Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced that it will celebrate the 35th anniversary of director Steven Spielberg's film E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial with a brand new UHD BD release, which will be available for purchase on September 12.
This special gift set features premium packaging, includes a re-mastered CD soundtrack of the original Grammy Award-winning album, is packed with over three hours of bonus features and includes a collector's booklet with behind-the-scenes stories and rare images from the archives. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 35th Anniversary Limited Edition retains all the excitement, drama and warm-hearted humor that made it an instant worldwide classic.
Fans can also relive the adventure and magic of one of the most beloved motion pictures of all-time, with the UHD BD Combo Pack along with the new Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD editions that showcase new artwork of the beloved cast. All releases include a code to redeem the film on Digital plus over three hours of bonus features such as deleted scenes and revealing interviews that bring back the film's humor, suspense and wonder, making this a must-own movie for everyone's library.
Captivating audiences of all ages, this timeless story follows the unforgettable journey of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy he befriends. Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and Michael (Robert MacNaughton) as they come together to help E.T. find his way home. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is "one of the great American films" (Leonard Maltin) that forever belongs in the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Designs, Photographs and Marketing of E.T
- 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. 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 E.T. Reunion - The cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film.
- 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.
- Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
UHD BD TECHNICAL SPECS:
- Audio: DTS:X Immersive Audio; 2.0 DTS Headphone:X; DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish (Latin American), French (European), Portuguese (Brazilian) and Japanese DTS Digital Surround 5.1, Japanese DTS Digital Surround 2.0
- Language/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish (Latin American), French (Canadian and European), Portuguese (Brazilian), Mandarin (complex) and Japanese Subtitles
Bron: blu-ray.com http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=21682