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BTS Drop Surprise Concert Film on Disney Plus and it's Streaming ... (CNET)

BTS fans don't need Permission to Dance as the Korean pop icons drop a new concert film on Disney Plus today. BTS stars RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, ...

[See all photos](/pictures/movies-coming-in-2022-from-marvel-netflix-dc-and-more/) The film features live performances from the Los Angeles SoFi Stadium in late 2021 (the Nov 27-28 & December 1-2 concerts, to be precise). Today also marks the streaming debut of

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Disney Plus Day 2022: Start time, new releases and more (Tom's Guide)

Like last year, the latest big Marvel movie has made its streaming premiere on Disney Plus Day 2022. This time, it's Thor: Love and Thunder, so you can see ...

[Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/black-panther-2-wakanda-forever) or footage from [Star Wars: Ahsoka](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/star-wars-ahsoka), [Secret Invasion](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/marvels-secret-invasion-disney-plus) or [Ant-Man 3](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/ant-man-3-release-date-cast-villain-and-latest-news). [YouTube TV's audio upgrade is rolling out to more devices](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/youtube-tvs-audio-upgrade-is-finally-rolling-out-to-more-devices). That's just the tip of the Disney Plus goodies iceberg. ET / 8 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. [Disney Plus Day 2022 live blog](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/disney-plus-day-2022). We'd also love to get more info about [Loki season 2](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/loki-season-2) or whether there will be a Ms. [Disney Plus Day 2022 live blog](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/disney-plus-day-2022), where we're bringing you all the big news as it happens Fantasy fans prepare for the [Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power episode 3 release date](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-episode-3-release-date-and-time). [Disney Plus Day deal](https://www.tomsguide.com/deals/get-disney-plus-for-dollar2-in-this-epic-disney-plus-day-deal) is available — you can score [a month of Disney Plus for just $1.99](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/221109/564546/9358?subId1=tomsguide-us-8690242581496682000&sharedId=tomsguide-us&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com) (opens in new tab) (or £1.99 in the UK). [Disney Plus Day 2022 live blog](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/disney-plus-day-2022) is now up and running, bringing you all the latest news from the event as it happens. [upcoming Marvel movies and series](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/upcoming-marvel-movies-and-series-mcu-release-dates-from-2021-to-2023) and announcements about release dates about high-profile projects (fingers crossed for [The Mandalorian season 3](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/the-mandalorian-season-3)).

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BTS Concert Film Gets Surprise Midnight Drop on Disney+ (TVLine)

Disney+ has added the BTS concert film 'BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LA' to its streaming services worldwide — here's how to watch.

[introductory offer of one month for $1.99](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/P0Zr76), available for new and eligible returning subscribers. The film captures BTS’ live performances at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium last November and December. The addition serves as part of Thursday’s Disney+ Day celebration, ahead of this weekend’s D23 Expo.

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Celebrate Disney Plus Day with this MAGICAL sign-up deal (Expert Reviews)

This 8 September sees the arrival of the second-annual Disney Plus Day, and with it, great new celebratory offers and content drops.

Yes, just to be clear, the above movies and shows aren’t launching or being added as part of Disney Plus Day, that’s just the regular quantity and quality of content that joins the service monthly. This 8 September sees the arrival of the second-annual Disney Plus Day, and with it, great new celebratory offers and content drops. Disney is currently offering new customers their first month of Disney Plus for just £1.99, provided you sign up before 19 September.

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Disney Plus Day start time (by time zone) (Bam! Smack! Pow!)

It has now almost been three years since the beloved streaming platform launched and to honor that anniversary, Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm are preparing the ...

What announcements and/or reveals are you anticipating? Are you excited for Disney+ Day 2022? So, keep a lookout at that time, and keep a lookout for more reveals throughout the day. CEST on Thursday, September 8 KST on Thursday, September 8 CT on Thursday, September 8 MT on Thursday, September 8 ET, and 2:00 a.m. PT, 3:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, September 8 We may get the bigger ones at Disney is preparing to break the internet again.

