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Non-speaking animal characters include Geppetto's pet kitten Figaro and goldfish Cleo, and Monstro, an enormous, chimeric sea monster who devours anything that crosses his path. These conditions require that the filmmakers accept along with built-in recognition and broad commercial appeal a glass ceiling that hangs over their artistic achievements. No one who loves cinema will endlessly sing praises of a faithful new take on an old classic. I've enjoyed a few of Disney's efforts in this class, including The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. But it's far easier to celebrate a remake that takes chances, like Cruella, than one that just goes through all the established beats without enraging you.Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voices Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who comes alive and wishes to be a real boy.

On March 9, 2022, the first look at the upcoming adaptation was released, revealing that the film would be released in September of that year. [28] The teaser trailer and poster for Pinocchio debuted on May 31, 2022, announcing the premiere date of September 8 on Disney+, coinciding with Disney+ Day. [29] The trailer features part of Erivo's rendition of " When You Wish Upon a Star" as well as footage of Hanks as Geppetto. [20] On August 22, a teaser used to promote Disney+ Day showed the first look of Pinocchio's CGI appearance, near-identical to the 1940 animated version. [30] On August 24, 2022, the official trailer and the first-look photos for the live-action adaptation were released. [31] On August 29, Disney+ released a behind-the-scenes featurette that included interviews with some members of the film's cast. [32] On September 8, Disney+ released a second featurette which details the impact the 1940 animated version had on the film's cast and crew as well as the satisfaction it gives them to bring the story to a new generation. [33] On September 15, Disney+ released a third featurette which featured new interviews with composer Alan Silvestri, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (voice of Pinocchio), Luke Evans and lyricist Glen Ballard sharing insights on their respective contributions to the film. [34] Release [ edit ] Lemire, Christy. "Pinocchio". Archived from the original on September 8, 2022 . Retrieved September 8, 2022. Ntim, Zac (January 23, 2023). "Razzie Awards Nominations: 'Blonde' Leads Films With 8 Nods; Tom Hanks Listed Twice For 'Elvis' & 'Pinocchio' ". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 23, 2023. Disney+ | Pinocchio - Intervista a Giuseppe Battiston, archived from the original on August 28, 2022 , retrieved August 28, 2022

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Tom Hanks as Geppetto, an Italian woodcarver and toymaker who creates Pinocchio out of grief for the death of his young son. [2] [3] McNary, Dave (August 6, 2020). "Tom Hanks in Talks to Play Geppetto in Disney's 'Pinocchio' ". Variety. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020 . Retrieved August 9, 2020.

I think Disney has done a rather wonderful job with this. The supplements are mostly good and worthwhile, but I was most impressed with the presentation. Probably one of their better releases for a classically animated film. Reif, Rita (August 4, 1996). "Geppetto's Child, Despite the High-Tech Hardware (Published 1996)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022 . Retrieved September 9, 2022. a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 8, 2015). " 'Pinocchio'-Inspired Live-Action Pic in the Works at Disney". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 3, 2017 . Retrieved November 26, 2019. Medina, Joseph Jammer (August 21, 2018). "Disney's Live-Action Pinocchio Writer Chris Weitz Says They're Still Developing The Script (Exclusive)". LRM Online. Archived from the original on August 22, 2018 . Retrieved August 21, 2018.Green, Jennifer. "Pinocchio (2022) Movie Review". Common Sense Media . Retrieved September 14, 2022. Galuppo, Mia (November 13, 2017). "Sam Mendes Exits Disney's Live-Action 'Pinocchio' ". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 23, 2020 . Retrieved November 26, 2019.

Following that ghastly thing is a 5-minute featurette from 1992, A Wish Come True: The Making of Pinocchio, which is really more of an ad. And then we get a 4-minute storyboard to film comparison for the sequence where Gepetto puts the finishing touches on Pinocchio: the storyboards are presented above the finished scene. There is then a Song-Selection option, where you can jump to any song in the movie, the lyrics displayed via subtitles.Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. Erivo hits the notes needed to perform "When You Wish Upon a Star", which gets some modest and inoffensive additions. Although she now gets to perform the movie's standout song, her Blue Fairy is brief, not even resurfacing to help Pinocchio as she does in the 1940 one. Pinocchio: The Nostalgia for Pinocchio". Disney+. September 8, 2022. Archived from the original on September 8, 2022 . Retrieved September 8, 2022. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Pinocchio, a living wooden puppet carved by Geppetto, and brought to life by the Blue Fairy. He seeks to learn about right and wrong so that he can become a real boy.