Maria Pia Timo as a snail, Federico Ielapi as Pinocchio, and Alida Baldari Calabria as the young fairy, in "Pinocchio." (Greta De Lazzaris / Roadside Attractions) Prosthetic makeup designer Mark ...

A profusion of well-crafted puppets, live actors, original music and sophisticated lighting make "Pinocchio," offered by Tears of Joy Theatre, a visual treat for young and old alike. Playwright Jon ...

Even taking it as a given that Disney's animated classics will all receive live-action makeovers eventually, "Pinocchio" feels like an unnecessary exercise -- a movie so flat that it never sparks to ...

This image released by Roadside Attractions shows Alida Baldari Calabria, left, and Federico Ielapi in a scene from "Pinocchio." (Greta De Lazzaris/Roadside Attractions via AP) The latest cinematic ...

Scott Martin Gershin's professional relationship with Guillermo del Toro goes back 20 years. The veteran sound designer/supervisor has worked on bringing the sonic side of the director's fantastical ...

This new Pinocchio musical is a patchy affair which still manages to be infectious enough to bring plenty of Christmas cheer, thanks to the gusto of its performances and home-made design flair.