Wish no more. One of the most recognizable and endearing characters is coming back to life, better than ever, in PINOCCHIO: Walt Disney Signature Collection!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting and exploring again the Animation Research Library (ARL), where the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ artistic legacy is preserved, including some breathtaking pieces from the 1940 classic film.


In this extraordinary facility I had the chance of speaking with the ARL’s Manager Research Fox Carney, and J.B. Kaufman, film historian and author of “Pinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic.”

Watch those conversations below and get this magical new release, available now on Digital HD & Disney Movies Anywhere, and on Blu-ray™ & DVD.

BLU-RAY, DIGITAL HD* & DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE Bonus Features:

Walt’s Story Meetings: Pleasure Island – The Pleasure Island scene in “Pinocchio” had much more development than what is seen in the film. Join Pixar’s Pete Docter and Disney historian and author J.B. Kaufman as they explore artwork recently discovered in Disney’s animation research library revealing some of the attractions, gags and games, which Disney animators created for this iconic location of the film, that never made it on screen.

In Walt’s Words – “Pinocchio” – Hear Walt himself discuss the making of “Pinocchio” through archival recordings and interviews.

The Pinocchio Project: “When You Wish Upon a Star” – Music influencers Alex G, Tanner Patrick and JR Aquino from Disney’s Maker Studios, a global leader in short-form videos, gather in a creative workspace to create their rendition of the film’s signature song, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” and produce a fresh new music video.

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in “Poor Papa” – This recently restored and scored 1927 short features Oswald the Lucky Rabbit who gets multiple visits from the stork and is forced to attempt various methods to help stop the onslaught of baby deliveries.

Classic Bonus Features – These offerings from prior home entertainment releases include hours of bonus material, such as the making of “Pinocchio,” deleted scenes, sing-alongs, storyboards and theatrical trailers.