I'm glad to hear that a sequel is on the way!
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/24/movies/hocus-pocus-sequel.html
However I'm a little concerned that they're going straight to Disney+ with it. Why no big budget theatrical release?
They probably think it'll bomb. The original film wasn't a big hit on its original run.
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59. ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER 03/05 **10**
https://www.crazydaysandnights.net/2020/03/blind-item-10_5.html
This A- list actress/director who all of you know tried really hard to land the directing gig for this long long awaited sequel to a haunted holiday favorite. An executive from the studio in a accidental reply all email said there was no way a woman was getting the gig. Angelina Jolie/"Hocus Pocus 2" (Adam Shankman to Direct ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ at Disney Plus (EXCLUSIVE))
Not looking forward to this at all. I love the original. But imagine this is just going to be another "sequel" that is just a remake of the first movie
shareI'd say let's wait and see. The worst that can happen is that it's just not very good. There are worse tragedies in life.
share"There are worse tragedies in life"
Well.....yeah...It's not like I said it was going to be 9/11 meets the holocaust if it was bad
My feeling about it is that if it's good, then there's now one more good movie to watch during October. And if it's not good, I can just watch it and forget it.
shareA diverse politically correct remake.
The old one has aged very well, so who cares about the new one?
Still in pre-production. Imdb:
Director: Adam Shankman
Writer: Jen D'Angelo
Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler
With the original cast returning I hope they don't screw this up.
shareBette Midler Confirms Original ‘Hocus Pocus’ Cast Will Reunite For Sequel
https://etcanada.com/news/706100/bette-midler-confirms-original-hocus-pocus-cast-will-reunite-for-sequel/