The surviving gang from the classic 1986 movie Stand by Me are going on tour for the movie's 40th anniversary. Stand by Me: The Film and Its Stars 40 Years Later has announced new dates and locations for the spring of 2026, with Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Wil Wheaton appearing live in person for a reunion and conversation about the making of the Rob Reiner film.
Nintendo released a 3D model of what the balloon will look like, and yep, that's Mario. The real thing will be 51 feet long, 37 feet wide, and nearly 44 feet tall. He's wearing his iconic blue overalls and well-known red cap. His body is positioned in such a way to be a callback to Super Mario Galaxy. Nintendo is doing this in 2025 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros. game, which launched in Japan back in 1985.
In a fusion of nostalgia, technology, and cinematic history, Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has unveiled the CA-500WEBF, a Back to the Future-inspired digital timepiece that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the legendary Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment film. This collaboration is a fitting tribute to both the enduring influence of the Back to the Future trilogy and Casio's legacy as a pioneer of digital innovation.
A 40th anniversary concert of Les Misérables will be returning to the Royal Albert Hall next year, the same venue as their original 10th anniversary concert. It'll also mark the show's first return to the Royal Albert Hall since that original concert concept was created. What is now known as the "Arena Concert Spectacular" was developed from the Staged Concert, which played for over 200 performances in the West End and the 25th Anniversary performance at The O2.
Pop soul titans Simply Red are in London this week as part of the group's 40th anniversary tour. Mick Hucknall will be rolling out hits like 'Stars', 'If You Don't Know Me By Now' and 'Holding Back the Years' over three shows in the capital. Hucknall might be the only member of Simply Red who's actually made it through all 40 years, but there's still much to celebrate.
The ever-popular Ultimate Trilogy will be replaced by the 40th Anniversary Trilogy, a box set with over nine hours of bonus features, including new retrospective featurettes on the original 1985 classic. The 40th Anniversary Trilogy also has an Amazon-exclusive Steelbook Gift Set edition with some unique collectibles like a replica mini Gibson guitar. Unsurprisingly, the $150 Gift Set sold out in approximately 10 minutes, but at the time of writing, it's back in stock at Amazon with a purchasing limit of one per customer.
