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Bake Off Week 6 roundup: Getting spooky for Halloween

Watch out, Freddy Prue-ger and the Paul-tergeist are here

Evening Standard

A modern twist to an old story

Pinocchio is the latest to join Disney's assembly line of turning classic cartoons into computer-generated live-action remakes. In this film, Forrest Gump (1994), Cast Away (2000) and The Polar Express (2004) director Robert Zemeckis is reunited with Tom Hanks, who retells the tale of a wooden puppet who embarks on…

Bangkok Post

Review: Jiminy Cricket! A Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’

After a string of live-action remakes, from “Beauty and the Beast” to “The Lion King,” the Walt Disney Co. has finally gotten around to “Pinocchio.” Along the way, there have been some nice performances, enormous heaps of CGI and, lest anyone forget, one very blue Will Smith. Whether any of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Disney’s ‘soulless’ Pinocchio live-action remake bombs

Critics and viewers alike have scathed the live-action remake of the classic animation Pinocchio starring Tom Hanks as "soulless".

The New Daily

Pinocchio cast and reviews as live-action remake arrives on Disney+

The tale of a wooden puppet who dreams of being a real boy has been re-made into a live-action extravaganza - but is it any good?

Manchester Evening News

Movie review: Disney's latest live-action update, 'Pinocchio,' a mostly solid creation

One thing you can count on these days is not having to wait too long between Disney live-action remakes of its own animated favorites, with recent years giving us fancy new versions of, among others, "Aladdin," "The Lion King," "Mulan" and "Dumbo."

Tribune News Service

What happened to Joseph Gordon Levitt as he makes comeback in Pinocchio

Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars in the latest Disney live action and CGI remake of family favourite, Pinocchio, where he plays beloved character Jiminy Cricket alongside Tom Hanks as Gepetto

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Pinocchio review – Zemeckis and Hanks reunite for well-made yet cold remake

A live-action take on the classic animation has effective visual moments and an impactful turn from Tom Hanks but never quite justifies its existence

The Guardian - US

‘Pinocchio’: Visuals, performances make live-action film a worthy Disney creation

Robert Zemeckis’ remake carves out its own identity with screen-popping CGI and a strong cast headed by Tom Hanks as Geppetto.

Chicago Sun-Times

How to get Disney+ for £1.99 a month in honour of Disney+ Day

Disney+ are reducing their subscription price for a limited time from tomorrow

Evening Standard

John McEnroe 'thrown under bus' in Rafael Nadal row as Spaniard requests US Open talks

Rafael Nadal called for talks between himself and John McEnroe after the American star hit out at the Spaniard for receiving special treatment from umpires, and now McEnroe has responded

Daily Mirror

Can a ‘dark’ Pinocchio reignite Disney’s live-action remake strand?

Despite the surprisingly gruesome source material, the new remake looks to be playing it safe with genteel morality. Will it work for the House of Mouse?

The Guardian - UK

Twitter faces legal, political peril in whistle-blower case

A whistle-blower complaint from Twitter Inc.’s former head of security, claiming severe shortcomings in the social media company’s handling of users’ personal data, will have wide ramifications for the business.

Tribune News Service

Bewildered, bored, delighted? The Disney classics my kids loved – and the ones they couldn’t finish

Not everything has aged well, but the animator’s storytelling skills still strike a chord with 21st-century children

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How your race, class and gender influence your dreams for the future

In Disney’s “Pinocchio,” Jiminy Cricket famously sings, “When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are. Anything your heart desires will come to you.”

Benzinga

Tom Hanks X 2: Watch Oscar-Winning Star In New Trailers Of Disney's 'Pinocchio' And Warner Bros.' 'Elvis'

When looking for the performer to carry the title of the hardest working man in show business, Tom Hanks could be a viable candidate. A pair of trailers for upcoming films starring two-time Oscar winner display Hanks' versatility as an actor and his willingness to take on off-beat roles.

Evening Standard

The new trailer for Disney’s live action Pinocchio remake is here – and Tom Hanks makes a great Geppetto

There’s still months to go, but we finally get a proper glimpse into the new Pinocchio film

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