Pinocchio

Pinocchio is a 2022 American musical fantasy film that is a live-action remake of Walt Disney's 1940 animated film of the same name, which itself is based on the 1883 book The Adventures of Pinocchio. The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Zemeckis and Chris Weitz, and stars Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, Giuseppe Battiston and Luke Evans, with the voices of Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, and Lorraine Bracco. The reimagined story follows a wooden puppet named Pinocchio (Evan Ainsworth), who is brought to life by a blue fairy after being crafted by an old Italian woodcarver named Geppetto. While the role of Pinocchio's conscience Jiminy Cricket attempts to guide Pinocchio in matters of right and wrong, Pinocchio encounters a host of unsavory characters in his efforts to become a real boy. Development of the live-action Pinocchio began in 1985, with Jim Henson and Steve Barron approached with the idea, but Disney turned down the project. Disney eventually announced the film in April 2015, with Peter Hedges reported to be writing the film's script, before being replaced with Weitz in May 2017. Sam Mendes and Paul King were originally considered for directing, but Zemeckis was confirmed as director in January 2020. By November 2018, it was reported that Hanks was in early talks to play Geppetto; he passed on the project after King's departure but rejoined in August 2020. The main cast was announced in January and March 2021. Principal photography began in March 2021 before finishing the following month. Alan Silvestri, who has collaborated in all of Zemeckis's films, composed the score and also wrote new songs with Glen Ballard. It was produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Depth of Field and ImageMovers. Pinocchio was released on September 8, 2022, by Disney+, as part of Disney+ Day. It received generally negative reviews from critics and received six Golden Raspberry Award nominations, winning Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel.