E.T. Remastered for 30th Anniversary
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Universal, Classics, Family, Science Fiction, Home Entertainment,
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial will be released in a digitally remastered edition to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
The Blu-ray of the Oscar winning movie - directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Drew Barrymore - will feature never before seen footage from the set of the movie along with an all-new interview with Spielberg. Other highlights will include two deleted scenes, a reunion with the cast and filmmaker, a featurette on the evolution and creation of the movie and a discussion with composer John Williams on the music of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.
"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. 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-ray," said Craigh Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Universal have confirmed the 1982 original rather than the 2002 update - which featured a number of controversial changes - will be remastered for the 30th anniversary. The Blu-ray release date is set for October.
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E.T. Home Spared in California Wildfires
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Universal, Adventure, Drama, Family, Science Fiction, Videos,
E.T.‘s home away from home was saved by hardworking firefighters in California.
Although it looked as if the Tujunga area-property (featured above) might fall victim to the ongoing wildfires, the famous house once used in E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial is still left standing. At one point, residents in the Los Angeles neighborhood had been told to leave.
The residence, which was where Elliott (Henry Thomas) and Gertie (Drew Barrymore) supposedly hid their alien friend, is positioned along a cul-de-sac on Lonzo Street. Director Steven Spielberg reportedly chose the location because it represented middle America.
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AFI’s 10 Top 10
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Drama, Family, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Lists,
If you were busy watching the Boston Celtic dominate the Los Angeles Lakers last night, you probably missed CBS’ latest AFI special. For this year’s countdown, a jury of “over 1,500 leaders from the creative community” helped select the American Film Institute‘s Top 10 Films in 10 different genres.
You can find the titles announced in yesterday’s 3-hour special after the jump.
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