The film begins in 1693 where three witches winifred bette midler, sarah sarah jessica parker, and mary kathy najimy are preparing a potion that will grant them immortality and eternal youth. And without a bit of hocus pocus though her income from that famous film may have. Jan 21, 2020 however, it is fair to note that in july 2018 disney did release hocus pocus and the all new sequel, a twopart book by a. Now it appears the star of the cult classic, bette midler, is none too happy about that. I had not seen it in at least 20 years, midler told people during her annual new york. Halloween, 300 years later, the new boy in town, max omri katz lights the candle and the sisters are released. Hocus pocus 2 and the sequel to enchanted are both officially in the works. There are not any details about when the movie will come out. A sequel to the movie hocus pocus is already in the works. News learned that disney channel is working on a remake of the classic halloween movie a. This followed a previous version of this project in development at disney channel using a cast that midler looked down upon. Et also spoke to najimy, 63, at midler s event, where she admitted she heard about the new. Their mission is to recover their spell book and draw the life force out of every child in sight before the rising sun of a new day turns them forever to dust.
Bette midler just rewatched hocus pocus for the first time in. The film stars bette midler, sarah jessica parker, and kathy najimy, with omri katz, thora birch, and vinessa shaw in supporting roles. Bette midler and kathy najimy address if theyre part of. Hocus pocus is coming back to theaters for its 25th. Do the original hocus pocus cast members wish to return. Jantha that not only acted as a novelization of the film, but also involved the villainous sanderson sisters tangling with poppy denison, the daughter of heroes max denison and allison watts. On instagram, hocus pocus star sarah jessica parker revealed she and fellow cast members bette midler and kathy najimy will return for the sequel. Hocus pocus is getting a sequel, just not in the way youd. The film follows a villainous comedic trio of witches who are inadvertently.
In a recent interview with people, midler had this to say about the remake. Hocus pocusthe 1993 comedy starring the incomparable bette midler, sarah. There may never be a sequel to disneys beloved halloween flick hocus pocus, but that doesnt mean that star bette midler is done celebrating her character from the film. Bette midler dished on her hocus pocus memories, the possibility of a new album, and her feelings on the sexcrazed new generation of pop stars like miley cyrus and lady gaga thursday on katie courics daytime show katie. Bette midler thinks disney channels remake of hocus pocus will be cheap. The story of a youngster who resurrects a trio of witchesplayed by bette midler. While disney admitted that the actresses arent attached to the new project, the studio is hopeful there will be some type of involvement. Disney is taking another stab at developing a new incarnation of the 1993 cult classic feature hocus pocus, which starred bette midler, sarah jessica parker and kathy najimy.
Bette midler and kathy najimy address if theyre part of hocus pocus sequel american horror story seasons ranked 7 horror movies to watch. A new hocus pocus movie is in the works at disney the. Almost a month after freeform announced they would be making a hocus pocus 25th anniversary special, original star bette midler has revealed that she would be returning. Bette midler dressed as her hocus pocus character for.
When midler heard about a hocus pocus reboot with an entirely new cast, she made it clear she didnt like the idea. Jun 25, 2019 the saga of baby divine was published in 1983 and became a new york times bestseller. Sarah jessica parker says she doesnt really remember. Hocus pocus by kenny ortega bette midler, sarah jessica. Earlier this week, we passed along the awesome news that disney has a sequel to director kenny ortega and screenwriter mick garris comedyhorror hocus pocus starring bette midler. Oct 19, 2018 bette midler is reuniting with sarah jessica parker and kathy najimy for a hocus pocus 25th anniversary reunion special to air on freeform. Feb 01, 2018 hocus pocus is a halloween classic for a certain faction of fans who love the dynamic between bette midler, sarah jessica parker and kathy najimy in the film. Jul 25, 2018 disney has released a new sequel to hocus pocus as a ya novel and it features a lesbian couple who are trying to solve the mystery of the sanderson sisters.
This post talks about some new major hocus pocus plot points. Bette midler joins sarah jessica parker and kathy najimy as three outlandishly wild witches who return from 17th century salem for a night of zany fun and comic chaos. Kelly clarksons hocus pocus tribute does bette midlers. Bette midler, kathy najimy, and sarah jessica parker have expressed interest in. Sarah jessica parker loved any scene on a broomstick while filming the halloween classic hocus pocus. The 72yearold actress played winifred sanderson in. Variety reports that director adam shankman will be at the helm for both films, which he. The thinking fans guide to disneys halloween classic, a newly released book by author aaron wallace, is the first to dive deep into every aspect of the cult favorite film. The saga of baby divine was published in 1983 and became a new york times bestseller. Diving once more into the world of witches, this electrifying twopart young adult novel, released on the twentyfifth anniversary of the 1993 film, marks a new era of hocus pocus. Sarah jessica parker confirms casts return for hocus pocus 2. Bette midler assures shes game for new hocus pocus movie. Bette midler joins hocus pocus 25th anniversary reunion.
