While there are lots of Disney classics, there are a few films that land right at the top of the list of the best and most beloved. “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”) as well as a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, it is ready to delight a whole new generation of dreamers with its masterful animation, unforgettable characters and award-winning music as it arrives for the first time on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on Jan. 10, and on Blu-ray™ and DVD on Jan. 31 with hours of new and classic bonus features.
Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio’s smart and adorable friend, is one of my all-time favorite Disney characters. I totally loved him the vintage “I’m No Fool” series and that never would have come about if it wasn’t for his original appearance in Pinocchio!
The Walt Disney Signature Collection release includes hours of classic bonus material and exclusive features including a reinvented rendition of “When You Wish Upon a Star” created and performed by music influencers from Disney’s Maker Studios; never-before-seen artwork from the film’s Pleasure Island sequence; archival recordings of Walt himself during “Pinocchio” production; and a recently restored and scored 1927 short featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
About the Film:
“Pinocchio” tells the tale of wood-carver Geppetto’s beloved puppet who embarks on a thrilling quest – with faithful friend Jiminy Cricket – that tests his bravery, loyalty and honesty, all virtues he must learn to fulfill his heart’s desire: to become a real boy.
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
Printable Pinocchio Activity Sheets:
For some more Pinocchio fun, we have some free printable Pinocchio activity sheets here. They include a maze, crossword puzzle, word search, Figaro coloring page and “find the fish” game.
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deanna says
My favorite part is the I’ve got no strings song. I want to add this movie to my Disney collection.
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I would like to win this for my grandbaby so we could watch it together.
Kristyn Martin says
I loved Pinocchio growing up, and I would love for my son to be able to enjoy it as well!
MelissaandKeith Miller says
I want to take my kids because I loved this movie growing up
Dave L says
I would love to win this Blu-ray to share with my family because I love the classic Disney films. All the modern films are computer animated, and are fine, but there’s something special about these traditionally animated films that make then so endearing. Thank you for the chance to win.
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I think that my nephews would really like this.
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Taryn T says
There have been some great new movies, like Moana, out this year, and in the recent years, but there is nothing like a classic. I would love to win so I could show my daughter this classic.
susan smoaks says
i love the message that lying is not good.
Lilith says
My favorite part is the escape from the whale
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I want to win so my kids can see it, I think that they would love it!
Robin says
I like that it teaches not to lie.
Elizabeth Miller says
this was a classic that I grew up with. My kids also grew up with it. I would love to share this classic with my granddaughter so that is why I would love to win.
Laurie Emerson says
I would like to win as I loved this movie when I was a little girl and know my kids would love it too.
Tom Gibson says
An all-time classic which can be enjoyed for many years to come. Would love to win this!
Susan Chester says
I thought it was so sweet that Pinocchio wanted to be a real boy!
heather says
I would love to win Pinocchio because I’m a Disney fanatic and would love to own it on DVD so I would watch it anytime I want!
Jerry Marquardt says
I would like to win this for my nephew, because he loves Pinocchio. It would be so, so cool if I could win this set for him.
Allyson becker says
I love all the scenes with Jiminy Cricket. But I love Figaro too.