If any of this piques your interest, here is a thorough, simple-to-read guide that will address all of your concerns regarding the new Pinocchio, including when it will be released, who will be in the cast, and how it will differ from another upcoming Pinocchio film from Guillermo del Toro and Netflix.
On May 31, 2022, Disney published the first Pinocchio trailer. Although the 102-second teaser doesn’t reveal much of the titular figure, it does showcase other characters (both real people and CGI), and it even includes a little clip of the new version of the iconic song “When You Wish Upon a Star” that will be featured in the movie.
Beginning on September 8, 2022, Disney+ will be the only place to see the new Pinocchio. This day is significant since it will precede the company’s biennial fan expo D23 and mark the second annual Disney+ Day celebration. Remember that Mulan and Lady and the Tramp also had to postpone their theatrical premieres, albeit Mulan’s was due to COVID. Pinocchio is not the first live-action Disney adaptation to not be released in cinemas.
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, Luke Evans, Kyanne Lamaya, Giuseppe Battison, Lewin Lloyd, Sheila Atim, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, and Lorraine Bracco are just a few of the actors who will appear in this new Pinocchio movie, either in person or as the voice of a computer-generated character.
The majority of the characters in this new Pinocchio were in the original Pinocchio, but in case you missed it or just forgot, here are quick explanations of every character in Disney’s Pinocchio remake.
Pinocchio, a wooden puppet that comes to life and longs to be a real boy, is voiced by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth.
Geppetto, the lone woodcarver who produces Pinocchio and nurtures him as a son, is portrayed by Tom Hanks. When Paddington filmmaker Paul King was originally committed to the movie in 2018, Hanks first joined it. King then withdrew, and Hanks then departed. But Hanks returned following Zemeckis’ appointment as the new director, most likely because the two of them already have a terrific working rapport. After Forrest Gump, Cast Away, and The Polar Express, this movie is Zemeckis and Hanks’ fourth collaboration.
The Blue Fairy, played by Cynthia Erivo, is a supernatural creature that transforms Pinocchio into a live puppet and desires to change him into a real boy if he is sincere enough.
To convert young lads into donkeys and sell them on the underground market, The Coachman, played by Luke Evans, invites them onto his cursed Pleasure Island. Evans plays a villain for the second time in a live-action Disney movie after playing Gaston in Beauty and the Beast.
Signor Stromboli, a cunning puppeteer who kidnaps Pinocchio and makes him perform on stage while raking in the cash, is portrayed by Giuseppe Battiston.
Lampwick, Pinocchio’s wicked human companion, is portrayed by Lewin Lloyd.
Jiminy Cricket, an anthropomorphic cricket with high morals and intellect who plays the role of Pinocchio’s “conscience,” is voiced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Honest John, a red fox that resembles a human, is voiced by Keegan-Michael Key. He teams up with Gideon, a quiet cat, to scam Pinocchio and earn some money in the process.
Unbelievably, there are other significant Pinocchio films due out in late 2022 in addition to Disney’s Pinocchio remake. A stop-motion animated Pinocchio film featuring an all-star ensemble, including Ewan McGregor, Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, Finn Wolfhard, Ron Perlman, Tim Blake Nelson, Cate Blanchett, and John Turturro, was co-written and co-directed by Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro for Netflix. However, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is allegedly a dark and twisted rendition of the Carlo Collodi legend, whereas Disney’s new Pinocchio appears to be a faithful recreation of its famous animated picture.
Is “Pinocchio” on HBO Max?
“Pinocchio” won’t be coming on HBO Max. Best suggestions: Damsel, Dark Passage.
Is “Pinocchio” on Hulu?
“Pinocchio” will not be dropping on Hulu. Best choices: Masterminds, RV.
Is “Pinocchio” on Netflix?
“Pinocchio” will not be streaming on Netflix. Best options: Lean On Me, Illusion.
Is “Pinocchio” on Prime Video?
“Pinocchio” won’t be seen on Prime Video. Best flicks: Mermaids, In & Out.
Is “Pinocchio” on Disney+?
On September 8, 2022, Pinocchio’s live adaptation is anticipated to premiere on television. With Disney+ listing the live-action movie as one of their title releases for 2022, it appears that the live-action movie will only be available on streaming services.
One of the most well-liked over-the-top (OTT) platforms worldwide, Disney+ Hotstar, is currently accessible for only Rs 151. Users will receive a three-month subscription to the OTT platform for this cost. In essence, consumers are paying Rs 50.33 per month for the membership in this case. However, this isn’t a straight subscription, which is the issue.