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‘Hocus Pocus 3’ Still In Story Development Phase: ‘We’Re Still Working On It’
A third ‘Hocus Pocus’ film is still in the story development phase. Disney confirmed in June another installment in the witch series was in development and screenwriter Jen D’Angelo has now confirmed the plot is...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 October 2023
Kenny Ortega 'Disappointed' By Hocus Pocus Sequel Snub
Kenny Ortega is "disappointed" that he wasn't asked to direct 'Hocus Pocus 2'.The 73-year-old filmmaker helmed the classic 1993 Disney movie but was left frustrated that he wasn't approached to be involved in the development...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2023
Robert De Niro Celebrates 80th Birthday At Star-studded Dinner
Robert De Niro celebrated his 80th birthday by gathering his celebrity friends for a lavish dinner party.The 'Casino' star reached the milestone on Thursday (17.08.23) he hosted a bash at swanky Italian restaurant...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 August 2023
Christine Mcvie Was A Legend And An Icon, Says Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow has hailed Christine McVie as "a legend and an icon".The Fleetwood Mac star "passed away peacefully" in a hospital on Wednesday morning (30.11.22), aged 79, and Sheryl has already taken to social media...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 November 2022
Adele Is 'Too Lazy' And Uninterested In Broadway To Achieve Egot Status
Adele admits it's unlikely she'll achieve EGOT status because she's not keen on Broadway.The 34-year-old singer is just a Tony award away from the full set (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) after she added an Emmy...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 October 2022
Doug Jones Ecstatic With Hocus Pocus Return
Doug Jones was delighted to reprise the role of Billy Butcherson in 'Hocus Pocus 2'.The 62-year-old actor's alter ego has been raised from the dead as a zombie for the sequel and Doug confessed that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 October 2022
Bette Midler Didn't Expect To Make Hocus Pocus 2
Bette Midler never expected to make a 'Hocus Pocus' sequel.The 76-year-old actress reprises her role as witch Winnie Sanderson in the fantasy comedy sequel and didn't think that a follow-up to the 1993 cult classic...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 October 2022
Bette Midler Was Thrilled To Return For Hocus Pocus Sequel
Bette Midler says it was a "real thrill" to star in 'Hocus Pocus 2'.The 76-year-old star reprises her role as witch Winnie Sanderson in the supernatural comedy sequel and instantly reconnected with co-stars Kathy Najimy...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 September 2022
Hocus Pocus Director Says It Was 'Daunting' Doing A Sequel
'Hocus Pocus' director Anne Fletcher found it "daunting" making the sequel.The 56-year-old filmmaker is at the helm of the upcoming comedy horror movie - which is a follow-up to the original 1993 classic and set...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 September 2022
Hocus Pocus 2 Director Open To Bringing Sanderson Sisters Back For Another Sequel
'Hocus Pocus 2' director Anne Fletcher is "open" to another sequel.The 56-year-old filmmaker is at the helm of the upcoming comedy horror movie - which is a follow-up to the original 1993 classic and set...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 September 2022
Adam Shankman Confirms Halloween Release For Hocus Pocus Sequel
Adam Shankman has confirmed that 'Hocus Pocus 2' is set for a Halloween release.The 57-year-old filmmaker is producing the fantasy sequel – which will see Bette Milder, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reprising their...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 January 2022
Hannah Waddingham, Tony Hale Join Hocus Pocus 2 Cast
Hannah Waddingham and Tony Hale are among 11 new cast members for the 'Hocus Pocus' sequel.Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy are returning for the long-awaited sequel to the 1993 fantasy film and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2021
Sam Richardson Joins The Hocus Pocus Cast
Sam Richardson has joined the cast of the 'Hocus Pocus' sequel.The 37-year-old actor will star alongside Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy in the long-awaited sequel to the 1993 fantasy film.The original movie...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2021
Jennifer Lawrence Starring In No Hard Feelings
Jennifer Lawrence will star in the comedy 'No Hard Feelings'.Sony have acquired the rights to the new project after a competitive bidding war, with sources suggesting that studio executives flew to New York in a...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 October 2021
Nanci Griffith Dies At 68
Nanci Griffith has died at the age of 68.The Grammy-winning country singer passed away in Nashville on Friday (13.08.21), although a cause of death is yet to be revealed.Nanci's fellow country star Suzy Bogguss confirmed...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 August 2021
Jennifer Lawrence Set For Sue Mengers Film
Jennifer Lawrence is attached to star in a movie about Hollywood agent Sue Mengers.The 30-year-old actress will feature as the legendary super agent who was notorious for her tough approach to getting the best deal...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 August 2021
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, And Kathy Najimy To Return For Hocus Pocus 2!
