{"id":360463,"date":"2021-10-29T14:00:49","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T11:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/"},"modified":"2021-10-29T14:00:49","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T11:00:49","slug":"22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/","title":{"rendered":"#22 Things You Probably Didn\u2019t Know About \u2018Hocus Pocus\u2019 \u2013 LifeSavvy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32f13fe00a6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#It_Wasnt_a_Halloween_Release\" >It Wasn\u2019t a Halloween Release<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#It_Was_Initially_a_Flop\" >It Was Initially a Flop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#The_Sanderson_Sisters_Were_Originally_the_Stars\" >The Sanderson Sisters Were Originally the Stars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#The_25th_Anniversary_Release_Has_Deleted_Footage\" >The 25th Anniversary Release Has Deleted Footage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#The_Witches_Fly_Like_They_Drive\" >The Witches Fly Like They Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#Kathy_Najimy_Rewatches_It_Yearly\" >Kathy Najimy Rewatches It Yearly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#Director_Kenny_Ortega_Is_a_Famous_Choreographer\" >Director Kenny Ortega Is a Famous Choreographer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#Bette_Midler_Wasnt_the_Only_One_Who_Sang\" >Bette Midler Wasn\u2019t the Only One Who Sang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#Sarah_Jessica_Parker_Is_Related_to_a_Salem_Witch\" >Sarah Jessica Parker Is Related to a Salem Witch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#Some_Famous_Names_Turned_Down_Roles\" >Some Famous Names Turned Down Roles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#A_Variety_of_Old_Disney_Costumes_Appears_in_the_Film\" >A Variety of Old Disney Costumes Appears in the Film<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#The_Fountain_Appeared_in_the_Friends_Intro\" >The Fountain Appeared in the Friends Intro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#One_of_the_Houses_Is_Movie_Frequent_Flyer\" >One of the Houses Is Movie Frequent Flyer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#Some_Of_It_Was_Actually_Filmed_in_Salem\" >Some Of It Was Actually Filmed in Salem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#Bette_Midler_Turning_to_Stone_Was_Practical_Effects\" >Bette Midler Turning to Stone Was Practical Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#Thackery_Binx_Was_Voiced_by_a_Different_Actor\" >Thackery Binx Was Voiced by a Different Actor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#Binx_Was_Played_by_9_Cats_And_a_Robot\" >Binx Was Played by 9 Cats (And a Robot)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#The_Kids_Disliked_the_Multi-Cat_Routine\" >The Kids Disliked the Multi-Cat Routine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#The_Black_Cat_Inspired_Everything\" >The Black Cat Inspired Everything<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#The_Devils_Dog_Was_Actually_Kathy_Najimys\" >The Devil\u2019s Dog Was Actually Kathy Najimy\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#The_Devil_and_His_Wife_Are_Famous\" >The Devil and His Wife Are Famous<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/22-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hocus-pocus-lifesavvy\/#Theres_a_Hocus_Pocus_Sequel_Coming\" >There\u2019s a Hocus Pocus Sequel Coming<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#22 Things You Probably Didn\u2019t Know About \u2018Hocus Pocus\u2019 \u2013 LifeSavvy&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-100464 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/57936327.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/57936327.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/57936327.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"The Sanderson sisters, in the film 'Hocus Pocus' gather around a magical book.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Over the years <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> has become a cult classic with quite a few people watching it every Halloween. And\u2014with a sequel right around the corner\u2014there\u2019s no better time to learn some fun facts about the original!<\/p>\n<p>People love <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em>. There are piles of merch\u2014including <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Funko-Hocus-Pocus-Pop-Figures\/dp\/B07T15FYPR\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">Funko figures<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ravensburger-Disney-Hocus-Pocus-Cooperative\/dp\/B086B89SB4\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">a board game<\/a>\u2014and in 2020 there was even a limited edition <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> wine released to celebrate the 28th anniversary live reunion of the cast.<\/p>\n<p>So people love <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em>, we love Halloween <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a> here at LifeSavvy and, on a personal note, I love trivia.