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The mystery. The suspense. The adventure. The call... that started it all.
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL is Steven Spielberg's warmhearted classic delight for both children and adults. It tells the story of an alien creature, E.T., mistakenly left behind on Earth. When a young boy, Elliott (Henry Thomas), finds E.T. and hides him in his home, both their worlds are changed forever. E.T. teaches Elliott and his two siblings (Drew Barrymore and Robert MacNaughton), whose parents have recently separated, about caring and love while the children protect E.T. from the malevolent world of grown-ups. Elliott and E.T. become so close t
The mystery. The suspense. The adventure. The call... that started it all.
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL is Steven Spielberg's warmhearted classic delight for both children and adults. It tells the story of an alien creature, E.T., mistakenly left behind on Earth. When a young boy, Elliott (Henry Thomas), finds E.T. and hides him in his home, both their worlds are changed forever. E.T. teaches Elliott and his two siblings (Drew Barrymore and Robert MacNaughton), whose parents have recently separated, about caring and love while the children protect E.T. from the malevolent world of grown-ups. Elliott and E.T. become so close that they share emotions; as E.T. becomes ill, so does Elliott. The children end up going on a fabulous adventure trying to help E.T. find a way back to his home planet.
Special Features:
* Introduction by Steven Spielberg
o A new, exclusive and intimate conversation with the Academy Award winning director sharing his thoughts about the film and how E.T. changed his life. Fascinating personal insights from one of Hollywood's most acclaimed filmmakers.
* John Williams live at the Shrine Auditorium 2002 Premiere
* Space Exploration
o Hi-tech 3D graphics take you on an interactive journey into space where you can learn the identity of the planets in our solar system, their moons, and atmospheres, etc.
* Evolution and Creation of E.T.
o From idea to screenplay through casting and making the film. A unique look behind-the-scenes featuring never-before-seen footage from 1982, Henry Thomas' original screen test, talent interviews with the cast and filmmaker.
* The Music of John Williams
o Interviews and footage of the long standing relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg.
* The 20th Anniversary Premiere
o A rare exclusive look at the preparation, rehearsal and live performance of John Williams conducting the orchestra at the 2002 premiere at the Shrine Auditorium.
* The Reunion
o The Cast and filmmakers reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the movie. Including interviews and additional excerpts from the premiere footage.
* Design, Photographs and Marketing
o An interactive element for the consumer to view hundreds of production photographs, conceptual drawings and the original advertising.
* 4 Trailers: E.T. theatrical trailer (2 min from USHV) + Ubisoft E.T. Game trailer+ Batteries Not Included trailer(1'18" from UPI) + Back to the Future trailer (1'30" from UPI)
* DVD-Rom Features with Total Axess including exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, interview excerpts
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Manufacturer: Universal
Release date: 23 October 2002
Number of discs: 2
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