Back to the Future: 2015 30th Anniversary Edition - Blu-ray Forum

martydmc12 · 01-28-2014, 08:21 AM

So next year in 2015, 'Back to the Future' will celebrate it's 30th Anniversary.

'Back to the Future Part II' will be the year in which Marty and Doc travel into the future; October 21, 2015.

And 'Back to the Future Part III' will celebrate it's 25th Anniversary.

Myself and many BTTF fans are trying to convince Universal that they need to re-issue the films on Blu-ray in 2015, as they have not been available individually yet in North America. There are a lot of things planned amongst the BTTF fan community next year, as well as a boat load of new merchandise.

I know that offering the films again on Blu-ray with the same material isn't much of an upgrade by any means, but perhaps Blu-ray collectors and movie fans could give some ideas of what else they would like to see on these potential discs. Of course, a 4K transfer of each film would be the ultimate, but I doubt Universal would even be bothered. But you never know.

Also with 2015 being such a landmark year, it would be nice if Universal could also release 'Back to the Future: The Animated Series' onto disc. It was on the list to be released in the mid-2000's, but never happened. As a BTTF fan, it's something I want in my collection.

themoviefanatic · 01-28-2014, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by martydmc12

So next year in 2015, 'Back to the Future' will celebrate it's 30th Anniversary.

'Back to the Future Part II' will be the year in which Marty and Doc travel into the future; October 21, 2015.

And 'Back to the Future Part III' will celebrate it's 25th Anniversary.

Myself and many BTTF fans are trying to convince Universal that they need to re-issue the films on Blu-ray in 2015, as they have not been available individually yet in North America. There are a lot of things planned amongst the BTTF fan community next year, as well as a boat load of new merchandise.

I know that offering the films again on Blu-ray with the same material isn't much of an upgrade by any means, but perhaps Blu-ray collectors and movie fans could give some ideas of what else they would like to see on these potential discs. Of course, a 4K transfer of each film would be the ultimate, but I doubt Universal would even be bothered. But you never know.

Also with 2015 being such a landmark year, it would be nice if Universal could also release 'Back to the Future: The Animated Series' onto disc. It was on the list to be released in the mid-2000's, but never happened. As a BTTF fan, it's something I want in my collection.

I'm with you on the animated series, as far as re-doing the trilogy that is out, i am more then satisfied with what is released.

that being said......

Ray_Rogers · 02-03-2014, 09:44 PM

This time a 4K remaster and without any DNR & EE, thanks.

rockin · 02-04-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

This time a 4K remaster and without any DNR & EE, thanks.

While on the whole, the DNR and EE is not as bad as some releases, I do agreed that it could be a lot better, and a 4K remaster without DNR and EE would do just that.

spy-hunter · 06-30-2014, 02:10 AM

I think a 3D release is in order!!

4K is a waste when 1080P has grainy results... They've been releasing old films on 4K like Ghostbusters, but how close do they get to 4K? What's next 16K? There's gotta be a line...?

Upscaling should be all we need for the oldies...

SH

spy-hunter · 07-20-2014, 05:16 AM

How can there be no replies to this??

HD Canuck · 07-20-2014, 07:30 AM

Has Max Spielberg begun shooting Jaws 19 yet?

ilovewaterslides · 08-05-2014, 01:09 PM

A 4k remaster edition would be amazing indeed.
The old 2k master was not that bad but Universal did destroy it with the noise reduction and edge sharpening effects (DNR&EE).
I'm pretty sure they can get more informations from the original negative or a good interpositive.
The idea of including the original stereo mix would also be awesome. I've seen some people here talking about the "To Be Continued" logo which could be activated or not from the menu. It's a good idea. Even if it wasn't part of the film in 1985 it's still part of the BTTF history. This actual logo gave a bunch of happy faces when the movie first came out on VHS!
Anyway, while we're waiting for some news here's something I've made recently just for fun:

Ben_UK · 08-17-2014, 07:31 PM

If you look at some of the deleted footage on the current blu ray, the footage looks amazing. Ok it's covered in scratches and needs cleaning up, but there is soooo much grain, it looks lovely. I can only hope that a 4k master and reissue could be done for 2015. However universal are the "that'll do" penny pinchers of the film industry, if there is one studio that wouldn't do it, it's universal.

