If the first words you said when you woke up this morning were something to the effect of, “Great Scott! It’s the future!” then you’re probably aBack to the Futurefan. If not, then you should know that, in theRobert Zemeckis-directed sequelBack to the Future Part II, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) take a trip to the future that lands them squarely on the date of … August 19, 2025. So if you were confused by all of theBack to the Futuretalk on social media today, now you know what all the hubbub is about, bub.
We’ve already taken a look atwhat the sequel picture got right about the present, so with that in mind, we’ve taken to the modern convenience of the Internet to round up all theBack to the Futurenods that are seemingly taking over the world today. It’s a very surreal time in which we live, as a 1989 sci-fi/comedy about time traveling into a future full of fantastic gizmos and high-tech gadgets is being realized in the present because of an overwhelming need to nourish nostalgia and push new products. (Though Pepsi Perfect does sound delicious.) Check out a few of theBack to the Futuretrends making their way around the world today! (Heads up that theToday Showvideo at the end is unfortunately set to auto-play. Apologies!)
A Special Message from Doc Brown!
USA Today’s Front Page Gets in on the Fun
Win ‘Back to the Future: The Complete Adventures’ and ‘The Ultimate Visual History’
If you haven’tentered our giveawayfor theBack to the Future: The Complete AdventuresandThe Ultimate Visual History, today’s the day to do so!
‘Jaws 19’ Trailer
In case you missed the parody trailer forBack to the Future Part II’sin-movie filmJaws 19, here it is again:
Pepsi Perfect [Update]
Pepsi had the bright idea to develop a new bottle design based on the one seen inBack to the Future Part II, with the equally smart move to sell a limited number of these collector’s items to fans. Not so smart: completely botching the release of said Pepsi Perfect bottles. Pro-tip: If you buy a Pepsi Throwback / Made with Real Sugar and close your eyes while you drink it, it’ll be exactly the same experience. Or you canbuy one on eBay for a hugely inflated price point.
Update: Pepsiannounced via Twitterthat they will re-release another limited run of the Pepsi Perfect, which costs twenty bucks a bottle, on November 3rd. Why they don’t release more of them, beyond for the sake of scarcity, is lost on me.
Siskel & Ebert Review the ‘Back to the Future’ Trilogy
Honest Trailer for ‘Back to the Future’ Trilogy
Honest Trailer gets in on the fun with a snarky look at the trilogy ofBack to the Futurefilms:
Marvel’s Deadpool and Cable Pay Homage to ‘Back to the Future’ in New Image
Even the White House Is Playing Along
The current administration has invited Ahmed and his clock to the White House, so why wouldn’t they fully embraceBack to the Futurein all of its pro-science, nerdy goodness? In fact, they’ve scheduled an entire day of events for “Back to the Future Day” in which they talk to innovators across the country on topics ranging from time travel, to autonomous vehicles, to women in S.T.E.M., to understanding the human brain.Check out all their video content on the site!
NASA Weighs in on Changes to the Organization Since 1985
The White House is one thing, but science is the bread and butter of NASA, so it’s no surprise that they’re weighing in onBack to the Futureas well.Head over to their siteto check out chats with astronauts, read updates on cutting-edge technology, and find out what past predictions have actually come true in the present!
