Pinocchio (2022 animated film)

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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
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Teaser poster
Directed by
  • Guillermo del Toro
  • Mark Gustafson
Screenplay by
  • Guillermo del Toro
  • Patrick McHale
  • Gris Grimly
  • Matthew Robbins
Story by
  • Guillermo del Toro
  • Matthew Robbins
Based onThe Adventures of Pinocchio
by Carlo Collodi
Produced by
  • Guillermo del Toro
  • Lisa Henson
  • Alexander Bulkley
  • Corey Campodonico
  • Gary Ungar
Starring
  • Gregory Mann
  • Ewan McGregor
  • David Bradley
  • Finn Wolfhard
  • Cate Blanchett
  • John Turturro
  • Ron Perlman
  • Tim Blake Nelson
  • Burn Gorman
  • Christoph Waltz
  • Tilda Swinton
CinematographyFrank Passingham
Edited byKen Schretzmann
Music byAlexandre Desplat[1]
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Netflix
Release date
  • December 2022 (2022-12)
CountriesUnited States
Mexico[4]
LanguageEnglish
Budget$35 million[5]

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (Spanish: Pinocho de Guillermo del Toro), or simply Pinocchio, is an upcoming stop-motion animated musical fantasy film directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson, based on Gris Grimly's design from his 2002 edition of the 1883 Italian novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. The film marks the animated feature film directorial debut of del Toro. The screenplay was written by del Toro, Gris Grimly, Patrick McHale and Matthew Robbins, from a story by del Toro and Robbins. It stars the voices of Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, John Turturro, Ron Perlman, Tim Blake Nelson, Burn Gorman, Christoph Waltz, and Tilda Swinton.

Produced by Netflix Animation, The Jim Henson Company and ShadowMachine in co-production with Pathé, El Taller del Chucho and Necropia Entertainment, Pinocchio was announced by Del Toro in 2008 and originally scheduled to be released in 2013 or 2014, but the project went into development hell. In January 2017, McHale was announced to co-write the script, but in November 2017, the production was suspended as no studios were willing to provide financing. The production was revived the following year after being acquired by Netflix. It is set to be released in December 2022.

Plot[]

A dark, twisted retelling of the famous Carlo Collodi fairytale about a wooden puppet who comes to life and dreams of becoming a real boy takes place in 1930s Fascist Italy. When Pinocchio comes to life, he turns out not to be a nice boy, causing mischief and playing mean tricks. But at its core, Pinocchio is "a story of love and disobedience as Pinocchio struggles to live up to his father's expectations."[6]

Voice cast[]

  • Gregory Mann as Pinocchio
  • Ewan McGregor as Sebastian J. Cricket
  • David Bradley as Master Geppetto
  • Finn Wolfhard as Lampwick
  • Cate Blanchett as Sprezzatura the Monkey
  • John Turturro as Master Cherry
  • Ron Perlman as Mangiafuoco
  • Tim Blake Nelson as the Coachman
  • Burn Gorman as the Carabiniere
  • Christoph Waltz as the Fox
  • Tilda Swinton as the Fairy with Turquoise Hair

Production[]

Development[]

Guillermo del Toro worked on the film since 2008.

In 2008, Guillermo del Toro announced that his next project, a darker adaptation of the Italian novel The Adventures of Pinocchio, was in development. He has called Pinocchio his passion project, stating that: "no art form has influenced my life and my work more than animation and no single character in history has had as deep of a personal connection to me as Pinocchio", and "I've wanted to make this movie for as long as I can remember".[7] On February 17, 2011, it was announced that Gris Grimly and Mark Gustafson would co-direct a stop-motion animated Pinocchio film written by del Toro alongside his long-time collaborator Matthew Robbins, and Grimly based by Grimly's designs, with del Toro producing along with The Jim Henson Company and Pathé.[2] On May 17, 2012, del Toro took over for Grimly.[8] In February 2012, Del Toro released some concept arts with the designs of Pinocchio, Geppetto, the Talking Cricket, Mangiafuoco and the Fox and the Cat. On July 30, 2012, it was announced that the film would be produced and animated by ShadowMachine. It was originally scheduled to be released in 2013 or 2014,[9] but the project went into development hell, with no further informations for years.

On January 23, 2017, Patrick McHale was announced to co-write the script with del Toro.[10] On August 31, 2017, del Toro told IndieWire and at the 74th Venice International Film Festival that the film will need a budget increase of $35 million more dollars or it would be cancelled.[11] On November 8, 2017, he reported that the project was not happening, because no studios were willing to finance it.[12] At one point, Matthew Robbins considered making the film as a 2D-animated film with French artist Joann Sfar to bring the costs down, but del Toro eventually decided that it had to be stop-motion, even if the higher budget made it harder to get greenlit.[13] However, on October 22, 2018, it was announced that the film had been revived, with Netflix acquiring it.[14]

Casting[]

