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The Story of Rick Bakers Terrifying Alien Prototype That Evolved Into E.T. [Exclusive]
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2026 14:00
Read an excerpt from Max Evry's new film history book, 'Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.'
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