replacement for "Looking Back to the Future" from the 2009 DVD (which itself was a re-edit of the 2006 documentary "Looking Back at the Future"). I don't know if I'll get the new set (in either Blu or DVD), I've been content with my 2002 trilogy set for some time (even with the framing issues for II and III). Then again, the lure of a newer documentary is always a plus (though it wasn't plus enough for me to get the 2009 standalone DVD for Back to the Future, or for II and III to get the proper framing). I'm also upset that they still haven't managed to include Huey Lewis & The News' "Back in Time" music video. Maybe when that makes its way to a BTTF release I'll double-dip.

And when are they gonna release the animated series?!?!

albert

[dvdjunkie]

Escapay, I am going to wait for my favorite used DVD store to get this in and save some money.

www.cdtradepost.com

They will more than likely have the Blu-ray release of BTTF for about half price within three to five days of its release.

[jpanimation]

I'm guessing that "Tales from the Future" is a replacement for "Looking Back to the Future" from the 2009 DVD (which itself was a re-edit of the 2006 documentary "Looking Back at the Future"). I don't know if I'll get the new set (in either Blu or DVD), I've been content with my 2002 trilogy set for some time (even with the framing issues for II and III). Then again, the lure of a newer documentary is always a plus (though it wasn't plus enough for me to get the 2009 standalone DVD for Back to the Future, or for II and III to get the proper framing). I'm also upset that they still haven't managed to include Huey Lewis & The News' "Back in Time" music video. Maybe when that makes its way to a BTTF release I'll double-dip.

Well, I've been content with my 2002 trilogy pack for some time now (sent away and got the new discs with the proper framing) but I'm definitely going to double dip. Not only is there the PQ/AQ upgrade, but the new documentary sounds awesome, the inclusion of the theme park ride in HD is a MAJOR plus (I loved that ride), and I glad to see the TV special Back to the Future Night's inclusion.

‘Back To The Future Trilogy’ 25th Anniversary Blu-Ray
http://www.Back-to-the-Future.net/back- ... r-26-2010/

We caught up with Bob last weekend at the 2010 DeLorean Car Show in Lexington, Kentucky to get his thoughts on the new Hi-Def transfers of the films. “The HD transfers for all three films are simply breath-taking,” Gale told BTTF.com. “They actually look better than they did in the theater because of the incredible job that was done on dirt clean-up. (And the film grain is preserved, so they still look like movies should look.) And hearing the sound in full dynamic range is — okay, I’ll say it — a blast!”

He went on to describe the new documentaries, one of which is called Tales from the Future. “I’m sure fans will enjoy the new documentaries, which include interviews with cast and crew members who — for budgetary reasons — were left out of the 2002 documentaries,” he explained. “So there are some stories and anecdotes told on camera for the first time. And since everyone wants to know, there are three very brief snippets of Eric Stoltz incorporated into one of the documentaries.” You heard it here first — finally, film footage of Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly!!

Finally, Bob gave us a description of just some of the remaining bonus features which to expect. “We’ve included an animatic storyboard of the nuclear test site sequence from the early drafts of Part 1; the galleries of stills and artwork have been rescanned at a higher resolution, and we’ve included just about everything from the previous releases as well.”

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My wallet is going to be hurting this October with Back to the Future, Psycho, The Maltese Falcon, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, and Beauty and the Beast (I'm going to wait for a non-digibook The Exorcist). I'm just glad Universal is finally getting the good stuff out with two of my favorite movies ever. Now how about the rest of their Hitchcock and Spielberg catalogs?

[Disneykid]

I'll definitely be nabbing this. The first film is one of my all-time favorites, and I really enjoy the sequels. I'm impressed at all the new stuff they're bringing to this. I've only ever owned the 2002 DVD set, so the stuff created for last year's re-releases will be new to me. The promise of seeing some of that Eric Stoltz footage at last doesn't hurt, either, even if I'm not expecting more than a couple minutes' worth in total. The fourth quarter of the year is going to be VERY expensive for me. Right now I'm already looking at purchasing:

Beauty and the Beast: Diamond Edition
The Maltese Falcon
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
The Exorcist
Psycho: 50th Anniversary Edition
How to Train Your Dragon
Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Edition
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Ultimate Edition
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Ultimate Edition
Toy Story 3
A Christmas Carol
The Sound of Music: 45th Anniversary Edition
Fantasia: Diamond Edition

And I'm sure there are still a few surprise announcements waiting for us in the months ahead. It makes me glad to have an October birthday. Theatrical releases may be wanting during that time, but the home video market is at its best.

