Watch Spielberg & Williams Create Movie Magic In Clip From E.T. Blu-ray

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We've got footage of the pair composing the iconic theme.

Posted 22nd October 2012, 9:52am in Film

To celebrate the release of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on Blu-ray for the very first time today, we've got a clip from the extensive extras to share with you.

Below you can see director Steven Spielberg and his regular composer John Williams as they were creating the iconic theme that brokes hearts around the world in 1982.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic film, the Blu-ray and Steelbook features all-new 7.1 surround sound and - most importantly - the original 1982 cut (not the tampered, extended, CGI'd version from a few years ago). There's also new footage from the making, and a new interview with Spielberg.

Tissues at the ready, here's the Great Bearded One and the multi-Oscar winning composer calmly creating one of the most beautiful film scores ever:

Here are the extras in detail:

The E.T. Journals: In this all-new bonus feature, 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. This piece will give viewers a unique feeling of being on-set and living the excitement of what it was like to make E.T.

Steven Spielberg & E.T.: Watch an all-new interview with Steven Spielberg, as he reflects back on the film and discusses his experience working with children as well as his overall and current perspective on E.T.

Deleted Scenes

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 Evolution and Creation of E.T.: From idea to screenplay, through casting and making the film.

The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams: Interviews and footage of the long-standing relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg.

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.

Original Theatrical Trailer