There are movies from my childhood that stick out for me, ones that have stayed with me in some way and Pinocchio is definitely one of those movies. I don’t think there is one person over 10 who doesn’t know who Pinocchio is and what he is all about.
I managed to get my boys to sit and watch it with me and I wasn’t surprised at how much they loved it and how much I loved all of the sweet memories flooding back to me. I remember loving Jiminy Cricket and wanting him to be real so he could come to my house, and of course, I wanted Figaro, who didn’t?
Even though the movie was released in 1940, it’s definitely a timeless tale and one that can still teach us to Wish Upon a Star and to always be “brave, truthful, and unselfish.”
I remember after seeing the movie I would never lie because I thought my nose would grow as I am sure many, many children thought the same. I bet parents everywhere were loving that! It just goes to show you the power of movies.
“Pinocchio” is considered one of the greatest animated films ever made, with two Academy Awards® — for best original score and best original song “When You Wish Upon a Star” – and a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, it will delight a whole new generation of dreamers with its masterful animation, unforgettable characters and award-winning music.”
Pinocchio is now on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere and on Blu-ray™ and DVD with hours of new and classic bonus features.
Bonus Features:
BLU-RAY, DIGITAL HD* & DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE:
Walt’s Story Meetings: Pleasure Island – The Pleasure Island scene in “Pinocchio” had much more development than what is seen in the film. Join Pixar’s Pete Docter and Disney historian and author J.B. Kaufman as they explore artwork recently discovered in Disney’s animation research library revealing some of the attractions, gags and games, which Disney animators created for this iconic location of the film, that never made it on screen.
In Walt’s Words – “Pinocchio” – Hear Walt himself discuss the making of “Pinocchio” through archival recordings and interviews.
The Pinocchio Project: “When You Wish Upon a Star” – Music influencers Alex G,Tanner Patrick and JR Aquino from Disney’s Maker Studios, a global leader in short-form videos, gather in a creative workspace to create their rendition of the film’s signature song, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” and produce a fresh new music video.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in “Poor Papa” – This recently restored and scored 1927 short features Oswald the Lucky Rabbit who gets multiple visits from the stork and is forced to attempt various methods to help stop the onslaught of baby deliveries.
Classic Bonus Features – These offerings from prior home entertainment releases include hours of bonus material, such as the making of “Pinocchio,” deleted scenes, sing-alongs, storyboards and theatrical trailers.
*Bonus features may vary by retailer