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The Original ‘E.T.’ Model From the Celebrated 1982 Film Seeks a New Home

The original model of the iconic alien at the heart of Steven Spielberg’s beloved 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is looking for a new home. Besides representing one of film’s most indelible ...
New York Post

Here’s what Henry Thomas, the ‘E.T.’ kid, looks like now — 40 years later

“E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” first beamed its way into theaters in June 1982 — almost 40 years ago to the date. Despite the massive success of the Steven Spielberg sci-fi flick, star Henry Thomas has ...

LEGO reveals new E.T. set inspired by the 1982 film and preorders are open now

LEGO has unveiled a 1,226-piece E.T. set for adults, featuring poseable parts and glowing heart, with preorders open ahead of ...

Steven Spielberg Finally Answers Burning Question About the Ending of E.T.

The year 1982 saw maybe the most defining family movie release of all time with E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Topping the box office for 6 weeks straight, the film was a smash hit t ...

LEGO Announces E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Figure That's Roughly Quarter Life Size

Lovable alien E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial will soon be able to buy and build in LEGO form, with movable appendages and a light ...
New York Post

‘E.T.’ at 40: Secrets of the beloved Spielberg classic revealed

This Saturday, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” turns 40. But the iconic alien doesn’t look a day over 10 million — his approximate age in a novelization of the 1982 film. Steven Spielberg’s family drama, ...

I’m So Glad Steven Spielberg Finally Revealed Whether E.T. Was Slimy Or Dry

Since E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is one of the best sci-fi movies ever made, I'd think just about every question about it would have already been answered by Steven Spielberg. But ...
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Why E.T. and Elliot’s Bond Still Captivates Us 40 Years Later

Matthew Galea is a features writer for CBR. He spends his day as a high school English teacher, and every other minute watching, thinking and writing about movies and television. When Steven Spielberg ...
People

Drew Barrymore Thought E.T. Was Real When She Filmed the Movie at Age 7: 'I Really Loved Him'

"I believed E.T. was real," Drew Barrymore says on an upcoming episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, as she reunites with Henry Thomas and Dee Wallace Drew Barrymore says she thought her alien costar in ...
People

Reunited! E.T. Returns to Earth 37 Years Later to See Henry Thomas' Elliott in New Ad

Actor Henry Thomas reprises his role as Elliot alongside the alien character for Comcast's new four-minute ad called "A Holiday Reunion" Coming home again! E.T. is returning to Earth to reunite with ...
The Cheat Sheet

What is E.T.’s Favorite Candy?

This Academy Award-winning movie features one lovable extraterrestrial with a love for his friend, Elliot and a need for going back home. That is, the 1982 release, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which ...
Rolling Stone

See E.T. Return to Earth 40 Years Later in… an Advertisement

As if major companies weren’t plundering our childhood nostalgia enough these days, telecom conglomerate Comcast has released a sequel to Steven Spielberg‘s cult film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in the ...