E.T. Returns To Screen At LA Film Festival On June 15

E.T. returns to the big screen at the upcoming LA Film Festival. Fans of Steven Spielberg’s iconic film can celebrate the movie’s 30th Anniversary at a free outdoor screening on June 15th at FIGat7th. The screening, which starts at 8:30pm, is part of the LA Film Fest presented by Film Independent.

The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition invites attendees to pay homage to the film’s iconic bike scene by pedaling their way downtown.  Those who ride their bicycle will receive free bike “valet” and a screening voucher for the LA Film Festival. For more information please visit: www.lafilmfest.com.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial celebrates its 30th Anniversary with its first-ever release on Blu-ray™ this October. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered picture that delivers six times the resolution of DVD, as well as all-new 7.1 surround sound, the E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Anniversary Edition Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes the 1982 theatrical movie, an all-new interview with director Steven Spielberg, and “The E.T. Journals” featuring never-before-seen footage from the set of the film.

Check out the E.T. Blu-ray teaser trailer.

In 1982, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial became the biggest blockbuster of the year, ranking #1 over 16 different weekends. Even today, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial remains the fourth most successful movie of all-time1 in the United States. 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’ (Jaws) memorable score. The unforgettable cast includes the adorable 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).