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Back to the Future celebrates 40th anniversary

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The “Back to the Future” trilogy and franchise will celebrate its 40th anniversary with new 4K UHD Blu-ray releases on November 4th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. This will include a limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured above) for each film, as well as a 4K UHD Blu-ray 40th Anniversary Trilogy, and a very limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook 40th Anniversary Trilogy Giftset. That giftset (pictured further below) will be an exclusive at the retailer Amazon.

UPDATED: The release dates have been changed from October to November 4th. This new release date applies to all 40th anniversary edition releases.

Below you can find the artwork for the standard 40th anniversary trilogy 4K set and giftset.

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The tech specs for the releases include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ forms of high dynamic range with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc, for each film. The 40th anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBooks, standard 40th anniversary trilogy 4K UHD Blu-ray, and the 4K SteelBook giftset will all come as “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterparts included, as well as digital copies compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can now find the 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBooks for “Back to the Future,” “Back to the Future: Part II,” and “Back to the Future: Part III“ now available for preorder at Amazon. The 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray Trilogy release is also available for preorder at Amazon. As far as the Amazon exclusive 40th Anniversary Trilogy 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Giftset, it has a listing, but it’s currently unavailable for preorder. It might have sold out, to be honest with you, as it was available earlier this morning. Stay tuned for an update on that.

The 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook for the first film, the 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray Trilogy, and giftset will all feature some new bonus materials exclusive to these releases. Those are listed below, along with the previous extras. NOTE: The all-new extras will not be included with the individual 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases of the film’s sequels, only the first film and trilogy.

All-New Bonus Materials:

  • 40 Years Later: Reflecting on the Future: Co-writer/producer Bob Gale reflects on the legacy and cultural impact of the films.
  • Back to Hill Valley: Join Bob Gale along with Donald Fullilove (“Mayor Goldie Wilson”) as they revisit and discuss some of the most iconic filming locations.
  • Untold Stories of Back to the Future: Journey Back in time with crew members as they share their personal stories from the set.
  • TCM Classic Film Festival Panel: Bob Gale, cinematographer Dean Cundey and stunt double Charlie Croughwell reunite at the 40th Anniversary premiere.
  • A Mystery in History: Discover the rich history of the Gibson guitar Marty McFly plays at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and hear from cast as they rally fans to help find the iconic prop that’s been missing for 40 years.

Plus Archival Extras (for the trilogy):

  • Tales from the Future 6-Part Documentary
  • Deleted Scenes
  • 8 Archival Featurettes
  • Audio Commentaries
  • Back to the Future: The Musical Behind the Scenes
  • And Alternate Future: Lost Audition Tapes
  • OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean
  • Back to the Future: The Rid
  • Doc Brown Saves the World! Short Film
  • And Much More!

Back to the Future Ultimate Trilogy on 4K October

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The “Back to the Future Ultimate Trilogy“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 20th, via Universal. The box set includes the three films “Back to the Future” (1985), “Back to the Future Part II” (1989), and “Back to the Future Part III” (1990). The films, directed by Robert Zemeckis & produced by Steven Spielberg, starred Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, James Tolkan, Billy Zane, and Thomas F. Wilson. The tech specs for the films include 2160p 4K presentations in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ forms of High Dynamic Range along with Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterparts as well as digital code (copy) included for each film.

Now, this may be confusing consumers but there will be a total of three different releases of the trilogy on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format: a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray set, a gift set (exclusive to Amazon), and a SteelBook set (exclusive to Best Buy).

