Correct Answer: b) Space Man from Pluto
When the producers were developing “Back to the Future,” they received a rather unexpected suggestion for an alternative title. One of the producers, Sid Sheinberg, who was the head of Universal Pictures at the time, proposed the title “Space Man from Pluto.” Sheinberg believed that the original title, “Back to the Future,” would not resonate with audiences and that it needed a more catchy and marketable name. He sent a memo to the film’s director, Robert Zemeckis, and the producer, Steven Spielberg, suggesting this change and providing a list of reasons why “Space Man from Pluto” would be a better fit.
The suggestion, however, was met with a lack of enthusiasm from Zemeckis and Spielberg. They felt that “Back to the Future” perfectly encapsulated the essence of the film – a time travel adventure with a clever twist. Spielberg, known for his diplomatic approach, decided to handle the situation with a bit of humor. He responded to Sheinberg’s memo by thanking him for his “joke memo” and expressing how everyone on the team got a good laugh from it. This clever tactic helped avoid any direct confrontation and preserved the original title, which has since become iconic.
