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BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE ULTIMATE TRILOGY [1985 / 1989 / 1990 / 2020] [Blu-ray] [UK Release] Synchronize Your Watches . . . The Future Is Coming . . . BACK!

Experience one of the most popular movie series of all time like never before with BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE ULTIMATE TRILOGY! Join Marty McFly [Michael J. Fox], Emmett “Doc” Brown [Christopher Lloyd] and a time travelling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present and future, setting off a time-shattering chain reaction that disrupts the space-time continuum! From filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, this unforgettable collection features hours of bonus features and is an unrivalled trilogy that stands the test of time.

FILM FACT No.1: ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ [1985] The film has since grown in esteem and is now considered by critics and audiences to be one of the greatest science-fiction films and among the best films ever made. In 2007, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry. Universal Studios launched a multimedia franchise, which now includes video games, theme park rides, an animated television series, and a stage musical. Its enduring popularity has prompted numerous books about its production, documentaries, and commercials. Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) developed the film's special effects under the supervision of Ken Ralston and Kevin Pike. It contains approximately 27 – 32 special effects shots, compared to the 300 such shots typical in contemporaneous higher-budget films. Ken Ralston took on the additional project because it required relatively few effects, and he wanted to realize the planned ending of Marty driving the time machine into a nuclear explosion. The team had a nine-and-a-half-week schedule, reduced to less than nine once Universal Pictures moved up the release date. ILM was working on ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ up to the moment it had to be handed over to print the theatrical film reels. The DeLorean automobile was developed under the supervision of Lawrence Paull, who designed it with artist Ron Cobb and illustrator Andrew Probert.

FILM FACT No.2: ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II' [1989] The concept of the hoverboard — a skateboard that can float off the ground — has been explored by various groups since the release of the film. Attempts similar to hoverboats, which blast air at the ground, have been demonstrated, with a 2021 record distance of 275 meters. A different type is the MagBoard, developed by researchers at the Paris Diderot University. It uses a large superconductor plate on the bottom cooled with liquid nitrogen as to achieve the Meissner effect and allow it to float over a special track; it was shown capable of carrying the weight of a human in its practical demonstration. However, the requirement to run the superconductor at higher, more ambient temperatures prevents this from becoming practical. In March 2014, a company named HUVr Tech purportedly demonstrated a working “hoverboard” along with several celebrities including Lloyd, though this shortly was revealed as a hoax created by the website Funny or Die. Self-balancing “hoverboards” became popular in 2015 even though they do not hover above the ground. The film was released on VHS and LaserDisc on May 22, 1990, three days before the theatrical release of Part III. It was due to be the first release under the MCA/Universal Home Video banner. Universal reissued it on VHS, LaserDisc, and compact disc in 1991, 1995, and 1998. On December 17, 2002. Universal released it on DVD in a boxed trilogy set, although widescreen framing problems led to a product recall.

FILM FACT No.3: ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III' [1990] The origins of the western theme for ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ Part III lay in the production of the original film. During filming for the original, director Robert Zemeckis asked Michael J. Fox what time period he would like to see. Michael J. Fox replied that he wanted to visit the Old West and meet cowboys. Robert Zemeckis and writer/producer Bob Gale were intrigued by the idea, but held it off until Part III. Rather than use existing sets, the filmmakers built the 1885 Hill Valley from scratch. The western scenes were filmed on location in Oak Park, California, and Monument Valley. Some of the location shooting for the 1885 Hill Valley was done in Jamestown, California, and on a purpose-built set at the Red Hills Ranch near Sonora, California. Some of the train scenes were filmed at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, a heritage line in Jamestown. Whereas the original film played to a more materialistic idea of success, Robert Zemeckis considered Part III more of a “human journey” with spiritual overtones. The film also starred veteran western film actors Pat Buttram, Harry Carey Jr., and Dub Taylor, as three “saloon old timers.” The inclusion of these noticeable Western actors was promoted in several documentaries about the film as well as the behind-the-scenes documentary of the DVD and in the obituary of one of the actors. The musicians of the Old West – style band in the film were played by ZZ Top. The shooting of the ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ sequels, which were shot back-to-back throughout 1989, reunited much of the crew of the original. The films were shot over the course of 11 months, save for a three-week hiatus between filming of Parts II and III and concluded in January 1990. The most gruelling part was editing Part II while filming Part III, and Robert Zemeckis bore the brunt of the process over a three-week period.