On January 31, 2020, it was announced Ron Perlman, Tilda Swinton, Ewan McGregor, Christoph Waltz and David Bradley had joined the cast of the film.[15] Daniel Radcliffe, Tom Waits and Christopher Walken were previously considered. Radcliffe would later instead remain as executive producer of the movie.[16] On August 19, 2020, Gregory Mann, Cate Blanchett, Tim Blake Nelson, Finn Wolfhard, John Turturro and Burn Gorman joined the cast of the film.[17]

Filming[]

Filming commenced in Guadalajara, Mexico and Portland, Oregon by January 31, 2020.[15]

Music[]

On January 8, 2020, Alexandre Desplat started composing the film's score, as well as writing original songs for the film.[1] The film marks the second time Desplat and del Toro collaborated on a film, the first being The Shape of Water.[1] Nick Cave had previously said on August 23, 2012, that he would be the composer for the film.[18]

Release[]

In November 2018, Netflix set the film's release date for 2021.[19] In January 2021, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos revealed that the film's release could be moved to 2022 or later, with Netflix's notion of releasing six animated films a year.[20] In December 2021, del Toro stated it will be released in the last quarter of 2022.[21] In January 2022, with the release of the film's first prologue, it was announced for a December release.[22]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Alexandre Desplat to Reteam with Guillermo del Toro on Netflix Animated Movie 'Pinocchio'". Film Music Reporter. January 8, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 17, 2011). "Guillermo Del Toro Starting Stop-Motion 'Pinocchio' Feature With Henson And Pathe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  3. ^ Acosta, Gabriel (April 27, 2021). "Pinocchio empieza a cobrar vida en el Taller del Chucho en Guadalajara (Pinocchio begins to come to life at El Taller del Chucho in Guadalajara)". Publimetro (in Spanish). Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Meneses, Sonia (February 24, 2021). ""Pinocho" de Guillermo del Toro se grabará en 'El Taller de Chucho', Jalisco (Guillermo del Toro's "Pinocho" will be recorded in 'El Taller de Chucho', Jalisco)". sdpnoticias (in Spanish). Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Sharf, Zack (August 31, 2017). "Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio' Isn't Dead Yet, But He Needs $35 Million to Make It". IndieWire. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  6. ^ Netflix Film [@NetflixFilm] (19 August 2020). "Set during the rise of Fascism in Mussolini's Italy, PINOCCHIO — a musical directed by del Toro and Mark Gustafson (FANTASTIC MR. FOX) with a score by Alexandre Desplat — is a story of love and disobedience as Pinocchio struggles to live up to his father's expectations" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ "Long-awaited 'Pinocchio' by Guillermo del Toro will finally become a movie at Netflix". artchive.ru. 31 October 2018.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 17, 2012). "Del Toro to helm 'Pinocchio' for Jim Henson Co". Variety. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  9. ^ Sandy Schaefer (10 May 2012). "Guillermo del Toro to Co-Direct 3D Stop-Motion 'Pinocchio' Flick". ScreenRant.
  10. ^ Trumbore, Dave (January 23, 2017). "Guillermo del Toro's Stop-Motion Movie 'Pinocchio' Adds 'Over the Garden Wall' Creator". Collider. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  11. ^ Sharf, Zack (August 31, 2017). "Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio' Isn't Dead Yet, But He Needs $35 Million to Make It". IndieWire. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  12. ^ "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Movie Is 'Not Happening'". Screen Rant. November 8, 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-11-11. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  13. ^ Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio 'as far as you can get' from Disney version, says one of film's writers - Syfy Wire
  14. ^ Lang, Brent (October 22, 2018). "Guillermo del Toro Directing 'Pinocchio' for Netflix". Variety. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  15. ^ a b "David Bradley: Nie chciałem być znany jedynie jako facet z Harry'ego Pottera [WYWIAD]". January 31, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  16. ^ "Guillermo Del Toro Approached by Daniel Radcliffe, Wants Tom Waits and Christopher Walken for 'Pinocchio'". May 18, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  17. ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (August 19, 2020). "Cate Blanchett, Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton & More Round Out Cast For Guillermo del Toro Netflix 'Pinocchio' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  18. ^ Radish, Christina (August 23, 2012). "Screenwriter/Composer Nick Cave Talks LAWLESS, Transitioning into Screenwriting, Guillermo del Toro's PINOCCHIO, THE THREEPENNY OPERA, and More". Collider. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  19. ^ Trumbore, Dave (November 6, 2018). "Netflix Sets Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio' and Henry Selick's 'Wendell & Wild' for 2021". Collider. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  20. ^ De Wit, Alex (January 14, 2021). "Netflix Unveils 2021 Animated Film Slate, Including Sony Pictures Animation's 'Wish Dragon' And Two Aardman Specials". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  21. ^ Mancuso, Vinnie (December 1, 2021). "Exclusive: Guillermo del Toro Offers Update on His 'Frankenstein'-Inspired 'Pinocchio', Reveals Release Window". Collider. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  22. ^ Sharf, Zack (January 24, 2022). "Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio' Debuts First Stop-Motion Footage, Netflix Sets December Release". Variety. Retrieved January 24, 2022.

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