Hocus Pocus [DVD]

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At the time of Hocus Pocus 2's release, one Sanderson sister, Bette Midler, did hint that she would consider a return. While the film included a lot of digital effects (we assure you that green glowing smoke did not come pouring out of an actual elementary school in Salem) it also had a lot of good old fashion practical effects to carry the film. And while we’re talking about casting what-ifs, there’s another to add to the pile. Jennifer Lopez auditioned for the role of Sarah Sanderson—which instead went to Sarah Jessica Parker. Given what a natural fit Parker was for the role it’s even more difficult to imagine Lopez portraying the ditzy Sanderson sister. A Variety of Old Disney Costumes Appears in the Film Disney Hocus Pocus 2 Is Disney+'s Biggest Film Premiere". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022 . Retrieved October 4, 2022.

Unfortunately not, we can't even summon any as even though Hocus Pocus 3 has been confirmed, it hasn't started filming yet. We really can’t lavish so much attention on the cat without at least giving every dog his day, so to speak.

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On top of it being a film with big fall-season vibes and a Halloween theme—which certainly didn’t help sell it during July— Hocus Pocus had to compete with hitting the theaters on the same day as Free Willy. Nolfi, Joey (September 21, 2022). "See first look at 'Drag Race' trio as the Sanderson Sisters in 'Hocus Pocus 2' ". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved September 21, 2022. Hocus Pocus' Leads Box Office Nearly Three Decades After Original Release". October 3, 2020. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020 . Retrieved October 4, 2020. Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals What Movie He Turned Down Even After Being Offered "More Money Than I Ever Dreamed Of" ". E! Online. February 12, 2014. Archived from the original on December 2, 2016 . Retrieved December 1, 2016. Rude, Mey (October 19, 2020). "Bette Midler Teases Sanderson Sisters Reunion in Hocus Pocus Special". The Advocate. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020 . Retrieved October 29, 2020.

New book about 'Hocus Pocus' now available". September 21, 2016. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016 . Retrieved September 23, 2016. Five Reasons Why 'Hocus Pocus' is One of the Greatest Cult Classic Films". International Business Times. October 21, 2011. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020 . Retrieved November 3, 2011.Ebert, Roger (July 16, 1993). "Hocus Pocus". Roger Ebert.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2019 . Retrieved October 25, 2019. Nolfi, Joey (October 29, 2022). "Original Hocus Pocus stars reveal whether they'd return for potential third film". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved May 31, 2023.

Murphy, J. Kim (October 31, 2021). " 'Hocus Pocus' Disney Plus Sequel Adds Eleven New Cast Members, Including Tony Hale, Hannah Waddingham and Sam Richardson". Variety. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022 . Retrieved November 14, 2022. But why one actor for the physical role and one for the voice? The production team felt Murray’s voice was simply too modern-sounding and viewers wouldn’t believe it was the voice of a 17th-century boy-turned-cat. Binx Was Played by 9 Cats (And a Robot) Disney Reynolds, Maca (June 4, 2023). " 'Hocus Pocus 3' Is in Development at Disney". Movie Web. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023 . Retrieved June 4, 2023. Interview with David Kirschner". YouTube. July 18, 2018. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021 . Retrieved February 26, 2020.Disney Channel working on 'Hocus Pocus' remake". Entertainment Weekly. September 28, 2017. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020 . Retrieved June 27, 2020. a b "ABC Family's "13 Nights of Halloween 2011" Scares Up Record Crowd". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 6, 2011 . Retrieved November 3, 2011. Jarema, Kerri (July 23, 2018). "Max & Allison's Daughter Is Queer In The 'Hocus Pocus' Sequel Book & It's Kind Of The Best". Bustle. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018 . Retrieved October 19, 2018. Various rewrites were made to the script to make the film more comedic and made two of its young protagonists into teenagers; however, production was stalled several times until 1992, when Bette Midler expressed interest in the script and the project immediately went forward. [11] Midler, who plays the central antagonist of the film (originally written for Cloris Leachman), [11] is quoted as saying that Hocus Pocus "was the most fun I'd had in my career up to that point". [ citation needed] Casting [ edit ] ABC Family's 11th annual "13 Nights of Halloween 2009" Scares Up Event-Best Deliveries". TV by the Numbers. November 3, 2009. Archived from the original on February 25, 2012 . Retrieved October 30, 2011.

Stanek, Billy (October 22, 2013). "D23 Members Run Amok at the Hocus Pocus 20th Anniversary Screening". D23. Archived from the original on February 13, 2014 . Retrieved January 24, 2014. Hocus Pocus 2 was written by Jen D'Angelo and directed by Anne Fletcher. It stars the following actors: a b "Hocus Pocus - DVD Sales". The Numbers. Archived from the original on October 15, 2011 . Retrieved November 3, 2011. Luchies, Adam (January 27, 2022). " 'Hocus Pocus 2': Bette Midler Wraps Filming on the Spooky Disney Sequel". Collider. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022 . Retrieved November 21, 2022. Prange, Stephanie (October 25, 2022). " 'The School for Good and Evil,' 'Andor' Top Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Charts". Media Play News . Retrieved October 26, 2022.

Hocus Pocus director Kenny Ortega is a well-known director in his own right but even better known for his choreography chops. Hocus Pocus 2' Delivers Double Win for Disney+ on This Week's Streaming Movie Ranker | Charts". www.yahoo.com. October 7, 2022 . Retrieved October 11, 2022.