FILM FACT No.4: Awards and Nominations: ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ 1985 Jupiter Awards: Win: Best International Actor for Michael J. Fox. Win: Best International Film for Robert Zemeckis. 1985 National Board of Review, USA: Win: NBR Award for Top Ten Films. 1985 Venice Film Festival: Win: Young Venice Award - Special Mention for Robert Zemeckis. 1986 Academy Awards®: Win: Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing for Charles L. Campbell and Robert R. Rutledge. Nominated: Best Sound for B. Tennyson Sebastian II, Bill Varney, Robert Thirlwell and William B. Kaplan. Nominated: Best Music, Original Song for Chris Hayes (music), Johnny Colla (music) and Huey Lewis (lyrics) for the song “The Power of Love.” 1986 BAFTA Awards: Nominated: BAFTA Film Award for Best Editing for Arthur Schmidt and Harry Keramidas. Nominated: BAFTA Film Award for Best Film for Bob Gale, Neil Canton and Robert Zemeckis. Nominated: BAFTA Film Award for Best Original Screenplay for Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis. Nominated: BAFTA Film Award for Best Production Design for Lawrence G. Paull. Nominated: BAFTA Film Award for Best Special Visual Effects for Ken Ralston and Kevin Pike. 1986 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Win: Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film. Win: Saturn Award for Best Actor for Michael J. Fox. Win: Saturn Award for Best Special Effects for Kevin Pike. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for Crispin Glover. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for Christopher Lloyd. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for Lea Thompson. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Director for Robert Zemeckis. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Music for Alan Silvestri. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Costumes for Deborah Lynn Scott. 1986 Casting Society of America: Nominated: Artios Award for Best Casting for Feature Film, Comedy for Jane Feinberg, Judy Taylor and Mike Fenton. 1986 David di Donatello Awards: Win: David Award for Best Foreign Producer (Migliore Produttore Straniero) for Steven Spielberg. Win: David Award for Best Foreign Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura Straniera) for Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis. 1986 Golden Globes: Nominated: Best Motion Picture in a Comedy or Musical. Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture in a Comedy or Musical for Michael J. Fox. Nominated: Best Screenplay in a Motion Picture for Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis. Nominated: Best Original Song in a Motion Picture for Johnny Colla (music), Chris Hayes (music) and Huey Lewis (lyrics) for the Song: “The Power of Love.” 1986 Golden Screen, Germany: Win: “Back to the Future” film. 1986 Grammy Awards: Nominated: Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special for Alan Silvestri, Chris Hayes, Eric Clapton, Huey Lewis, Johnny Colla, Lindsey Buckingham and Sean Hopper. 1986 Hugo Awards: Win: Best Dramatic Presentation for Bob Gale (written) and Robert Zemeckis (written/director). 1986 People's Choice Awards, USA: Win: Favorite “Back to the Future” Motion Picture. 1986 Writers Guild of America: Nominated: WGA Award (Screen) for Best Screenplay and Written Directly for the Screen for Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis. 1986 Young Artist Awards: Win: Best Family “Back to the Future” Motion Picture Adventure. 1987 Awards of the Japanese Academy: Win: Award of the Japanese Academy for Best Foreign Language Film. 2002 Golden Schmoes Awards: Nominated: Best DVD of the Year for Back to the Future Part II and Back to the Future Part III for the “Back to the Future Trilogy.” 2003 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Nominated: Saturn Award for the Best DVD Classic Film Release for the collection “Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy.” 2003 DVD Exclusive Awards: Win: AOL Movies DVD Premiere Award for Best Special Edition of the Year for Classic Movie for Back to the Future Part II and Back to the Future Part III for the Trilogy. Nominated: DVD Premiere Award for Original Retrospective Documentary, Library Release for Laurent Bouzereau for Back to the Future Part II and Back to the Future Part III. For Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy (2002), parts 1, 2 and 3 for the “Back to the Future Trilogy.” 2007 National Film Preservation Board, USA: Win: National Film Registry for the “Back to the Future Trilogy.” 2010 Golden Schmoes Awards: Win: Best DVD/Blu-Ray of the Year for Back to the Future Part II and Back to the Future Part III for the “Back to the Future Trilogy.” 2010 International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA): Win: Best New Release or Re-Release of an Existing Score for Alan Silvestri (music) and Douglass Fake (album producer). 2011 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Nominated: Saturn Award for the Best DVD Collection for the collection “Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy.” 2014 Online Film & Television Association: Win: OFTA Film Hall of Fame for the “Back to the Future” film. 2021 Family Film Awards: Win: Best Iconic Film for Bob Gale (writer). 2021 Online Film & Television Association: OFTA Film Hall of Fame for the “Back to the Future” score. ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ Part II 1990 Academy Awards®: Nominated: Best Effects and Visual Effects for John Bell, Ken Ralston, Michael Lantieri and Steve Gawley. 1990 BAFTA Awards: Win: BAFTA Film Award: Best Special Effects for John Bell, Ken Ralston, Michael Lantieri and Steve Gawley. 1990 BMI Film & TV Awards: Win: BMI Film Music Award for Alan Silvestri. 1990 Golden Screen, Germany: Win: Golden Screen Award. 1990 Kids' Choice Awards, USA: Win: Blimp Award for Favorited Movie Actor for Michael J. Fox. Win: Blimp Award for Favorited Movie Actress for Lea Thompson. 1990 Young Artist Awards: Win: Best Family Motion Picture in a Musical or Fantasy. 1991 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Win: Saturn Award for Best Special Effects for Ken Ralston at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Costumes for Joanna Johnston. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Make-Up for Ken Chase, Kenny Myers and Michael Mills. 2002 Golden Schmoes Awards: Nominated: Best DVD of the Year for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part III” and “Back to the Future Trilogy.” 2003 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Nominated: Saturn Award for Best DVD Classic Film Release for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part III.” 2003 DVD Exclusive Awards: Win: AOL Movies DVD Premiere Award for Best Special Edition of the Year for Classic Movie for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part III” for the Trilogy. Nominated: DVD Premiere Award for Original Retrospective Documentary, Library Release for Laurent Bouzereau for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part III.” For Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy (2002), parts 1, 2 and 3 for the Trilogy. 2010 20/20 Awards: Nominated: Felix Award for Best Visual Effects. 2010 Golden Schmoes Awards: Win: Best DVD/Blu-Ray of the Year for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part III” Trilogy. 2011 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Nominated: Saturn Award for Best DVD Collection for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part III” as part of the collection “Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy.” ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ Part III 1990 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA): Nominated: Best Video from a Film for ZZ Top for ZZ Top: Doubleback. 1991 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Win: Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for Tom Wilson. Win: Saturn Award for Best Music for Alan Silvestri. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for Mary Steenburgen. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Director for Robert Zemeckis. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Costumes for Joanna Johnston. 1991 BMI Film & TV Awards: Win: BMI Film Music Award for Alan Silvestri. 1991 Hugo Awards: Nominated: Best Dramatic Presentation for Bob Gale (story/screenplay/based on characters created) and Robert Zemeckis (story/based on characters created/director). 1991 Young Artist Awards: Nominated: Most Entertaining Family Youth Motion Picture for Comedy/Action. 2002 Golden Schmoes Awards: Nominated: Best DVD of the Year for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part II” and “Back to the Future” Trilogy. 2003 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Nominated: Saturn Award for Best DVD Classic Film Release for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part II.” 2003 DVD Exclusive Awards: Win: AOL Movies DVD Premiere Award for Best Special Edition of the Year for Classic Movie for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part II” for the Trilogy. Nominated: DVD Premiere Award for Original Retrospective Documentary, Library Release for Laurent Bouzereau for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part II.” For Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy (2002), parts 1, 2 and 3 for the Trilogy. 2010 Golden Schmoes Awards: Win: Best DVD/Blu-ray of the Year for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part II” Trilogy. 2011 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Nominated: Saturn Award for Best DVD Collection for “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future Part II” as part of the collection “Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy.”

