Steven Spielberg put the kibosh on ‘E.T.’ sequel back when he 'didn't have any rights'
Director Steven Spielberg is speaking out about why he didn't make a sequel to his 1982 classic, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
Steven Spielberg reveals he fought studio hard to stop them from making ET sequel: 'I didn't have any rights'
Director Steven Spielberg recently shared how he prevented a sequel to his iconic 1982 film ET: The Extra-Terrestrial, calling it a “hard-fought victory”.
Steven Spielberg Recalls “Hard-Fought Victory” to Stop ‘E.T.’ Sequel: “I Didn’t Have Any Rights”
The director spoke about the 1982 blockbuster alongside star Drew Barrymore as part of a TCM Classic Film Festival: New York Pop-Up  x  92NY conversation on Saturday.
Steven Spielberg "Flirted with" Visiting E.T.'s Home Planet in Unmade Sequel
When the film (now available to own from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment ) ended up being a massive success upon its release in the summer of 1982, however, director Steven Spielberg briefly considered making a second movie called E.T. II: Nocturnal Fears.
Steven Spielberg fought hard to stop E.T. sequel he really ‘did not want’
Steven Spielberg fought to stop a sequel to classic 80s sci-fi film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial being made. Released in 1982, the beloved family film follows the story of the titular alien left behind on Earth as he is discovered by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas) who decides to keep him hidden.
Steven Spielberg Recalls ‘Hard-Fought Victory’ To Prevent An E.T. Sequel, But I Still Dig The Idea He ‘Flirted With’ Early On
Director Steven Spielberg shares his ‘hard-fought victory’ to not have a sequel to his classic E.T.. And while I agree why it was better to not have one, the idea he had was still kind of cool. That was a real hard-fought victory because I didn’t have any rights.
Steven Spielberg Recalls Fight to Prevent E.T. Sequel
Steven Spielberg is one of the most legendary directors, but he didn’t always have that clout. In a recent interview, he opened up about the hard-fought victory he earned by making sure no sequel to E.
Steven Spielberg Changed His Mind on Making An ‘E.T.’ Sequel
Spielberg explained, “I just did not want to make a sequel. I flirted with it for a little bit – just a little bit to see if I [could] think of a story – and the only thing
Steven Spielberg Explains Why E.T. Never Got a Sequel
Spielberg reveals how he fought to prevent an E.T. sequel, securing creative control and protecting the film’s legacy.
'E.T. the Extra Terrestrial' draws crowds in San Diego 1982
July 10, 1982 Long lines to see the summer blockbuster hit at the Loma Theatre in Point Loma. Bridget Asaro reports. Donald ...
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Steven Spielberg Shared a Hilarious Memory of Directing Drew Barrymore in 'E.T.'
In the early 1980s, Steven Spielberg and Drew Barrymore worked together on the children's film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. At ...
Steven Spielberg Says 6-Year-Old Drew Barrymore Was ‘Irrepressible’ on “E.T.” Set — and Made Up ‘a Lot’ of Her Own Dialogue
Barrymore said that it was only in her adulthood that she felt 'honored' by how many of her ideas made it in the movie ...
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Steven Spielberg's 'ET' Sequel Showdown: Behind the Decision to Leave a Classic Untouched
Director Steven Spielberg resisted creating a sequel to his iconic 1982 film 'ET the Extra-Terrestrial'. Despite lacking ...
‘E.T.’ crashes Paris Men’s Fashion Week with some truly out-of-this-world looks
Go big or phone home. On Wednesday, Walter van Beirendonck, one of the avant-garde fashion designers in the Antwerp Six, ...
Steven Spielberg Says Directing a Young Drew Barrymore in “E.T.” ‘Made Me Want to Be a Father’
Drew Barrymore inspired Steven Spielberg on the set of E.T. in the ’80s. On Saturday, Jan. 25, the two opened up about ...