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy are set to reunite for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’.The three actresses starred in the 1993 fantasy comedy movie as the three Sanderson sisters – Winnie, Sarah, and Mary...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 May 2021
Bette Midler 'Really Excited' For Hocus Pocus 2
Bette Midler has revealed she's "really excited" about 'Hocus Pocus 2'.The 75-year-old actress is set to reprise her role as Winnie Sanderson in the upcoming sequel, and she can't wait to reunite with co-stars Sarah...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 February 2021
Bette Midler Reveals Original Hocus Pocus Cast Members Will Return For The Sequel
Bette Midler has confirmed the original stars of 'Hocus Pocus' are returning for the sequel.The 74-year-old actress played witch Winnie Sanderson in the 1993 movie and has revealed that fellow stars Sarah Jessica Parker and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2020
Stars Condemn President Donald Trump After Debate
Mark Hamill, Bette Midler, Kelly Rowland and John Legend were among the stars left hugely unimpressed by President Donald Trump's conduct during his debate with Joe Biden.The two presidential hopefuls went head-to-head on Tuesday (29.09.20)...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 September 2020
Kenny Ortega Won't Be Involved In Hocus Pocus Sequel
Kenny Ortega will have no involvement in the 'Hocus Pocus' sequel.A follow-up to the 1993 comedy film is in development and will be helmed by Adam Shankman. Original stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 September 2020
Hocus Pocus Writer Confident Stars Will Return For Sequel
'Hocus Pocus' writer Mick Garris has hinted that the film's original cast will return for the sequel.Mick penned the script for the 1993 movie, which starred Bette Milder, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 August 2020
Bette Midler Doesn't Feel Up To Touring
Bette Midler isn't sure she's ''strong'' enough to tour any more.The 74-year-old singer-and-actress would love to carry on performing for her fans but she's unsure she's physically fit enough or has the stamina for a...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 June 2020
Social Media Can Destroy Lives, Bette Midler Hits Out At Trolls
Bette Midler is dismayed that social media has the power to ''destroy lives''.The 74-year-old actress has 1.9 million followers on Twitter and is a regular poster but she is stunned on a daily basis at...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 June 2020
Bette Midler Slams "Cheap" Disney Channel 'Hocus Pocus' Remake
Whilst Scarlett Lacey is writing a reboot of the original 'Hocus Pocus' Disney movie, fans are still crying out for an official sequel of the original, hoping for returning cast members for the flick rather...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2017
'Hocus Pocus' Director Wants Sequel With Original Cast
When it comes to Disney, there are more classic animations than anything else. One of the exceptions to that rule however comes in the form of Halloween must-watch, 'Hocus Pocus'. Starring the brilliant Bette Midler,...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 October 2017
'Dear Evan Hansen' And 'Hello, Dolly!' Reign At The 2017 Tony Awards
The 71st Tony Awards, hosted by the indomitable Kevin Spacey, took place over the weekend and the big winners did not come as a surprise. Musicals 'Dear Evan Hansen' and 'Hello, Dolly!' took home six...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2017
David Hyde Pierce Joining Bette Midler In Hello, Dolly! Revival
The actor will join previously announced star Bette in the Broadway production, producer Scott Rudin said on Tuesday (17May16). Based on Thornton Wilder’s farce The Matchmaker, Hello, Dolly! kicked off on Broadway in 1964 with...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 May 2016
Kim Kardashian Gets Feisty On Twitter, Calls Out Bette Midler, Piers Morgan And Chloe Grace Moretz
Yesterday Kim Kardashian shared a throwback naked selfie and attempted to break the internet once again. But not everyone was so happy to see another naked Kim photo and the 35-year old found herself being...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 March 2016
Bette Midler To Star In Broadway Revival Of 'Hello, Dolly!'
Bette Midler is to be the star of a Broadway revival of the classic musical ‘Hello, Dolly!’ due to start next year, with the iconic performer taking the lead role of Dolly Gallagher Levi.The production...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 January 2016
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