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‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ [1985]

Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, Thomas F. Wilson, Claudia Wells, Marc McClure, Wendie Jo Sperber, George DiCenzo, Frances Lee McCain, James Tolkan, J.J. Cohen, Casey Siemaszko, Billy Zane, Harry Waters Jr., Donald Fullilove, Lisa Freeman, Cristen Kauffman, Elsa Raven, Will Hare, Ivy Bethune, Jason Marin, Katherine Britton, Jason Hervey, Maia Brewton, Courtney Gains, Richard L. Duran, Jeff O'Haco, Johnny Green, Jamie Abbott, Norman Alden, Read Morgan, Sachi Parker, Robert Krantz, Gary Riley, Karen Petrasek, George 'Buck' Flower, Tommy Thomas, Granville 'Danny' Young, David Harold Brown, Lloyd L. Tolbert, Paul Hanson, Lee Brownfield, Robert DeLapp, Charles L. Campbell (1955 Radio Announcer voice) (uncredited), Kiki Ebsen (uncredited), Randy Feelgood (uncredited), Hal Gausman (uncredited), Deborah Harmon (uncredited), D'Janine King-Lasky (uncredited), Huey Lewis (uncredited), Richard Patrick (uncredited), Tony Pope (1985 Radio Announcer voice) (uncredited), Eric Stoltz (uncredited), Ethel Sway (uncredited), Tom Tangen (uncredited), Arthur Tovey (uncredited) and Tom Willett (uncredited)

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Producers: Bob Gale, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Neil Canton and Steven Spielberg

Screenplay: Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis

Composer: Alan Silvestri (music)

Costume Designs: Deborah L. Scott, Julie Starr Dresner and Brian Callahan (Men’s Codtumes)

Cinematography: Dean Cundey, A.S.C. (Director of Photography)

Image Resolution: 1080p (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

Audio: English: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
French: 5.1 DTS Surround Sound
Russian: 5.1 DTS Surround Sound
Czech: 5.1 DTS Surround Sound
Hungarian: 5.1 DTS Surround Sound
Polish: 5.1 DTS Surround Sound
Hindi: 5.1 DTS Surround Sound
English: 2.0 Dolby Digital Stereo Audio

Subtitles: English, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Hindi, Greek and Romanian

Running Time: 116 minutes

Region: All Regions

Number of discs: 1

Studio: Universal Pictures / AMBLIN Entertainment

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‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II' [1989]

Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson, Elisabeth Shue, James Tolkan, Jeffrey Weissman, Casey Siemaszko, Billy Zane, J.J. Cohen, Charles Fleischer, E. Casanova Evans, Jay Koch, Charles Gherardi, Ricky Dean Logan, Darlene Vogel, Jason Scott Lee, Elijah Wood, John Thornton, Theo Schwartz, Lindsey Whitney Barry, Judy Ovitz, Stephanie E. Williams, Marty Levy, Flea, Jim Ishida, Nikki Birdsong, Al White, Junior Fann, Shaun Hunter, George 'Buck' Flower, Neil Ross (Museum Narrator voice), Tamara Carrera, Tracy Dali, Jennifer Brown, Irina Cashen, Angela Greenblatt, Cameron Moore, Justin Mosley Spink, Lisa Freeman, John Erwin (Radio Sportscaster voice), Harry Waters Jr., David Harold Brown, Tommy Thomas, Lloyd L. Tolbert, Granville 'Danny' Young, Wesley Mann, Joe Flaherty, Freddie, Crispin Glover (George McFly) (archive footage), Todd Blood (uncredited), Clint Eastwood (Joe) (archive footage) (uncredited), Sean Michael Fish (uncredited), Tyra Reneé Fuller (uncredited), Donald Fullilove (uncredited), Bernie Grant (Ramon Rojo) (archive sound) (uncredited), Eric Kay (uncredited), Annette May (uncredited), Marc McClure (uncredited), Oliver Theess (uncredited), Mary Ellen Trainor (uncredited) and Gian Maria Volontè (Ramon Rojo) (archive footage) (uncredited)

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Producers: Bob Gale, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Neil Canton, Steve Starkey and Steven Spielberg

Screenplay: Bob Gale (characters/story/screenplay) and Robert Zemeckis (characters/story)

Composer: Alan Silvestri (music)

Costume Design: Joanna Johnston

Cinematography: Dean Cundey, A.S.C. (Director of Photography)

Image Resolution: 1080p (Color by DeLuxe)

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

Subtitles: English, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Hindi, Greek and Romanian

Running Time: 108 minutes

Region: All Regions

Number of discs: 1

Studio: Universal Pictures / AMBLIN Entertainment

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‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III' [1990]

Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson, Lea Thompson, Elisabeth Shue, Matt Clark, Richard Dysart, Pat Buttram, Harry Carey Jr., Dub Taylor, James Tolkan, Marc McClure, Wendie Jo Sperber, Jeffrey Weissman, Christopher Wynne, Sean G. Sullivan, Mike Watson, Hugh Gillin, Burton Gilliam, Bill McKinney, Donovan Scott, Flea, J.J. Cohen, Ricky Dean Logan, Marvin J. McIntyre, Kaleb Henley, Todd Cameron Brown, Dannel Evans, Leslie A. Prickett, Dean Cundey, A.S.C. (photographer), Jo B. Cummings, Steve McArthur, John Ickes, James A. Rammel, Michael Klastorin, Michael J. Mills, Kenny Myers, Brad McPeters, Phinnaes D., Rod Kuehne, Leno Fletcher, Joey Newington, Larry Ingold, Tim Konrad, Glenn Fox, Foster, Freddie, Frank Beard (uncredited), Carol Dorman (uncredited), Billy Gibbons (uncredited), Dorothy Hack (uncredited), Dusty Hill (uncredited), Mickey O'Connor (uncredited) and Marion Tumen (uncredited)

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Producers: Bob Gale, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Neil Canton, Steve Starkey and Steven Spielberg

Screenplay: Bob Gale (characters/story/screenplay) and Robert Zemeckis (characters/story)

Composer: Alan Silvestri (music)

Costume Design: Joanna Johnston

Cinematography: Dean Cundey, A.S.C. (Director of Photography)

Image Resolution: 1080p (Color by DeLuxe)

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

Subtitles: English, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Hindi, Greek and Romanian

Running Time: 118 minutes

Region: All Regions

Number of discs: 1

Studio: Universal Pictures / AMBLIN Entertainment

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Andrew’s Blu-ray Review: ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ [1985] In this 1980’s sci-fi classic, a small-town California teenager Marty McFly [Michael J. Fox], a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-travelling DeLorean automobile invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Emmett “Doc” Brown [Christopher Lloyd]. Marty McFly's life is a dump. His father, George McFly [Crispin Glover], is constantly bullied by his supervisor Biff Tannen [Tom Wilson] and his mother, Lorraine Baines-McFly [Lea Thompson], is an overweight alcoholic. One day, Marty McFly gets a call from his scientist friend Emmett “Doc” Brown telling Marty McFly to meet him at Twin Pines Mall at 1:15am where Emmett “Doc” Brown unveils his latest invention a time machine that runs off of plutonium built into a DeLorean sports car that can travel through time instantaneously when it reaches a speed velocity of 88 miles per hour and demonstrates it to Marty McFly and accidentally activates the time machine, sending him back to 1955 where he accidentally gets in the way of his teenage parents meeting. Marty McFly must find a way to convince Emmett “Doc” Brown that he is from the future; reunite his parents, and ultimately getting back to the future. With the help of his friend Emmett “Doc” Brown, Marty McFly is desperately trying to find his way back to the future in the year 1985. It becomes a battle against the clock and is definitely edge of your seat and totally action packed.

