20 Fascinating Facts About “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial”

Thankfully we were spared an awful sequel that might have destroyed our perception of this wonderful classic.

Brian Galindo 2 weeks ago 81 responses

Watch Henry Thomas’ "ET" Audition

He was one ridiculously talented child actor.

ReelSnarky 7 months ago 46 responses

Henry Thomas Discusses “E.T.” 30 Years After It Premiered

Henry, who played Elliott, admitted the movie’s ending still chokes him up this morning on the Today Show.

Whitney Jefferson 7 months ago 13 responses

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About E.T.

The 3-foot tall extra terrestrial has a lot of surprising secrets.

FDC 8 months ago 72 responses

The Ten Most Convincing Screen Tests Of All Time

These audition tapes from TV and movies show that first impressions do matter, and thank heavens they were such good ones. From “Star Wars” to “E.T.” to “Harry Potter,” how could it have been anyone else?

Summer Anne Burton 10 months ago 86 responses

E.T. Rescued By British Coastguard

76-year-old Margaret Wells of Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, was robbed of her prized possession back in September — the life-size replica of the Extra Terrestrial that her daughter made from scratch years ago. Luckily, authorities recently discovered the thing as “it rolled up on the beach and gave somebody a bit of a fright,” one Coastguard spokesperson said.

404Terror a year ago 15 responses

E.T. As A Danish Pastry

That’s my kind of extra terrestrial nosh.

BurnRed a year ago 110 responses

E.T. And Star Wars Exist In The Same Universe

[Update: Given that The Phantom Menace came out a long time ago, some people already knew this. If you are one of those people, please definitely leave a comment to indicate that. It would mean the world to me.] The Children Of The Green Planet who make a brief appearance in a Galactic Senate scene in The Phantom Menace are the same species as E.T. Apparently, they were inserted into the movie by George Lucas to return the favor after Steven Spielberg included a Yoda reference in E.T. I DID NOT KNOW THIS BEFORE AND FIND IT SURPRISING. (via reddit.com)

Jack Shepherd a year ago 34 responses

When Lip Dubs Go Awry

The staff of ET wanted to make a big lip dub for Mary Hart’s farewell. Here’s what happened. Will it ever end? View Media ›

Scott Lamb 2 years ago 45 responses

Watch Katy Perry And Kanye West’s New Video ‘E.T.’

Katy Perry and Kanye West’s new otherworldly video from Perry’s Teenage Dream is finally here. I’m a little frightened. Watch Video ›

Dave Stopera 2 years ago 147 responses

Fake Trailer for E.T. Sequel

Robert Blankenheim (very creatively) used clips from movies starring the grown-up cast of E.T. the Extraterrestrial, along with a LOT of DIY visual effects to bring to life a sequel that’s more War of the Worlds than Turn on your Heartlight. Watch Video ›

Mr. BabyMan 2 years ago 10 responses

The Love Child of E.T. and Garfield

Or maybe it’s just the mental image Garfield uses as thinspo. An E.T. meets ALF toy would actually make a lot more sense. View Image ›

Peggy Wang 2 years ago 25 responses

Extra Terrestrial Love

E.T. and Yoda, sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g. Somewhere on the internet, there’s a slash fanfiction being written about this. View List ›

Rebecca E. 2 years ago 1 response

Finger Light Confusion

You’re doing it wrong? View Image ›

Lindsey W. 4 years ago 16 responses