In Celebration of Universal Studios’ 100th Anniversary, One of
the Most Beloved Films of All Time Comes to Blu-ray™ for the First
Time Ever
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
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 2012
E.T.
The Extra-Terrestrial, Academy Award®-winning director
Steven Spielberg’s magical adventure, celebrates its 30th Anniversary
with its first-ever release on Blu-ray™ this October. Featuring
an all-new, digitally remastered picture that delivers six times the resolution
of DVD, as well as all-new 7.1 surround sound, the E.T. The
Extra-Terrestrial Anniversary Edition Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes
the 1982 theatrical movie, an all-new interview with director Steven Spielberg,
and “The E.T. Journals” featuring never-before-seen footage from the set of the
film. The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack also includes UltraViolet™,
a DVD and a Digital Copy of the film, offering fans a chance to relive the
mystery, laughter and wonder of the iconic movie anytime, anywhere on the
platform of their choice.
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
modern movie 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, through casting 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.
· pocket
BLU™ App: The popular free pocket BLU™ app
for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad®,
Android™ tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features
made especially to take advantage of the devices’ larger screens and high
resolution displays.
- Advanced
Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your
Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™
functions with ease.
- Video
Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing
them to instantly access any point in the film.
- Mobile-To-Go: Users
can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save
to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network,
enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
- Browse
Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket
BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free
previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their
device.
- Keyboard: Entering
data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
- BD-LIVE™:
Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to
access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more!
BONUS FEATURES ON THE DVD:
· Steven
Spielberg & E.T.
· Deleted
Scenes
· A
Look Back
· The
E.T. Reunion
E.T.: THE GREEN PLANET
Universal is also partnering with leading independent games
publisher Chillingo to publish E.T.: The Green Planet for the
iTunes App Store. Inspired by a novel based on a story by Steven Spielberg,
players travel with E.T. to his home planet, explore and build extraordinary
intergalactic botanical gardens, and share their experiences with friends.
SYNOPSIS
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.
FILMMAKERS
Cast: Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, Drew Barrymore, Henry
Thomas
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
Written By: Melissa Mathison
Produced By: Steven Spielberg & Kathleen
Kennedy
Edited By: Carol Littleton
Director of Photography: Allen Daviau
Production Designer: James D. Bissell
Music By: John Williams
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BLU-RAY™
Street Date: October 2012 – actual date TBD
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights
Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61123439
Running Time: 114:27
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 1:85
Rating: PG
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 7.1 and 2.0,
Spanish and French Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: October 2012 – actual date TBD
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights
Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 61119825
Running Time: 114:27
Rating: PG
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 7.1 and 2.0,
Spanish and French Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
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