Spielberg confirms E.T. for Blu...plus Raiders - Blu-ray Forum

bluskies · 09-13-2011, 05:15 AM

At a special screening tonight of Raiders in L.A., Steven Spielberg said E.T. is coming to Blu. And he said the print of Raiders had been remastered for an eventual Blu release. He is willing to release it in six months but he said it is up to George Lucas and they are trying to decide to do it alone or the first 3 together.

Also...he asked if we would be ok with just the 1982 original version of E.T. and not combined with the altered version he did later. (He mentioned how when they released the altered version on DVD how he insisted they include the other and price it the way they would one DVD.) We applauded the decision just the original on Blu and he said, "Okay, then."

Aerodude73 · 09-13-2011, 05:19 AM

"it's up to George" - Oh god, here we go again...

MEB · 09-13-2011, 05:23 AM

The original 1982 version of E.T., complete with guns in the hands of the government men? I'll believe it when I see it. But I'll certainly applaud the release if it happens! I'll actually buy it, too!

Mark

Michael Bay Fan · 09-13-2011, 05:23 AM

Finally!

RJ Smoove · 09-13-2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bluskies

At a special screening tonightg of Raiders in L.A., Steven Spielberg said E.T. is coming to Blu. And he said the print of Raiders had been remastered for an eventual Blu release. He is willing to release it but he said it is up to George Lucas and they are trying to decide to do it alone or the first 3 together.

Sucks that I couldn't go. I was a day late for RSVPing, and I didn't even have to be. It was just me being slow...

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Also...He asked if we wold be ok with just the 1982 original version of E.T. and not combined with the altered version he did later. We applauded that decision.

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Originally Posted by MEB

The original 1982 version of E.T., complete with guns in the hands of the government men? I'll believe it when I see it. But I'll certainly applaud the release if it happens! I'll actually buy it, too!

Mark

Would it be okay?

Why no, Mr. Spielberg, we don't want the original.

dan21 · 09-13-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

"it's up to George" - Oh god, here we go again...

Worst news ever, how much will he change this time

cvm · 09-13-2011, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

"it's up to George" - Oh god, here we go again...

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Originally Posted by dan21

Worst news ever, how much will he change this time

This time ET shoots first.

bluskies · 09-13-2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RJ Smoove

Sucks that I couldn't go. I was a day late for RSVPing, and I didn't even have to be. It was just me being slow...

Think they had extra tickets they were giving away at the door. I had two and gave back one, so a guy who just took a chance on showing up got given my extra by them.

It was a fun event. They screened Raiders first and then began to interview Spielberg. He wasn't far into the interview, describing the swordsman scene about how Harrison Ford wasn't feeling well and said Ford decided to save doing the three page scene by just shooting him. Next we know, we heard a voice saying, "That's not the way it happened." And Harrison Ford came from the side of the theater and joined them for the rest of the interview (about half an hour).

octagon · 09-13-2011, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bluskies

At a special screening tonight of Raiders in L.A., Steven Spielberg said E.T. is coming to Blu. And he said the print of Raiders had been remastered for an eventual Blu release. He is willing to release it in six months but he said it is up to George Lucas and they are trying to decide to do it alone or the first 3 together.

Also...he asked if we would be ok with just the 1982 original version of E.T. and not combined with the altered version he did later. (He mentioned how when they released the altered version on DVD how he insisted they include the other and price it the way they would one DVD.) We applauded the decision just the original on Blu and he said, "Okay, then."

Whoa, that's freaking huge. I didn't think they would even consider individual releases.

I would love that.

bluskies · 09-13-2011, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Whoa, that's freaking huge. I didn't think they would even consider individual releases.

I would love that.

I don't believe Spielberg meant individual releases...rather, either Raiders alone, or all three together as a set, is the decision.

RJ Smoove · 09-13-2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bluskies

Think they had extra tickets they were giving away at the door. I had two and gave back one, so a guy who just took a chance on showing up got given my extra by them.

It was a fun event. They screened Raiders first and then began to interview Spielberg. He wasn't far into the interview, describing the swordsman scene about how Harrison Ford wasn't feeling well and said Ford decided to save doing the three page scene by just shooting him. Next we know, we heard a voice saying, "That's not the way it happened." And Harrison Ford came from the side of the theater and joined them for the rest of the interview (about half an hour).

WJWS Channel 13:Amity · 09-13-2011, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MEB

The original 1982 version of E.T., complete with guns in the hands of the government men? I'll believe it when I see it. But I'll certainly applaud the release if it happens! I'll actually buy it, too!

Mark

why do you say that, he gave us both versions on the dvd set, and hes gone on record saying the original version is his prefered version and the one he recomends people watch.

Bukax42 · 09-13-2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bluskies

He is willing to release it in six months but he said it is up to George Lucas and they are trying to decide to do it alone or the first 3 together.

But first... let's bring CGI monkeys and beavers to Raiders!

28BlusLater · 09-13-2011, 06:15 AM

Finally!!!