Hocus pocus is beloved by halloween enthusiasts all over the world. I had not seen it in at least 20 years, midler told people during her annual new. The 72yearold actress played winifred sanderson in the 1993. Oct 18, 2018 the new special, hocus pocus 25th anniversary halloween bash, will air as part of the networks new 31 nights of halloween programming block. Therefore, it stands to reason, does it not, sisters dear. Bette midler just rewatched hocus pocus for the first time in at. Bette midler disses disney tvs cheap hocus pocus remake. Sep 28, 2017 fans are not happy the new hocus pocus movie wont have. Bette midler, kathy najimy, and sarah jessica parker have expressed. Bette midler in hocus pocus, winnie calling her book join us. I didnt grow up with the movie, and i dont think it is an especially wellcrafted work, so i cant necessarily vouch for hocus pocus classic status, but what i can vouch for is the movies wholesome family spirit. Hocus pocus poster movie 27 x 40 in 69cm x 102cm bette midler kathy najimy sarah jessica parker thora birch doug jones omri katz 5. Hocus pocus is a 1993 american dark fantasy comedy horror film directed by kenny ortega and written by neil cuthbert and mick garris, and it is based on the witches by roald dahl. The original film starred, from left, kathy najimy, bette midler and sarah.
Is disney releasing a sequel to bette midlers hocus pocus. Disney hocus pocus dvd disc only never watched mint. In july 2018, a book titled hocus pocus and the allnew sequel was released, containing a novelization of the film and a. Winifred winnie sanderson bette midler, leader of the coven, and her sisters sarah sarah jessica parker and mary kathy najimy explore the town in search of max, his sister dani thora birch and his friend allison vinessa shaw. Bette midler has signed up for freeforms hocus pocus special. There are a million reasons to love this cinematic romp through the world of the sanderson sisters, three witches from 17thcentury salem whove been resurrected in the present day. Bette midler returns to hocus pocus special girlfriend. Oct 24, 2018 hocus pocus, one of the campiest cult classics ever to be cooked up in a cinematic cauldron, delighted audiences 25 years ago. The original hocus pocus movie starred bette midler winifred, sarah jessica parker sarah and kathy najimy mary as a trio of witches dubbed the sanderson sisters.
Hocus pocus starring the divine miss m bette midler, sarah jessica parker, and kathy najimy premiered to critical condemnation, as its approach was deemed hokey and mediocre, yet. Sarah jessica parker and kathy najimy played winifreds sisters, sarah and mary. Nov 01, 2017 in the original 1993 hocus pocus, midler played winifred sanderson, one of three salem witches who are accidentally resurrected by a teenager and have a dastardly plot to steal the souls of children. She played one of three longdead witch sisters accidentally resurrected on halloween night in 1993 cult comedy classic hocus pocus but bette midler dashed the hopes of fans by saying she has. During her career, she has won four grammy awards, four golden globes, three emmy awards, and a tony award, and has been nominated for two academy awards. Bette midler might make new album, dishes on hocus pocus. Hocus pocus and the allnew sequel disney books disney. Midler, parker and najimy are not attached to the film yet. The 1993 film, starring bette midler, sarah jessica parker, and kathy najimy as a trio of ancient witches who wreak havoc on salem, mass. Lizzo shares hocus pocus inspired remix of truth hurts. Hocus pocus new ya sequel has a lesbian couple and its. The original starred bette midler, sarah jessica parker, and kathy najimy. Hocus pocus dvd celebrate the 25th anniversary of hocus pocus with the release of this dvd. Oct 24, 2019 a new hocus pocus movie is in the works at disney.
Bette midler has joined hocus pocus special that will. Hocus pocus centered on a group of kids in salem, massachusetts, who accidentally resurrect a coven of evil witches played by midler, parker, and najimy. Bette midler, thora birch, kathy najimy, sarah jessica parker, stephanie faracy, kathleen freeman, doug jones, omri katz, sean murray. Hocus pocus bette midler rewatched disney movie for first. After three centuries, three witch sisters are resurrected in salem, massachusetts on halloween night, and it is up to two teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to their reign. Nov 11, 2014 bette midler has revealed that she would jump at the opportunity to star in a sequel to the 1993 disney hit hocus pocus. Mar 04, 2020 midler has also publicly expressed her displeasure at the idea of a remake.
