Magnum P.I. on Back to the Future II

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Magnum T. · #1 Post by **Magnum T.** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:46 pm

Yesterday I was watching the second chapter of the BTTF Trilogy and at almost at the end of the credits it says "Magnum P.I. extracts © Universal" or something like that.
I don't remember any MPI reference in that movie.
Does some of you guys know more about this?

#2 Post by **Styles Bitchley** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:45 pm

Funny. I'm not very familiar with the sequel - doesn't hold a candle to the original. It's probably an unnoticeable tv in the background in a scene. Likely just done to avoid a lawsuit. But I haven't seen the movie in years, so I could easily be wrong.

Dervish · #3 Post by **Dervish** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:59 pm

Styles Bitchley wrote:Funny. I'm not very familiar with the sequel - doesn't hold a candle to the original. It's probably an unnoticeable tv in the background in a scene. Likely just done to avoid a lawsuit. But I haven't seen the movie in years, so I could easily be wrong.

If you want to watch it again, check Cafe 80's and pause periodically. It may either be something on screen or a prominent piece of memorabelia.

Magnum T. · #4 Post by **Magnum T.** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:44 pm

Styles Bitchley wrote:Funny. I'm not very familiar with the sequel - doesn't hold a candle to the original. It's probably an unnoticeable tv in the background in a scene. Likely just done to avoid a lawsuit. But I haven't seen the movie in years, so I could easily be wrong.

I think this is the one I like most.
The first one is a "classic", absolutely enjoyable. It sets the theme, the ideas are in there.
But the second one, with its twists and perfectly elaborated plot, and seen-from-another-point-of-view scenes from the first is a true fun to watch!
As for lawsuits, it seems unlikely to me, since BTTF movies are from Universal too.

Next time I see this movie I got to pay more attention to the background stuff!

Italian Ice · #5 Post by **Italian Ice** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:44 pm

Ah yes, a classic trilogy. Michael J Fox is actually my full name when translated from Italian! And he's from Vancouver!

I'll have to check that out in the credits.

Magnum T. · #6 Post by **Magnum T.** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:45 pm

Italian Ice wrote:Ah yes, a classic trilogy. Michael J Fox is actually my full name when translated from Italian! And he's from Vancouver!

Let me get this: your name is Michele Volpe?

Italian Ice · #7 Post by **Italian Ice** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:05 pm

Haha, very close Magnum T, you almost have it. But, we'll leave it at that

Speaking of the movie, here are too hilarious things I'd like to share.

The Biff Song - Thomas F Wilson's stand up song about people still bothering him about his "Biff" Character
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwY5o2fsG7Y

Theme Song Parody - A take on the theme song of the movie. Very well done I must say. This guy has done this with other movies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GheAd59anbU

He should do a Magnum song!!

Magnum T. · #8 Post by **Magnum T.** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:02 pm

Uhm, maybe Michele Volpi?

The first video is funny

, the second one less (at least to me).

#9 Post by **Styles Bitchley** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:12 am

Italian Ice wrote:Haha, very close Magnum T, you almost have it. But, we'll leave it at that

Speaking of the movie, here are too hilarious things I'd like to share.

The Biff Song - Thomas F Wilson's stand up song about people still bothering him about his "Biff" Character
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwY5o2fsG7Y

Theme Song Parody - A take on the theme song of the movie. Very well done I must say. This guy has done this with other movies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GheAd59anbU

He should do a Magnum song!!

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing iceman.

Jay-Firestorm · #10 Post by **Jay-Firestorm** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:37 pm

'Back to the Future' is probably my all-time favourite movie. I can actually compare it to MPI as in there's something for everyone - comedy, drama, romance, action... it's all there.

The first one is the classic, but personally I was a little disappointed with the second one. There was just too much going on, and it was too complicated for it's own good. I guess it's hard to get nostalgic about the future!

The third one is better though, and wraps the series up nicely.

Anyway, I don't recall seeing MPI in Part II - maybe it ended up on the cutting room floor.

MrMoustache · #11 Post by **MrMoustache** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:00 pm

Italian Ice wrote:

The Biff Song - Thomas F Wilson's stand up song about people still bothering

Totaly awesome. I love seeing stuff like that.

higgybaby1 · #12 Post by **higgybaby1** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:31 am

I cannot remember exactly what scene it is but I recall Marty sitting down and turning the TV on and a Magnum episode does play..I will rewatch it quick

Magnum T. · #13 Post by **Magnum T.** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:06 pm

Really?
Then let us know what you find.

Danno · #14 Post by **Danno** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:06 am

Check out when Marty's son gets home in 2015 and watches the TV, I think it's likely to be on one of the many channels on the screen?

Italian Ice · #15 Post by **Italian Ice** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:15 am

I didn't see anything at that scene.

I think it can be seen at the Cafe 80's scene. There are 12 TV's in there playing shows. However, the screens are so small I can't see them. Can anybody else make them out??? It must be there.