Steven Spielberg has long had a connection with aliens. And that connection continues, as evidenced by the upcoming film «"Disclosure Day"» . In 1977, his «Close Encounters of the Third Kind» became a huge hit, changing the world's perception of UFOs and alien contact. Following the film's success, Spielberg planned to continue the theme in a darker alien story, a horror film called «Night Sky» . But in the end, this horrific story turned into a sweet classic. the film "E.T.". Now author Max Every, creator A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch's Dune« , invites readers on a new journey in his book «Stranded on Earth: How 'Night Skies' Became 'E.T.'« . Evri's new book even has a cool trailer, which you can watch below:
Part film history, part investigative report, Every's book traces Spielberg's fascination with UFOs and alien stories, beginning with his teen film "« "Fiery Light"» 60s and ending «CE3K» 1977 The book covers the ambitious process of creating "« Night Sky"» , a science fiction horror film that gradually evolved into «"Alien". Through extensive research and new interviews with Spielberg's collaborators, Avry reveals the creative chaos, studio intrigue, abandoned concepts, and radical script rewrites that transformed a terrifying alien film into one of the most beloved films of all time. Below is the official synopsis:
For many years «Night Sky» remained a little-known film in the shadow of the most popular film of the era. The story of this never-realized project is as fascinating as the story of the film itself. «"The Extra-Terrestrial"» . My book explores both and much more. As with my book about «Dune» David Lynch, the deeper I dug, the bigger and more incredible the story became.
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The book also talks about how the elements «Night Sky» transformed into another Spielberg project - «"Poltergeist"» . The film was written and released in the same year as «"The Extra-Terrestrial"» , and even filmed in the same area. «Gremlins» also contained elements «"Night Sky", With one benevolent otherworldly being among many malevolent ones, this book is a true gift for fans of one of the most brilliant directors in Hollywood history, working at the peak of his career.
Book «Stranded on Earth» will be available in bookstores and online retailers in October from 1984 Publishing.
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