E.T: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

The world’s best-loved alien can now be ‘taken home’

Steven Spielberg’s re-edited masterpiece, E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial (U) marksits 20th Anniversary and is available to buy on VHS (RRP £14.99) for the firsttime in four years, and for the very first time on an incredible 2-disc DVD(RRP £22.99), on 28th October 2002.

The 9th biggest film in history, and winner of four Oscars and two Golden Globes,including Best Motion Picture, E.T. is the all-time classic feel-good movie.Funny, moving and unforgettable.

Spielberg’s creation now includes never-before-seen-footage, enhanced visualeffects and a digitally re-mastered soundtrack. The film that touched heartsand minds in equal measure, adults will remember E.T.’s timeless adventure anda new generation of children will discover it with delight.

The 2-disc DVD will be complete with an exclusive Spielberg retrospective, discussinghis thoughts and experiences of E.T, and how making the film changed his life.Spielberg also hosts an interactive journey into space for the DVD’s specialkids’ section.

The disc incorporates a huge amount of behind-the-scenes footage, including alook at the evolution of E.T. from concept to creation. A reunion of the castand film-makers, a featurette on John Williams famous music score, deletedscenes, screen tests, interviews and photography all make for a DVD timelessclassic to be treasured again and again.

E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial is the thrilling and deeply moving story of thespecial friendship that develops between Elliott, a lonely young boy living ina suburban Californian community, and a wise, benevolent visitor from anotherplanet who becomes lost on Earth. As Elliott attempts to help his extra-terrestrialcompanion contact his home planet so that he might be rescued, they must eludescientists and government agents determined to apprehend the alien for theirown purposes…which results in an adventure greater than anything either ofthem could have imagined.

Directed by Spielberg from a screenplay by Melissa Mathison and produced bySpielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, the film co-stars Dee Wallace Stone, HenryThomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, and, at the tender age of six, DREWBARRYMORE (Charlie’s Angels, Never Been Kissed, The Wedding Singer, Scream)

For the 20th Anniversary edition, ILM (Industrial Light & Magic) completed thenever-before-seen-footage, enhanced visual effects, and the transformation ofguns to walkie-talkies.

E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial is the greatest story of friendship ever shown onthe silver screen. A must-own, all-time classic film for every singlegeneration.

DVD Extras:
E.T., the most unforgettable family adventure of all time, is out on videoand for the very first time on an incredible 2 disc-DVD packed with bonusmaterial.

Rediscover Steven Spielberg’s timeless classic, in this special 20th Anniversaryedition, with never before seen footage, enhanced visual effects and digitallyremastered soundtrack.

DISC 1:

• Feature film
• 20 Years later with Steven Spielberg:An intimate conversation with director Steven Spielberg on his thoughts and experiences of how creating and making E.T. changed his life.
• Isolated John Williams live music score:Listen to the live performance of John Williams conducting a 100-piece orchestra at the 2002 Shrine Auditorium Premiere.

DISC 2:

• Space Exploration
• Interactive journey into space (using hi-tech 3D graphics) and learn the identity of the planets in our solar system, their moons and atmospheres. Plus take a unique look at the major stars that form the known constellations. Once the graphics zoominto outer space and stop, click on the planet or constellations to hear information from Steven Spielberg or E.T.
• The Evolution and Creation of E.T.: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 cast and filmmakers and antics from on the set.
• The Music of John Williams:Interviews and footage of the long standing relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg
• The 20th Anniversary Premiere: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. Included in the footage will be the four-minute overture and light show, plus excerpts ofthe live performance with film clips.
• The Reunion:The cast and filmmakers reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film. Including interviews and additional excerpts from the premiere footage.
• E.T. Archives:Interactive environment for the consumer to view hundreds of production photographs, conceptual drawings and the original advertising
• Trailers:Theatrical 2002 trailer and three other trailers
• Total Axess DVD-Rom Feature:Featurettes for consumer viewing including premier footage, behind-the-scenes, junket interview excerpts, etc.

News page content input by Dominic Robinson, 2002.