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Rosie O'Donnell Reveals She Turned Down 'Hocus Pocus' Role: 'I Didn't Want to Play the Fat, Mean Witch'

Rosie O'Donnell said she thinks Kathy Najimy 'is fantastic' as the witch Mary Sanderson in the 'Hocus Pocus' movies Rosie O'Donnell is recalling why she "just felt like I had to say no" to a role in ...
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Spoilers! 'Hocus Pocus 2' sets up third movie, but what does that mean for the Sanderson sisters?

Teenagers Becca (Whitney Peak) and Izzy (Belissa Escobedo) gather for Becca's birthday to perform their yearly ritual. Normally, it's all fun and games. However, they soon discover they were tricked ...
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9 reasons why ‘Hocus Pocus’ is the best Halloween movie of all time

There are so many Halloween movies to choose from when it comes to celebrating the spooky holiday, but none of them come close to the magic that is “Hocus Pocus.” Released in 1993, the movie follows ...
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Hocus Pocus 2 theory gives more meaning to Ted Lasso star's cameo

After 30 years, we have been blessed with a spellbinding sequel to Hocus Pocus. Yes, Winifred (Bette Midler), Mary (Kathy Najimy) and Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker) have returned to run amok. Instead of ...
Entertainment Tonight

'Hocus Pocus 2': All the Easter Eggs That Reference the Original Film

The Sanderson sisters are back and bewitching as ever in Hocus Pocus 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic. Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker reprise their roles ...
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What Does the “Hocus Pocus 2” Post-Credits Scene Mean?

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Spoilers for Hocus Pocus 2 below! Halloween season is finally (!!) here once again, but this year is ...
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Hocus Pocus 2 ending explained: What does the post-credit scene mean?

Hocus Pocus 2 has kept fans captivated since its release, and the excitement doesn't end with the final scene. While the sequel appears self-contained, there is an extra surprise after the credits ...
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The Sanderson sisters are back in 'Hocus Pocus 2.' But why?

It's October, which means it's the spooky season. And for a lot of us, Disney's "Hocus Pocus" is an essential element of Halloween fun. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "HOCUS POCUS") BETTE MIDLER: (As Winifred) ...
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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Sets Nielsen Streaming Movie Record With 2.7 Billion Minutes Of Viewing; ‘Dahmer’ Stays In Top Spot

Hocus Pocus 2 set a record for streaming minutes by a movie on Nielsen‘s weekly chart, drawing more than 2.7 billion minutes of viewing from September 26 to October 2. The Disney sequel premiered on ...
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Bette Midler Calls on Disney to Speed Up ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ and Get Script Finished: ‘Get Us While We’re Still Breathing. I Mean, God!’

Bette Midler is asking Disney to put the pedal to the metal when it comes to “Hocus Pocus 3.” While a third movie in the beloved Halloween franchise was officially announced in June 2022, Midler said ...
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Rosie O'Donnell Reveals She Turned Down 'Hocus Pocus' Role: 'I Didn't Want to Play the Fat, Mean Witch'

Rosie O'Donnell said she thinks Kathy Najimy 'is fantastic' as the witch Mary Sanderson in the 'Hocus Pocus' movies MediaPunch/Shutterstock, AJ Pics / Alamy Stock Photo Rosie O'Donnell is recalling ...