Hocus Pocus [DVD]

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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 ] Haunted Happenings Grand Parade". Salem Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on October 21, 2018 . Retrieved October 20, 2018. 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. 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.

While he didn’t work on Hocus Pocus he did have a special in to secure a cameo. He directed Bette Midler previously in the film Beaches and she and Penny were friends. There’s a Hocus Pocus Sequel Coming Disney

Prange, Stephanie (October 25, 2022). " 'The School for Good and Evil,' 'Andor' Top Weekly Whip U.S. Streaming Charts". Media Play News. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022 . Retrieved October 26, 2022. Flop is such a harsh word when describing any film, let alone one that would go on to enjoy such fame and adoration. The truth hurts sometimes, though, and Hocus Pocus was definitely not a run-away success out of the gate. a b "ABC Family's "13 Nights of Halloween 2011" Scares Up Record Crowd". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 6, 2011 . Retrieved November 3, 2011. 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.

Emma Warren (August 3, 2021). "John Debney on returning for Hocus Pocus 2 & how he'll never stop learning". composer.spitfireaudio.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2022 . Retrieved October 15, 2022.

In a different timeline, there are some different famous faces in Hocus Pocus. In the version we know, the role of Max Dennison is played by Omri Katz and Mary Sanderson is played by Kathy Najimy—both seen above. Roles, we might add, they completely nailed. We certainly can’t imagine Mary in any other way than how she was portrayed by Najimy. However, while Najimy has teased that they'll never say never, she also said that the three stalwarts felt like they had finished with the roles. On top of it being a film with big fall-season vibes and a Halloween theme—which certainly didn’t help sell it during July— Hocus Pocus had to compete with hitting the theaters on the same day as Free Willy.

The sisters catch up to the girls and see a campaign flyer belonging to Mayor Jefry Traske, Cassie's father and Reverend Traske's direct descendant. Winifred decides they will cast the Magicae Maxima spell to eliminate him and take revenge on all of modern Salem. The sisters trap Izzy and Becca in the basement and leave to hunt down the mayor, whose blood is needed to complete the spell. They force Gilbert to collect the other ingredients. Prange, Stephanie (November 2, 2021). " 'Dune,' 'You' Again Top Weekly Whip Media Streaming Charts". Media Play News . Retrieved October 29, 2022. In 2023, Disney re-released the film in select theaters on October 6 to commemorate its 30th anniversary.Hocus Pocus 2 begins filming in Rhode Island". October 21, 2021. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021 . Retrieved October 21, 2021.