BACK TO THE FUTURE MUSIC TRACK LIST

THE POWER OF LOVE (1985) (Written by Huey Lewis and Chris Hayes) [Huey Lewis and The News]

BACK IN TIME (1985) (Written by Huey Lewis and Chris Hayes) [Huey Lewis and The News]

HEAVEN IS ONE STEP AWAY (1985) (Written by Eric Clapton) (uncredited) [Performed by Eric Clapton]

TIME BOMB TOWN (1985) (Written by Lindsey Buckingham) (uncredited) [Performed by Lindsey Buckingham]

MR. SANDMAN (1954) (Written by Pat Ballard) (uncredited) [Performed by The Four Aces]

THE BALLAD OF DAVY CROCKETT (1954) (Music by George Bruns) (uncredited) (Lyrics by Thomas W. Blackburn) (uncredited) [Performed by Fess Parker]

THE WALLFLOWER (DANCE WITH ME HENRY) (1955) (Written by Johnny Otis (uncredited), Hank Ballard (uncredited), and Etta James (uncredited) [Performed by Etta James]

OUT OF THE WINDOW (Written by Edward Van Halen) [Performed by Edward Van Halen] [Played by Marty McFly to George when he is pretending to be Darth Vader from Planet Vulcan]

NIGHT TRAIN (1951) (Written by Oscar Washington (uncredited), Lewis Simpkins, (uncredited) and Jimmy Forrest (uncredited) [Performed by Harry Waters Jr. [as Marvin Berry] and Tommy Thomas, Granville 'Danny' Young, David Harold Brown, and Lloyd L. Tolbert [as The Starlighters]

PLEDGING MY LOVE (1954) (Written by Fats Washington (uncredited) and Don D. Robey (uncredited) [Performed by Johnny Ace]

EARTH ANGEL (WILL YOU BE MINE) (1954) (Written by Curtis Williams (uncredited), Jesse Belvin, (uncredited) and Gaynel Hodge (uncredited) [Performed by Harry Waters Jr. [as Marvin Berry] and Tommy Thomas, Granville 'Danny' Young, David Harold Brown, and Lloyd L. Tolbert [as The Starlighters]

JOHNNY B. GOODE (1955) (Written by Chuck Berry) (uncredited) [Performed by Mark Campbell [as Marty McFly] with Tommy Thomas, Granville 'Danny' Young, David Harold Brown, and Lloyd L. Tolbert [as The Starlighters]

OUT OF THE WINDOW (Written by Edward Van Halen) [Played in Marty McFly's Walkman]

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‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II’ [1989] begins where ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ ended; with Marty McFly [Michael J. Fox], Emmett “Doc” Brown [Christopher Lloyd] and Lorraine Baines-McFly [Lea Thompson] going into the future to help Marty McFly and Lorraine Baines-McFly and her children. After doing that they return to 1985. But when they arrive they discover that things are not as they remembered it. There's a casino which is owned by, of all people, Buford 'Mad Dog' Tannen / Biff Tannen [Thomas F. Wilson]. Marty McFly learns that his father was killed a few years ago and his mother is now married to Biff Tannen. Marty McFly meets with Emmett “Doc” Brown who thinks he knows what happened. Somehow Biff Tannen got his hands on a book from the future which has in it all the sports results and he used it to bet on sports and amass his massive fortune. Marty McFly said he considered doing that but Emmett “Doc” Brown was not very keen on that idea as things could have gone wrong. Somehow the Biff Tannen from the future discovered about the time machine and Marty McFly's plan and used the time machine to give his younger self the book. So they have to find out when Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen / Biff Tannen got the book so they can take it away from him. So Marty McFly goes to see him and confronts him about it and Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen / Biff Tannen also tells him that he was the one who killed George McFly. Marty McFly and Emmett “Doc” Brown then go back to, of all places, 1955 on the day of the school dance. So Marty McFly tries to get the book while trying to avoid being seen by Emmett “Doc” Brown's younger self and himself who's getting ready to go back to 1985. Marty McFly at times gets the book but when Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen / Biff Tannen calls him a coward, Marty McFly gets incensed which leads to him losing the book. To restore the present, Emmett “Doc” Brown and Marty McFly must return to the events of their previous adventure in 1955 and retrieve the book. Once again it becomes a desperate battle against the clock and edge of your seat action. Their only hope is to once again to get back to 1955 and save the future forever, but will they succeed and the only way to find is to watch the final ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ franchise film.

BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II MUSIC TRACK LIST

BEAT IT (Written by Michael Jackson) [Performed by Michael Jackson]

I CAN’T DRIVE 55 (Written by Sammy Hagar) [Performed by Sammy Hagar]

MR. SANDMAN (Written by Pat Ballard) [Performed by The Four Aces]

PAPA LOVES MAMBO (Written by Al Hoffman, Dick Manning and Bickley Reichner) [Performed by Perry Como]

JAWS THEME (uncredited) (Written by John Williams)

NIGHT TRAIN (uncredited) (Written by Oscar Washington, Lewis Simpkins and Jimmy Forrest) [Performed by Harry Waters Jr., Tommy Thomas, Granville 'Danny' Young, David Harold Brown and Lloyd L. Tolbert and Saxophone by Gary Herbig]

EARTH ANGEL (uncredited) (Written by Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin and Gaynel Hodge) [Performed by Harry Waters Jr., Tommy Thomas, Granville 'Danny' Young, David Harold Brown and Lloyd L. Tolbert]

JOHHNY B. GOODE (uncredited) (Written by Chuck Berry) [Performed by Mark Campbell]

FANFARE OF ACHIEVEMENT (uncredited) (Written by Keith Mansfield)

WORLD LINK UP (uncredited) (Written by Keith Mansfield)

ARKANSAS TRAVELER (uncredited) (Music by Sanford Faulkner)

Wedding March (uncredited) (Music by Felix Mendelssohn)

THE WASHINGTON POST (uncredited) (Written by John Philip Sousa)

