Pinocchio (2021)

A darker version of the classic children's fairy tale of a wooden puppet that transforms into a real living boy.

Directors:

Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson (co-director)

Writers:

Carlo Collodi (characters), Carlo Collodi (novel)

Storyline

A darker version of the classic children's fairy tale of a wooden puppet that transforms into a real living boy.

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Plot Keywords:

character name as title | adaptation | stop motion | dark fantasy | literary adaptation | 

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Genres:

Animation | Fantasy | Musical

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Details

Country:

France USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 January 2021 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Portland, Oregon, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Necropia Entertainment, Netflix, ShadowMachine

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Steven Spielberg was asked to direct this project. However, due to the darker nature of this upcoming film, he recommended that the producers consider Guillermo del Toro , because of his work on films like Pan's Labyrinth, Crimson Peak, and Hellboy.

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Connections

Version of Great Classics on Video: My Very First Wizard of Oz Story Book, My Very First Pinocchio Story Book, My Very First Jack and the Beanstalk Storybook (1995)