The Making Of Pinocchio

Synopsis : Join host Robby Benson, the voice of "Beast" in Beauty and the Beast, for a special visit to Geppetto's workshop to discover some of the breathtaking animation processes Walt Disney pioneered to create his masterpiece of storytelling, Pinocchio. Plus, you'll get a closer look at the many other glorious fantasies and characters the Disney Studios have brought to life through the years. Pinocchio: The Making of a Masterpiece shares exclusive interviews with legendary Pinocchio animator Ward Kimball and Dickie Jones, the voice of Pinocchio. You'll learn some behind-the-scenes production facts never before revealed on laserdisc, and discover how Walt Disney's determination to complete Pinocchio overcame unbelievable obstacles! An added bonus to the Pinocchio Deluxe Laser Edition, this one-of-a-kind documentary conveys the true joy and genius of "the most perfect animated film Walt Disney produced" (Los Angeles Times, 1992). Bonus footage exclusive to this laserdisc includes artist Gustaf Tenggren's scene studies, drawings and descriptions of scenes deleted from the finished film, behind-the-scenes photos of the animators at work, storyboards, production stills, original publicity materials and the original Pinocchio theatrical trailer!