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Disney Plus Day deal saves 75% on Disney Plus for new and ... (What's On TV)

With a Disney Plus Day deal, new and returning Disney Plus subscribers can get one month's worth of Disney Plus access for just $2/£2.

From 5 am UK time on September 8, new and returning subscribers can get one month of Disney Plus for £1.99 over on the To take advantage of this deal, just head to the [Disney Plus website](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/221109/564546/9358?subId1=whattowatch-us-9321010481156730000&sharedId=whattowatch-us&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F) (opens in new tab). Some of his favorite shows are What We Do In The Shadows, Bridgerton, Gangs of London, The Witcher, Doctor Who, and Ghosts. Disney Plus Day also features announcements and materials on forthcoming TV shows and movies. [Disney Plus](https://www.whattowatch.com/watching-guides/disney-plus-movies-shows-price-free-trial) subscriber can pick the service up for one month for as little as $1.99. [Disney Plus website.](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/221109/564546/9358?subId1=whattowatch-us-6686336227750146000&sharedId=whattowatch-us&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdisneyplus.com%2Fdisneyplusday) (opens in new tab)

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How to watch BTS: Permission to Dance - LA following surprise ... (digitalspy.com)

We knew that the phenomenally successful boyband had signed a deal with Disney+ for a number of shows including a concert film – but there hadn't even been a ...

Plus, there are plenty of Disney singalongs as well, from The Lion King to [Encanto](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39441140/encanto-disney-plus-sing-along-version/). Additionally, in many countries a lot of classic films and series which can be found on Hulu in the US are available as part of the STAR on Disney+ library (think [Grey's Anatomy](https://www.digitalspy.com/greys-anatomy/), NCIS: Hawai'i, [Love, Victor](https://www.digitalspy.com/love-victor/), Atlanta, and so on). New and upgrading customers could be eligible for six months' free access to the service, and customers who aren't ready for an upgrade can add Disney+ as an O2 Extra and receive £2 per month in credit off their bill. [BTS have recently announced a "temporary hiatus"](https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a40341378/bts-temporary-hiatus-pursue-solo-careers/) to explore other projects, including solo material, this is probably the best chance you'll get to see one of their performances for a little while. The Disney+ Bundle of all three streamers is priced at $13.99 per month, although it will cost a little more if you'd like an ad-free Hulu experience. In the UK, O2 customers may be eligible to take up an O2 Extra and save money on their Disney+ monthly subscription. This will be priced at $7.99 per month, and the ad-free tier will cost $10.99 per month. BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LA was filmed during the band's shows at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in November and December 2021. Yearly membership is £79.90 in the UK or $79.99 in the US. [Marvel](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a825774/marvel-cinematic-universe-in-chronological-order/), [Star Wars](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a825727/star-wars-timeline-chronology-phantom-menace-to-last-jedi/), [Pixar](https://www.digitalspy.com/pixar/) and National Geographic, as well as Disney animated and live-action classics. [here are our highlights from the UK content list](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a31248528/disney-plus-content-list/). [landed on Disney+](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a31248528/disney-plus-content-list/).

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Celebrate Disney Plus Hotstar Day With Fun Activities And Games ... (The Rakyat Post)

Some of the immersive experiences include: Painting your own wooden toy at Pinocchio's Toy Workshop; Helping to defend the Rebel Alliance at the Star Wars booth ...

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Surprise! 'BTS Permission to Dance on Stage L.A.' Concert Film ... (Entertainment Tonight)

The global superstars' surprise release on Thursday kicks off Disney+ Day and revisits their sold-out shows at the end of 2021.