Wait, wait a minute, bette, who is now 72, said in a video posted on freeforms youtube page, while using the voice of her hocus pocus character winifred sanderson. In the years since its release in 1993, thanks to annual showings on television, hocus pocus has become something of a halloween classic. The sequel focuses on max and allisons daughter, poppy, who grew up hearing the family story of the first film and parents who avoid halloween as much as possible. And as the new anniversary bluray proves, the movie has never lost. Hocus pocus is a halloween classic for a certain faction of fans who love the dynamic between bette midler, sarah jessica parker and kathy najimy in. Midler went on a multicity book tour, sporting special hats that she commissioned to celebrate her new. New book about hocus pocus now available attractions magazine. Oct 08, 2012 bette midler in hocus pocus, winnie calling her book join us. A new book dedicated to the disney film hocus pocus has hit shelves. The original hocus pocus told the story of three witches played by bette midler, sarah jessica parker and kathy najimy who wreck havoc on salem, massachusetts, when they are brought back to life.
She has always said that one of her favorite movie roles was playing winifred sanderson in hocus pocus. Hocus pocus the 1993 comedy starring the incomparable bette midler, sarah jessica parker, and kathy najimyis a cultural masterpiece. In response to a fan who asked about the project, parker replied, we have all said yes. Nov 03, 2017 well, no one is more hurt by this news than bette midler. Disney hocus pocus dvd disc only never watched mint bette midler. Oct 25, 2018 kathy najimy, bette midler and sarah jessica parker star in the 1993 halloween comedy hocus pocus. How 1993s hocus pocus became an unlikely halloween.
Oct 29, 2016 last night, bette midler arrived for her annual halloween party, better known as hulaween at new york citys waldorf astoria hotel dressed as winifred sanderson from hocus pocus. At the slightest i mean, the slightest sign of suspense, her hands jerked and flailed. Leave it to bette midler to create a fullblown country house right in the bustling heart of new york city. With the help of a magical cat, the kids must stop the witch sisters from becoming immortal. The film starring bette midler, sarah jessica parker and kathy najimy is. Book recommendations for the wild, wonderful characters of our favorite. Bette midler, thora birch, kathy najimy, sarah jessica parker, stephanie faracy, kathleen freeman, doug jones, omri katz, sean murray, charles rocket. Oct 18, 2018 bette midler has signed up for freeforms hocus pocus special. Source bette davis midler is an american singer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and producer, also known by her informal stage name as the divine miss m. However, she has declared that it is now up to the millions of fans of the.
Jul 06, 2018 fans of disneys hocus pocus have waited twentyfive years for a sequel to the hilarious and heartwarming film starring bette midler, sarah jessica parker, and kathy najimy. Bette midler slams disney channels hocus pocus remake e. In july 2018, a book titled hocus pocus and the all new sequel was released, containing a novelization of the film and a sequel story. The film stars bette midler, sarah jessica parker, and kathy najimy, with. So hocus pocus 2 may take a while shankman is occupied with enchanted sequel. Because of this, fans are wondering if hocus pocus 2 would also feature the original cast or not, with the streaming service hopeful to get bette midler, sarah jessica parker and kathy najimy. What is up guys we are back in the book nook this week, and it is also the first week of fall, which just so happens to be my most favorite time of the year. Hocus pocus, enchanted sequels both greenlit by disney. Hocus pocus is a 1993 american comedy horror film directed by kenny ortega and written by neil cuthbert and mick garris. Buena vista picturesdisney kristi turnquist the oregonianoregonianlive. That we must find the book, brew the potion and suck the lives out of the children. According to screen rant, midler called the remake cheap.
Kelly clarksons hocus pocus tribute does bette midler s character justice. That we must find the book, brew the potion and suck the lives out of the children of salem before sunrise. Hocus pocus star sarah jessica parker revealed she and fellow cast members bette midler and kathy najimy will return for the sequel. Bette midler, sarah jessica parker, and kathy najimy romp around like cokedup versions of the three stooges in the frantic disney romp hocus pocus. Hocus pocus starring bette midler, kathy najimy, and sarah jessica parker. An illustration posted on facebook in january 2020 is a poster for a sequel to the movie hocus pocus. Bette midler has joined hocus pocus special that will include. Bette midler reunites with her hocus pocus costars for. Bette midler just shaded the hocus pocus remake so bad. Winifred abuses her sisters hocus pocus bette midler. I could fit an entire new york times up the back of the corset. Back in november, sarah jessica parker explained that she, bette midler and kathy najimy had signed on to star in hocus pocus two, addingnow we wait.
Hocus pocus 25th anniversary halloween bash will air on saturday. Why sarah jessica parker wont be in the hocus pocus reboot. Bette midler has revealed that she would jump at the opportunity to star in a sequel to the 1993 disney hit hocus pocus. Last month, we reported that hocus pocus was being remade as a disney channel madefortv movie. However, it is fair to note that in july 2018 disney did release hocus pocus and the allnew sequel, a twopart book by a. Apparently too much eye of newt got into the formula for hocus pocus, transforming a potentially wicked bette midler vehicle into an. Oct 31, 2017 she played one of three longdead witch sisters accidentally resurrected on halloween night in 1993 cult comedy classic hocus pocus but bette midler dashed the hopes of fans by saying she has. Oct 24, 2016 disneys hocus pocus is a halloween cult classic.
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