IN celebration of the 100th anniversary of Universal Studios, Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning classic E.T is coming to Blu-ray for the first time.
The 30th anniversary edition will arrive on Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray Steelbook on November 12, 2012, with a digitally remastered picture that delivers six times the resolution of DVD, plus new 7.1 surround sound.
Both editions feature the 1982 theatrical movie and a new interview with Spielberg, plus The E.T. Journals with an hour of never-before-seen footage from the set of the film.
Also included is a Digital Copy and UltraViolet copy of the film, offering fans a chance to enjoy the movie anywhere on the platform of their choice.
In 1982, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial became the biggest blockbuster of the year, debuting at No1 around the world. Nominated for nine Academy Awards 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 John Williams' score.
The cast includes Drew Barrymore (He's Just Not That Into You, Charlie's Angels), Henry Thomas (Dear John, Legends of the Fall), Dee Wallace (10, Sons and Daughters) and Peter Coyote (Law & Order: LA Jagged Edge).
Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment, said: "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."
BONUS FEATURES ON ANNIVERSARY EDITION BLU-RAY:
The E.T. Journals: In this all-new bonus feature, retrace the day-to-day experience of creating E.T from never-before-seen, behind-th...
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[Source: Coventry Telegraph - The Geek Files]
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