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, when a moment presents itself where we can combine a deep dive into the history of a beloved Halloween film with some fun trivia, we\u2019re here for it. Below you\u2019ll find 22 fun facts about <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> that cover everything from stats about the box office sales to which actress\u2019s dog had a cameo in the film.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Wasnt_a_Halloween_Release\"><\/span>It Wasn\u2019t a Halloween Release<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/59e9d5e4.jpg\" alt=\"Winifred Sanderson smiles, leaning over a cauldron.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At this point the movie is a quintessential Halloween classic, popping up in top Halloween movie lists everywhere\u2014including our own.<\/p>\n<p>But for being an over-the-top campy Halloween movie the film wasn\u2019t released at, or even near, Halloween. In fact, it was released on July 16, 1993 in the middle of summer. That\u2019s not exactly the time of year people are sipping witch\u2019s brew out of a cauldron mug.<\/p>\n<p>Why release a spooky Halloween film when stores are running Christmas in July sales? Disney was hoping to cash in on kids being out of school for the summer while also avoiding creating artificial competition for their other big Halloween-<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theme<\/a>d film coming out that year.<\/p>\n<p>The big Halloween film in question was another titan in the classic-Halloween-film space. <em>The Nightmare Before Christmas<\/em> hit the theaters a few days before Halloween in 1993 and Disney wanted the red carpet clear for audiences to dig into the Tim Burton masterpiece. Thus poor <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> got the out-of-season summer treatment.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Was_Initially_a_Flop\"><\/span>It Was Initially a Flop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/7451cb77.jpg\" alt=\"The movie posters for 'Hocus Pocus' and 'Free Willy'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Disney\/Warner Bros.\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney\/Warner Bros.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Flop is such a harsh word when describing any film, let alone one that would go on to enjoy such fame and adoration. The truth hurts sometimes, though, and <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> was definitely not a run-away success out of the gate.<\/p>\n<p>The film budget was $24 million and the initial box office run for the film only pulled in $39.5 million so it managed to make it into the black, but not by much.<\/p>\n<p>On top of it being a film with big fall-season vibes and a Halloween theme\u2014which certainly didn\u2019t help sell it during July\u2014<em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> had to compete with hitting the theaters on the same day as <em>Free Willy<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Not only was <em>Free Willy<\/em> a way more anticipated film, it was just a more natural fit for the kind of film you\u2019d take your kids to see in the middle of summer. The box office sales reflected as much. <em>Free Willy<\/em> had a budget of $20 million and went on to net $153.6 million at the box office.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Sanderson_Sisters_Were_Originally_the_Stars\"><\/span>The Sanderson Sisters Were Originally the Stars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100463 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3cdcfd34.jpg\" alt=\"The Sanderson sisters in a home in Salem.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> film audiences got was one focused on the adventures of the Dennison children and how they get mixed up with centuries-old witches after lighting an old magical candle.<\/p>\n<p>The original script and how the initial film was shot, however, was focused on the witches in question, the Sanderson sisters. This version was darker but Disney ultimately cut and edited the film to take on a lighter family-friendly tone.<\/p>\n<p>That said, it might be a bit of a reach to say that the Sanderson sisters <em>didn\u2019t<\/em> end up the stars of the film. Despite the great job done by their younger castmates, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy definitely stole the show.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_25th_Anniversary_Release_Has_Deleted_Footage\"><\/span>The 25th Anniversary Release Has Deleted Footage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/0695e357.jpg\" alt=\"Examples of the Blu-ray special features for 'Hocus Pocus'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If thinking about how the film was cut and edited has you thinking about missing footage, you might be interested in checking out the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HOCUS-POCUS-Blu-ray-Bette-Midler\/dp\/B07CQR5SWN\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">25th Anniversary edition of <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em><\/a>, released in 2018. The Bluray includes a bunch of bonus content including a pile of deleted scenes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07CQR5SWN?