BTS' Permission to Dance on Stage in L.A. [of a streaming deal](https://www.etonline.com/bts-lands-disney-plus-streaming-deal-adding-new-original-shows-featuring-the-k-pop-band-187134) between Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific and HYBE, which includes the global distribution of five titles, including two with BTS -- the concert film and the upcoming docuseries, BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star. [taking some time](https://edit.etonline.com/bts-j-hope-arrives-with-debut-solo-album-jack-in-the-box-187398) [to focus on individual projects and solo music](https://www.etonline.com/bts-to-explore-solo-projects-outside-of-boy-band-but-are-not-on-hiatus-185745), in addition to continuing group activities. The collaboration also includes [In the Soop: Friendcation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-XNYgHMJF4), starring V and his close friends: Itaewon Class' Park Seo-joon, Parasite star Choi Woo-shik, Park Hyung-sik and Peakboy. The concert film, according to Disney+, is "stage-focused" -- with sporadic behind-the-scenes footage -- and will feature PTD on Stage performances, including their No. "Oh, are we going to collaborate with him?" Those rumors turned out to be true, as Snoop rapped on the Benny Blanco track, "Bad Decisions," featuring BTS' vocal line, Jin, Jimin, V and Jungkook. The 130-minute concert film is directed by Sam Wrench and Junsoo Park. "We're all fans! wn in theaters worldwide. is produced by HYBE, the company behind BTS, a Den of Thieves production, in association with Borderless Films. 1-2 in Los Angeles, their first in-person concerts in two years since the end of 2019.

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Disney Plus: your first month for $1.99 (limited-time deal) (The Digital Fix)

For Disney Plus Day, you can get your first month with this streaming platform for just $1.99 (or £1.99) - a great chance to get a taste of its large ...

The Disney Plus exclusives are really just the cherries on the top of this cake. For just £1.99 for the month, you’ll easily get your money’s worth, especially if you watch daily. Disney Plus Day will also see the release of several new shows and movies. If there are just one or two Disney Plus exclusives that you’ve been meaning to watch for a while, you could squeeze them into your one cheap month and not pay a penny more than $1.99/£1.99. Check out our guide on the This deal is only going to be available until Monday, September 19, so make sure you grab this limit time offer while it’s still available.

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Disney Plus Day 2022 live blog — all the big news as it happens (Tom's Guide)

Disney Plus Day is back for a second year with new releases, trailers and teasers. We'll bring you all the news from the House of Mouse.

[Andor](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/star-wars-andor), for you to check out. [She-Hulk episode 4](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/she-hulk-episode-4-release-date-and-time-how-to-watch-online) is one of the many Disney Plus Day drops. Now, you can watch (or re-watch) from the comfort of home! [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/black-panther-2-wakanda-forever). [She-Hulk episode 4 spoils The Sopranos](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/she-hulk-episode-4-release-date-and-time-how-to-watch-online) (for laughs) twice. Combine that with an array of villainous cameos, and you have "Welcome to the Club". [Simpsons short](https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/welcome-to-the-club/1G8E1va2iBHY) (opens in new tab) to go with it. Click the link to go to the [Andor](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/star-wars-andor) has a new speak peek, but you need Disney plus to watch it. One of the most notable contestants is RuPaul’s Drag Race star Shangela, who will be dancing with a male partner and be the first contestant to compete in full drag. [Thor: Love and Thunder](https://www.tomsguide.com/news/heres-when-thor-love-and-thunder-will-be-released-on-disney-plus) is now on Disney Plus. Some of the biggest names on the show include actors Cheryl Ladd (Charlie's Angels), Selma Blair (Cruel Intentions), Trevor Donovan (90210), Daniel Durant (CODA) and Jason Lewis (Sex and the City).

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How long is Disney Plus Day 2022? (Bam! Smack! Pow!)

With a film and TV library that contains Marvel, Star Wars, and of course Disney properties, Disney Plus is a hub for some of the biggest franchises in the ...

ET as that is when the tweet-thread started at last year’s event. But just how big of an event will it be? [Disney Plus](https://bamsmackpow.com/disney-plus/) is a hub for some of the biggest franchises in the world.

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3 new movies and shows to watch on Disney Plus Day (T3)

Thor: Love and Thunder headlines the streaming service celebration.