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‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III’ [1990] picks up where the last film left off and Marty McFly is stuck in 1955 after watching the DeLorean sports car vanish after being struck by lightning with Emmett “Doc” Brown in it. But moments after, Marty McFly receives a letter from Emmett “Doc” Brown that tells him he was sent to 1885. But the DeLorean sports car was damaged and he cannot repair it. So Emmett “Doc” Brown places the DeLorean sports car somewhere where he hopes Marty McFly can find it in 1955 and hopefully his younger version can repair it so that Marty McFly can return to 1985. So Marty McFly goes to the 1955 and goes to Emmett “Doc” Brown and tells him about what happened and shows him the letter. So they set out to find the DeLorean sports car and do which was hidden near a cemetery. After finding the DeLorean sports car, Marty McFly and Emmett “Doc” Brown were about to leave when they find a tombstone with Emmett “Doc” Brown's name on it that says he was killed a few days after he sent the letter and that he was killed by someone named Buford Tannen (Tannen's great-grandfather). Marty McFly and Emmett “Doc” Brown go to the library and learn that Buford Tannen was a crazed gunman and sees a photo of Emmett “Doc” Brown in 1885. Marty McFly then decides to go back to 1885 to save Emmett “Doc” Brown. Upon arriving, the DeLorean sports car gets damaged and the gas tank is leaking. Marty McFly then goes to town to look for Emmett “Doc” Brown. But along the way he meets Buford Tannen and gets on his bad side. Emmett “Doc” Brown saves Marty McFly and Buford Tannen threatens Emmett “Doc” Brown. Marty McFly then shows Emmett “Doc” Brown the photo of his tombstone. That's when Marty McFly and Emmett “Doc” Brown get ready to leave. But when Marty McFly tells him about the gas tank, Emmett “Doc” Brown tells him, without gas they can't get the DeLorean sports car up to 88 miles per hour to activate the time circuits. So they scurry to find a way to get it up to that speed before Emmett “Doc” Brown gets shot. They think they found one which they plan to implement on the day he gets shot. Emmett “Doc” Brown then meets Clara Clayton [Mary Steenburgen], the town's new schoolteacher and Emmett “Doc” Brown is smitten with her. That's when he has second thoughts about leaving. When Buford Tannen tries to make a move on Emmett “Doc” Brown, Marty McFly stops him that's when Buford Tannen challenges Marty McFly to a gunfight. Marty McFly initially declines but when Buford Tannen calls him a coward, Marty McFly accepts. Emmett “Doc” Brown and Marty McFly's ancestor tries to convince him he's making a mistake. The conclusion of the trilogy sends Marty McFly on a rescue mission to the year 1885, where he must save Emmett “Doc” Brown from death at the hands of yet another member of the Buford Tannen clan. However, there are a number of complications preventing a quick return to the future, especially with a lack of gasoline for the time-travelling DeLorean sports car, a band of gun slinging outlaws and a schoolmarm with affections for the smitten Emmett “Doc” Brown. But with the lack of gasoline for the time-travelling DeLorean sports car, so Marty McFly and Emmett “Doc” Brown have to figure out how to get back to 1985. Unfortunately, this will not be easy for Emmett “Doc” Brown bring madly in love with schoolteacher Clara Clayton, and with Buford Tannen causing constant trouble for Marty McFly and Emmett “Doc” Brown. Once again it is a race against time and will they succeed in their well thought out plan to get back to their rightful time zone.

BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III MUSIC TRACK LIST

DOUBLEBACK (Written by ZZ Top) [Performed by ZZ Top]

POWER OF LOVE (Written by Huey Lewis, Johnny Colla and Chris Hayes) [Huey Lewis and The News]

TURKEY IN THE STRAW (uncredited) (Traditional)

THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM (uncredited) (Traditional)

OH! MY DARLING, CLEMENTINE (uncredited) (Traditional)

DOUBLEBACK (Acoustic Instrumental Version) (uncredited) (Written by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard) [Performed by ZZ Top]

HOWDY DOODY THEME (uncredited) (Written by Edward Kean and Bob Smith)

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Blu-ray Image Quality – Universal Pictures present us the ultimate ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ – THE ULTIMATE TRILOGY of this classic film franchise and features a newly remastered and fully 1080p High Definition presentations of all three films with their original 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio. Another bonus of the newly remastered image presentations this time around is that all three films now sport a wonderful sparkling presentation of the all three films. These three newly remastered films look great and even while the other previous Blu-ray releases were far from disappointing, there is still some clear improvement noticeable of each film and every instalment delivers sharp, clean and beautifully detailed presentations that look outstanding. They hold up impressively well even during the various darkly lit and fast moving sequences throughout the films and never suffer from any notable faults or issues along the way. Overall, these are wonderful new high definition video presentations that should not have any trouble whatsoever pleasing the fans of these three films.

Blu-ray Audio Quality – Universal Pictures brings us this ultimate ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ – THE ULTIMATE TRILOGY of this classic film franchise. Let us break down the audio quality for each film. The Blu-ray ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ franchise releases features a wonderful 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack for all three films. These multichannel soundtracks are quite similar to the previous two Blu-ray releases of the trilogy and offer crisp, clean and frequently aggressive audio presentations that never fail to please. They frequently take advantage of all five available channels in order to send music, vehicle activity, along with some nature and action/sci-fi effects plus crowd chatter and much more throughout the various speakers whenever fitting and never allowing any dialogue or other audio elements that might be occurring simultaneously to become distorted or rendered inaudible in the process. Overall, these are top notch 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks that are consistently clean, smooth and immersive every step of the way while also regularly contributing plenty of extra fun to the overall wonderful viewing and audio experience.

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Blu-ray Special Features and Extras:

DISC ONE

Special Feature: Deleted Scenes [2010] [480i / 1080p / 1080i] [10:44] Here we get to view eight scenes that did not make it into the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ and they are as follows: Peanut Brittle; Pinch Me; Doc’s Personal Belongings; She’s cheating; Darth Vader Extended Version; Hit me, George; You got a permit?, and The Phone Booth.

Special Feature: Tales From The FUTURE: IN THE BEGINNING . . . [2010] [1080p / 480i] [1.85:1 / 1.37:1] [27:24] With this featurette you get a very nice retrospective that features all new interviews with cast and crew. Here, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale talk about the story's origins and how they developed the screenplay. With a few comments from Stephen Spielberg and how he became attached to the project, the piece also discusses the challenges the filmmakers faced to have the movie made. We get to view test screenings as well as lots of behind-the-scene filming. For anyone not familiar with the backstory to the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE,’ this is really good neat stuff and well worth viewing. Contributors include: Robert Zemeckis [Director/Co-Writer], Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer], Steven Spielberg [Executive Producer], Frank Marshall [Executive Producer/2nd Unit Director], Michael J. Fox [Marty McFly], Kathleen Kennedy [Executive Producer], Lea Thompson [Lorraine Baines], Crispin Glover [George McFly], Wendie Jo Sperber [Linda McFly], Marc McClure [Dave McFly], Thomas F. Wilson [Biff Tannen], Claudia Wells [Jennifer Parker], James Tolkan [Mr. Strickland], Christopher Lloyd [Emmett “Doc” Brown], Dean Cundey, A.S.C. [Director of Photography], Neil Canton [Producer], Michael Scheffe [DeLorean Construction Coordinator] and Kevin Pike [Special Effects Supervisor].