So far, there’s The 4K UHD Blu-ray set now available for preorder over at Amazon, which includes a collectible levitating hoverboard (as pictured below).

back_to_the_future_the_35th_anniversary_trilogy_giftset_beautyBACK TO THE FUTURE 35TH ANNIVERSARY TRILOGY LIMITED EDITION GIFT SET (4K UHD): Includes exclusive levitating Hoverboard replica (Amazon Exclusive)

As previously mentioned, there will be several retailer exclusive versions of the 4K UHD Blu-ray set, and even a Blu-ray version of the 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Set – exclusive to retailer Target and now available for preorder. Another form will be the 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Trilogy SteelBook exclusive set at retailer Best Buy, which is now available for preorder (pictured below).

back_to_the_future_the_ultimate_trilogy_4k_steelbookBACK TO THE FUTURE 35TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION TRILOGY (4K UHD): Includes three newly designed steelbooks (Best Buy Exclusive)

UPDATE #1: You can now find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray version of the trilogy available for preorder over at retailer Best Buy. There’s still no listing on Amazon or at other retailers yet, to my knowledge, but stay tuned for further update(s).

UPDATE #2: You can now find the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray version of the trilogy available for preorder over at Amazon, as well as over at retailers Target and Walmart.

The bonus materials set to be included on the release are briefly described here to include not only the previous Blu-ray extras but some new content as described below.

” This collection is loaded with bonus material including a bonus disc that comes with over an hour of brand-new content such as rare audition footage from Hollywood stars Ben Stiller, Kyra Sedgwick, Jon Cryer, Billy Zane, Peter DeLuise and C. Thomas Howell, a tour of the film’s props and memorabilia hosted by co-writer/producer Bob Gale, a sneak peek at the new musical show, and a special episode of the popular YouTube Series “Could You Survive The Movies?” “

You can find the full set of extras set to be included on the new Bonus Disc listed below.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE ULTIMATE TRILOGY bonus DISC FEATURES ON BLU-RAY™:

  • An Alternate Future: Lost Audition Tapes (NEW) – Get a glimpse of the BACK TO THE FUTURE that could have been with rare audition footage featuring now-famous celebrities.
    • Ben Stiller
    • Kyra Sedgwick
    • Jon Cryer
    • Billy Zane
    • Peter DeLuise
    • C. Thomas Howell
  • The Hollywood Museum Goes BACK TO THE FUTURE (NEW) – Join Co-writer/Producer Bob Gale on an intimate tour of an exhaustive exhibit of the films’ props and memorabilia.
  • BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Behind the Scenes (NEW) – Get a sneak peek at the new musical show including a Q&A with the cast and creative team plus two new song recordings.
    • Cast and Creative Q&A
    • Original Songs
      • Gotta Start Somewhere
      • Put Your Mind To It
  • Could You Survive The Movies? BACK TO THE FUTURE (NEW) – Explore the magic and science of BACK TO THE FUTURE and find out which laws of physics were actually violated in this special episode of the popular YouTube series.
  • 2015 Message from Doc Brown
    • DOC BROWN SAVES THE WORLD!
  • OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean
  • Looking BACK TO THE FUTURE
    • The Script
    • Casting Marty McFly
    • Christopher Lloyd Reflects on Doc Brown
    • The DeLorean Time Machine
    • Building Hill Valley
    • Prepping for the “Johnny B. Goode” Scene
    • The Score
    • Rushing the Cut
    • The Legacy
  • BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Animated Series
    • Brothers (Season 1, Episode 1)
    • Mac the Black (Season 2, Episode 1)
  • 2015 Commercials
    • JAWS 19 Trailer
    • Hoverboard Commercial

Further below, after the break, where you can find the full info regarding this announcement of this upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray release of the trilogy.

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1988 film “Bright City, Big Lights” with Michael J. Fox on Blu-ray in November

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The 1988 James Bridges directed film “Bright City, Big Lights“ starring Michael J. Fox is coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 20th via MVD Entertainment, as part of their MVD Rewind Collection label. The film, based on the novel written by Jay McInerney, co-starred Kiefer Sutherland, Phoebe Cates, and Swoosie Kurtz. Tech specs for the release include 1080p video in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio and Uncompressed Linear PCM 2.0 Stereo sound. This is now available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Commentary with Author/Screenwriter Jay McInerney
  • Commentary with Cinematographer Gordon Willis
  • ”Jay McInerney’s The Light Within” featurette
  • ”Big City Lights” featurette
  • Photo Gallery
  • Original Theatrical Trailer