ET is just one of the stars at Weston-super-Mare's Sand Sculpture Festival. Sculptors from across the world descended on the resort to create a series of characters on a Hollywood theme.
More than 20 sand sculptors from across the globe have been busy transforming part of the beach at Weston-super-Mare into a little bit of Hollywood.
The festival opens tomorrow but here are a few of the creations.
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Sand Sculptures built for festival in Weston-super-Mare
Eli-Louise Wringe went to see some of the world's best sand sculptors are in the region preparing to show off their skills. Thousands of tonnes of sand have been piled up on the beach in Weston-super-Mare as the artists craft 30 giant sculptures.