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lol Im a completionist so its a must for me, that and the I love E.T.
That’s good. It’s really a shame that the anniversary version is no longer included in any current releases, even though I’m not a fan of it.
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yea I kind of expected them to include it as a bonus al least, maybe a 2 disc set
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really, I can’t find it online and the sites that I’ve been directed to are in Russian and I can’t navigate around, where did you find your copy, is it in English ?
I had someone capture it from HDNET movies. If someone is going to create a hybrid version utilizing the original film, I’d be happy to supply it. Would love it synced with the DTS track.
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I could probably work on that if no one else wants to do the assembling. I’ve got the blu-ray (which includes the weird deleted scene) and would just need the HDTV source.
What is the source of the DTS track you’ve mentioned (20th version I assume?). Is it muxed with video that can be used as reference for editing? I don’t know anything about the ET audio. Edit: Oh, it’s from the DVD? Well, I would need that muxed to the video. Even if it’s a low res sample, but just to make sure it syncs.
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Also, if anyone is familiar enough with the “SE”, and could mention any changes absent from this list it would be helpful: http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=5229907
Also also wik, a 1080p version of the same Universal logo would be ideal to not start it out on an upscaled shot (which probably won’t look good with a circular logo like that).
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Im sort of an E.T. expert as ive seen it millions of times since I was a kid, its been a while since I watched the 20th anniversary but as far as I know all the changes are listed on movie censorship, the 20th anniversary has a new digitally remastered soundtrack the only 2 entirely new scenes are E.T. taking a bath and Gertie and Michael being picked up on Halloween night by their mother most of the alterations are enhancements to the E.T. animatronic giving him more dynamic facial expressions, basically just about every shot of E.T. is replaced with a cgi model sometimes entirely and sometimes just parts, the only actual altered bit of the audio track is the line between Michael and his mother concerning his Halloween costume instead of her saying terrorist its replaced by hippie but the whole exchange is way shorter than the original line, their are altered shots such as the bike passing the moon (Elliot has his cape now)
actually a lot of shots are entirely replaced and really can’t just be rotoscoped into the blu ray footage id say a 720p blu ray rip mixed with the 720p hdtv rip of the 20th anniversary would be the best splice in any new shots and scenes, then just sync the dts soundtrack and the dolby soundtrack for good measure and ta da
20th anniversary trailer mentioning the remastered soundtrack and digitally enhanced effects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TheDCyeGiEI
the 2002 2 disc special edition dvd has the DTS 5.1 track along with the Dolby Digital 5.1 track im not sure about the single disc releases, though id assume it does
yes I started this thread and sort of seem like I need to put my input in and I think no matter how people feel about the walkie talkies, they should be included along with every new shot, its meant to be a preservation a HD version of the 20th anniversary 100%
found the opening logo on youtube in 720p I assume the hd rip includes this however
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKUPEa50Amo
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yes I started this thread and sort of seem like I need to put my input in and I think no matter how people feel about the walkie talkies, they should be included along with every new shot, its meant to be a preservation a HD version of the 20th anniversary 100%
Oh, absolutely. In my opinion, this isn’t a situation like Star Wars where lots of people will be interested in a ‘semi-specialized’ version. The intent would just be to preserve the weirdness that was the 20th Anniversary thing.
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I could probably work on that if no one else wants to do the assembling. I’ve got the blu-ray (which includes the weird deleted scene) and would just need the HDTV source.
What is the source of the DTS track you’ve mentioned (20th version I assume?). Is it muxed with video that can be used as reference for editing? I don’t know anything about the ET audio. Edit: Oh, it’s from the DVD? Well, I would need that muxed to the video. Even if it’s a low res sample, but just to make sure it syncs.
I can send you the one that I found when I get home. Send me a PM if you’re interested.
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I could probably work on that if no one else wants to do the assembling. I’ve got the blu-ray (which includes the weird deleted scene) and would just need the HDTV source.
What is the source of the DTS track you’ve mentioned (20th version I assume?). Is it muxed with video that can be used as reference for editing? I don’t know anything about the ET audio. Edit: Oh, it’s from the DVD? Well, I would need that muxed to the video. Even if it’s a low res sample, but just to make sure it syncs.
I can send you the one that I found when I get home. Send me a PM if you’re interested.
Thanks. I suppose we don’t know yet whether yours or digitalfreaknyc’s is higher quality?
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WOW this is really coming together, I wish I could be of more help but my current setup isn’t ideal for editing the best I could do is offer some tips about the 20th anniversary version and give links or info if I find anything new, so to sum it up so far we have
at least 2 different confirmed 720p hdtv rips of the 20th anniversary version (hopefully widescreen)
we need access to a blu ray rip of the 1982 version (a 720p rip for consistent quality between both sources, unless it can be up converted to 1080p somehow)
a list of changes between the 20th anniversary and original theatrical cut
access to the DTS and Dolby audio tracks
something just occurred to me if the 20th anniversary version is in 720p and the only differences are two extra scenes with the rest being altered shots is a blu ray rip needed since the blu ray is exactly the same minus the digital alterations couldn’t the 720p rip just be synced up with the DTS and Dolby tracks and be made available, unless of course if someone else has a better idea
did I miss anything ?
