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Universal Pictures Home Entertainment recently released the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) 40th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray Combo Pack. Read on to find out more about it...

[ SYNOPSIS ]

Captivating audiences of all ages, this timeless story follows the unforgettable journey of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy he befriends. Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and Michael (Robert MacNaughton) as they come together to help E.T. find his way back home.

[ SPECIFICATIONS ]

The movie is presented in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with a runtime of 1:54:29. The movie has been rated PG for language and mild thematic elements. Audio languages include English, French, and Spanish. Subtitle languages include English SDH, French, and Spanish.

[ SPECIAL FEATURES ]

All of the content listed below can be found on both the 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs.

• 40 Years of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (20:14) - A new 2022 retrospective of the film and its lasting legacy.
• TCM Classic Film Festival: An Evening With Steven Spielberg (27:07) - In this new 2022 interview, the acclaimed director reflects on his career and the making of E.T. 40 years later.
• The E.T. Journals (53:45) - Retrace the day-to-day experience of creating E.T. from never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage shot by cinematographer John Toll. Presented in two parts with a Play All option, this originated on the 2012 Blu-ray.
• Deleted Scenes (3:40) - A few short scenes. This originated on the 2012 Blu-ray.
• Steven Spielberg & E.T. (12:31) - In this 2012 featurette, Steven Spielberg reflects back on the film and discusses his experience working with the actors, as well as his overall and current perspective on E.T.
• A Look Back (37:43) - This 2002 featurette gives 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 Evolution and Creation of E.T. (50:16) - This 2002 featurette covers all aspects of the making of the film. As this originated on the 2002 DVD release, which featured an altered version of the movie in which guns were replaced with walkie-talkies, there is a segment at 40:18 in which Spielberg's anti-gun stance is discussed.
• The E.T. Reunion (17:56) - A 2002 reunion of the cast and filmmakers who discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film.
• The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams (10:04) - This 2002 featurette focuses on the long-standing relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg.
• The 20th Anniversary Premiere (17:48) - A behind the scenes look at composer John Williams playing the film score live at the Shrine Auditorium for the 2002 re-release premiere of the film.
• E.T. Designs by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux (7:00) - A still gallery of 42 images that have been upscaled from 4:3 DVD resolution to 1920x1080.
• E.T. Designs by Carlo Rambaldi (1:40) - A still gallery of 10 images that have been upscaled from 4:3 DVD resolution to 1920x1080.
• Spaceship Designs by Ralph Mcquarrie (1:20) - A still gallery of 8 images that have been upscaled from 4:3 DVD resolution to 1920x1080.
• Designs by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux (1:30) - A still gallery of 9 images that have been upscaled from 4:3 DVD resolution to 1920x1080.
• Production Photographs (23:11) - A still gallery of 139 images that have been upscaled from 4:3 DVD resolution to 1920x1080.
• Marketing E.T. (10:20) - A still gallery of 62 images that have been upscaled from 4:3 DVD resolution to 1920x1080.
• Theatrical Trailer (1:55) - The movie's theatrical trailer presented in 16:9 windowbox (blackness on all sides).
• Special Olympics TV Spot (1:02) - A TV spot from 1985 showing E.T. peering at some Special Olympians from a nearby forest.

[ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ]

A digital copy code voucher is included inside the standard two-disc black 4K UHD Blu-ray case. The first print run includes an embossed slipcover.

[ NOTES ]

Yes, this is the "proper" theatrical version of the film with guns as guns, not walkie-talkies. Two new special features have been added when compared to the 2017 4K UHD release. Also, unlike that release, the UHD disc contains everything that's also on the Blu-ray disc. This is, currently, the definitive home video release of the movie.

The 40th Anniversary Edition of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is available on 4K UHD/Blu-ray and Blu-ray/DVD. There are also store-exclusive versions of the 4K UHD/Blu-ray Combo Pack: Amazon has a Lunchbox Gift Set, Walmart has a Bendyfigs Figurine Gift Set, and Target has Steelbook Packaging.

Inside the case is an advert for the new E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Ultimate Visual History Book from Insight Editions. If it's anything like the Ghostbusters Ultimate Visual History Book, it's well worth picking up. If you have little kids, they will probably like the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Classic Illustrated Storybook.



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