Mrflamexd3 · 01-04-2015, 03:12 AM

I'd like to see the three Back to the Future movies released individually on Blu-ray in the USA this year.

Back to the Future: 30th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray
Back to the Future Part II: 2015 Edition Blu-ray
Back to the Future Part III: 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray

It'd be a good marketing gimmick and it'd make the fans happy. I'd honestly rather see this than a new "remastered version" of The Breakfast Club.

Blu-21 · 01-04-2015, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrflamexd3

I'd like to see the three Back to the Future movies released individually on Blu-ray in the USA this year.

Back to the Future: 30th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray
Back to the Future Part II: 2015 Edition Blu-ray
Back to the Future Part III: 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray

It'd be a good marketing gimmick and it'd make the fans happy. I'd honestly rather see this than a new "remastered version" of The Breakfast Club.

That is the perfect marketing gimmick if their ever was one. Studios should capitalize on this.

denizen · 01-14-2015, 10:47 AM

I am all for this.

I am personally hoping for individual steel book releases with the original poster artwork.

Crossing my fingers this is the 2015 I want to be in. Otherwise I will just know im in some damn alternate 2015!

Moviefan2k4 · 01-25-2015, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by denizen

Crossing my fingers this is the 2015 I want to be in. Otherwise I will just know I'm in some damn alternate 2015!

Like the one where Lorraine shot Biff in 1996?

dvdmike · 01-25-2015, 05:39 PM

The no dnr master at 2k is just fine, it's the sequels, something has to be done about the sequels

GenPion · 01-25-2015, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrflamexd3

I'd like to see the three Back to the Future movies released individually on Blu-ray in the USA this year.

Back to the Future: 30th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray
Back to the Future Part II: 2015 Edition Blu-ray
Back to the Future Part III: 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray

It'd be a good marketing gimmick and it'd make the fans happy. I'd honestly rather see this than a new "remastered version" of The Breakfast Club.

I am thrilled by the announcement of a remastered Breakfast Club, as it's one of my favorites. However, I think you are right that this would be a smart way to market remastered re-releases. They should state that they are remastered, too, of course.

I'm not sure if it will happen but it should. Supposedly there have been discussions about doing 4K scans. Someone who works for one of the most popular Back to the Future websites had a meeting with Fox about fans wanting 4K versions, but I don't think it was ever said what the results were.

dvdmike · 01-25-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GenPion

I am thrilled by the announcement of a remastered Breakfast Club, as it's one of my favorites. However, I think you are right that this would be a smart way to market remastered re-releases. They should state that they are remastered, too, of course.

I'm not sure if it will happen but it should. Supposedly there have been discussions about doing 4K scans. Someone who works for one of the most popular Back to the Future websites had a meeting with Fox about fans wanting 4K versions, but I don't think it was ever said what the results were.

Fox?

filmmusic · 01-25-2015, 06:20 PM

I'm waiting too for a remaster to purchase these wonderful films.
otherwise, no sale..

Moviefan2k4 · 01-25-2015, 06:58 PM

They should be looking even further ahead, and producing a pristine version in 8K or even 16K. That would save them tons of work and money for at least the next decade, if not longer. Every time a disc format comes out that can hold more data, they simply take the polished films, and use less compression.

dvdmike · 01-25-2015, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

They should be looking even further ahead, and producing a pristine version in 8K or even 16K. That would save them tons of work and money for at least the next decade, if not longer. Every time a disc format comes out that can hold more data, they simply take the polished films, and use less compression.

16 for a 35mm lol
6K maximum

jono3000 · 01-25-2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

16 for a 35mm lol
6K maximum

Indeed. Hoping for a UHD Blu-ray release.