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we need access to a blu ray rip of the 1982 version (a 720p rip for consistent quality between both sources, unless it can be up converted to 1080p somehow)
a list of changes between the 20th anniversary and original theatrical cut
access to the DTS and Dolby audio tracks
Well, I have the blu-ray itself of course and I can just edit it from the raw 264 stream.
We have the changes list unless someone finds something missing from moviecensorship. If there’s a difference in shot timing, that will become apparent. But anything that’s equal duration and not on their list is going to get missed.
I don’t have those audio tracks.
something just occurred to me if the 20th anniversary version is in 720p and the only differences are two extra scenes with the rest being altered shots is a blu ray rip needed since the blu ray is exactly the same minus the digital alterations couldn’t the 720p rip just be synced up with the DTS and Dolby tracks and be made available, unless of course if someone else has a better idea
Yeah. That could be done instead. Just a matter of whether or not you want to upgrade the rest of the film’s quality.
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There were some new sounds added to the 20th anniversary cut that have actually made it into the mix now used for the theatrical cut but not all. Some of these fit, some dont. I’ll try to give a rough list of what they are. Might need some double clarification or elaboration on this.
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A ‘bump’ noise added when E.T. rushes past the van when the Feds spot him, likely him bumping against the van’s grill as he rushes away. Now included in the theatrical cut.
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Extra flash noises as the mothership flies by in the air. Now included in the theatrical cut.
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E.T. hopping to his feet, followed by the fluttering away of non-existent birds, and the sound of E.T.'s feet as he advances toward the town. Now included in the theatrical cut, which makes no sense since these dont fit the action depicted in the original cut.
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The word ‘shit’ is cut when Michael is at the fridge and sings the line ‘nothing but health shit’.
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Extra ‘scream’ when E.T. is scared by the Tom and Jerry cartoon. Now included in the theatrical cut.
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Mary tells Michael he’s not going out as a hippie instead of terrorist.
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Alternate ADR added to the medical scene(s). The dialogue about E.T. having DNA is completely different and has new lines. The 2002 DVD of the theatrical cut has the original dialogue while the ‘new’ dialogue is included on the 2012 BD/DVD.
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Radio static added to the scene where Mary and the feds approach the abandoned van. Included on the 2002 DVD of the theatrical cut but removed for the 2012 DVD/BD.
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so the bluray track isn’t the original theatrical one used ? this makes sense the track used currently was made specifically for the blu ray, they must have mixed elements from both tracks to create a new one would you be able to get the 20th anniversary track ?
I came up with an idea that should make everyone happy sort of in the style of Harmy, we include all known tracks
Theatrical (VHS/Laserdisc Release ???)
20th Anniversary (DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital)
Blu-Ray (New 7.1 Track)
so this would mean that their are at least 3 tracks 4 if you include the Dolby version of the 20th anniversary
how about some bonus features, should we go all out
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I’m confused, are you releasing theatrical BD video with those tracks alongside the SE?
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So where can one hear the original audio track? I’d love to get it and mux it with my current Blu-Ray for a true theatrical version.
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The BD apparently includes a 2.0 mix which according to some on blu-ray.com is the original mix.
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There were some new sounds added to the 20th anniversary cut that have actually made it into the mix now used for the theatrical cut but not all. Some of these fit, some dont. I’ll try to give a rough list of what they are. Might need some double clarification or elaboration on this.
A ‘bump’ noise added when E.T. rushes past the van when the Feds spot him, likely him bumping against the van’s grill as he rushes away. Now included in the theatrical cut.
Extra flash noises as the mothership flies by in the air. Now included in the theatrical cut.
E.T. hopping to his feet, followed by the fluttering away of non-existent birds, and the sound of E.T.'s feet as he advances toward the town. Now included in the theatrical cut, which makes no sense since these dont fit the action depicted in the original cut.
The word ‘shit’ is cut when Michael is at the fridge and sings the line ‘nothing but health shit’.
Extra ‘scream’ when E.T. is scared by the Tom and Jerry cartoon. Now included in the theatrical cut.
Mary tells Michael he’s not going out as a hippie instead of terrorist.
Alternate ADR added to the medical scene(s). The dialogue about E.T. having DNA is completely different and has new lines. The 2002 DVD of the theatrical cut has the original dialogue while the ‘new’ dialogue is included on the 2012 BD/DVD.
Radio static added to the scene where Mary and the feds approach the abandoned van. Included on the 2002 DVD of the theatrical cut but removed for the 2012 DVD/BD.
