A BTS Look At How The E.T. Commercial/Sequel Was Created

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Legacy Effects created the E.T. effects for the return of the character for the recent Holiday xfinity ad. The sequel of sorts was released on Thanksgiving and has been a huge success with old and new fans alike. Today, Legacy Effects has released a video that documents how the beloved icon was brought back to life. 

From Legacy Effects: 

Legacy Effects proudly brings you this exclusive look behind the scenes for the “Re-Making” of Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1982 alien “E.T.” together with Xfinity, Goodby Silverstien & Partners, and director Lance Acord for his touching update, on the Spielberg classic, that brings one of the screen’s most beloved character back home! Directed and edited by Matt Alavi.