SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — In 1982, the most important thing in the world to six-year-old me was "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," the story of a young boy who finds friendship with a homesick alien. It came ...

A custom image of Harrison Ford's face superimposed on Elliot's body, riding a bike with ET in the front basket Image by Zanda Rice Eclipsed perhaps only by his role as Han Solo in the Star Wars films ...

Henry Thomas, who starred as Elliott Taylor in "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", shared his thoughts on the iconic 1982 film's legacy as it marks its milestone 40th anniversary. The 51-year-old actor told ...

It makes us laugh, it makes us cry and it gives us a dose of 80s nostalgia that's hard to come by — ET the Extra-Terrestrial is a certified classic, and these fun facts are sure to surprise you!

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If Dee Wallace didn't stand up to Steven Spielberg, E.T. could've wanted to do more than just go home. In a recent appearance on the "Still Here Hollywood" podcast, Wallace, who played Elliot's mother ...

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Please note: This interview has been condensed for length and clarity. Digital Trends: It’s been 40 years since E.T. was released. What are some of the fondest memories you have of making the film?