{"id":4414,"date":"2012-05-30T21:03:17","date_gmt":"2012-05-30T21:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jwfan.com\/?p=4414"},"modified":"2017-12-06T00:30:45","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T00:30:45","slug":"e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-to-be-released-on-blu-ray-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/?p=4414","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial&#8217; Coming to Blu-ray"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DWU42c1ku-o\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">PRESS RELEASE:<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">From Universal Studios Home Entertainment:<br \/>\nE.T. The Extra-Terrestrial<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>In Celebration of\u00a0Universal Studios\u2019 100th Anniversary, <\/strong>\u00a0<strong>One of the Most Beloved Films of All Time Comes to\u00a0Blu-ray\u2122 for the First Time Ever<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Steven Spielberg\u2019s Unforgettable Adventure Debuts in A Digitally Remastered 30th anniversary Edition<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Blu-ray\u2122 Combo Pack With Blu-ray\u2122, DVD, Digital Copy &amp; UltraViolet\u2122 October 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.,\u00a0May 30, 2012\u00a0\/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0<strong><em>E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial<\/em><\/strong>, Academy Award\u00ae-winning director\u00a0Steven <strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jwfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/et-bluray1.jpeg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT E.T. BLU-RAY\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jwfan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/et-bluray1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong>Spielberg&#8217;s magical adventure, celebrates its 30th Anniversary with its first-ever release on Blu-ray\u2122 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\u00a0<strong><em>E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Anniversary Edition\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Blu-ray\u2122 Combo Pack includes the 1982 theatrical movie, an all-new interview with director\u00a0Steven Spielberg, and &#8220;The E.T. Journals&#8221; which features an hour of never-before-seen footage from the set of the film. The Blu-ray\u2122 Combo Pack also includes UltraViolet\u2122, 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0In 1982,<strong><em>\u00a0E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0became the biggest blockbuster of the year, ranking #1 over 16 different weekends. Even today,\u00a0<strong><em>E.T.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em> The Extra-Terrestrial<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0remains the fourth most successful movie of all-time(1) in\u00a0the United States. Nominated for nine Academy Awards\u00ae 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\u00a0John Williams&#8217; (<em>Jaws<\/em>) memorable score. The unforgettable cast includes the adorable Drew Barrymore (<em>He&#8217;s Just Not That Into You, Charlie&#8217;s Angels<\/em>),\u00a0Henry Thomas\u00a0(<em>Dear John<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Legends of the Fall<\/em>),\u00a0Dee Wallace\u00a0(<em>10<\/em>, &#8220;Sons and Daughters&#8221;) and Peter Coyote (&#8220;Law &amp; Order: LA,&#8221;\u00a0<em>Jagged Edge<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When\u00a0<strong><em>E.T.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<strong><em>The Extra-Terrestrial\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>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,&#8221; said\u00a0Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. &#8220;A global cultural phenomenon\u2014and the biggest box-office blockbuster of its day\u2014<em>E.T.<\/em>\u00a0brought 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-ray\u2122.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">BONUS FEATURES ON THE\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL<\/span><\/em><\/strong><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0ANNIVERSARY EDITION BLU-RAY\u2122:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>The E.T. Journals:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>In this all-new bonus feature, retrace the day-to-day experience of creating\u00a0<em>E.T<\/em>\u00a0from never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage shot by Academy Award\u00ae-winning cinematographer\u00a0John Toll.\u00a0\u00a0This piece will give viewers a unique feeling of being on the set and living the excitement of what it was like to make\u00a0<em>E.T<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steven Spielberg\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<em>E.T<\/em>.:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Watch an all-new interview with\u00a0Steven 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\u00a0<em>E.T.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Deleted Scenes:\u00a0<\/strong>Two scenes from 2002 version of the film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Look Back:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0A special insider&#8217;s look into the making of\u00a0<em>E.T.<\/em>\u00a0featuring interviews with\u00a0Steven Spielberg, the cast, and others intimately involved with the film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The\u00a0<em>E.T.<\/em>\u00a0Reunion: \u00a0<\/strong>The cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Evolution and Creation of\u00a0<em>E.T.<\/em>:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>From idea to screenplay, through casting and making the film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Music of\u00a0<em>E.T<\/em>.:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<strong>A Discussion with\u00a0John Williams:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Interviews and footage focused on the long-standing relationship between\u00a0John Williams\u00a0and\u00a0Steven Spielberg.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The 20th Anniversary Premiere:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Composer\u00a0John Williams\u00a0played the score of\u00a0<em>E.T<\/em>. live at the Shrine Auditorium for the re-release premiere of E.T.\u00a0 This featurette gives us a behind the scenes look at this presentation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Original Theatrical Trailer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Olympics TV spot<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Designs, Photographs and Marketing<\/strong>\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li><em>E.T.<\/em>\u00a0Designs by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux<\/li>\n<li><em>E.T.<\/em>\u00a0Designs by\u00a0Carlo Rambaldi<\/li>\n<li>Spaceship Designs by\u00a0Ralph McQuarrie<\/li>\n<li>Designs by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux<\/li>\n<li>Production Photographs<\/li>\n<li>Marketing\u00a0<em>E.T.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>UltraViolet\u2122:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>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.\u00a0 Currently available in\u00a0the United States\u00a0only.