E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (franchise)

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was a multimedia franchise beginning with the 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The franchise primarily surrounds the titular extra-terrestrial, E.T., and later went on to be featured in the crossover video game LEGO Dimensions.

History
The original film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released on 26 May 1982 during the 1982 Cannes Film Festival, and later on 11 June 1982 in the United States. The film's cast included Pat Welsh, Steven Spielberg, and Kayden Green as E.T. (voiceovers), Dee Wallace as Mary, Henry Thomas as Elliott, Robert MacNaughton as Michael, Drew Barrymore as Gertie, and Peter Coyote as Keys. It was directed by Steven Spielberg, written by Melissa Mathison, and was produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Steven Spielberg.

An extended version of the film was premiered at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on 16 March 2002, and was released on home media six days later.

Crossovers with the DWU
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In-universe references
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Cast and crew connections
Several individuals affiliated with the Doctor Who franchise have also contributed to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial-related media.

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