Elliot and E.T. on a bike.

A bigger screen is going to be needed by them. Jaws and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial will both be released in IMAX later this year.

The first phone call will be from E.T. on August 12th. Both IMAX and RealD 3D will be used for Jaws. Check with your local theater that has IMAX or RealD screens. 2D screenings of Jaws are available. IMAX does not show the 3D ones.

Over the course of 47 years, Universal has been a part of many extraordinary, unforgettable Steven Spielberg films, including Jaws in 1975, E.T. in 1982, andJurassic Park in 1993. No filmmaker has had a greater or more enduring impact on American cinema or has created more indelible cinematic memories for millions of people around the world. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the anniversary of E.T. and the first Universal-Spielberg summer blockbuster, Jaws, than to allow audiences to experience these films in a new way.

It is not clear what specific changes will be made, but a source tells io9 that Spielberg and Amblin were involved. The theatrical version is called E.T. Extra footage or walkie-talkies are not allowed here. I am curious to see what Steven Spielberg approved 3D conversion of Jaws will look like. I like IMAX. It is larger and sounds better. Is that the case with Jaws? Do you mean in 3D? It is going to be fascinating.

On the eve of the IMAX release of E.T., a new trailer for the movie will be released. It is a good time to be a fan of Steven Spielberg.

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