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51FzI+V8T0L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Bluray also includes a neat feature where the deleted and alternate scenes can be imposed on the actual film so you see exactly where the footage would have appeared without wondering \u201cSo where exactly did this extra broomstick flight scene go?\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Witches_Fly_Like_They_Drive\"><\/span>The Witches Fly Like They Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/61ed13c5.jpg\" alt=\"Winifred Sanderson flying on a broom.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking of broomstick flying, if you watch the way the various Sanderson Sisters fly in the film while riding their broomsticks, they all have a distinct \u201cmethod\u201d to broom-based-flight.<\/p>\n<p>That wasn\u2019t accidental. One of the film\u2019s choreographers Peggy Holmes, in charge of the flight scenes, insisted on going driving with all of the women. She then, in turn, modeled their flight choreography based on how they drove a car, mirroring their quirks and approach to the road in how they handled their brooms.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not sure how closely you recall the film, but we\u2019re going to safely guess that Bette Middler is an assertive-bordering-on-aggressive driver if the choreography is true to life. Also, Sarah Jessica Parker loved the flying gear and would just stay in the harness between takes hanging out above the stage. It\u2019s no wonder then that her flying style was a silly and lighthearted one focused on the joy of flying itself.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kathy_Najimy_Rewatches_It_Yearly\"><\/span>Kathy Najimy Rewatches It Yearly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/a0af031b.jpg\" alt=\"The Sanderson sisters, excited to be casting a spell.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In interviews, Sarah Jessica Parker has admitted she\u2019d didn\u2019t fully recall the movie or the plot (so I think it\u2019s safe to say she hasn\u2019t rewatched the film). Given the cutting and editing we mentioned earlier, we can forgive her for not recalling it clearly. Bette Midler considers it her favorite film among all her movies but doesn\u2019t frequently rewatch it. Kathy Najimy, on the other hand, watches it every year with us like the best of fans.<\/p>\n<p>She and her family sit down and watch it every year in August, reliving the fun between the July release date and the coming Halloween season. While we\u2019re sure part of it is because she loves the film, we\u2019re also pretty confident part of it is that Najmy is a self-professed Bette Midler superfan. Like an intense, sneak backstage to see her, superfan kinda fan. Who wouldn\u2019t want to watch a movie where you got to live it up beside your singing and acting idol?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Director_Kenny_Ortega_Is_a_Famous_Choreographer\"><\/span>Director Kenny Ortega Is a Famous Choreographer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/8de5fdc0.jpg\" alt=\"Winifred Sanderson and her sisters dancing during the &quot;I Put a Spell On You&quot; musical number.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> director Kenny Ortega is a well-known director in his own right but even better known for his choreography chops.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s done choreography direction for major musical stars including Cher, KISS, Gloria Estefan, and Michael Jackson. He\u2019s also done the choreography for movie hits like <em>Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller\u2019s Day Off<\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a>ies<\/em>, <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> (naturally), <em>To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar<\/em>, and both choreographed and directed the first three <em>High School<\/em> <em>Musical<\/em> films.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bette_Midler_Wasnt_the_Only_One_Who_Sang\"><\/span>Bette Midler Wasn\u2019t the Only One Who Sang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100454 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1619aac9.jpg\" alt=\"Sarah Sanderson flying on a broom.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bette Midler, of course, sang her parts in <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em>. We don\u2019t even want to imagine trying to sell Bette Midler on the idea of not singing her own parts\u2014you don\u2019t sing for Bette, Bette sings for you. What most viewers don\u2019t realize, though, is that Sarah Jessica Parker also sang in the film too.<\/p>\n<p>When the witches are flying over Salem, Parker sings, Pied Piper-like, the song \u201cCome Little Children\u201d to lead them away from their homes. Her singing a musical number shouldn\u2019t be a surprise for fans of the actress, though. She was trained in singing and ballet as a child and many of her early theater and film roles involved such talents.