E.T. was filmed very close to where I live, so it's always exciting to see all the familiar streets/houses/etc. when watching the film. This will definitely be a day 1 buy.

octagon · 09-13-2011, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bluskies

I don't believe Spielberg meant individual releases...rather, either Raiders alone, or all three together as a set, is the decision.

Fair enough, 'an individual release' would have probably been more accurate.

Which would be just fine by me. Provided it doesn't delay or otherwise get in the way of releasing the rest. I have absolutely no interest in Temple or Crusade but I know a lot of people do.

In an ideal world they'd each get released when they were ready (and I wouldn't have to pay for the two I don't want

)

rubystone356 · 09-13-2011, 06:17 AM

HBO played E.T. a while back .I have it on my dvr. it was the original version.

Jacob

motorheadache95 · 09-13-2011, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by backgroundactorman

why do you say that, he gave us both versions on the dvd set, and hes gone on record saying the original version is his prefered version and the one he recomends people watch.

Yeah, it seemed like he started out following Lucas on the whole "let's revise our old films" kick, and later decided it was a bad idea. In fact, the idea that he won't even put the "enhanced version" on the Blu-Ray is very telling about how he feels now about film revisionism.

As for Raiders, I don't think we need to worry about alterations to any of the three movies. I don't know who has the authority in this case, but if the transfers are already done, I'd think we would have gotten leaked info about some kind of "Special Edition" changes that were done to them if there had been any. In fact, I'll bet you that "Raiders" has the original version of the "cliff sequence" which was apparently altered with cgi for HDTV broadcasts.

YodasFootPowder · 09-13-2011, 06:18 AM

Fully CG E.T. throughout the whole film. I'm excited!

Aerodude73 · 09-13-2011, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cvm

This time ET shoots first.

Now THAT was Funny

Darth Anakin · 09-13-2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Now THAT was Funny

No this time, Drew Barrymore shocks the world and she shoots first, using a modern day Glock!

09-13-2011, 05:15 AM	#1
bluskies Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:1179 DVD collection:248 Blu-ray reviews: 71	Spielberg confirms E.T. for Blu...plus Raiders At a special screening tonight of Raiders in L.A., Steven Spielberg said E.T. is coming to Blu. And he said the print of Raiders had been remastered for an eventual Blu release. He is willing to release it in six months but he said it is up to George Lucas and they are trying to decide to do it alone or the first 3 together. Also...he asked if we would be ok with just the 1982 original version of E.T. and not combined with the altered version he did later. (He mentioned how when they released the altered version on DVD how he insisted they include the other and price it the way they would one DVD.) We applauded the decision just the original on Blu and he said, "Okay, then." Last edited by bluskies; 09-13-2011 at 05:49 AM.

09-13-2011, 05:19 AM	#2
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 Blu-ray collection:845 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:28	"it's up to George" - Oh god, here we go again... Boston, Mass. - 7 PROF. Sports Titles/9 Years (2002-2011) R.I.P. - RICHIE HAYWARD - (2/6/46 - 8/12/10) POLK AUDIO: "LIVE IT, BREATHE IT, LOVE IT, BELIEVE IT" ™ 50" Samsung DLP - POLK AUDIO - "7.2" Set-up - Center: CS2 - Front: T90e's Surrounds: FXi A6's (Side), A3's (Rear) - Subs: 2 PA-120's Onkyo TX-SR706 - OPPO BDP-83 - DirecTV HD-DVR - Harmony ONE - BLU-RAYS: 845

09-13-2011, 05:23 AM	#3
MEB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:780 DVD collection:106	The original 1982 version of E.T., complete with guns in the hands of the government men? I'll believe it when I see it. But I'll certainly applaud the release if it happens! I'll actually buy it, too! Mark Booth Bijou Garage Theater Stir Crazy Deluxe Popcorn Maker - My Review Make Real Movie Theater Popcorn at Home

09-13-2011, 05:23 AM	#4
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09-13-2011, 06:15 AM	#14
28BlusLater Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2010 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:313 PS3 collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:4 PS3 reviews:2	Finally!!! E.T. was filmed very close to where I live, so it's always exciting to see all the familiar streets/houses/etc. when watching the film. This will definitely be a day 1 buy. 1080P TV: Samsung LN40A650 Fronts: MartinLogan Prefaces Center: MartinLogan Encore TF Surrounds: Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800s Subwoofer: SVS PB12-NSD Processor: Emotiva UMC-1 Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 Blu-Ray Player: Momitsu BDP-899 (Region Free) MonoPrice Banana Plugs Monster & Rocketfish HDMI Cables Emotiva Interconnects In-Wall 12 AWG Speaker Cables

09-13-2011, 06:17 AM	#16
rubystone356 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:563 DVD collection:202 PS3 collection:8 Hardware reviews:1	HBO played E.T. a while back .I have it on my dvr. it was the original version. Jacob

09-13-2011, 06:18 AM	#18
YodasFootPowder Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Twin Cities, MN Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:270 Blu-ray reviews:4 Hardware reviews:1	Fully CG E.T. throughout the whole film. I'm excited! "Does the Blu-ray version of '.......' look better than it's DVD version?" I'm so sick of this question. 99% of Blu-rays look better than their DVD counterpart. Period.

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