In October 2011, the Houston Symphony celebrated various horror and Halloween classics, including Hocus Pocus, with "The Hocus Pocus Pops". [52] On October 19, 2013, D23 held a special screening of Hocus Pocus at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, to honor the 20th anniversary of the film. Nine of the cast and crew gathered for the screening, and hundreds of D23 members attended. Returning members included Kathy Najimy, David Kirschner, Thora Birch, Doug Jones, Vinessa Shaw, and Omri Katz. [53] Prange, Stephanie (November 1, 2022). " 'Barbarian,' 'Andor' Top Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Charts". Media Play News. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022 . Retrieved November 1, 2022. a b Nolfi, Joey (May 17, 2022). " 'Hocus Pocus 2' gets a release date as Disney unveils first footage". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved May 17, 2022. Emmy Awards Complete Nominations List" (PDF). Academy of Television Arts & Sciences . Retrieved October 17, 2023.

I believe that she's that mother, that she is the scorpion pie mother, and that they had a much more significant relationship with her than we've yet to see. But, maybe we will see. No Hocus Pocus 2 Retrieved November 19, 2015". Facebook. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020 . Retrieved February 11, 2020. Opinion | "Hocus Pocus" was terrible. Why millennials will love the sequel anyway". NBC News. September 30, 2022. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022 . Retrieved October 4, 2022. DeVore, Britta (September 21, 2022). "The Sanderson Sisters Reach New Heights in New Poster For 'Hocus Pocus 2' ". Collider. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022 . Retrieved September 21, 2022. Ortega met with Leonardo DiCaprio about playing the role of Max after being "impressed" by his audition but he was too busy to take on the role as he was working on What's Eating Gilbert Grape. [12] [13] [14] Rosie O'Donnell was offered the role of Mary Sanderson but she declined as she didn't want to play a mean witch. [15] Filming [ edit ]

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Bette Midler slams upcoming Hocus Pocus TV remake: 'It's going to be cheap!' ". Entertainment Weekly. October 31, 2017. Archived from the original on November 3, 2019 . Retrieved June 27, 2020. Mashable Team (October 8, 2022). "The most watched movies and TV of the week: It's all a bunch of 'Hocus Pocus' ". Mashable. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022 . Retrieved October 11, 2022. [ bettersourceneeded]

The earliest known English-language work on magic, or what was then known as legerdemain (sleight of hand), was published anonymously in 1635 under the title Hocus Pocus Junior: The Anatomie of Legerdemain. [2] Further research suggests that "Hocus Pocus" was the stage name of a well known magician of the era. This may be William Vincent, who is recorded as having been granted a license to perform magic in England in 1619. [3] Whether he was the author of the book is unknown. I Put a Spell on You" – written by Jay Hawkins and produced and arranged by Marc Shaiman; performed by Bette MidlerNolfi, 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. Ebert, Roger (July 16, 1993). "Hocus Pocus". Roger Ebert.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2019 . Retrieved October 25, 2019. Bette Midler as Winifred "Winnie" Sanderson, the oldest of the three Sanderson sisters. Winifred loves to sing. Her signature magical ability is electrokinesis, but she has extensive knowledge of dark magic thanks to her prized sentient spell book. As the leader of the trio, Winifred is often frustrated by her younger sisters' incompetence. Andreeva, Nellie (September 28, 2017). " 'Hocus Pocus' TV Movie In Works At Disney Channel". Archived from the original on February 15, 2020 . Retrieved June 27, 2020.

He claimed to have found a universal cure for all ailments based on botanical compounds that he prepared in pill forms, to be swallowed with lemonade. The sisters partially cast the spell and increase their power, but Becca distracts them while Izzy rescues Cassie. Becca convinces Book that it does not have to answer to Winifred, and she and Book flee further into the forest. Book shows them the warning against the Magicae Maxima spell, stating that whoever casts it must give up what they cherish most as the price for the power. The girls agree to warn Winifred of the price of the spell, but are too late, and she becomes all-powerful as Mary and Sarah fade to dust. Winifred grows despondent and begs the girls to use their newfound powers to save her sisters. While they cannot save them, Becca, Cassie and Izzy join together in a coven and cast a reuniting spell, so Winifred happily fades away to be with her sisters. Piña, Christy (December 6, 2022). "People's Choice Awards: Doctor Strange 2, Don't Worry Darling Take Top Prizes". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022 . Retrieved December 18, 2022. Disney Channel working on 'Hocus Pocus' remake". Entertainment Weekly. September 28, 2017. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020 . Retrieved June 27, 2020.Thompson, Simon (September 15, 2020). "Kenny Ortega Talks Disney's 'Hocus Pocus' And His Dream Of Turning It Into A Broadway Musical". Forbes . Retrieved October 14, 2022. Nolfi, Joey (March 14, 2022). "Drag Race star Ginger Minj joins Hocus Pocus 2 as drag version of Bette Midler". Entertainment Weekly. A 'Hocus Pocus' 25th Anniversary Reunion Special is Coming to Freeform". wral.com. October 1, 2018. Archived from the original on October 3, 2018 . Retrieved October 13, 2018.