Don't miss out, especially with a [price hike](https://www.t3.com/news/disney-plus-price-rise-us-ads) on the way. [Disney Plus](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7CDisneyPlus.UK.Press.Office%40disney.com%7C60485f25957d40afd84a08da916824cd%7C56b731a8a2ac4c32bf6b616810e913c6%7C1%7C0%7C637982173724107604%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9wks9fxHtKHdznWIcdlNTewBm4CXcgfg46noHeVwWcU%3D&reserved=0) (opens in new tab) for £1.99 / $1.99 until September 20th, 2022. All eight episodes of the 30 to 40-minute show are available to stream now. [Thor: Love and Thunder](https://www.t3.com/news/thor-love-and-thunder-disney-plus-release-date) has found its permanent home on Disney Plus. With all that in mind, we've rounded up the best selection of new movies and shows to stream on Disney Plus. Plenty to keep you busy over the weekend. While it will likely never beat the original, the trailer does make it seem like a fun ride, and the curiosity of seeing how they handle the terrifying donkey scene is too good to pass up. With Taika Waititi back in the directing chair and Disney continues its live-action remakes with Pinocchio being the latest to receive an adaption from Back to the Future director Robert Zemeckis. Well, Wedding Season is a new rom-com action thriller series starring Rosa Salazar (Alita: Battle Angel) as Katie and Gavin Drea (Cyberpunk 2077) as Stefan. After starting a whirlwind affair at numerous weddings, once Katie's own big day comes along her entire family and husband are murdered, putting Stefan as prime suspect number one. Disney Plus Day 2022 is upon us!

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Disney Plus Day is here — check out a full breakdown of all the new ... (Business Insider)

Disney is celebrating its streaming service with its second annual Disney Plus Day event. Subscribers can watch new premieres and snag special deals.

Subscribers staying in Disney resort hotels can enter the parks a full hour early. If you buy them, we may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our partners. Disney Plus Day arrived on September 8. Disney also launched a special deal for Disney Plus Day. New and returning subscribers can get one month of Disney Plus for just $2. We may receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. The deal will let third and fourth guests sail free when they stay in the same room as two full-fare guests. Subscribers also get $25 off their first order with Uber Eats. This year's event takes place one day before the D23 Expo, which is an in-person convention for Disney fans in Anaheim, California. The promotion will run through 2:59 a.m. That's $6 off the regular monthly price. This year's event will lead right into Disney's 2022

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Disney+ Day has landed—here's what's streaming for today's event (USA TODAY)

Disney+ Day 2022 has arrived. Stream 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' the new 'Pinocchio,' making-of features like 'Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return' and more.

[Reviewed](https://www.reviewed.com/) have all your shopping needs covered. [AMC's website](https://www.amctheatres.com/events/disney-plus-day) to see if your local AMC Theatre is participating in the screenings. [Disney+ account](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/50053/564546/9358?subId1=USA-FTR-STM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F&subId3=xid:fr1662066458718bca), you can take part in Disney+-inspired photo opps, meet-and-greets and more, as well as enter theme parks at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort 30 minutes before normal park hours today. [Disney+](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/50053/564546/9358?subId1=USA-FTR-STM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F&subId3=xid:fr1662066458718bca) for Disney+ Day. The streaming celebration is here a bit earlier this year than [last year's event](https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewed/2021/11/09/disney-day-celebrate-disney-shang-chi-and-more/6351149001/), with new releases, [streaming discounts](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/reviewed/2022/09/07/disney-plus-day-streaming-deal/8003193001/) and special events on the roster. Films that will be available to watch in theaters include Encanto, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Thor: Ragnarok, Cars and Newsies. It's a great deal, especially if you're looking to watch any of the new releases and haven't yet signed up. First and foremost, if you're not already a subscriber, you can Starring Tom Hanks, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Cynthia Erivo, Keegan-Michael Key and more, the film is a retelling of the classic story with visual echos of the 1940 animated film. You can also catch several making-of features, like Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return and Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder. Today features new releases from all the Disney+ brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star in international markets as well as behind-the-scenes videos and clips. The celebration features deals and promotions across Disney's theme parks.

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Disney Plus Day 2022 is today: Everything you need to know (CBS News)

The global streaming celebration takes place on Sept. 8 and marks the release of tons of Disney content.