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital Copy:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The Blu-ray\u2122 Combo Pack includes a digital copy of the film compatible with iTunes\u00ae, iPad\u00ae, iPhone\u00ae, iPod\u2122, iPod\u2122 touch, Android or online retail partners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>pocket BLU\u2122 App:<\/strong>\u00a0 The popular free pocket BLU\u2122 app for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad\u00ae, Android\u2122 tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take advantage of the devices&#8217; larger screens and high resolution displays.\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li><strong>Advanced Remote Control:<\/strong>\u00a0A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray\u2122 player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live\u2122 functions with ease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Video Timeline:<\/strong>\u00a0Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile-To-Go:<\/strong>\u00a0Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray\u2122 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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Browse Titles:<\/strong>\u00a0Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU\u2122-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray\u2122. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keyboard:<\/strong>\u00a0Entering data is fast and easy with your device&#8217;s intuitive keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>BD-LIVE\u2122:<\/strong>\u00a0 Access the BD-Live\u2122 Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">BONUS FEATURES ON THE DVD:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Steven Spielberg\u00a0&amp;<em>\u00a0E.T.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Deleted Scenes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A Look Back<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The E.T.\u00a0Reunion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SYNOPSIS<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>When an imaginative boy meets a lost alien, it is the beginning of one of cinema&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FILMMAKERS<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cast<\/span>:\u00a0Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, Drew Barrymore,\u00a0Henry Thomas<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Directed By<\/span>:\u00a0Steven Spielberg<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Written By<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0Melissa Mathison<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Produced By<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0Steven Spielberg\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Kathleen Kennedy<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Edited By<\/span>:\u00a0Carol Littleton<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Director of Photography<\/span>:\u00a0Allen Daviau<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Production Designer<\/span>:\u00a0James D. Bissell<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Music By:<\/span>\u00a0John Williams<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">TECHNICAL INFORMATION<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><strong>BLU-RAY<\/strong><strong>\u2122<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Street Date<\/span>:\u00a0October 2012\u00a0\u2013 actual date TBD<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Copyright<\/span>: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Selection Numbers<\/span>: 61123439<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Running Time:<\/span>\u00a0114:27<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Layers<\/span>: Dual<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Aspect Ratio<\/span>: 1:85<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rating<\/span>: PG<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Technical Info<\/span>: English Dolby Digital 7.1 and 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby 5.1<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Subtitles:<\/span>\u00a0English SDH, French and Spanish<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">TECHNICAL INFORMATION<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><strong>DVD<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Street Date<\/span>:<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Copyright<\/span>: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Selection Numbers<\/span>: 61119825<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Running Time:<\/span>\u00a0114:27<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rating<\/span>: PG<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Technical Info<\/span>: English Dolby Digital 7.1 and 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby 5.1<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Subtitles:<\/span>\u00a0English SDH, French and Spanish<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Universal Studios Home Entertainment<br \/>\n<\/strong>In honor of its Centennial anniversary, Universal Pictures proudly salutes 100 years of unforgettable films that have entertained audiences and touched the hearts of millions around the globe. In celebration of our first 100 years, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is proud to present a selection of our many beloved movies as part of an extensive year-long program that underscores the studio&#8217;s rich cinematic history and indelible cultural impact.<\/p>\n<p>Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.universalstudios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.universalstudios.com<\/a><\/span>). Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world&#8217;s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.<\/p>\n<p>(1) Adjusted for inflation.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CONTACTS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Universal Studios Home Entertainment<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>Michelle Slavich<br \/>\nVice President, Publicity<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Michelle.Slavich@nbcuni.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michelle.Slavich@nbcuni.com<\/a><br \/>\n(818) 777-5344<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE Universal Studios Home Entertainment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/?p=4414\">Read more &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,56,9,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4414","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dvd-bluray","category-e-t-the-extra-terrestrial","category-releases","category-williamsspielberg"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4414","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4414"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4414\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10201,"href":"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4414\/revisions\/10201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4414"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4414"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jwfan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}