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Hocus Pocus 2’s Title Revealed

Twenty-eight years in the making, Hocus Pocus II is finally on its way. Back in November, we reported that production on the film had officially started. Now, we can tell you the film’s working title, Hocus Pocus: Balck Flame, thanks to a photo posted on social media by Mike Ferguson of a dressing room/trailer door with Winifred’s (Bette Midler) name and just above it is “Black Flame” Anne Fletcher (Dumplin’, The Proposal) will be directing the sequel to the 1993 classic directed by Kenny Ortega. Jen D’Angelo penned the script for Hocus Pocus 2. “In Hocus Pocus 2, three young women accidentally bring the Sanderson Sisters back to modern-day Salem and must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on the world.” Disney has confirmed that the original Sanderson sisters Bette Midler (Winifred), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah), and Kathy Njimy (Mary), are all returning. They will be joined by The Tomorrow War

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 14, 2021

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Hocus Pocus 2 Begins Production – Here’s Everything We Know So Far

After years of rumors, Disney’s Hocus Pocus 2 is finally happening. We’ve got a real Halloween treat for you, we have learned new details about the sequel which is expected to premiere in 2022. Here’s everything we know so far. The Cast & Crew Disney has confirmed that the original Sanderson sisters Bette Midler (Winifred), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah), and Kathy Njimy (Mary), are all returning. They will be joined by The Tomorrow War actor Sam Richardson. Since the sequel features a new batch of kids it is unlikely we will see any of the other original cast members return unless it’s in cameo form. Anne Fletcher (Dumplin’, The Proposal) will be directing the sequel to the 1993 classic directed by Kenny Ortega. Jen D’Angelo penned the script for Hocus Pocus 2. Ralph Winter (Hocus Pocus, X-Men franchise) and David Kirschner (Hocus Pocus, “Chucky”) are executive producing along with Adam Shankman (Hairspray, What Men Want). Lynn Harris (King Richard, The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2021

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The Sanderson Sisters Are Back For ‘Hocus Pocus 2’!

The Sanderson sisters are back! The trio of witchy women will be returning for the upcoming sequel to Hocus Pocus! Last year Disney announced that the long-awaited sequel is indeed in the works and will cast a spell on Disney+ subscribers in 2022, ComicBook reports. On Disney’s National Streaming Day the company confirmed that the movie is still on its way and that the original actresses from the 1993 hit movie will be returning, including Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy! Disney also revealed that Anne Fletcher will be in the director’s chair for Hocus Pocus 2, taking the place of Adam Shankman who will now be serving as executive producer. Lynn Harris will produce with Ralph Winter, and David Kirscher executive producing. Filming is set to begin this Fall.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 22, 2021

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Disney Announces ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Is Really Happening!

Light the black flame candle and cast a spell, Disney has just made an announcement that will leave fans’ head’s spinning! After years of rumors, Disney has revealed that a sequel to the classic 1993 Halloween movie Hocus Pocus is finally actually happening and has moved to the development stage of production! During today’s Disney’s Investor’s Day 2020 event, the sequel was announced and officially confirmed to be headed to Disney+. Adam Shankman will be in the director’s chair for the movie. As for the cast, Bette Midler has made her desire to reprise her role clear. She’s also said that Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy would also be on board. They want to make a movie, they’ve asked us if we were interested and of course all of us said yes,” Midler continued. “I’m game, I’m totally game,” In the first film, “After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 11, 2020

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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ In The Works At Disney

On Friday, the stars of Hocus Pocus had a reunion to benefit a charity. The big question is will three ever reunite for a sequel? The answer is hopefully yes! Variety is reporting that Disney Plus is currently working on a sequel. While the sequel has been stuck in development for a while now, the charity event has renewed the public’s interest. Though no casting or plot details have been released, we do know that Hocus Pocus 2 will be directed by Adam Shankman, which we first reported on earlier this year. Both Shankman and Disney have stated multiple times that they are both hoping Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy will return as the Sanderson Sisters. After all these years, Hocus Pocus, originally released back in 1993, still remains one of the most-watched Halloween. In the movie, a boy wakes the Sanderson Sisters from their sleep after centuries by lighting the black flamed candle. While trying to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 1, 2020

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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Conjures A Director!

