Hocus Pocus [DVD]

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Finally, we saved the best for last. For years there have been rumors about a Hocus Pocus sequel with rumor after rumor getting shot down. But now there’s a proper sequel in the works! No, really, we promise! 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. The film spawned a franchise, consisting of a sequel novelization, a theme park attraction, a TV special, a short film. A sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, written by Jen D'Angelo and directed by Anne Fletcher, was released on September 30, 2022, on Disney+, with a third film currently in development. [8] Plot [ edit ]

Hocus Pocus 2 filming locale, dates revealed". Movie Hole. April 29, 2021. Archived from the original on May 2, 2021 . Retrieved May 2, 2021. a b c Slane, Kevin (October 20, 2018). "A local's guide to 'Hocus Pocus', 25 years later". www.boston.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018 . Retrieved October 20, 2018.

Naturally, when a moment presents itself where we can combine a deep dive into the history of a beloved Halloween film with some fun trivia, we’re here for it. Below you’ll find 22 fun facts about Hocus Pocus that cover everything from stats about the box office sales to which actress’s dog had a cameo in the film. It Wasn’t a Halloween Release Disney Disney+'s 'Werewolf by Night' Leads a Horror-Filled Streaming Movie Ranker | Chart". October 14, 2022 . Retrieved October 23, 2022. Home – Cinemascore". CinemaScore. Archived from the original on January 2, 2018 . Retrieved July 13, 2020. a b Oganesyan, Natalie (October 30, 2020). "Bette Midler, Meryl Streep and Mariah Carey Featured in Starry 'Hocus Pocus' Reunion Fundraiser". Variety. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020 . Retrieved October 31, 2020.

But in an alternative casting, we’d have Leonardo DiCaprio as Max and Rosie O’Donnell as Mary. Both turned down the offered roles, however. O’Donnell turned down the role because she didn’t want to play a witch and DiCaprio turned down the role because he was holding out for a chance to audition in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. That was quite a gamble on his part, but it paid off handsomely—DiCaprio got the part and went on to get an Academy Award and Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Arnold “Arnie” Grape. Thora Birch tweeted a GIF from the original film, with the caption "2022 will be 'Mah-velous!'" which makes us wonder if she'll be in the film as well. No Hocus Pocus 2 Retrieved November 19, 2015". Facebook. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020 . Retrieved February 11, 2020.Lovia Gyarkye at The Hollywood Reporter writes that "Hocus Pocus 2 ... honors its history without knowing quite how to move beyond it." And echoes my sentiment about the teens, writing "It’s a struggle to muster the same enthusiasm for Becca, Izzy and Cassie’s sororal bond because their friendship doesn’t get enough screen time to make us care. Even as those girls move into focus, occupying more of the narrative, the Sanderson sisters remain the crown jewels." Hocus Pocus 2 cast and crew Wallace, Aaron (2016). "Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Disney's Halloween Classic". Pensive Pen Publishing. Archived from the original on September 25, 2016 . Retrieved June 27, 2020. Singer, Matt (October 4, 2022). " 'Hocus Pocus 2' Is Disney+'s Biggest Film Premiere Ever". ScreenCrush. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022 . Retrieved October 4, 2022.