Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition

Available For The First Time on 2-Disc Blu-ray™ Hi-Def With Special Access to Disney BD-Live Network And An All-New 2-Disc DVD, March 10, 2009

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.