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Sneider, Jeff (March 4, 2020). " 'Hairspray' Helmer Adam Shankman to Direct 'Hocus Pocus 2' for Disney+". Collider. Archived from the original on March 5, 2020 . Retrieved March 4, 2020. I remember this fantastic meeting… in the Amblin conference room,” Garris said on his podcast, “and the two of us pitched it to Steven Spielberg together.. and Spielberg loved it. And then he heard that Disney was involved and he said, ‘Wait a minute, what? I’m out of here, this is done.’ They were feeling very competitive for the family audience at the time between Disney and Amblin.” a b Oganesyan, Natalle (October 30, 2020). "Bette Midler, Meryl Streep and Mariah Carey Featured in Starry 'Hocus Pocus' Reunion Fundraiser". Variety . Retrieved May 2, 2023. This is an incredibly beautiful and premium new series which has been a labour of love for all the writers and animators who’ve brought Eddie to life. It’s a show that will find a special place with all families of young children with particular resonance for the neuro-diverse community. Lucy Murphy, Director of Kids at Sky UK and ROI
Over the years, the film has achieved cult status. [47] [20] [48] In its 25th anniversary year in 2018, the first week of Hocus Pocus viewings on Freeform averaged 8.2million viewers. [49] A special called the "Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash" was filmed at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery and features interviews with members of the cast, including Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, as well as a costume contest hosted by Sharon and Kelly Osbourne. It aired on Freeform October 20, 2018. [50] [51] Debruge, Peter (September 29, 2022). " 'Hocus Pocus 2' Review: Bette Midler and Sisters Conjure More of the Same in Decades-Later Disney+ Sequel". Variety . Retrieved April 25, 2023.McCluskey, Megan (October 19, 2017). "The Story of Leonardo DiCaprio's Hocus Pocus Audition Is Everything You Want It to Be". Time . Retrieved June 29, 2023. Haunted Happenings Grand Parade". Salem Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on October 21, 2018 . Retrieved October 20, 2018. According to Whip Media, Hocus Pocus was the 7th most watched movie across all platforms in the United States during the week of October 31, 2021. [32] According to Whip Media, Hocus Pocus was the 2nd most watched movie across all platforms in the United States during the week of September 30, 2022, to October 2, 2022, [33] [34] the 7th during the week of October 9, 2022, [35] [36] and the 9th during the week of October 23, 2022. [37] Critical response [ edit ]
According to Whip Media, Hocus Pocus was the most watched movie across all platforms in the United States during the week of October 31, 2021. [19] According to Whip Media, Hocus Pocus was the 2nd most watched movie across all platforms in the United States during the week of September 30, 2022 to October 2, 2022, [20] [21] the 7th during the week of October 9, 2022, [22] [23] and the 9th during the week of October 23, 2022. [24]
a b c Slane, Kevin (October 20, 2018). "A local's guide to 'Hocus Pocus', 25 years later". www.boston.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018 . Retrieved October 20, 2018. Highfill, Samantha (October 18, 2018). "Bette Midler joins Freeform's Hocus Pocus reunion special". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 19, 2018 . Retrieved April 24, 2023– via MSN.