History of Pinocchio in Timeline

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Pinocchio

Pinocchio, the protagonist of Carlo Collodi's "The Adventures of Pinocchio," is a wooden puppet yearning to be a real boy. Carved by Geppetto in a Tuscan village, Pinocchio's defining characteristic is his nose, which elongates whenever he tells a lie. His journey explores themes of honesty, morality, and the desire to become human.

1940: Disney's Adaptation of Pinocchio's Character

Although Disney's 1940 film adaptation aimed to maintain some of Pinocchio's original personality, they ultimately toned down his unpleasant traits to make him more likable. This version of Pinocchio, voiced by Dickie Jones, became one of the most popular and beloved iterations of the character.

1940: Release of Disney's "Pinocchio"

In 1940, Walt Disney Productions released their film adaptation of "Pinocchio."

2000: Seth Adkins plays Pinocchio in "Geppetto"

In 2000, child actor Seth Adkins took on the role of Pinocchio in the television musical film "Geppetto."

March 2021: Benjamin Evan Ainsworth Cast as Pinocchio

In March 2021, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth was announced to play Pinocchio in Disney's 2022 live-action/CGI remake.

2022: Release of Disney's Live-Action/CGI "Pinocchio"

Disney released a live-action/CGI remake of their classic animated film "Pinocchio" in 2022, featuring Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as the titular character.