Honestly? The whole movie was probably Disney doing Disney things to make sure they didnt lose the copyright. Doesnt matter if its good, or even follows super close. It just has to have the name "Pinocchio" on it, and Disney gets another few decades of having exclusive rights to it.
Jesus. Why not just call it something else at that point? How is it even Pinocchio aside from there being a marionette?
Honestly? The whole movie was probably Disney doing Disney things to make sure they didnt lose the copyright. Doesnt matter if its good, or even follows super close. It just has to have the name "Pinocchio" on it, and Disney gets another few decades of having exclusive rights to it.