Pinocchio |  5 facts about Disney’s new live action

Pinocchio | 5 facts about Disney’s new live action


One of the main new releases from Disney + in September, the film has several interesting facts to know before you watch it; see 5 of them

One of the most anticipated live action of recent times has finally arrived Disney +. Pinocchiodirected by Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future), tells the story of the wooden puppet created by Geppetto who comes to life and ends up being involved in various problems.

With a strong cast, Pinocchio was voiced by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, while Geppetto was brilliantly portrayed by Tom Hanks. Luke Evans also participates in the attraction by bringing the traveling coachman to life.

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Praised for its visual effects and the quality expected to be a Disney work, the film has the potential to please audiences. With this in mind, the Canaltech separate 5 curiosities about Pinocchio.

5. Famous director and cast

As we said, the live action featured strong actors. In addition to Hanks, the film features Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who voiced him to Jiminy Cricket (who plays the puppet’s conscience); Cynthia Erivo played the Blue Fairy, Lorraine Bracco played Sofia the seagull and Keegan-Michael Key voiced João “Honesto”.





Pinocchio |  5 facts about Disney’s new live action

Behind the scenes, Oscar winner Robert Zemeckis shared directing with Andrew Miano and the production was with Chris Weitz and Derek Hogue.

4. Partnership between Tom Hanks and Zameckis

Still talking about director Zameckis, this is the fourth time he has worked with Tom Hanks. The other opportunities were on the way Forrest Gump (1994), shipwrecked (2000) and the polar express (2004). The partnership earned Hanks an Oscar for portraying him in the first film. He was also the actor who asked to play Geppetto. “If you don’t have a Geppeto and you want to do something with me, let me know,” Hanks recalls.

The actor also claimed that Zameckis is one of those directors who challenges him.

“Bob (Robert’s nickname) is one of those directors who doesn’t do something that has been done before. He always has to do something where he can play with the creative process. The shooting process, largely like he did in Pinocchio.”

3. Soundtrack

Let’s talk now about the songs they make Pinocchiothe classic When you want a star, which helps to create the necessary emotion in the first moments of the film, when Geppetto prays to the shooting star asking Pinocchio to come to life. In addition to it they are I have no wires And Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (The life of an actor for me) by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington.

It is also worth mentioning that the live action features original songs created by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, musicians nominated for the Oscar in the category of Best Original Song for the film. the polar express.

2. A new version of the 1940s classic

Anyone who has seen and enjoyed the classic 1940 film will surely be delighted by this live action, which has preserved the magical and original story. According to the director, the feature follows pretty much the same structure, but with a modernized narrative and a different pace than seen in films 60 years ago.

1. Disney + day

On the opening day of Pinocchio it was not chosen by chance: it took place on Disney + Day, the date chosen by the company to announce its new content. In addition to the wooden puppet film, the company Thor: Love and thunder, car on the street, Obi-Wan Kenobi: Return of the Jediamong others in its catalog.

Where to see the live action of Pinocchio?

You can now watch the live action of Pinocchio to the Disney +.

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