Steven Spielberg reveals he fought studio hard to stop them from making ET sequel: 'I didn't have any rights'
Director Steven Spielberg recently shared how he prevented a sequel to his iconic 1982 film ET: The Extra-Terrestrial, calling it a “hard-fought victory”.
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.
Director Steven Spielberg said he fought to stop ET sequel
Steven Spielberg fought to stop a sequel to ET the Extra-Terrestrial from being made.
Steven Spielberg Recalls ‘Hard-Fought Victory’ To Prevent An E.T. Sequel, But I Still Dig The Idea He ‘Flirted With’ Early On
Director Steven Spielberg shares his ‘hard-fought victory’ to not have a sequel to his classic E.T.. And while I agree why it was better to not have one, the idea he had was still kind of cool. That was a real hard-fought victory because I didn’t have any rights.
Steven Spielberg ‘Flirted' With Making an ‘E.T.' Sequel and Then Fought Against the Studio Wanting One: ‘That Was a Real Hard-Fought Victory'
Steven Spielberg recently reunited with his “E.T.” actor Drew Barrymore at the TCM Classic Film Festival: New York Pop-Up x 92NY (via Total Film) and revealed that he once “flirted” with the idea of making a sequel to “E.
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.
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 against the E.T. sequel that became a theme park ride
Universal Studios’ E.T. Adventure. Based on the sequel to the novelization, E.T.: The Book Of The Green Planet by William Kotzwinkle, Adventure is a dark ride that doesn’t just allow E.T. to phone home.
Steven Spielberg recalls battle to prevent E.T. sequel
Steven Spielberg has recalled how he had to battle to prevent a sequel to E.T. The 78-year-old directing legend was behind the beloved 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - which featured Drew Barrymore in her debut as Gertie Taylor.
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Steven Spielberg remembers 6-year-old Drew Barrymore was an improv pro on set of ‘E.T.’
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Steven Spielberg's 'ET' Sequel Showdown: Behind the Decision to Leave a Classic Untouched
Director Steven Spielberg resisted creating a sequel to his iconic 1982 film 'ET the Extra-Terrestrial'. Despite lacking ...
Steven Spielberg Says Scrapped ‘E.T.’ Sequel Idea Was Set on Alien’s Home Planet
Had there been an “E.T” sequel, Steven Spielberg would have had the titular alien not just phone home, but go home. In the ...
Made for $10 million, earned $792 million, how a kids' movie became world's highest-grossing film; beat Star Wars, Jaws
In 1982, a kids' film with no big stars dethroned Star Wars as the highest-grossing film in the world, and held that title for over a decade.
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Steven Spielberg shares rare detail about Drew Barrymore filming ‘E.T.’
Steven Spielberg was in awe of a young Drew Barrymore’s energy as he recalled filming of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial back in ...