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Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition
Burbank, California, October 17,
2008—The film that taught the world to “Wish Upon a Star” shines
brighter than ever when Walt Disney’s original classic,
Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition is released from
the Disney vault on March 10, 2009. Available for the first
time in high-definition and 2-Disc DVD, Pinocchio is brilliantly
restored with enhanced picture and sound unlike anything you’ve
ever seen or heard before. This classic story of magic,
adventure and loyalty will be available for a limited time only
and comes loaded with bonus features that unlock the doors to
the magical world of Pinocchio.
The special 2-Disc Blu-ray release not only includes a bonus
standard definition DVD of the classic animated film in the same
package, allowing viewers the opportunity to enjoy Pinocchio on
a standard def DVD while they are preparing to upgrade to a
1080p Hi-Def Blu-ray experience in the near to present future,
but provides viewers accessibility to Disney’s popular BD-Live
Network, a backstage pass for Blu-ray Disc owners to chat, video
stream, participate in communal games and download exclusive
content unavailable to general DVD owners.
Walt Disney’s second animated feature,
Pinocchio debuted 70 years ago with vibrant hand drawn
animation, universally loved music like the Academy Award®
winning original song “When You Wish upon a Star,” and a
touching story that made it an instant classic. Introducing
audiences to the magical favorites of Pinocchio, Geppetto the
puppet maker and the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio also marks the screen
debut of a character who
became one of Disney’s signatures: the fast-talking,
wisecracking Jiminy Cricket.
This new release inspires viewers to celebrate the 70th
anniversary of Walt Disney’s Pinocchio. The legendary
masterpiece that inspired millions to believe in their dreams
has been revitalized with an all-new digital restoration and
now, for the first time ever, the amazingly detailed animation,
the timeless Academy Award®- winning music (“When You Wish Upon
A Star”) and heartwarming adventure-filled story is released
with all-new dazzling bonus features transport you into
Pinocchio’s fantastic world. Join Gepetto’s beloved puppet—
with Jiminy Cricket as his guide—on a thrilling quest that tests
Pinocchio’s bravery, loyalty and honesty, virtues he must learn
to become a real boy.
DVD BONUS FEATURES
DISC ONE
• Pinocchio’s Matter of Facts - - Learn fun facts about
Pinocchio and other related subjects as you
watch the movie.
• Audio Commentary -- An all-new audio commentary with Leonard
Maltin, Eric Goldberg and J. B.
Kaufman.
• Disney Song Selection -- Select this option to sing along
with favorite songs as the lyrics appear
onscreen.
DISC TWO
• No Strings Attached: The Making of Pinocchio - - Witness the
behind-the scenes magic that
transformed Carlo Collodi’s popular book into a classic animated
film.
• Deleted Scenes --
The Story of the Grandfather Tree - - Kindly Geppetto tells
Pinocchio about the Great Pine
Tree from which Pinocchio is descended.
In The Belly Of The Whale - - The most elaborate of Pinocchio’s
deleted scenes that remain
in the Disney Archives, these recently discovered storyboards
reveal a different version of
Geppetto inside Monstro.
• Alternate Ending - - A recently uncovered set of small
storyboard panels reveal plans for a different
version of Pinocchio becoming a real boy.
• The Sweat Box - - The Sweatbox was a small projection room at
the Disney studio where Walt
critiqued story reels, rough animation, and dailies of films in
progress with his anxious artists. This
piece traces the history of the Sweatbox and brings to life this
important part of Walt Disney’s artistic
process.
• Live Action Reference Footage
• Pinocchio Art Galleries
• Deleted Songs - - An audio collection of period “pop”
recordings of songs that not used in the final film.
• Pinocchio Puzzles - - Hosted by Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio’s
Puzzles is a multi-tiered Puzzle game that
contains six unique wooden puzzles for the viewer to assemble.
Each puzzle forms an image from the
film that comes to life once they are complete.
BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES
* Disney BD-Live Network features only available in the U.S.
DISC ONE
Includes the movie plus …
• Cine-Explore
• Disney BD-Live Network – The Disney BD-Live Network is just
one of the many ways movie lovers,
families, and loved ones can continue to stay connected and
engage in their favorite movies.
- Movie Chat – Communicate with your
remote friends on-screen while in a synchronized
or any PDA device such as a Blackberry, iPhone or most other regular cell phones. Your chat
session will appear over the movie and occur in real-time while watching the movie together.
- Movie Mail – Blu-ray owners will be able
to record a personalized video message of
send it off to a friend, colleague, or relative. This specific feature enables Pinocchio Blu-ray
Disc owner to personalize a very special greeting as never before.
- Movie Challenge – Users will be able to
test their skills against other players in a
Movie Challenge is always active no matter what time of the day it is, and there will always be
a game in progress.
- Disney Movie Rewards Live – Pinocchio
Blu-ray owners will be able to accumulate Disney
viewers can redeem points for exclusive content such as Avatars, downloadable extras and
many more exciting possibilities.
DISC TWO
Includes all DVD bonus content plus:
• Pinocchio Knows Trivia Challenge
STREET DATE: March 10, 2009
DVD Specifications:
Suggested retail price: U.S. $29.99, Canada $35.99
Feature run time: 75 minutes
Rated: “G” Bonus material not rated in the U.S.
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Sound: 5.1 Dolby Digital
Languages: French, Spanish
2-Disc Blu-ray (Also includes Bonus DVD): BD-Live Only Available in the U.S.
Suggested Retail Price: U.S. $35.99, Canada $45.99
Feature Run Time: 75 minutes
Rated: “G” Bonus material not rated in the U.S.
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Sound: Up to 7.1 HD Sound; Bonus DVD - 5.1 Dolby Digital Sound.