E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial download the new version for windows

According to Peter Intermaggio of Comcast Cable, the goal of the special is to 'show how Xfinity and Sky technology connects family, friends and loved ones, which is so important during the holidays.Spielberg reveals Drew Barrymore asked him to be her dad while filming ‘E.T.’ - says he felt ‘helpless’ watching her be ‘robbed’ of childhood

Lance Acord ( Lost in Translation) directs A Holiday Reunion, which is in part a plug for Xfinity as well. Thanks to Xfinity already debuting the special on YouTube, however, any of us can watch it at any time. It will then reportedly make its way 'across the dial' continuing through the holiday season and is set to air through Jan. Additionally, a 30-second cut will air during commercial breaks during NBC's NFL telecast along with other NFL games on CBS and Fox.

The full four-minute version will air on Syfy during Thursday evening airings of the original E.T. 'The audience is going to get everything they want out of a sequel without the messy bits that could destroy the beauty of the original and the special place it has in people's minds and hearts,' Thomas is also quoted as saying, which coincides with Spielberg's thought process on the project.Ī two-minute version of A Holiday Reunion aired on NBC during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and will also be shown in movie theater pre-shows during the holiday weekend. As for A Holiday Reunion, Spielberg was said to be much more open to the concept of a short film reunion centered on connectivity and was reportedly consulted during its production. Ultimately, however, the filmmaker dropped the concept for fear of tarnishing the legacy of the original. It's not quite Steven Spielberg toyed with the idea of making an E.T. hiding behind a snowman in the yard, he brings the little guy inside to show him just how much technology has changed since the otherworldly visitor had departed Earth.

These days, Elliott is all grown up with a wife and two children, and perhaps not so coincidentally, the kids look very similar to how Thomas and co-star Drew Barrymore appeared as child actors in the original movie. returns to Earth to reconnect with Elliott ( Henry Thomas) after going 37 years without seeing his human friend.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial download the new version for windows