E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial/Trivia

* The creation of the alien, E.T., was groundbreaking at the time, with a combination of puppetry, animatronics, and advanced practical effects.
* Reese's Pieces, the peanut butter candy, gained significant popularity and sales after being featured in "E.T." In the movie, the character Elliott lures E.T. with these candies, and as a result, the product experienced a surge in popularity
* Steven Spielberg made a conscious decision not to feature guns in "E.T.," despite it being a film about government agents searching for an extraterrestrial being.
** He wanted the movie to be more family-friendly and avoid glorifying weapons
* The voice of E.T. was created by sound designer Ben Burtt, who used a mix of animal sounds, including raccoon, sea otter, and walrus, as well as his own vocalizations.
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