Walt Disney\u2019s original classic that inspired the world To Wish Upon A Star
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\nTo celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Pinocchio, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing one of its most celebrated and loved Platinum Editions from the Disney Vault on DVD and Blu-ray from 11th March 2009.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The legendary masterpiece that inspired millions to believe in their dreams has reawakened with an all-new, state-of-the-art digital restoration that shines brilliantly on 2-Disc DVD and 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack. Full of Academy Award\u00ae-winning music, including 1940 Best Original Score and Song, brilliant animation and a heartwarming story that has inspired millions, Pinocchio reminds us all of the power of love, family and believing in your dreams.<\/p>\n
Join Geppetto\u2019s beloved puppet \u2013 with Jiminy Cricket as his guide \u2013 on a thrilling quest that tests Pinocchio\u2019s bravery, loyalty and honesty, virtues he must learn to become a real boy. It is the little wooden puppet\u2019s greatest wish to become a real boy, but first he must prove himself worthy. With the help of his Cricket conscience, Jiminy, Pinocchio promises to be brave, loyal and honest.\u00a0 Unfortunately, when he breaks his promises and his nose begins to grow and grow and grow \u2013 it leads to a challenging test of his true character. The one and only Pinocchio will live on forever in the heart of anyone who has wished upon a star.<\/p>\n
Pinocchio showcases voice art from Richard \u2018Dickie\u2019 Jones (Pinocchio \/ Alexander), Mel Blanc (Cleo \/ Figaro \/ Gideon), Walter Catlett (Honest John), Cliff Edwards (Jiminy Cricket \/ Narrator), Christian Rub (Geppetto), Evelyn Venable (The Blue Fairy), and Charles Judels (Stromboli).<\/p>\n
Following the magical tradition of other Platinum Disney titles, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Beauty and The Beast; The Lion King; Aladdin; Bambi; Cinderella; Lady and The Tramp; The Little Mermaid; Peter Pan; The Jungle Book; and 101 Dalmatians \u2013 Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition is a must-have for every Disney collection.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In addition to enhanced sound and vision, Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition on Disney DVD and Blu-ray\u2122 boasts spectacular bonus materials including an all-new music video of When You Wish Upon A Star music video by Meagan Jette Martin; a fantastic Disney song selection to sing along to your favourite Pinocchio songs; exclusive audio commentary with Leonard Maltin, Eric Goldberg And J.B. Kaufman; deleted scenes; original theatrical trailers and much, much more.<\/p>\n
As more and more families transition to high definition, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment continues to concentrate its efforts on offering consumers unprecedented quality, value and portability in the purchases of their favourite Disney Blu-ray movies with its new Blu-ray + DVD Combo Packs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Following the successful introduction of the Sleeping Beauty 50th Anniversary Platinum Edition Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack 3-Disc collection in 2008 (Blu-ray + DVD in a single package), the Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition Blu-ray release will include the feature film on standard definition DVD in addition to the 2-Disc Blu-ray set to allow consumers without Blu-ray players to \u2018future proof\u2019 their collections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Walt Disney\u2019s original classic that inspired the world To Wish Upon A Star \u00a0 To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Pinocchio, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing one of its most celebrated and loved Platinum Editions from the Disney Vault on DVD and Blu-ray from 11th March 2009.\u00a0 The legendary masterpiece that inspired millions<\/p>\n