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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 American science fiction film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, and written by Melissa Mathison.
which actress contributed to developing the voice of e.t. the extra-terrestria Pat Welsh are there any sequels of it in the short film genre? Yes, "A Holiday Reunion" was there any sequel that got canceled? Yes, "E.T. II: Nocturnal Fears" what was the reason for that? Spielberg  felt it would do nothing but rob the original of its virginity.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial [SEP] Introduction
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 American science fiction film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, and written by Melissa Mathison. It tells the story of Elliott, a boy who befriends an extraterrestrial, dubbed "E.T.", who is stranded on Earth. The film stars Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, and Henry Thomas. The concept was based on an imaginary friend Spielberg created after his parents' divorce. In 1980, Spielberg met Mathison and developed a new story from the failed project "Night Skies". Filming took place from September to December 1981 on a budget of $10.5 million. Unlike most films, it was shot in rough chronological order, to facilitate convincing emotional performances from the young cast.