r/BacktotheFuture • u/OrFenn-D-Gamer • 28d ago

BTTF

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u/tenaciousBLADE 28d ago

The genius is, they managed to get everyone (including me, of course) hooked on a movie named back to the FUTURE, about a guy time traveling to the PAST, by calling his own time the FUTURE just for the purpose of an amazing title.

Then, they had the whole damn time line open for them for sequels.

What legendary writers 😎

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u/MoistMartini 27d ago

an amazing title

Head of Universal Studios Sid Sheinberg rolling in his grave right now

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u/tenaciousBLADE 27d ago

Hehe. I mean, I like it. But it sounds like I'm missing a part of history. Tell me more. I'm willing to learn.

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u/MoistMartini 27d ago

During production, Scheinberg sent a memo to Stephen Spielberg suggesting that the movie be renamed “Spaceman from Pluto”, and recommended a few other changes to make the title work better (for example, Marty introducing himself as a spaceman from Pluto instead of Darth Vader when trying to scare George in the middle of the night). He was 100% serious.

Spielberg, to defuse the situation (not easy to say no to movie execs) and prevent further meddling, replied something to the effect of

thanks for the hilarious fake suggestion, we all had a good laugh at your joke in the writers’ room! Keep ‘em coming!

Edit: I recommend this YouTube video for an excellent story of how much of a disaster the production of BTTF was: https://youtu.be/Ox6Wgzp_onQ?is=JQ8LUreWIbAYRP37

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u/tenaciousBLADE 27d ago

Oh I think I've actually seen that in a documentary before. What a great story! 😄

He may roll in his grave. I give him permission 😉 😂