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Old 01-15-15 | 11:50 PM
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Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

So, last year Ghostbusters got a brief theatrical revival for its 30th anniversary. Should it not be appropriate that for Back to the Future's 30th Anniversary, it be given the same treatment? Sure, there doesn't seem to be a 4K restored re-release on Blu-ray (that I know of) to coincide. But, DAMMIT, it's Back to the Future! It freaking deserves the same consideration.

Tell me this wouldn't rock to see on the big screen again:

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Also, do you think there will be a segment on BTTF at this year's Oscars?

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Old 01-16-15 | 12:27 AM
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I was hoping Jaws would get one for its 40th anniversary this year. They made a new digital master for he Blu-ray (2K?), and it was beautiful, I think approved by Spielberg, maybe they could release it as a DCP. The transfer for the BD was gorgeous, and I'll never get to see it in 35mm. I think there's a DCP of BTTF, I've seen it show up as part of "classics series" and such at various cinemas from time-to-time.
Old 01-16-15 | 06:13 AM
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Re: Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

They did this is 2010 for the Bluray release.
Old 01-16-15 | 07:15 AM
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BTTF 2 should get a release.
Old 01-16-15 | 03:00 PM
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Re: Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

I'd like to see it back in theaters but I doubt either of my local theaters would get it anyways.
Old 01-16-15 | 03:32 PM
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Re: Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

Nah, I'll just watch this in my home theater. Besides, Drafthouses have done a couple of screenings of the trilogy already over the past 6 months or so. But I doubt Universal will do any kind of formal re-release.
Old 01-16-15 | 11:06 PM
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Re: Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

Originally Posted by dex14
They did this is 2010 for the Bluray release.
A friend and I went to see BTTF when it was re-released in 2010. We sat in the theater for 45 minutes while they tried to get the computer to work but it ended up crashing. In the end they came in and told us they couldn't get the movie to work and gave us all free tickets to another movie. We saw The Town instead.
Old 01-17-15 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by resinrats
BTTF 2 should get a release.
This. I saw 3 in 1990, & 1 in 2010 and last year. I've never seen BTTF2 in the theater...ever.
Old 01-17-15 | 07:17 AM
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Re: Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

One of my friends has a 35mm print of the first movie. He also had a DeLorean for a while too but ended up selling it. These movies were 1.85 so at least they'd look decent on the bass-ackwards screens of most new theaters.
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Re: Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

Originally Posted by hanshotfirst1138
I was hoping Jaws would get one for its 40th anniversary this year. They made a new digital master for he Blu-ray (2K?), and it was beautiful, I think approved by Spielberg, maybe they could release it as a DCP. The transfer for the BD was gorgeous, and I'll never get to see it in 35mm. I think there's a DCP of BTTF, I've seen it show up as part of "classics series" and such at various cinemas from time-to-time.
Originally Posted by resinrats
BTTF 2 should get a release.
You guys are both wrong, Jaws 19 needs to come out this year.
Old 01-18-15 | 06:26 PM
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I saw it as a kid in the theater and then during a special 80's night a couple of years ago, so I'm okay with watching my Blu-Ray from here on out...
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Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ
A friend and I went to see BTTF when it was re-released in 2010. We sat in the theater for 45 minutes while they tried to get the computer to work but it ended up crashing. In the end they came in and told us they couldn't get the movie to work and gave us all free tickets to another movie. We saw The Town instead.
I should have mentioned this back in 2010, but I have a strong feeling I was in that same theater with you. There were less than 15 people and the ticket they handed out was red right? I did the same thing, I jumped to another movie that night. Can't remember which movie now.
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Re: Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

Regal Cinemas are showing the entire trilogy on Oct. 21st for just the price of a single movie ticket.

http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Movi...versary-185770
Old 09-30-15 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Indy Jones Fan
Regal Cinemas are showing the entire trilogy on Oct. 21st for just the price of a single movie ticket.

http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Movi...versary-185770
Damn a local theater (not Regal) by my house is only doing the first two.
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It's great living in a legitimate city. They been playing Back to the Future at the E Street Cinema in Washington D.C. at Midnight for several years now.
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Re: Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

Cinemark in my area is showing the trilogy on 10/21 in their xd theaters
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Carmike is doing the first 2 on the same date:

http://www.carmike.com/Events/Event/527
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Hell yes, I'm so down for this.
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Old 10-05-15 | 06:19 PM
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Old 10-09-15 | 11:54 AM
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Re: Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

And the Cubs are one step closer to winning the World Series...
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Re: Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

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And the Cubs are one step closer to winning the World Series...
Miami?!
Old 10-10-15 | 02:51 AM
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Re: Back to the Future theatrical revival (How likely?)

Vancouver has a great theater call The Rio that shows the BTTF films multiple times every year. Its a great, loud, fan participitory experience.
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Old 10-20-15 | 08:08 PM
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Just picked up my tickets to a screening of the trilogy here in Manhattan! Cannot wait. Haven't seen II or III in a theater since their original run.


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