Earlier this year, Disney announced they are developing a long-awaited sequel to the to ’90s cult classic, Hocus Pocus, with Adam Shankman (Hairspray, Step Up) serving as director. While there has been speculation if the original cast of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy would return for the sequel, in a recent interview […]
Adam Shankman set to direct Hocus Pocus sequel for Disney+
Variety confirms that Disney+ is getting a long-awaited sequel to ’90s cult classic, Hocus Pocus. It was initially reported back in October that the sequel would be on its way, but there was still no word on director or casting at that time. Now, it’s confirmed that Adam Shankman will serve as the Hocus Pocus 2 […]
New Hocus Pocus movie in development for Disney+
After failing to get its TV reboot off the ground back in 2017, Disney is taking another crack at a new incarnation of the 1993 cult classic Hocus Pocus, with Deadline reporting that writer and producer Jen D’Angelo (Happy Together, Workaholics) is developing a new movie for the Disney+ streaming service. According to Deadline’s report, […]
Bette Midler isn’t a fan of the Hocus Pocus remake
Last month it was announced that Disney is remaking the cult classic Hocus Pocus as a TV movie for The Disney Channel. The film’s original producer David Kirschner is on board, although the project – penned by Scarlett Lacey (The Royals) – will feature a new cast taking over from Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. […]
Disney developing Hocus Pocus TV reboot
Deadline is reporting that The Disney Channel is in early development on a TV movie reboot of the cult classic Hocus Pocus, which starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy who are inadvertently resurrected in present day Salem, Massachusetts. The reboot is being penned by Scarlett Lacey (The Royals), with the film’s original […]