01-28-2014, 08:21 AM	#1
martydmc12 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:122 Blu-ray collection:435 DVD collection:268	Back to the Future: 2015 30th Anniversary Edition So next year in 2015, 'Back to the Future' will celebrate it's 30th Anniversary. 'Back to the Future Part II' will be the year in which Marty and Doc travel into the future; October 21, 2015. And 'Back to the Future Part III' will celebrate it's 25th Anniversary. Myself and many BTTF fans are trying to convince Universal that they need to re-issue the films on Blu-ray in 2015, as they have not been available individually yet in North America. There are a lot of things planned amongst the BTTF fan community next year, as well as a boat load of new merchandise. I know that offering the films again on Blu-ray with the same material isn't much of an upgrade by any means, but perhaps Blu-ray collectors and movie fans could give some ideas of what else they would like to see on these potential discs. Of course, a 4K transfer of each film would be the ultimate, but I doubt Universal would even be bothered. But you never know. Also with 2015 being such a landmark year, it would be nice if Universal could also release 'Back to the Future: The Animated Series' onto disc. It was on the list to be released in the mid-2000's, but never happened. As a BTTF fan, it's something I want in my collection.

08-05-2014, 01:09 PM	#8
ilovewaterslides Member Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Earth	A 4k remaster edition would be amazing indeed. The old 2k master was not that bad but Universal did destroy it with the noise reduction and edge sharpening effects (DNR&EE). I'm pretty sure they can get more informations from the original negative or a good interpositive. The idea of including the original stereo mix would also be awesome. I've seen some people here talking about the "To Be Continued" logo which could be activated or not from the menu. It's a good idea. Even if it wasn't part of the film in 1985 it's still part of the BTTF history. This actual logo gave a bunch of happy faces when the movie first came out on VHS! Anyway, while we're waiting for some news here's something I've made recently just for fun: Last edited by ilovewaterslides; 08-12-2014 at 01:48 PM.

02-03-2014, 09:44 PM	#3
Ray_Rogers Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Watsonville, California Trading Score:31	This time a 4K remaster and without any DNR & EE, thanks.

06-30-2014, 02:10 AM	#5
spy-hunter Junior Member Member since:Jun 2014	I think a 3D release is in order!! 4K is a waste when 1080P has grainy results... They've been releasing old films on 4K like Ghostbusters, but how close do they get to 4K? What's next 16K? There's gotta be a line...? Upscaling should be all we need for the oldies... SH

07-20-2014, 05:16 AM	#6
spy-hunter Junior Member Member since:Jun 2014	How can there be no replies to this??

07-20-2014, 07:30 AM	#7
HD Canuck Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Calgary, AB, Canada 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:1484 DVD collection:219 Digital collection:1536 iTunes collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1	Has Max Spielberg begun shooting Jaws 19 yet?

08-17-2014, 07:31 PM	#9
Ben_UK Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Birmingham, UK 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:4	If you look at some of the deleted footage on the current blu ray, the footage looks amazing. Ok it's covered in scratches and needs cleaning up, but there is soooo much grain, it looks lovely. I can only hope that a 4k master and reissue could be done for 2015. However universal are the "that'll do" penny pinchers of the film industry, if there is one studio that wouldn't do it, it's universal.

01-04-2015, 03:12 AM	#10
Mrflamexd3 Member Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:121 DVD collection:72	I'd like to see the three Back to the Future movies released individually on Blu-ray in the USA this year. Back to the Future: 30th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Back to the Future Part II: 2015 Edition Blu-ray Back to the Future Part III: 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray It'd be a good marketing gimmick and it'd make the fans happy. I'd honestly rather see this than a new "remastered version" of The Breakfast Club.

01-14-2015, 10:47 AM	#12
denizen Junior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Blu-ray collection:4	I am all for this. I am personally hoping for individual steel book releases with the original poster artwork. Crossing my fingers this is the 2015 I want to be in. Otherwise I will just know im in some damn alternate 2015!

01-25-2015, 05:39 PM	#14
dvdmike Banned Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:1069	The no dnr master at 2k is just fine, it's the sequels, something has to be done about the sequels

01-25-2015, 06:20 PM	#17
filmmusic Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:5	I'm waiting too for a remaster to purchase these wonderful films. otherwise, no sale..

01-25-2015, 06:58 PM	#18
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	They should be looking even further ahead, and producing a pristine version in 8K or even 16K. That would save them tons of work and money for at least the next decade, if not longer. Every time a disc format comes out that can hold more data, they simply take the polished films, and use less compression.

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