It’s that time of year again! We are starting early for your 2022 Holiday Gift Guide; please consider the following classic titles from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Journey back to the magic and adventure of “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” the beloved masterpiece from Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg, with this all-new release celebrating the 40th anniversary of the film, available to own on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and Digital October 18th from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. There has never been a better time to relive this cinematic classic and four-time Academy Award® winner, including Best Music by legendary composer John Williams. The anniversary release showcases over 45 minutes of all-new bonus features, including a retrospective of the film and its lasting legacy and a featurette with Steven Spielberg reflecting on his career and the making of E.T. 40 years later. This release also includes all the original bonus features, including deleted scenes, cast and filmmaker reunion, a discussion with John Williams about the iconic music from the film, and more. This “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” release is the definitive way to experience the heartwarming movie that will thrill viewers of all ages again with its timeless message of trust, courage, and the overwhelming power of friendship.
Captivating audiences of all ages, this timeless story follows the unforgettable journey of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy he befriends. Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and Michael (Robert MacNaughton) as they come together to help E.T. find his way back home; “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” is “one of the great American films” (Leonard Maltin) that forever belongs in the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere.
Three premium limited editions will be available at select retailers for a limited time only:
- “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Set (4K UHD + Blu-ray™ + Digital): Includes movie, collectible tin tote, thermos, booklet, and certificate of authenticity (Amazon Exclusive)
- “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” 40th Anniversary Limited Edition (4K UHD + Blu-ray™ + Digital): Includes movie and collectible BendyFigs figurine (Walmart.com Exclusive)
- “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook (4K UHD + Blu-ray™ + Digital): (Target Exclusive)
Please visit the individual retailer’s stores and websites for more information on these exclusives.
Bonus Features on 4K UHD and Blu-ray™ for your collection:
- 40 YEARS OF E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL – An all-new retrospective of the film and its lasting legacy
- TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL: AN EVENING WITH STEVEN SPIELBERG – The acclaimed director reflects on his career and the making of E.T. 40 years later
- THE E.T. JOURNALS – 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
- DELETED SCENES
- STEVEN SPIELBERG & E.T. – Watch an interview with Steven Spielberg as he reflects on the film and discusses his experience working with the actors and his overall and current perspective on E.T.
- 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 EVOLUTION AND CREATION OF E.T.
- THE E.T. REUNION – The cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the film’s impact
- THE MUSIC OF E.T.: A DISCUSSION WITH JOHN WILLIAMS – Interviews and footage focused on 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
- DESIGNS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND MARKETING
♦ E.T. Designs by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux
♦ E.T. Designs by Carlo Rambaldi
♦ Spaceship Designs by Ralph Mcquarrie
♦ Designs by Production Illustrator Ed Verreaux
♦ Production Photographs
♦ Marketing E.T. - THEATRICAL TRAILER
- SPECIAL OLYMPICS TV SPOT
Available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and Digital October 18th
One of the most critically acclaimed and cherished films to ever grace the silver screen, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” celebrates its 60th anniversary with a first-time 4K Ultra HD release from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment on October 11th. The “To Kill a Mockingbird: 60th Anniversary Edition” set includes a 44-page booklet, four collectible international theatrical poster cards, and a film strip replica. The limited edition packs also include a new introspective featurette with the filmmakers, historians, and family members reflecting on the film’s lasting messages of courage and hope that are still relevant 60 years later.
Experience one of the most significant milestones in film history like never before with “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Gregory Peck stars as courageous Southern lawyer Atticus Finch—the Academy Award®-winning performance hailed by the American Film Institute as the Greatest Movie Hero of All Time. Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about innocence, strength, and conviction and nominated for eight Academy Awards®, this beloved classic includes hours of unforgettable bonus features. Watch it and remember why “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”
Bonus Features on “To Kill a Mockingbird: 60th Anniversary Edition” on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ & DVD:
- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD: ALL POINTS OF VIEW (NEW) – Delve deep into the impact and legacy of To Kill a Mockingbird in this new documentary as film historians, scholars, and Gregory Peck’s grandson, Christopher Peck, reflect on the message of hope, courage, and integrity that are still relevant 60 years after the film was released
- FEARFUL SYMMETRY – A feature-length documentary on the making of “To Kill a Mockingbird” with cast and crew interviews and a visit to author Harper Lee’s hometown
- A CONVERSATION WITH GREGORY PECK – An intimate feature-length documentary on one of the most beloved actors in film history with interviews, film clips, home movies, and more
- ACADEMY AWARD® BEST ACTOR ACCEPTANCE SPEECH – Gregory Peck gives a speech at the Academy Awards® after winning for his performance as Atticus Finch
- AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE LIFE ACHIEVEMENT SPEECH – Gregory Peck’s speech after receiving the AFI Life Achievement Award
- EXCERPT FROM “TRIBUTE TO GREGORY PECK” – Cecilia Peck’s heartwarming farewell to her father given at the Academy in celebration of his life
- SCOUT REMEMBERS – Actress Mary Badham talks about her time acting alongside Gregory Peck
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR ROBERT MULLIGAN AND PRODUCER ALAN PAKULA
- ORIGINAL THEATRICAL TRAILER
- 100 YEARS OF UNIVERSAL: RESTORING THE CLASSICS – Join in on the in-depth look at the film restoration process
Available on 4K Ultra HD October 11th
From Universal Pictures, home of the monsters since the era of silent movies comes the second volume of “Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection” with collectible packaging, showcasing four more of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history: “The Mummy,” which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, “The Bride of Frankenstein,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” Starring Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester, and Claude Rains in the roles they made famous, these iconic films set new standards for horror with groundbreaking makeup, cinematography, and special effects that have withstood the test of time.
Films Included:
1. The Mummy (1932)
2. The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
3. Phantom of the Opera (1943)
4. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
Bonus Features on “The Mummy” 4K Ultra HD:
- Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
- He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
- Unraveling the Legacy of THE MUMMY
- THE MUMMY Archives
- 100 Years of Universal: The Carl Laemmle Era (Int’l Version)
- Trailer Gallery:
♦ The Mummy (1932)
♦ The Mummy’s Hand (1940)
♦ The Mummy’s Tomb (1942)
♦ The Mummy’s Ghost (1944)
♦ The Mummy’s Curse (1944) - Feature Commentary with Film Historian Paul M. Jensen
- Feature Commentary with Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns, and Brent Armstrong
Bonus Features on the “The Bride of Frankenstein” 4K Ultra HD:
- She’s Alive! Creating The Bride of Frankenstein
- The Bride Of Frankenstein Archive
- 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics (International Version)
- Trailer Gallery:
♦ Frankenstein (1931)
♦ The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
♦ The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
♦ House of Frankenstein (1944) - Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen
Bonus Features on the “Phantom of the Opera” 4K Ultra HD:
- The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
- Production Photographs
- 100 Years of Universal: The Lot (Int’l version)
- Theatrical Trailer
- Feature Commentary with Film Historian Scott MacQueen
Bonus Features on the “Creature From the Black Lagoon” 4K Ultra HD:
- Creature from the Black Lagoon (3D Version) (Blu-ray only)
- Back to the Black Lagoon
- Production Photographs
- 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
- Trailer Gallery:
♦ Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
♦ Revenge of the Creature (1955)
♦ The Creature Walks Among Us (1956) - Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver
Available on 4K Ultra HD October 11th