Special Feature: Tales From The FUTURE: TIME TO GO [2010] [1080p/480i] [1.85:1/1.37:1] [30:15] This second part is a larger documentary looks at the actual making of the movie and some of the difficulties met by filmmakers. Interviews with crew members, production designers and stunt coordinators, are quite enlightening and revealing. Especially interesting is the changes and details between 1955 Hill Valley versus the 1985 town square shot in the Universal backlot. Once again we get to view clips from the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE,’ plus lots of behind-the-scene filming. Contributors include: Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer], Steven Spielberg [Executive Producer], Kevin Pike [Special Effects Supervisor], Frank Marshall [Executive Producer/2nd Unit Director], Robert Zemeckis [Director/Co-Writer], Dean Cundey, A.S.C. [Director of Photography], Neil Canton [Producer], Lawrence G. Paull [Production Designer], Harry Keramidas [Editor], Lea Thompson [Lorraine Baines], Michael J. Fox [Marty McFly], Christopher Lloyd [Emmett “Doc” Brown], Arthur Schmidt [Editor], Kathleen Kennedy [Executive Producer] and Drew Struzan [American Artist].

Special Feature: Tales From The FUTURE: KEEPING TIME [2010] [1080p/480i] [1.85:1/1.37:1] [5:43] This third part, which features archival interviews, also is focused entirely on the making of the now-iconic musical score. We also get comments and praises about the making of the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ and is very entertaining for both fans and movie music aficionados, and of course clips from the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE,’ plus lots of behind-the-scene filming. Contributors include: Frank Marshall [Executive Producer/2nd Unit Director], Arthur Schmidt [Editor], Alan Silvestri [Composer], Robert Zemeckis [Director/Co-Writer], Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer] and Kathleen Kennedy [Executive Producer].

Special Feature: The Making of ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ [1985] [480i] [1.37:1] [14:28] With this featurette it has material which summarizes the plot of the first movie, and discusses some of the challenges for Michael J. Fox filming a TV show and being in the movie at the same time. Featuring interviews with cast and crew while showing clips, filmmakers talk about building the time machine, the fantastical concept, the 1950’s production design, developing the musical score, and about working on the set. Contributors include: Steven Spielberg [Executive Producer], Robert Zemeckis [Director/Co-Writer], Michael J. Fox [Marty McFly], Kevin Pike [Special Effects Supervisor], Lea Thompson [Lorraine Baines], Huey Lewis [Musician], Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer], Lawrence G. Paull [Production Designer] and Alan Silvestri [Composer].

Special Feature: Making The Trilogy: Chapter One [1985] [1080i/480i] [1.37:1] [15:30] Here we get to view lots of interviews, and at the same time earn about the plot's origins, creating the time machine, fleshing out the script, and the challenges faced by filmmakers with the idea of Marty McFly's mother developing a crush on him. For anyone already familiar with the movie's background, much of the info here is old news. But for others not really interested in the audio commentaries, this is a quick and easy look at the production. Contributors include: Robert Zemeckis [Director/Co-Writer], Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer], Michael J. Fox [Marty McFly] and Steven Spielberg [Executive Producer].

Special Feature: ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ NIGHT [1985] [1080i/480i] [1.37:1] [27:10] Here we get to view an “Archival Featurette,” and this is a really fun watch. This was first broadcast this special classic presentation in 1985 on NBC television, and it was hosted by the actor Leslie Nielsen. The just under half-hour show gave viewers a look at the making of the first ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ movie while also revealing sneak peeks of the sequel that was only a week away from its theatrical premiere. Contributors include: Leslie Nielsen [Host], Robert Zemeckis [Director/Co-Writer], Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer], Thomas F. Wilson [Biff Bannan], Lea Thompson [Lorraine Baines], Michael J. Fox [Marty McFly] and Rick Carter [Production Designer].

Special Feature: Michael J. Fox Q&A [2008] [1080i] [1.85:1] [10:20] Here we get to view eight short featurettes relating to Michael J. Fox and they are as follows: How He Got The Role; The Character of Doc; Working On The Film and TV Series At The Same Time; Shooting BTTF2 and 3 Together; DeLorean’s; Special FX and Stunts; The Appeal of BTTF and Shooting BTTF 1.

Special Feature: Behind The Scenes: Here we get to view several featurettes relating to the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ and they are as follows: Original Makeup Tests [1985] [480i] [1.37:1] [2:17]; OUTTAKES: With this featurette it is split into two sections and they are as follows: Deleted Scene: She’s cheating [1985] [1080p] [1.85:1] [1:02]; plus Outtakes [1985] [1080i/1080p] [1.85:1] [2:49]; Nuclear Test Site Sequence which is a storyboard sequence by Andrew Robert showing an alternate take of the movie's final moments [1985] [1080p] [1.85:1] [4:12]. Then we have Photo Galleries: Here we get to view five different Photos Galleries and they are as follows: Production Art [1985] [1080p] [1.85:1] [2:05]; Storyboards [1985] [1080p] [1.85:1] [5:50]; Behind -The-Scenes Photographs [1985] [1080p] [1.85:1] [6:20]; Marketing Material [1985] [1080p] [1.85:1] [3:15] and Character Portraits [1985] [1080p] [1.85:1] [6:10].

Special Feature: Huey Lewis And The News: The Power Of Love Music Video [1985] [480i] [1.37:1] [6:27].

Special Feature: Theatrical Teaser Trailer [1985] [480i] [1.37:1] [1:18].

Special Feature: Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale [1985] [1080p] [1.85:1] [112:04] While the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ is running, we are welcomed to the ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ Q&A session at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale in front of a live audience and is moderated by Laurent Bouzerau who at the time of the recording is producing the DVD of the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ in collaboration with Universal Studios Home Video.

Special Feature: Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton [1985] [1080p] [1.85:1] [112:04] While the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ is running, we are introduced to Bob Gale and Neil Canton and are here to talks about the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ and again is moderated by Laurent Bouzerau, and of course Bob Gale and Neil Canton talk extensively about the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ and go into all the facts about the process of being involved with the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ and we also hear lots of fascinating facts you might not of heard before and is well worth listening to, so enjoy folks.

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DISC TWO

Special feature: Deleted Scenes [1989] [1080p/1080i] [1.85:1] [5:45] Here we get to view seven deleted scenes that did not make it into the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II’ and they are as follows: Old Terry and Old Biff; Dad’s Home Extended Version; Jennifer Faints Extended Version; Old Biff Vanishes from Car; Burned-Our High School and Marty Meets Dave.

