The two disc set also had both cuts. The annoying thing was that the back cover did not specifically specify both cuts although the included booklet did. There’s also the issue of credibility. E.T. was rereleased as a single DVD in 2005 with only the 2002 cut and it was this edition that was only available til the BD came out. Id like to think Universal wouldnt have done this behind Spielberg’s back. Then again if Spielberg was ok with this or for all we know requested that then his initial desire to have both cuts available is rather irrelevant. Now of course its reversed and only the theatrical cut is available. As far as his giving into fanboys perhaps that was the case. I didnt know until he said a few years that he was the one who ordered both cuts to be included on the original DVD. However, for all we know this could be cover up for the dislike the fans expressed for the 2002 cut. Perhaps Universal were the ones to order both cuts included. Perhaps they knew the reputation of the SW SE’s and didnt wanna go down that road with one of their films. However I think Spielberg would be the one to have final say as to whats included and what’s not. That sounds more believable.