E.T. Celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a BLU-RAY Combo Pack For The First Time!

I was just a year old when E.T. came out the first time but I remember watching it when I was younger and loving it.  Drew Barrymore’s character was always my favorite and it was probably one of the first family movies we all appreciated.  I remember laughing and laughing at E.T. with my mom because really he was such a cool little alien!  Now I love that I can enjoy the movie with my own children.  My boys have fallen in love with E.T. and cared about what happened to his character.  They didn’t care that he was different or an alien, just that he was a friend who was lost.  From the scene of “E.T. Phone Home” to riding the bicycle with E.T. in the bike basket flying, the movie is a classic.

When an imaginative boy meets a lost alien, it is the beginning of one of cinema’s most endearing friendships, as Elliot (Henry Thomas) helps the marvelous creature he calls E.T. find his way back home before government agents can capture him.

Steven Spielberg’s Unforgettable Adventure Debuts in A Digitally Remastered 30th anniversary Edition

Blu-ray™ Combo Pack With Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital Copy & UltraViolet™ October 9, 2012

In 1982, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial became the biggest blockbuster of the year, ranking #1 over 16 different weekends. Even today, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial remains the fourth most successful movie of all-time1 in the United States. Nominated for nine Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Writing and Best Screenplay, the film took home four statuettes for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Sound and Best Music for John Williams’ (Jaws) memorable score. The unforgettable cast includes the adorable Drew Barrymore (He’s Just Not That Into You, Charlie’s Angels), Henry Thomas (Dear John, Legends of the Fall), Dee Wallace (10, “Sons and Daughters”) and Peter Coyote (“Law & Order: LA,” Jagged Edge).

“When E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial premiered in 1982, it captured the imaginations of people young, old and everyone in between in a way that was unparalleled in modernmovie history,” said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. “A global cultural phenomenon—and the biggest box-office blockbuster of its day—E.T. brought out the child in all of us. We are thrilled audiences will now be able to experience the film in the astounding quality of Blu-rayTM.”

BONUS FEATURES ON THE E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION BLU-RAY™:

• The E.T. Journals:  In this all-new bonus feature, retrace the day-to-day experience of creating E.T from never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage shot by Academy Award®-winning cinematographer John Toll.   This piece will give viewers a unique feeling of being on the set and living the excitement of what it was like to make E.T.

• Steven Spielberg & E.T.:  Watch an all-new interview with Steven Spielberg, as he reflects back on the film and discusses his experience working with the actors, as well as his overall and current perspective on E.T.

• Deleted Scenes: Two scenes from 2002 version of the film.

• A Look Back:  A special insider’s look into the making of E.T. featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg, the cast, and others intimately involved with the film.

• The E.T. Reunion:  The cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film.

• The Evolution and Creation of E.T.:  From idea to screenplay, throughcasting and making the film.

• The Music of E.T.:  A Discussion with John Williams:  Interviews and footage focused on the long-standing relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg.

• The 20th Anniversary Premiere:  Composer John Williams played the score of E.T. live at the Shrine Auditorium for the re-release premiere of E.T.   This featurette gives us a behind the scenes look at this presentation.

Original Theatrical Trailer

• Special Olympics TV spot
• Designs, Photographs and Marketing
• E.T. Designs by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux
• E.T. Designs by Carlo Rambaldi
• Spaceship Designs by Ralph McQuarrie
• Designs by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux
• Production Photographs
• Marketing E.T.

UltraViolet™:  The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, store them in the cloud, and instantly stream and download to computers, tablets and smartphones. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice.  Currently available in the United States only.

Digital Copy:  The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a digital copy of the film compatible with iTunes®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™, iPod™ touch, Android or online retail partners.

BONUS FEATURES ON THE DVD:

• Steven Spielberg & E.T.
• Deleted Scenes
• A Look Back
• The E.T. Reunion

This is a great DVD for any family.  It features a great movie, digitally remastered without taking anything away from the movie, and tons of great bonus features.  It is perfect for a new generation of kids who have no clue who E.T. is!  We will be watching this movie over and over on many family movie nights!

BUY IT:  You can buy E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Anniversary Edition for $17.99 at your local mass retailer or online.

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