Special Feature: Tales From THE FUTURE: TIME FLIES [2010] [1080p/480i] [1.85:1/1.37:1] [28:37] Here you get to view is a retrospect documentary focuses on the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II,’ of course get interviews with cast and crew discuss the plot, special effects and designing the future. Some of the more interesting aspects and different ideas for the follow-up and how filmmakers originally conceived the idea for ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II.’ Contributors include: Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer], Michael J. Fox [Marty McFly / Marty Junior / Marlene McFly], Claudia Wells [Jennifer Parker], Frank Marshall [Executive Producer], Neil Canton [Producer], Michael Lantieri [Special Effects Supervisor], Steven Spielberg [Executive Producer], Kathleen Kennedy [Executive Producer], Dean Cundey, A.S.C. [Director of Photography], Robert Zemeckis [Director/Co-Writer], Michael Scheffe [Consultant: FUTURE], Rick Carter [Production Designer], Steve Starkey [Associate Producer], Joanna Johnston [Costume Designer], Harry Keramidas [Editor], Lea Thompson [Lorraine Baines], James Tolkan [Mr. Strickland], Chrisyopher Lloyd [Dr. Emmett Brown], Thomas F. Wilson [Biff Tannes / Griff], Kenny Myers [Make-Up], Marc McClure [Dave McFly] and Arthur Schmidt [Editor].

Special Feature: The Physics of ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ with Dr. Michio Kaku [2010] [1080p] [1.85:1] [8:25] Dr. Michio Kaku, who is a Theoretical Physicist, and with this highly entertaining piece takes a serious look into the science of ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ and talks about the theoretical of time-travelling and ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ is Dr. Michio Kaku’s ultimate favourite time-travelling film.

Special Feature: Archival Featurettes: Here we get to view two featurettes and they are as follows: The Making of ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II’ [1989] [480i] [1.37:1] [6:40] Here we get to view the first of a vintage featurette that gives a quick overview on the making of the sequel. Interviews with cast and crew discuss reprising roles and recreating sets from the original movie. There are also a few titbits about envisioning the future of Hill Valley. Contributors include: Robert Zemeckis [Director/Co-Writer], Michael J. Fox [Marty McFly], Rick Carter [Production Designer] and Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer] and Making the Trilogy: Chapter Two [1989] [1080i] [1.37:1] [15:30] Here with this second featurette we get to view a more comprehensive look at the previous ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE.’ The whole piece along with the interviews is a retrospect where filmmakers talk about their thoughts on the first ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ movie and how the sequel fits in with the entire franchise series. Contributors include: Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer], Michael J. Fox [Marty McFly] and Robert Zemeckis [Director/Co-Writer].

Special Feature: Behind The Scenes: Here we get to view eight featurettes and they are as follows: Outtakes [1989] [1080i/480i] [1.37:1] [0:49]; Production Design [1989] [480i] [1.37:1] [0:59]; Storyboarding [1989] [1080i] [1.37:1] [1:29]; Designing the DeLorean [1989] [1080i] [1.37:1] [3:31]; Designing Time Travel [1989] [1080i] [1.37:1] [2:41]; Hoverboard Test [1989] [480i] [1.37:1] [0:57]; Evolution of Visual Effects Shots [1989] [480i/1080p] [1.37:1] [5:52] Plus: Photo Galleries: Here we get to view the following: Production Archives [1989] [1080p] [1.85:1] [4:10]; Storyboards [1989] [1080p] [1.85:1] [1:40]; Behind-The-Scene Photographs [1989] [1080p] [1.85:1] [24:01]; Marketing Material [1989] [1080p] [1.85:1] [4:00] and Character Portraits [1989] [1080p] [1.85:1] [10:40].

Special Feature: Theatrical Trailer [1989] [480i] [1.37:1] [2:15] here we get to view the Original Theatrical trailer for the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II.’

Special Feature: Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale [1989] [1080p] [1.85:1] [103:30] Once again while the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II’ is running we once again hear another audio commentary with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale to talk about the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II’ and it is once again being held at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in front of a live audience and again is moderated by Laurent Bouzerau who at the time of the recording is producing the DVD of the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II’ in collaboration with Universal Studios Home Video. All in all it is a very lively interesting discussion and we hear a lot of anecdotes about the process of how the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II’ was conceived and we also hear a lot of behind-the-scene conversation about aspect of the filming technique with the cast and crew, but we also hear lots of funny stories about incidents with especially the cast when shooting the film, we also get information about concern ideas about the sequel and how the creators originally didn't plan to continue the story. Most interesting is when the discussion turns to the movie's sci-fi aspects and thoughts about time travelling. It's very amusing, and it is well listening to.

Special Feature: Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gales and Neil Canton [1989] [1080p] [1.85:1] [103:30] Once again, as you view the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II’ we again hear an audio commentary with Bob Gale and Neil Canton ride solo once again for this audio commentary track about the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part II’ and how the film was conceived, as well as lots of behind-the-scene information about the shooting of the film and again lots of funny anecdotes of things that happened when the camera started rolling and it is very interesting hearing their comments and especially information about funny incidents that happened when shooting the film with the cast, as well as Bob Gale does all the talking with mostly historical anecdotes and scene-specific comments. The only slight problem to some people felt that the audio commentary had several moments of silence spread throughout the discussion and also felt it can be rather boring and maybe only interesting for hard-core fans that love this sort of background info. But despite this, it is still worth listening to as there is still some interesting anecdotes you will only hear with this audio commentary.

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DISC THREE

Special Feature: The Tannen Gang Kills Marshal Strickland [2010] [1080i] [1.85:1] [1:18] Here we get to view a scene that did not make it to the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III’ where Biff Tannen's gang killing Marshal Strickland.

Special Feature: Tales from THE FUTURE: Third Time's THE CHARM [2010] [1080p/480i] [1.85:1/1.37:1] [17:07] Cast and Crew talk a good deal about the characters. Actors also offer their thoughts on the characters and working with the rest of the cast. The rest of the piece looks at the set design and costuming. Contributors include: Kathleen Kennedy [Executive Producer], Robert Zemeckis [Director/Co-Writer], Michael J. Fox [Marty McFly / Seamus McFly], Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer], Rick Carter [Production Designer], Lea Thompson [Maggie McFly / Lorraine Baines], Steven Spielberg [Executive Producer], Mary Steenburgen [Clara Clayton], Neil Canton [Producer], Christopher Lloyd [Emmett “Doc” Brown], Kenny Myers [Key Make-Up Artist], Joanna Johnston [Costume Designer], Steve Starkey {Associate Producer], Marc McClure [Dave McFly] and Michael Lantieri [Special Effects Supervisor].