I just checked the 2012 DVD and compared it to the 2002 DVD here’s what I found
a bump when E.T. hits the car in the beginning (Both)
Spaceship take off (sounds the same to me possibly more of a hum in 2012 very minute)
E.T.'s scream (same for both)
Michael says shit (Both)
no birds fluttering (Both)
Mary tells Michael he’s not going as a terrorist (Both)
the DNA line is “He’s got DNA, he doesn’t have 4 nucliotides like we do he has 6” in 2012, in 2002 its “He’s got DNA, Im positive” (Changed)
Radio Static (2002 only)
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I just checked the 2012 DVD and compared it to the 2002 DVD here’s what I founda bump when E.T. hits the car in the beginning (Both)
Spaceship take off (sounds the same to me possibly more of a hum in 2012 very minute)
E.T.'s scream (same for both)
Michael says shit (Both)
no birds fluttering (Both)
Mary tells Michael he’s not going as a terrorist (Both)
the DNA line is “He’s got DNA, he doesn’t have 4 nucliotides like we do he has 6” in 2012, in 2002 its “He’s got DNA, Im positive” (Changed)
Radio Static (2002 only)
Michael does not say ‘shit’ in the 20th anniversary cut. However on the 2002 DVD of the theatrical cut and the 2012 BD he does say ‘shit’. The 2012 DNA line is also from the 2002 Anniversary cut yet the 2002 DVD of the original cut has the original line. Some of the other instances you noted where it sounds the same in both may not apply to some VHS/LD releases of the theatrical cut.
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well I cant do anything technically but, I was confirming that their are at 3 tracks at least the whole intent of this is a restoration of the 20th anniversary so only that track would be needed nut the blu ray/dvd from 2012 uses a slightly different mix than the one on the 2002 theatrical dvd its nothing major I just compared and noticed like 3 things mentioned
- alternate line about E.T. having dna
- static added when the feds and mary find the van at the playground
- the ship has more of a hum to it taking off at the beginning (im not sure about this one it sounded pretty similar)
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hmm so guess if someone wanted to get all the audio tracks together it would be
- Blu-Ray 7.1 (someone mentioned that the original track is 2.0 mono and included on the blu ray)
- 2002 Theatrical DVD
- 20th Anniversary
- Laserdisc/VHS ???
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More interesting things I found on IMDB
On the VHS version when E.T. is watching the Tom and Jerry cartoon, he gasps and starts yelling. The original version and 20th anniversary have him scream like he’s scared after the gasp.
In the original theatrical release of this film, in the scene where E.T. is drinking and getting Elliot drunk, Elliot used chalk and began drawing on thin air. This scene was later cut from video and subsequent theatrical releases, but is pictured in The E.T. Storybook.
In the original cut, Elliot and his mom go to the principal after the frog incident. The principal was played by Harrison Ford, the screenwriter’s husband. Allegedly the scene was cut because too much attention was brought to Ford, and not to the scene. The scene is not restored in the 2002 edition.
In the original VHS copy of the movie (the classic black and green plastic) as well as television broadcasts, the now infamous terrorist line was simply supplanted with “You can’t get dressed up like THAT” and not the terrorist line OR the hippie line of the 20th anniversary edition.
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Thanks. I suppose we don’t know yet whether yours or digitalfreaknyc’s is higher quality?
I’ve got a couple of screenshots a page back. It looks pretty good but maybe a little smeary in motion. I’ll wait to see how his compares before I try to figure out how to get it to you.
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More interesting things I found on IMDB
On the VHS version when E.T. is watching the Tom and Jerry cartoon, he gasps and starts yelling. The original version and 20th anniversary have him scream like he’s scared after the gasp.
In the original theatrical release of this film, in the scene where E.T. is drinking and getting Elliot drunk, Elliot used chalk and began drawing on thin air. This scene was later cut from video and subsequent theatrical releases, but is pictured in The E.T. Storybook.
In the original cut, Elliot and his mom go to the principal after the frog incident. The principal was played by Harrison Ford, the screenwriter’s husband. Allegedly the scene was cut because too much attention was brought to Ford, and not to the scene. The scene is not restored in the 2002 edition.
In the original VHS copy of the movie (the classic black and green plastic) as well as television broadcasts, the now infamous terrorist line was simply supplanted with “You can’t get dressed up like THAT” and not the terrorist line OR the hippie line of the 20th anniversary edition.
The first thing listed here is what I meant by the ‘scream’ added to the 20th Anniversary mix but now crossed over to the theatrical cut mix. I think all VHS copies lack the ‘terrorist’ line. I have the 1988 and 1996 editions and both lack the line. Interestingly most TV airings even today use the mix that was used on the VHS editions.
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towne32 said:
Thanks. I suppose we don’t know yet whether yours or digitalfreaknyc’s is higher quality?I’ve got a couple of screenshots a page back. It looks pretty good but maybe a little smeary in motion. I’ll wait to see how his compares before I try to figure out how to get it to you.
So you want me to send screenshots matching the ones already posted?