Announced on August 17, 1999, Pinocchio, also originally intended to be the last Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection title, but early copies have the Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection logo on them was released on October 26, 1999 instead as a 60th Anniversary Edition for the VHS version and as the first Limited Issue title on DVD. It was the film's third home video release. The last copies of this DVD left the assembly line on December 27, 1999, with sales ending in 2000.
On March 7, 2000, Pinocchio was re-packaged as part of the Gold Classic Collection. This edition was discontinued on January 31, 2002.
When the Gold Collection DVD was released, Pinocchio had a remaining copyright term of 35 years.
Contents
Synopsis
Walt Disney's immortal masterpiece Pinocchio has inspired millions to wish upon a star and always "let your conscience be your guide." Now celebrating its 60th anniversary, this timeless story of the wooden puppet and his kindly owner, the woodcarver Geppetto, is available to a whole new generation in this limited edition release!
On a magical starlit night, a blue fairy brings Geppetto's beloved marionette Pinocchio to life, beginning a fantastic adventure that will test the puppet's bravery, loyalty and honesty - virtues he must learn to become a real boy. Despite the warnings of his wise friend, Jimmy Cricket, Pinocchio gets entangled in one humorous predicament after another, leading to his valiant quest to save Geppetto, who's trapped inside Monstro the whale!
Supplements
1999 VHS
Video | Creation date | |
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1 | Green warning screens (1997-2000) | October 21, 1997 |
2 | Walt Disney Company intro + Join Us for a Special Preview (1997-2000) | February 4, 1997 |
3 | Teaser trailer for Toy Story 2 | November 25 1998 |
4 | "Coming Soon to Own on Video" Bumper (custom screen) | October 26, 1999 |
5 | Video preview for Tarzan | October 26, 1999 |
6 | Video preview for Inspector Gadget | September 21, 1999 |
7 | Video preview for The Fox and the Hound | October 26, 1999 |
8 | "Available This Holiday Season" Bumper (custom screen) | October 26, 1999 |
9 | Trailer for Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas | August 31, 1999 |
10 | Trailer for Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving | August 17, 1999 |
11 | Video preview for The Great Mouse Detective | October 26, 1999 |
12 | Join Us After the Feature (custom screen) | October 26, 1999 |
13 | Disney.com promo | October 26, 1999 |
14 | "Feature Presentation" (custom screen) | October 26, 1999 |
15 | Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection logo (Version 1 Only) | October 28, 1994 |
16 | THX logo | February 4, 1997 |
17 | Pinocchio (restored version) | June 26, 1992 |
18 | A Wish Come True: The Making of Pinocchio | October 26, 1999 |
Later copies did not contain the Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection logo.
2000 VHS
Video | Creation date | |
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1 | Green warning screens (1997-2000) | October 21, 1997 |
2 | Walt Disney Home Video logo (1992-2001) | March 5, 1992 |
3 | "Coming Soon to Own on Video & DVD" Bumper (1999-2003) | December 14, 1999 |
4 | Trailer for The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea | February 1, 2000 |
5 | "Now Available to Own on Video & DVD" Bumper (1999-2003) | December 14, 1999 |
6 | Walt Disney Gold Classic Collection promo | January 11, 2000 |
7 | Video preview for A Goofy Movie | February 29, 2000 |
8 | "Now Available to Own on Video" Bumper | December 14, 1999 |
9 | Trailer for Sing a Song with Tigger | March 7, 2000 |
10 | Disney.com promo | January 11, 2000 |
11 | Join Us After the Feature (custom screen) | October 26, 1999 |
12 | "Feature Presentation" (1999-2006) | December 14, 1999 |
13 | Pinocchio (restored version) | June 26, 1992 |
14 | A Wish Come True: The Making of Pinocchio | October 26, 1999 |
DVD
Bonus material:
- Original Theatrical Trailer from 1940
- 1992 Re-Release Trailer
- Film Recommendations
- THX-Certified
- WideScreen (1.66:1)
Advertised on:
- Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (November 9, 1999)
- Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (November 9, 1999)
- Inspector Gadget (December 7, 1999)
- Mulan (February 1, 2000)
In Other Countries
Country of origin | Format | Release date |
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UK | VHS/DVD | March 24, 2000 |
South Korea | DVD | July 13, 2000 |
Brazil | DVD | 2001 |
Taiwan | DVD | April 23, 2001 |
Gallery
Videos
Weblinks
- http://disney.go.com/DisneyVideos/Cartoons/pinocchio (1999-2001)
- http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/disneygold/pin.html (2000-2002)
Preceded by The Great Mouse Detective (1999 VHS) |
Pinocchio (1999-2000 VHS/DVD) | Succeeded by Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (VHS/DVD) |