E.T : the Extra-Terrestrial /
A 10-year old boy befriends a creature from another planet that has been stranded on earth.
| Uniform Title: | E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial (Motion picture). |
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| Corporate Authors: | , |
| Other Authors: | , , , , , |
| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English French |
| Language Notes: | Closed-captioned (both versions). Sound tracks for 20th anniversary ed.: English (Dolby digital, 5.1 surround EX and DTS 5.1 surround ES) and French, with optional subtitles in Spanish. Sound tracks for original version: In English (Dolby digital, Dolby surround), with optional subtitles in French and Spanish. |
| Published: |
Universal City, CA :
Universal Studios,
[2002]
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| Edition: | 2-disc limited collector's ed. |
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| Summary: | A 10-year old boy befriends a creature from another planet that has been stranded on earth. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1982. 20th anniversary edition released in 2002. The 20th anniversary edition includes improved visual effects and animation, and adds six minutes of scenes cut from the 1982 release. The 20th anniversary edition recording is from its premiere at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and the musical soundtrack is provided by a live orchestra conducted by John Williams in front of a live audience. Dual layer (20th anniversary edition) and single layer (original theatrical release). Aspect ratio 20th anniversary edition: 1.85:1 (anamorphic widescreen). Special features: Introduction by Steven Spielberg -- Live performance of John Williams conducting the orchestra at the 2002 premiere -- The evolution and creation of E.T.: from idea to screenplay, through casting and making the film -- The reunion: the cast and filmmakers reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film -- The music of John Williams: interviews and footage of the long-standing relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg -- The 2002 theatrical premiere -- Designs, photographs and original advertising -- DVD-ROM features through Universal Studios Total Access -- Production notes and cast & filmmakers bios. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 2 videodiscs (2 hr., 1 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert. |
| Format: | DVD. |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: PG. Special features not rated. |
| Awards: | Academy Awards, 1982: Best Music (Original Score) (John Williams), Best Sound (Robert Knudson, Robert Glass, Don Digirolamo, Gene Cantamessa), Best Sound Effects Editing (Charles L. Campbell, Ben Burtt), Best Visual Effects (Carlo Rambaldi, Dennis Muren, Kenneth F. Smith) |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Allen Daviau ; edited by Carol Littleton ; music by John Williams ; special visual effects by Industrial Light & Magic. |
| ISBN: | 0783270674 |