Back to the Future Trilogy 4K UHD (1985-1990)

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

You must have incredible vision, because I've seen the movie across many formats for over 30 years, and never noticed any change in the picture compared to the rest. If I recall correctly, the DVDs showed some of the matte boxes around the flying DeLorean in Part II, but I think the Blu-Rays corrected that.

It doesn't matter what all those older formats did because the bizarre VHS-style chroma bleed in one reel was introduced on the UHD. As below, it's nothing to do with any kind of filming process and is solely a transfer-based error.

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

It could be inherent to the source, given that the first film only had a $19 million budget (which wasn't much even 40 years ago).

Nope. That whole sequence when Marty arrives in town has chunky aliasing on the UHD which has nothing to do with budget or age or unicorns. It's not even there on the new Bluray derived from the 4K transfer, it's some kind of export error on the UHD master itself.

Weird how BTTF always has problems despite being meticulously overseen by Bob Gale every time. Funny thing is, it's always a bunch of new problems.

[NelsonDog]

Originally Posted by NelsonDog

Amazon UK Pre-order:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F1YG8DKW

Release date: 14/4/25

I hope this is the version with the 3 individual plastic cases!

My set arrived today.

Unfortunately it’s not the version with the 3 individual cases, it’s the set with 2 cases (one for the uhd trilogy & one for the hd trilogy)

https://imgur.com/a/Ndla9JO

[Dsneybuf]

I assume the blue case has the bonus disc?

[NelsonDog]

Originally Posted by Dsneybuf

I assume the blue case has the bonus disc?

Yes it does.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by NelsonDog

My set arrived today.

Unfortunately it’s not the version with the 3 individual cases, it’s the set with 2 cases (one for the uhd trilogy & one for the hd trilogy)

https://imgur.com/a/Ndla9JO

Oh that's horrid. Back to the US version I go.

[pspence01]

I’ll stick with the gross steelbooks for now.

[JoelGoodsen]

Originally Posted by NelsonDog

My set arrived today.

Unfortunately it’s not the version with the 3 individual cases, it’s the set with 2 cases (one for the uhd trilogy & one for the hd trilogy)

https://imgur.com/a/Ndla9JO

[pferreira]

Originally Posted by NelsonDog

Amazon UK Pre-order:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F1YG8DKW

Release date: 14/4/25

I hope this is the version with the 3 individual plastic cases!

You beat me to it. Kind of disappointing there's nothing new here. I was hoping they would use the anniversary to remaster the ride footage or some new extras. The UK still doesn't have the animated series available yet which is very annoying.

[Pochacco]

Just sat down to watch BttF and the lighting is flickering like crazy in the first few minutes, between colour and b&w. Never had this issue with other discs I've played. Has anyone else had this issue? I have a Panasonic DP-UB450.

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by Pochacco

Just sat down to watch BttF and the lighting is flickering like crazy in the first few minutes, between colour and b&w. Never had this issue with other discs I've played. Has anyone else had this issue? I have a Panasonic DP-UB450.

Check your HDMI cable; sounds like it's loose at one of the connection points.

[Pochacco]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Check your HDMI cable; sounds like it's loose at one of the connection points.

I carried out a pixel refresh on my LG TV and it seemed to resolve the issue!

[NelsonDog]

Hoping the 40th brings some decent releases.

[Brian81]

Originally Posted by pspence01

I’ll stick with the gross steelbooks for now.

The original split car one?


I picked up those Zavvi ones with the poster art, I probably would have just gone for the box set with individual cases, but that wasn't out yet. I guess I'll stick with what I got. I do have that original Trilogy set with the sleeves - hate those things.

[Shane Rollins]

The German 4K+Blu-ray Trilogy is down to $27. Any news on a 40th anniversary release?

[aladdin123]

Did anyone here see the IMAX restoration shown at the TCM Festival? Is it just the UHD master, but in IMAX?

[whiteberry]

Press Release:

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel Creations is turning back time at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with Hot Wheels® collectibles celebrating two iconic Universal Pictures films that defined generations, Back to the Future and Jaws. This year’s collection taps into the emotional heart of both films fandoms, spotlighting beloved characters, unforgettable scenes and pop-culture milestones that continue to resonate with fans of the franchises. Both items pay tribute to the cinematic classics, from time-traveling cars to shark-infested waters.

Hot Wheels® Back to the Future 40th Anniversary Set | SRP: $32

Hot Wheels is marking the 40th anniversary of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Back to the Future with a San Diego Comic-Con collectible that brings the Time Machine’s legendary debut to life. The limited-edition set includes finely detailed die-cast vehicles and a cinematic diorama that transports fans back to one of the film’s most unforgettable scenes. Packaged in a collector-worthy display box, this release is a tribute to the 1985 hit film classic that redefined a generation of pop culture.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...Comic-Con-2025

Video:
https://www.instagram.com/mattelcrea...l/DLP80rNukrR/

Website:

Great Scott! Hot Wheels celebrates a red-letter date in the history of science, and the 40th Anniversary of Back to the Future. This iconic scene features the Time Machine and, for the first time, Doc’s GMC Value Van – both featuring die-cast construction and Real Riders wheels. Our interactive outer box lets you unfold a ramp from the side, so you can slide out the diorama package just like the Time Machine itself being unloaded for its attempt at the world’s first temporal displacement.

https://creations.mattel.com/product...sary-set-jkg05

[whiteberry]

I was looking at the coming soon section on IMAX's website today and there is no movie listed for the week of October 17. We know that Universal premiered a new IMAX restoration at the TCM Classic Film Festival in April, Back To The Future Day is during that week (October 21), and Universal usually has one of the Back To The Future movies re-released in theaters on Back To The Future Day...

[starmike]

Happy 40th!

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by starmike

Happy 40th!

[PUsokrJosh305]

This was posted on the official trilogy Facebook page. Looks like we may be getting another 4K/BD edition here very soon to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the films! Announcement will be in August!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HWYpuej5s/