[Disney+ subscription, $1.99 for your first month (reduced from $7.99)](http://disneyplus.bn5x.net/63OYK) Marvel](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/meet-ms-marvel-the-popular-new-muslim-superhero/)." [Lego Star Wars AT-AT creative building kit, $835](https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Creative-Building-Impressive-Collectible/dp/B09JKZ62H7/?tag=cbs-news-20) [Disney gift card, $25 and up](https://fave.co/3RrrJZ5) [Disney gift card](https://fave.co/3RrrJZ5) lets them pick out exactly what they want. [everything Disney's streaming service has to offer](https://www.cbsnews.com/essentials/whats-new-on-disney-plus-this-month-thor-love-and-thunder-hocus-pocus-2-and-more/). [first month of Disney+ for just $1.99](http://disneyplus.bn5x.net/63OYK).This 75% off deal starts at 12 a.m. This faux leather mini backpack's design is inspired by Grogu from "The Mandalorian," and is intended to make it look like you're carrying "The Child" on your back. [This 6,785-piece set](https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Creative-Building-Impressive-Collectible/dp/B09JKZ62H7/?tag=cbs-news-20) comes with nine Star Wars minifigures including General Veers, Luke Skywalker, Snowtrooper Commander, four Snowtroopers and two AT-AT Drivers. When Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale) begins, well, butchering gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and Dr. Last year on Disney+ Day, fans were treated to first-look trailers for " So if you've been wishing upon a star for some new Disney titles to stream, you're in luck.

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Disney Plus Drops Surprise BTS Concert Film (ScreenCrush)

The movie is officially called BTS: Permission To Dance On Stage - LA. It features footage of the concert they performed on November 27-28, as well as December ...

The show features The movie is officially called BTS: Permission To Dance On Stage - LA. While most of the new shows and films were announced in advance, they also included some extra surprises — maybe most notably, a new BTS concert film.

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Disney Plus Drops to $1.99 Just in Time for 'Thor: Love and Thunder' (Review Geek)

If you didn't know, today is Disney Plus Day, where fans can expect a slew of announcements, teaser trailers, and much more.

You can get a one-month subscription for $2 instead of the regular $7.99, then instantly access the company’s latest and greatest movies and TV shows. Basically, there’s something for everyone in the family available, and now you can get it at a low price. And while there’s a lot happening today, fans will be happy to hear that for a limited time, you can get one month of Disney+ streaming for only $2.

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You can get a month of Disney Plus for its lowest ever price — Just ... (Laptop Mag)

Disney Plus has become my favorite streaming service for its huge Star Wars and Marvel libraries, alongside amazing dramas and so many binge worthy shows via ...

With the heartwarming short series Dug Days, which details the aftermath of when the lovable golden retriever moves in with Mr. For under £2, this is an absolute steal of a deal for a fantastically diverse streaming service. So, what are you waiting for? For under $2, this is an absolute steal of a deal for a fantastically diverse streaming service. This month has been a difficult one for me so far, but I’ve loved nothing more at the end of each day than to sink hours into rewatching The Simpsons and, more interestingly, Daredevil. Plus, I recently watched Up again with my partner, which I get is an emotional roller coaster, but fear not.

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'Pinocchio' is Disney's latest live-action remake — here's how to ... (Business Insider)

Disney's newest live-action reimagining offers a new take on "Pinocchio." The Disney Plus original stars Tom Hanks and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Early reviews for "Pinocchio" (2022) have been mostly mixed or negative. "Pinocchio" (2022) is now available to watch exclusively on Disney Plus. The new 2022 version of "Pinocchio" is being listed as a Disney Plus original movie. If you buy them, we may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our partners. We may receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. You can subscribe to Disney Plus for $8 a month or $80 a year — but keep in mind that the ad-free price will increase to $11 starting December 8. Disney's latest live-action reimagining, "Pinocchio," is now streaming exclusively on Disney Plus. For a limited time, new and returning members can get their first month of service for just $2. Instead, the movie is expected to remain exclusive to Disney Plus subscribers. [smart TVs](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-4k-tv), [streaming players](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-streaming-box-stick), or [mobile devices](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/best-phones). The movie follows the story of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. The cast includes Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Cynthia Erivo, and Luke Evans.

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Pinocchio review: A cursed live-action Disney remake hits Disney Plus (Polygon)

Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, and Luke Evans star in Robert Zemeckis' live-action remake of the 1940 animated classic ...

