The legacy of E.T. should go without saying. Considered one of director Steven Spielberg’s finer efforts, E.T.‘s influence can be felt throughout cinema. To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the picture, Universal recently released a Blu-ray to commemorate the film, with a brand new transfer and extras. E.T.’s never looked or sounded this good, and the extensive extras are worthy of the film’s debut on the format.

I was fortunate enough to speak with Ms. Dee Wallace, who many know for playing Elliott’s mother. The interview is below as she sits down to discuss her time and her take on E.T.’s 30 years.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, AcademyAward-winning director Steven Spielberg’s magical adventure, celebrates its 30th Anniversary with its first-ever release on Blu-ray October 9, 2012. Featuring an all-new, digitally remastered picture that delivers six times the resolution of DVD, as well as all-new 7.1 surround sound, the E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack includes the 1982 theatrical movie, an all-new interview with director Steven Spielberg, and “The E.T. Journals” featuring never-before-seen footage from the set of the film. The Blu-ray Combo Pack also includes UltraViolet, a DVD and a Digital Copy of the film, offering fans a chance to relive the mystery, laughter and wonder of the iconic movie anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice.