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  • Disney’s Live-Action Pinocchio Remake Confirms Robert Zemeckis to Direct and Co-Write

    Disney’s Live-Action Pinocchio Remake Confirms Robert Zemeckis to Direct and Co-Write

    Oscar-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis has been tapped to direct and co-write Disney’s live-action remake of its animated classic Pinocchio.

    Tom Hanks was reportedly in talks to play Pinocchio’s “father” Geppetto in 2018; it’s unclear if he is still attached to the film.

     The original film centered around Geppetto who catches sight of a wishing star and wishes for Pinocchio to become a real boy. Once Geppetto fell asleep, his home is visited by the Blue Fairy, who brings Pinocchio to life. With his faithful friend Jiminy Cricket by his side, Pinocchio embarks on fantastic adventures that test his bravery, loyalty and honesty until he triumphs in his quest for his heart’s desire: to become a real boy.

    The original 1940 animated movie won two Oscars for best original score and the classic Disney tune, “When You Wish Upon a Star”. The movie based on the Carlo Collodi story follows the young puppet boy Pinocchio who yearns to be a real boy after being created by Geppetto.

    Production could possibly start by the end of the year. While no release date has been set for Pinocchio, Disney has several dates reserved for untitled live-action features as can see below:

    March 12, 2021; July 30, 2021; Oct. 8, 2021; Nov. 19, 2021; March 25, 2022; May 27,2022; July 8, 2022; Aug. 12, 2022; Nov. 4, 2022; March 10, 2023; May 26, 2023; July 14, 2023; Aug. 11, 2023; Oct. 6, 2023;  and Dec. 15, 2023. Their next live-action reboot of a classic animated title is Mulan on March 27.

  • Tom Hanks in Talks to Play Geppetto in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’

    Tom Hanks in Talks to Play Geppetto in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’

    Someone new may be pulling the strings for Pinocchio soon. Tom Hanks is in early talks to play Geppetto in Disney’s live-action adaptation of its animated classic.

    Filmmaker Paul King is directing the film. Andrew Miano and Chris Weitz are producing. King, Weitz, and Simon Farnaby wrote the most recent draft.

    The remake comes 78 years after the original animated film captivated audiences in February 1940. The original film centered around Geppetto who catches sight of a wishing star and wishes for Pinocchio to become a real boy. Once Geppetto fell asleep, his home is visited by the Blue Fairy, who brings Pinocchio to life. With his faithful friend Jiminy Cricket by his side, Pinocchio embarks on fantastic adventures that test his bravery, loyalty and honesty until he triumphs in his quest for his heart’s desire: to become a real boy.

    The original 1940 animated movie won two Oscars for best original score and the classic Disney tune, “When You Wish Upon a Star”. The movie based on the Carlo Collodi story follows the young puppet boy Pinocchio who yearns to be a real boy after being created by Geppetto.

    Pinocchio is part of a long list of upcoming Disney live-action remakes, including Dumbo, Aladdin, The Lion King, and 2020’s Mulan. 

  • Internet Reacts After Disney Gets Dark In Recent Meme Tweet

    Internet Reacts After Disney Gets Dark In Recent Meme Tweet

    ***Update***
    It seems that after some reflection Disney decided to take down the the dark yet relatable tweet.

    Disney Tweet Deleted
    Take a look below to see a pic of what it looked like.

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    When Disney takes to twitter, we are used to getting pics of the new hottest merch at the parks, recipes for those cute little Diney-fied snacks or maybe even a quiz or two about which Disney Princess you are.The internet has reacted in every way possible after Disney sent tweeted out a meme featuring a lifeless Pinocchio with a caption that was a tad morbid yet still rather relatable.

    The internet has reacted in every way possible, but in this macabre post from the ever magical and happy company, it seems Disney may have finally found their meme game. The gravity of the tweet was further intensified as Disney captioned the post: “Makes no difference who you are.”

    Here is a look at the deleted tweet:

    Dark Disney Tweet

    After the post went live, comments started pouring in and the video already has nearly 2.1 million views and over 27 thousand retweets. Reactions varied widely to the post. While many were just confused some were actually upset by it.

    Some just wanted to comfort and console the company.

    A lot of the comments discussed how so many of Disney’s movies from classic to modern are already dark and is this is nothing new for disney

    Many found it relatable and funny and took it in good humor.