It will be difficult to forget the image of Pinocchio staring at a pile of horse manure and touching it out of curiosity. (Coincidentally, his The Witches remake for HBO Max is the only other serious contender against Pinocchio for his worst film.) When Disney Plus first kicked off in 2019, one of its opening-day original films was [the Lady and the Tramp remake](https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2019/11/12/20961761/lady-and-the-tramp-review-disney-plus-remake), which is predictable, lifeless, and entirely unmemorable. Though the 1940 version of Pinocchio isn’t as aggressive and rowdy as his fellow boys on Pleasure Island, he’s perfectly willing to dive into bad behavior, aping his cigar-smoking pal Lampwick. Where Jiminy Cricket performs it as a quiet, telling moment in the original film, the 2022 Pinocchio truncates it and gives the shorter version to the Blue Fairy. It’s a gross image in a film that otherwise doesn’t add in scatalogical humor, a gag that isn’t in the original and has no purpose in the remake, and a weirdly unnecessary cost in a film that struggles to merge CG and live-action elements. The story’s outline will still be extremely recognizable to anyone with a passing familiarity with the animated film or Collodi’s The Adventures of Pinocchio. Because this is a modern film, though, apparently someone felt the film needed to scoff a bit at its own flights of fancy. Unfortunately, remakes of [Aladdin](https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/23/18637207/aladdin-film-review-disney-live-action-remake-will-smith-guy-ritchie-mena-massoud-naomi-scott), [The Lion King](https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/11/20690363/the-lion-king-2019-review), [Beauty and the Beast](https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/17/14962212/beauty-and-the-beast-review-remake-gay-lefou-bill-condon-controversy), and others had less room to stretch. These are answers to questions best left unasked — many of the small touches in the original Pinocchio are haunting because they defy explanation. Like the animated version, the straight-to-Disney Plus live-action remake tells the story of a wooden marionette (a CG creation voiced by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) brought to life by a magical Blue Fairy (Cynthia Erivo), who sends him on a journey to become fully human by exemplifying the traits of bravery, truthfulness, and selflessness. Songs such as “Give a Little Whistle” and “Little Wooden Head” have been jettisoned in favor of four lifeless new songs by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard. He also explains why he refuses to sell off his dead wife’s treasured cuckoo clocks — which feature characters like Rafiki and Simba, Roger Rabbit, and Sheriff Woody, which may go down as one of the most painful bits of corporate synergy in film history.

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Pinocchio on Disney Plus reviews round-up: How wooden is the ... (Daily Express)

PINOCCHIO is out today on Disney Plus, starring Tom Hanks and Luke Evans - but is it any good? The reviews are in. Full round-up below, plus how to watch ...

The design of Pinocchio himself is so soullessly close to the original he doesn’t even look like a puppet, but a piece of official Disney Pinocchio merchandise. However, the special effects are uneven, the pacing is worse and it has little of the original's devastatingly palpable sincerity or emotional wallop. It is the biennial presentation of all the biggest upcoming projects, with all eyes, as always, on the latest breaking news about the Star Wars and Marvel universes. THE TELEGRAPH: This recreation of the 1940 masterpiece, courtesy of Robert Zemeckis, is an insult to its memory, and a dead-eyed exercise in box-ticking... This one has charming moments and typically charismatic performances from Tom Hanks, Luke Evans and a scene-stealing Cynthia Erivo as The Blue Fairy. Today's Disney Plus Day is marked by the premiere of the new Pinocchio on the streaming platform, alongside the release of recent big-screen blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Use These Disney Plus Tips for Seamless Watching (Sportsnaut)

Sit back and settle into the wonderful world of streaming with these tips to best utilize your Disney plus account.

When there’s a lot of content to watch, it can be tough to search through it all. You can save a little money on Disney Plus by Unfortunately, you can’t download content from a browser — only through the Disney Plus app. A lot of movies and even a few shows will have a section below the synopsis called Extras. Sure, you can stream just like you normally would — but you can also take advantage of a few tips and tricks to make the most of the streaming service. The good news is that you can request a show.

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