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As E T the Extra-Terrestrial celebrates its 40th anniversary Henry Thomas who starred as Elliott in the film is reflecting on the movie and the fame that came with it

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As E T the Extra-Terrestrial celebrates its 40th anniversary Henry Thomas who starred as Elliott in the film is reflecting on the movie and the fame that came with it As 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' celebrates its 40th anniversary, Henry Thomas, who starred as Elliott in the film, is reflecting on the movie and the fame that came with it. As “E.In 1982"E.Engadget put it succinctly this morning, “Basically, every listing on the ‘Who’s Watching?’ screen is going to cost you extra money if they don’t also live with you.Published: Oct. T. the Extra-Terrestrial” celebrates its 40th anniversary, Henry Thomas, who starred as Elliott in the film, is reflecting on the movie and the fame that came with it. the Extra-Terrestrial" was released to theater audiences, becoming a hit classic that is still popular as the film celebrates its 40th anniversary. Thomas spoke to CNN this week as an updated 4K Ultra HD version of the movie was released. The latest shakeup comes less than a week after Netflix announced the imminent launch of a $6. It includes 45 minutes of new bonus footage of the Steven Spielberg directed classic. Thomas told CNN that director Steven Spielberg"was able to talk to you and make you feel like a peer and not feel as though you were being talked down to, which is important when you’re a kid. Initially, Thomas said, he didn’t understand the little alien who came to live in Elliott’s house. Secretary of State Frank LaRose requires county boards of elections to specify for voters who request an absentee ballot how much postage is required to return it by mail. “I remember as a kid, you know, I was really into ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones,’ Thomas recalled. He said, instead, the movie took a different turn, saying that it “speaks to our universal human compassion. Both the Basic with Ads tier and “extra user” fees arrive as Netflix has struggled to stem consumer attrition and keep up with competitors like Disney+ and Hulu. “I was given a script and I read it and I thought, there’s no laser fighting? There’s no starships, or battles, or fights?” “But it works. It works somehow,” he said. It brings us back to being young. Until he actually saw E.T.. Jon Keeling, a LaRose spokesman, said that the USPS has stated that election mail with insufficient postage still will be delivered. on set, Thomas said he thought “this guy with a finger that can heal you” was a silly concept. That changed when production started, the actor said, because Spielberg made everything so believable. “He was able to talk to you and make you feel like a peer and not feel as though you were being talked down to, which is important when you’re a kid,” Thomas said. “Especially when you’re a kid in an adult world, in an adult job.” Although Thomas hasn’t watched “E.” He too noted the USPS has said it will ensure delivery of ballots with insufficient postage. T.” in 20 years (he said he can’t watch himself on screen), he understands why the movie has endured. “It speaks to our universal human compassion,” he said. “And we all have that. We all have the nurturer inside of us, right? So I think it speaks to that. Voters can apply for an absentee ballot by sending a completed application to their county board of election. It brings us back to being young.” Thomas said he still gets recognized as the boy from “E.T.” but doesn’t mind. It was harder when he was a kid, a shock to the system when strangers across the world started saying hello. The first batch of absentee ballots were mailed out last week when early voting began. “Suddenly, I wasn’t anonymous anymore. And that was a strange feeling as a boy,” Thomas recalled. “There was a book called ‘Never Talk to Strangers,’ and it was all about don’t talk to strangers, don’t talk to strange people that you don’t know, and unless your parents or your family know them, don’t talk to them, and then everybody’s talking to me.” After he got over the initial shock of fame, he learned that “E.T.m. ” and the film’s director, have been wonderful to be associated with. “I imagine if it were a bad film that was universally reviled, we wouldn’t be talking about it now 40 years later,” Thomas said. “But also people, when they recognize me, they associate me with this great character, this kind of cool, rebellious young boy, and that’s a great thing.” In addition to the never-before-seen footage of the movie, other bonus features in the new release include a look back on the movie, “40 Years of E.T.m. the Extra-Terrestrial,” along with “TCM Classic Film Festival: An Evening With Steven Spielberg.” There are also interviews from the cast and crew and a talk with composer John Williams about the movie’s famous score. (TCM and CNN are both part of Warner Bros. Discovery.) Thomas said he recognizes how special “E. 4: 8 a. T.” is. “It is a rare and unique thing to be a part of, and I appreciate it so much more now because I know how rare it is to have a success in this industry,” he said. “Most films come and go in a couple of years and nobody remembers them. This one stuck around. 5: 8 a. ” . Read more:
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Ohio absentee ballots could require extra stamps, election officials sayTe required postage to return the ballot by mail can vary based on the number of items on the ballot – a longer ballot means more weight, which can mean more stamps. absentee ballots should come with pre-paid postage for the return envelopes. there should be absolutely no cost whatsoever associated with voting to the extent that ensuring so is reasonable Why bother doing by mail. The USPS workers steal the mail anyway. They can't be depended on. Heres what I don’t get why isn’t return postage included? It would eliminate the confusion. Ohio pays to staff the voting sites on election day and the necessary training prior. 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T. the Extra-Terrestrial” celebrates its 40th anniversary, Henry Thomas, who starred as Elliott in the film, is reflecting on the movie and the fame that came with it. the Extra-Terrestrial" was released to theater audiences, becoming a hit classic that is still popular as the film celebrates its 40th anniversary. Thomas spoke to CNN this week as an updated 4K Ultra HD version of the movie was released. The latest shakeup comes less than a week after Netflix announced the imminent launch of a $6. It includes 45 minutes of new bonus footage of the Steven Spielberg directed classic. Thomas told CNN that director Steven Spielberg"was able to talk to you and make you feel like a peer and not feel as though you were being talked down to, which is important when you’re a kid. Initially, Thomas said, he didn’t understand the little alien who came to live in Elliott’s house. Secretary of State Frank LaRose requires county boards of elections to specify for voters who request an absentee ballot how much postage is required to return it by mail. “I remember as a kid, you know, I was really into ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones,’ Thomas recalled. He said, instead, the movie took a different turn, saying that it “speaks to our universal human compassion. Both the Basic with Ads tier and “extra user” fees arrive as Netflix has struggled to stem consumer attrition and keep up with competitors like Disney+ and Hulu. “I was given a script and I read it and I thought, there’s no laser fighting? There’s no starships, or battles, or fights?” “But it works. It works somehow,” he said. It brings us back to being young. Until he actually saw E.T.. Jon Keeling, a LaRose spokesman, said that the USPS has stated that election mail with insufficient postage still will be delivered. on set, Thomas said he thought “this guy with a finger that can heal you” was a silly concept. That changed when production started, the actor said, because Spielberg made everything so believable. “He was able to talk to you and make you feel like a peer and not feel as though you were being talked down to, which is important when you’re a kid,” Thomas said. “Especially when you’re a kid in an adult world, in an adult job.” Although Thomas hasn’t watched “E.” He too noted the USPS has said it will ensure delivery of ballots with insufficient postage. T.” in 20 years (he said he can’t watch himself on screen), he understands why the movie has endured. “It speaks to our universal human compassion,” he said. “And we all have that. We all have the nurturer inside of us, right? So I think it speaks to that. Voters can apply for an absentee ballot by sending a completed application to their county board of election. It brings us back to being young.” Thomas said he still gets recognized as the boy from “E.T.” but doesn’t mind. It was harder when he was a kid, a shock to the system when strangers across the world started saying hello. The first batch of absentee ballots were mailed out last week when early voting began. “Suddenly, I wasn’t anonymous anymore. And that was a strange feeling as a boy,” Thomas recalled. “There was a book called ‘Never Talk to Strangers,’ and it was all about don’t talk to strangers, don’t talk to strange people that you don’t know, and unless your parents or your family know them, don’t talk to them, and then everybody’s talking to me.” After he got over the initial shock of fame, he learned that “E.T.m. ” and the film’s director, have been wonderful to be associated with. “I imagine if it were a bad film that was universally reviled, we wouldn’t be talking about it now 40 years later,” Thomas said. “But also people, when they recognize me, they associate me with this great character, this kind of cool, rebellious young boy, and that’s a great thing.” In addition to the never-before-seen footage of the movie, other bonus features in the new release include a look back on the movie, “40 Years of E.T.m. the Extra-Terrestrial,” along with “TCM Classic Film Festival: An Evening With Steven Spielberg.” There are also interviews from the cast and crew and a talk with composer John Williams about the movie’s famous score. (TCM and CNN are both part of Warner Bros. Discovery.) Thomas said he recognizes how special “E. 4: 8 a. T.” is. “It is a rare and unique thing to be a part of, and I appreciate it so much more now because I know how rare it is to have a success in this industry,” he said. “Most films come and go in a couple of years and nobody remembers them. This one stuck around. 5: 8 a. ” .