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 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 reveals hard-fought victory on stopping 'ET' sequel
Director Steven Spielberg recently shared his experience of preventing a sequel to his iconic 1982 film 'ET the Extra-Terrestrial', calling it a "hard-fought victory" during an event.As per The Hollywood Reporter,
Steven Spielberg Recalls Fighting to Stop E.T. Sequels (And We’re Glad He Won)
Some of Steven Spielberg’s biggest box office hits spawned major Hollywood franchises, but the legendary director went out of his way to ensure there would never be a sequel to E.T. – the Extra-Terrestrial.
E.T. director Steven Spielberg had to fight hard to prevent sequel
Steven Spielberg has revealed that he had to fight hard to prevent a sequel being green lit for his iconic 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. And according to the legendary director, his experiences clashing with studio bosses over another film featuring the lovable alien eventually gave him more rights for future projects.
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 fought to stop a sequel to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial being made
Legendary director Steven Spielberg has revealed he fought to stop a sequel to 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' being made because he was adamant the film should not get a follow-up.
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