Special Feature: Tales from THE FUTURE’: The Test of TIME [2010] [1080p/480i] [1.85:1/1.37:1] [17:00] Cast and crew talking about how the trilogy has become a staple of the 80s decade and has stood the test of time. For fans, this is an exciting piece that brings back memories of experiencing the movie series for the first time, inspiring a theme park ride, Saturday morning cartoons, and turning to a cultural icon that lives on today. Contributors include: Michael J. Fox [Marty McFly], Steven Spielberg [Executive Producer], Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer], Frank Marshall [Executive Producer/2nd Unit Director], Christopher Lloyd [Emmett “Doc” Brown], J. Ryan [DeLorean Car Owner], Dean Cundey, A.S.C. [Director of Photography], James Tolkan [Mr. Strickland], Claudia Wells [Jennifer Parker], Robert Zemeckis [Director/Co-Writer], Neil Canton [Producer], Kathleen Kennedy [Executive Producer], Lea Thompson [Lorraine McFly] and Mary Steenburgen [Clara Clayton].

Special Feature: Archival Featurettes: Here we get to view three featurettes and they are as follows: The Making of ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III’ [2002] [480i] [1.37:1] [7:37]; Making the Trilogy: Chapter Three [2002] [1080i/480i] [1.37:1] [16:20] and The Secrets of the ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ Trilogy [2002] [480i] [1.37:1] [20:41].

Special Feature: Behind The Scenes: Here we get to view four featurettes and they are as follows: Outtakes [2002] [1080p] [1.37:1] [1:35]; Designing the Town of Hill Valley [2002] [480i] [1.37:1] [1:08]; Designing the Campaign [2002] [480i] [1.37:1] [1:18] and Photo Galleries: Here we get to view five different photo galleries and they are as follows: Production Art [2002] [1080p] [1.37:1] [1:15]; Storyboards [2002] [1080p] [1.37:1] [4:09]; Behind-The Scene Photographs [2002] [1080p] [1.37:1] [12:41]; Marketing Materials [2002] [1080p] [1.37:1] [2:15] and Character Portraits [2002] [1080p] [1.37:1] [6:35].

Special Feature: ZZ Top “Doubleback” Music Video [1990] [480i] [1.37:1] [4:09].

Special Feature: FAQ’s About The Trilogy [2010] [1080p] [1.85:1] [20:01] Here we get a collection of the most frequently asked questions surrounding all of the ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ franchise film series that has been put to Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis and of course you will have to view this very special featurette to find out what the questions and answers were. But of course this is mainly aimed at the fans, and the questions and answers are pretty fun and comical.

Special Feature: Theatrical Trailer [1990] [480i] [1.37:1] [2:11] This is the Original Theatrical Trailer for the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III.’

Special Feature: ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ – THE RIDE [2008] [480i] [1.37:1] [31:06] Here we get to view two featurettes and they are “Lobby Monitor” and “The Ride.” You can watch either watch each featurette separately or Play All. With a lot of reviews of this particular item they raved about it, but I found it totally boring and a right load of old crap.

Special Feature: Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale [1990] [1080p] [1.85:1] [111:54] Once again, while we get to view the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III,’ we first hear the moderator Laurent Bouzerau at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and welcomes Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale in front of a live audience and are to be asked questions about the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III,’ and Laurent Bouzerau informs us once again that he is involved with the DVD of the ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III’ along with Universal Studio Home Video. Most of the discussion, of course, surrounds the third and final instalment to the film franchise series and thoughts are shared about filmmakers developed the idea of traveling back to the American west. There are also a few comments about why a fourth film was never made, issues with the stunt work, and the challenges faced in shooting a western. So sit back folks and enjoy what you hear.

Special Feature: Feature Commentary with producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton [1990] [1080p] [1.85:1] [111:54] Here for the very last time, we have Bob Gale and Neil Canton doing their last audio commentary for the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III’ and of course while you are listening to this, you are at the same time viewing the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III.’ But of course the main reason to listen this audio commentary is to hear Bob Gale and Neil Canton talk about the film and once again informs us lots of fascinating information about their involvement with the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III,’ and also give us lots of other fascinating insight of facts about the film we might not of heard before, but a lot of what you hear was said in their previous audio commentary with the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE Part III.’ So sit back folks and enjoy what you hear.

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DISC FOUR

BONUS DISC

Special Feature: The Hollywood Museum Goes ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ [2020] [1080p/480i] [1.85:1/1.37:1] [10:17] Donelle Dadigan who is the President and Founder of the world-famous Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building, is thrilled to invite us to view the world famous The Hollywood Museum with the co-creator of the ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ franchise Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer] who also welcomes us, who worked together on this project which opened to the public on the 26th December, 2019, who both give us a guided tour around this amazing museum in conjunction with the release of the BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE ULTIMATE TRILOGY Blu-ray and is well worth viewing.

Special Feature: BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Behind The Scenes: Here we get to view three separate featurettes and they are as follows: Cast and Creative Q&A [2020] [1080p] [1.85:1] [20:15] Contributors include: Wes Butters [Hits Radio Network presenter, Manchester], Bob Gale [Producer/Co-Writer], Christopher Lloyd [Emmett “Doc” Brown], Colin Ingram [Producer], Olly Dobson [Marty McFly] and Roger Bart [Emmett “Doc” Brown]. “Gotta Start Somewhere” [2020] [1080p] [2.35:1] [2:33] and “Put Your Mind To It” [2020] [1080p] [2.35:1] [2:59].

Special Feature: An Alternate FUTURE: Lost Audition Tapes from ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ [1984] [480i] [1.37:1] [3:45] The casting process for the film ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ took place over several months in 1984. Many young actors who auditioned went on to have memorable careers. Had different choices been made, the FUTURE could have been very different . . .

Special Feature: Could You Survive The Movies? ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ [2019] [1080p] [2.40:1] [19:47] Jake Roper [Host] steps into ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ to find out if you could survive the massive pressure wave generated by a large guitar amplifier, time travel paradoxes, and the electricity from a lightning bolt travelling through your body. Only gripe is the omission of actual footage from the film itself, but probably was due a copyright issue.

Special Feature: 2015 Message from Doc Brown [2015] [1080p] [1.85:1] [0:45] Universal Pictures put together a special video message from Emmett “Doc” Brown [Christopher Lloyd] and informs us we're in control of our own destiny. “Your future is whatever you make of it,” and also says, “So make it a good one.”

Special Feature: Doc Brown Saves The WORLD [2015] [1080p] [1.85:1] [9:38] In order to save the world from a nuclear holocaust in 2045, Emmett “Doc” Brown must& Back to homepage