Tag: Hocus Pocus

  • Have we witnessed the death of the Hollywood remake?

    Have we witnessed the death of the Hollywood remake?

    Meagre turnout for West Side Story shows that these days, the way to cash in on intellectual property is via sequels and rebootsSo far, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story hasn’t had audiences pirouetting and finger-clicking their way to cinemas. There are plenty of reasons why; the main one relating to a certain global pandemic. But…

  • Doug Jones Is Returning For Hocus Pocus 2, More Cast Members Added

    Doug Jones Is Returning For Hocus Pocus 2, More Cast Members Added

    “Star Trek: Discovery” actor and make-up chair veteran Doug Jones is returning for another All Hallow’s Eve in “Hocus Pocus 2.” Jones is the fourth original “Hocus Pocus” cast member confirmed to be coming back for the sequel, with Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker also set to reprise their roles as the…

  • Tales From The Box Office: How Hocus Pocus Went From Flop To Halloween Cult Classic

    Tales From The Box Office: How Hocus Pocus Went From Flop To Halloween Cult Classic

    (Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)Nearly two decades removed from its initial theatrical release in the summer of 1993, “Hocus Pocus” has become a bona fide Halloween season classic and an absolute staple…

  • Sam Richardson Joins ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel (Exclusive)

    Sam Richardson Joins ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel (Exclusive)

    Sam Richardson is getting in the Halloween spirit for the Hocus Pocus sequel.The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the Veep actor is in final negotiations to appear alongside stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy in the Disney+ feature.Hocus Pocus 2 is a follow-up to the 1993 comedy that starred Midler, Parker and Najimy…

  • ‘White Noise’ Producer Uri Singer Nabs Rights to Vladimir Nabokov’s ‘Invitation to a Beheading’ (Exclusive)

    ‘White Noise’ Producer Uri Singer Nabs Rights to Vladimir Nabokov’s ‘Invitation to a Beheading’ (Exclusive)

    Uri Singer has obtained the rights “Invitation to a Beheading,” a surrealist and politically charged work by Vladimir Nabokov, the author of “Lolita.”Singer has been carving out a niche for himself by developing literary classics into potential films. He recently obtained the rights to Kurt Vonnegut’s “Hocus Pocus” and Don DeLillo’s “The Silence.” He is…

  • Uri Singer Nabs Rights to Kurt Vonnegut’s ‘Hocus Pocus’ (Exclusive)

    Uri Singer Nabs Rights to Kurt Vonnegut’s ‘Hocus Pocus’ (Exclusive)

    Uri Singer has obtained the rights to “Hocus Pocus” by legendary author Kurt Vonnegut. He is developing the 1990 novel as either a film or a limited series.Singer is currently producing a film adaptation of another literary giant, Don DeLillo’s “White Noise,” which Noah Baumbach is directing for Netflix with Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig…

  • Bette Midler, Meryl Streep and Mariah Carey Featured in Starry ‘Hocus Pocus’ Reunion Fundraiser

    Bette Midler, Meryl Streep and Mariah Carey Featured in Starry ‘Hocus Pocus’ Reunion Fundraiser

    The cast of “Hocus Pocus” reunited to conjure up funds for the New York Restoration Project, a nonprofit founded by Bette Midler that aims to create a greener and more sustainable New York City.The virtual Hulaween benefit, “In Search of The Sanderson Sisters, A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover,” took place Friday, with stars of the…

  • You Can Now Rent Out an AMC Theater for Just $99

    You Can Now Rent Out an AMC Theater for Just $99

    As movie theater chains scramble to recoup losses due to shutdowns caused by the pandemic nationwide, AMC Theatres has at least one new trick up its sleeve. Following in the footsteps of the Alamo Drafthouse, which unveiled a similar program earlier this year, the Private Movie Showing program at AMC now allows consumers to rent…

  • Nightstream: 7 Exciting New Horror Movies You Can Stream at Home This Weekend

    Nightstream: 7 Exciting New Horror Movies You Can Stream at Home This Weekend

    October is horror movie season, but there’s no reason to watch “Hocus Pocus” for the umpteenth time when there are newer offerings available. This year, several of the major horror film festivals across the U.S. were forced to cancel their physical gatherings, but they’ve joined forces to create a single virtual festival event loaded with…

  • Adam Shankman to Direct ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ at Disney Plus (Exclusive)

    Adam Shankman to Direct ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ at Disney Plus (Exclusive)

    Adam Shankman will direct “Hocus Pocus 2” at Disney Plus, sources tell Variety.The film — a sequel to 1993’s cult hit “Hocus Pocus” starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy — was written by “Workaholics” writer and co-producer Jen D’Angelo.Shankman is currently in pre-production on Disney’s “Enchanted” sequel, titled “Disenchanted.” It’s yet to…