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Jan 26, 1994 · Hocus Pocus: Begin the Magic: Directed by Kenny Ortega. With Daniel Henares, Bette Midler, Eric Anderson, Thora Birch. The making of Hocus Pocus.
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- Documentary
- Kenny Ortega
- 1994-01-26
- A Real Cat Inspired ‘Hocus Pocus’
- ‘I Put A Spell on You’ Was Written with Bette Midler in Mind
- Bette Midler Now Incorporates ‘I Put A Spell on You’ Into Her Live Shows
According to the 1994 TV documentary Hocus Pocus: Begin the Magic, a real-life cat inspired Hocus Pocus. One night, David Kirschner and his daughter were outside when their neighbor’s cat walked by. The cat inspired Kirschner to write a children’s tale about a boy who’d been turned into a cat by three witches 300 years ago. Originally the movie was...
When Midler signed on to play Winifred Sanderson, the film became entirely geared toward her, writes Bustle. She was the only veteran actor in the cast and the face parents would recognize. Having Midler on board was great for composter Marc Shaiman. He wrote the Broadway musical Hairspray and worked with Midler on Beaches. Shaiman knew Midler well...
Midler has incorporated “I Put a Spell on You” into her own live shows. She’s performed the song for audiences in full Winifred Sanderson costume and makeup for years. It just proves that she loves the film just as much as fans. In 2015, she performed the song in Arizona and shouted out, “I’m ready for my sequel, Mr. Disney!” Midler got her wish be...
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Hocus Pocus: Begin the Magic (1994) starring Daniel Henares, Bette Midler, Eric Anderson and directed by Kenny Ortega.
Hocus Pocus: Begin the Magic. 1994. Documentary. Advertisement. Cast. Daniel Henares (Self) Bette Midler (Self) Eric Anderson (Self - camera operator) Thora Birch (Self) Director. Kenny Ortega ...
Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert, and a story by David Kirschner and Garris. It follows a villainous comedic trio of witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) who are inadvertently resurrected by a teenage boy in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night.
Aug 17, 2023 · Hocus Pocus is a damn good movie. From its opening frame, the 1993 film contains all the magic and wonder you could want from a gateway horror movie – earning its place next to other ‘90s ...