[kbehm29]

I've upgraded for every DVD re-release of BTTF so far. I will definitely be buying this, they've already dropped the price down at Amazon.com.

Can. Not. Wait.

[milojthatch]

If this means that the single film DVD's will get cheaper, then I'm excited. If not, then who cares...

[2099net]

The UK Tin comes with GUBBINS!

http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/1557 ... oduct.html

This Collectors Edition Tin Includes A Delorean blueprint, An 'Outatime' number plate, The Sports Almanac, Save The Clocktower poster & A Lenticular photo of Marty's family plus much, much more!

[Mickeyfan1990]

Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH0BNbwq ... r_embedded

[Just Myself]

Oooohhh.... any chance the UK Collector's Set will be region free? I'm a huge fan of the original Back To The Future, and I enjoy the sequels, all the swag sounds pretty cool.

Cheers,
JM

[jpanimation]

I usually hate getting collectors sets, as they take up room and come with useless junk, but this one sounds too good to pass up.

[Mickeyfan1990]

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5083

"During an interview on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Back to the Future, Bob Gale, BTTF creator, producer and co-writer, said he had seen the movie projected days ago and he thought "it looks so good, so much better than it did in 1985", when it opened in theaters.

He further explained: "When they did the remastering for the Blu-ray they spent over 400 hours doing dirt cleanup, and almost another 200 hours doing color correction, so the movie looks better than it ever did." When a film is shown at the theater, "you have the print going through the projector, it picks up dirt, gets scratched and with the digital technology these guys fixed almost all of that stuff, and it just looks breathtaking.""

[PixarFan2006]

I think I will stick with my DVD trilogy and 2-disc DVD of the first film (Which I mainly got for the ride feature).

[milojthatch]

I think I will stick with my DVD trilogy and 2-disc DVD of the first film (Which I mainly got for the ride feature).

That's why I want to get the 2 disc DVD! I really miss that ride!

[disneyboy20022]

I think I will stick with my DVD trilogy and 2-disc DVD of the first film (Which I mainly got for the ride feature).

That's why I want to get the 2 disc DVD! I really miss that ride!

I was lucky enough to ride it when I had my Make a Wish Trip during the time I went to see Roy E Disney back in 2003...I wish I was able to ride the Star wars version at Disneyland but my Asperger brain was still having visions of someone in my mind turning the channel and images just making me dizzy and my brain was processing too many images I felt a computer dying for a reboot or clean out the cookies and cache after the ride...and my mom threw up after the ride....man i've never seen my mom in the bathroom for 20 minutes...there was so almost...to much to proccess.....if I had done my homework I would have waited on the BTTF Ride and done the Star Wars one at Disneyland the next day.....too bad i'll never get to try the Star Wars one since it's gone away I think.

[milojthatch]

That's why I want to get the 2 disc DVD! I really miss that ride!

I was lucky enough to ride it when I had my Make a Wish Trip during the time I went to see Roy E Disney back in 2003...I wish I was able to ride the Star wars version at Disneyland but my Asperger brain was still having visions of someone in my mind turning the channel and images just making me dizzy and my brain was processing too many images I felt a computer dying for a reboot or clean out the cookies and cache after the ride...and my mom threw up after the ride....man i've never seen my mom in the bathroom for 20 minutes...there was so almost...to much to proccess.....if I had done my homework I would have waited on the BTTF Ride and done the Star Wars one at Disneyland the next day.....too bad i'll never get to try the Star Wars one since it's gone away I think.

As much as I love the old BttF ride, and the Star Tours one is great too, the best I've been on was the one at Star Trek: The Experience. Sadly, that has since been shut down. I used to work there in fact.

Of the three, Star Tours is the only one still there.

[buffalobill]

Not replacing most of my collection with blu ray but I recently ebayed my BTTF trilogy box for a good price & will buy it first day. This is one I have to have.

[2099net]

The UK Tin comes with GUBBINS!

http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/1557 ... oduct.html

This Collectors Edition Tin Includes A Delorean blueprint, An 'Outatime' number plate, The Sports Almanac, Save The Clocktower poster & A Lenticular photo of Marty's family plus much, much more!

[Mickeyfan1990]

Pretty awesome!