Steven Spielberg E.T. hits its 40th anniversary and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment brings us their 4k UHD release. The film stars Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, and Drew Barrymore.  The story of Elliot a boy who finds an extraterrestrial and becomes bonded. Elliot tries to help E.T. get in touch with his people as he needs to go home to stay alive. A film for the ages and you can now get it on 4K Ultra High Definition for your movie collection.

This edition is loaded with many extras for film and movie fans alike. As a fan of special features, this one is filled with everything from Q&A with Steven Spielberg to the making of featurettes and so much more. They are giving movie lovers hours of extras on top of a beautiful 4K transfer. A classic film every movie lover should have in their collection. I give this one a 9 out of 10 on the extras alone we all know this film is a masterpiece. Here are the full official specs.

BONUS FEATURES on 4K UHD and BLU-RAY^TM for your collection:

• 40 YEARS OF E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL – An all-new retrospective of the film and its lasting legacy.
• TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL: AN EVENING WITH STEVEN SPIELBERG – The acclaimed director reflects on his career and the making of E.T. 40 years later.
• THE E.T. JOURNALS- Retrace the day-to-day experience of creating E.T. from never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage shot by Academy Award^®-winning cinematographer John Toll.
• DELETED SCENES
• STEVEN SPIELBERG & E.T. – Watch an interview with Steven 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 E.T.
• A LOOK BACK – 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.
• THE E.T. REUNION – The cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film.
• THE MUSIC OF E.T.: A DISCUSSION WITH JOHN WILLIAMS – Interviews and footage focused on the long-standing relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg.
• THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY PREMIERE – Composer John Williams played the score of E.T. live at the Shrine Auditorium for the re-release premiere of E.T.   This featurette gives us a behind the scenes look at this presentation.
• DESIGNS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND MARKETING
  • E.T. Designs by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux
  • E.T. Designs by Carlo Rambaldi
  • Spaceship Designs by Ralph Mcquarrie
  • Designs by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux
  • Production Photographs
  • Marketing E.T.
• THEATRICAL TRAILER
• SPECIAL OLYMPICS TV SPOT

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