After years of rumors and Disney Plus is gifting us with Hocus Pocus 2! The sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic has conjured a director, Adam Shankman. The sequel is scripted by “Workaholics” writer-producer Jen D’Angelo, Variety reports. Hocus Pocus 2 will follow Shankman’s Disenchanted, the sequel to Enchanted, which is currently in pre-production. So while there is no word on when Hocus Pocus 2 will begin production. At the moment none of the Hocus Pocus cast members are attached, but Disney has high hopes that they will be involved in part 2. The original film, directed by Kenny Ortega, followed three sister witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) who cast a spell in 1693 and are awakened by a teen boy in the 20th century. He, his sister and a friend fight to survive Halloween and save the town with the help of a talking cat.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 4, 2020

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The Sanderson Sisters Are Back For ‘Hocus Pocus 2’!

Fans of Hocus Pocus were stoked to learn in early October that Disney + has begun working on a sequel, but people have been wondering the original Sanderson sisters will be returning. Today, we can answer that. Star Sarah Jessica Parker has now revealed on Instagram that she, Bette Milder, and Kathy Najimy will all be returning as the sister witches. After posting a photo of the sisters a fan asked about the status of the sequel and Parker responded “We have all said yes. Now we wait. X.” “Workaholics” writer and co-producer Jen D’Angelo is on board to pen the script for the sequel.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 2, 2019

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Disney Conjures Up A ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel!

Hold onto your broomsticks folks! Disney Plus has begun development on a sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic Hocus Pocus! “Workaholics” writer and co-producer Jen D’Angelo is on board to pen the script for the sequel, according to Variety. The 90’s original starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as three witches resurrected after 300 years, waking up in the 20th Century after a virgin boy unwittingly unleashes the Sanderson sisters. Unfortunately, at the moment Midler, Parker, and Najimy have not signed on to reprise their iconic roles. But we’ve got our fingers crossed that Disney can work some magic to make the reappear for part two.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 24, 2019

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Freeform’s 31 Nights Of Halloween Schedule Announced!

One of the many great things about Halloween is the movie marathons and specials that fill our televisions. One annual treat is Freeform’s “13 Nights of Halloween”, but this year they are going bigger, renaming the marathon “31 Nights of Halloween“. Awesome right? Check out the schedule that promises lots of thrills and chills. Monday, October 1 5pm/4c ParaNorman 7:10pm/6:10c The Nightmare Before Christmas 8:50pm/7:50c Hocus Pocus 12am/11c ParaNorman Tuesday, October 2 5pm/4c The Nightmare Before Christmas 6:30pm/5:30c Hocus Pocus 8:30pm/7:30c Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University 12am/11c Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Wednesday, October 3 4pm/3c Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) 6:30pm/5:30c Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University 9pm/8c Monster House 12am/11c The Final Girls Thursday, October 4 5pm/4c ParaNorman 7pm/6c Monster House 9pm/8c The Addams Family (1991) 12am/11c Teen Spirit Friday, October 5 12:30pm/11:30c The Parent Trap (1998) 3:30pm/2:30c Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) 6:10pm/5:10c The Addams Family (1991) 8:20pm/7:20c The Goonies 12am/11c The Breakfast Club Saturday, October 6

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 6, 2018

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Hocus Pocus Celebrating 25th Anniversary In Big Ways!

When I think of Halloween two movies automatically come to mind, Halloween whose sequel is on the way, and Hocus Pocus. This year will mark the 25th anniversary of Hocus Pocus, and to celebrate the milestone not only will Spirit Halloween stores be carrying an exclusive series of Sanderson Sisters POP! toys, stores of all kinds will have special items dedicated to the classic. An official sequel book has just released and a 25th anniversary extravaganza is coming to Freeform this October. But that’s not all, Hocus Pocus is getting a special 25th anniversary Blu-ray unleashed on September 4. Best Buy is getting in on the celebration and will be unveiling an exclusive Steelbook inspired by the film’s spell book! Talk about a treat, am I right? “In Disney’s HOCUS POCUS, Academy Award nominee Bette Midler (Best Actress, 1991, For the Boys), stars with Sarah Jessica Parker (Sex and the City) and Kathy Najimy (The Wedding Planner) as three wild

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 5, 2018

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