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sarah_Jessica_Parker_Is_Related_to_a_Salem_Witch\"><\/span>Sarah Jessica Parker Is Related to a Salem Witch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100470 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/6c5eab3d.jpg\" alt=\"Actress Sarah Jessica Parker on the show 'Who Do You Think You Are'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"NBC\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">NBC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although she didn\u2019t know it at the time of filming, Sarah Jessica Parker is a distant descendant of a woman accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials.<\/p>\n<p>She\u2019s the 10th great-granddaughter of Esther Elwell. Esther was accused of witchcraft in 1692. Fortunately for Mrs. Elwell, by the time she was detained the witch trials had gotten so out of control that the mob was even trying to drag in the governor\u2019s wife for witchcraft. She was released and went on to live well into her 80s\u2014a very respectable old age for a 17th-century American colonist.<\/p>\n<p>Sarah Jessica Parker didn\u2019t find this out, however, until nearly twenty years after filming <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em>. In 2010, She was a guest star on the premiere of NBC\u2019s genealogy show <em>Who Do You Think You Are?<\/em> where experts showed her how far back they had traced her lineage.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Famous_Names_Turned_Down_Roles\"><\/span>Some Famous Names Turned Down Roles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/73031624.jpg\" alt=\"Movie stills of Kathy Najimy and Omri Katz.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a different timeline, there are some different famous faces in <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em>. In the version we know, the role of Max Dennison is played by Omri Katz and Mary Sanderson is played by Kathy Najimy\u2014both seen above. Roles, we might add, they completely nailed. We certainly can\u2019t imagine Mary in any other way than how she was portrayed by Najimy.<\/p>\n<p>But in an alternative casting, we\u2019d have Leonardo DiCaprio as Max and Rosie O\u2019Donnell as Mary. Both turned down the offered roles, however. O\u2019Donnell turned down the role because she didn\u2019t want to play a witch and DiCaprio turned down the role because he was holding out for a chance to audition in <em>What\u2019s Eating Gilbert Grape<\/em>. That was quite a gamble on his part, but it paid off handsomely\u2014DiCaprio got the part and went on to get an Academy Award and Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Arnold \u201cArnie\u201d Grape.<\/p>\n<p>And while we\u2019re talking about casting what-ifs, there\u2019s another to add to the pile. Jennifer Lopez auditioned for the role of Sarah Sanderson\u2014which instead went to Sarah Jessica Parker. Given what a natural fit Parker was for the role it\u2019s even more difficult to imagine Lopez portraying the ditzy Sanderson sister.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Variety_of_Old_Disney_Costumes_Appears_in_the_Film\"><\/span>A Variety of Old Disney Costumes Appears in the Film<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/a1b125d4.jpg\" alt=\"A scene from the Halloween party in 'Hocus Pocus'\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The filming budget for <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> was pretty tight and one area where it shows\u2014if you\u2019re looking\u2014is the town\u2019s Halloween party.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the time recycling costumes from other movies wouldn\u2019t fly. You can\u2019t exactly drop a bunch of people dressed as space marines into a movie about a bank heist, after all, but when your film is set at Halloween it\u2019s a bit more flexible. In the party scene there are costumes from other Disney films including <em>Tron<\/em>, <em>Treasure Island<\/em>, <em>The Sword and the Rose<\/em>, and even, as a fun easter egg, costumes from Bette Midler\u2019s film <em>Gypsy<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re curious where the Madonna costume came from\u2014worn by Stephanie Faracy playing mom Jenny Dennison\u2014that one was handmade by costume designer Mary Vogt to give it a homemade costume vibe.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fountain_Appeared_in_the_Friends_Intro\"><\/span>The Fountain Appeared in the <em>Friends<\/em> Intro<em><br \/><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/638fab31.jpg\" alt=\"A fountain on the Warner Bros. movie lot.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Disney\/Warner Bros.\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney\/Warner Bros.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to movie details there are sharp-eyed viewers and then there are <em>unbelievably<\/em> sharp-eyed viewers. This little detail comes to us courtesy of those unbelievably sharp-eyed movie fans out there: the fountain in <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> is the same fountain in the opening of the show <em>Friends<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>While fans of the show <em>Friends<\/em> might be under the impression that the iconic fountain from the opening scene is located in New York City, it\u2019s not. The fountain is actually located at the Warner Bros. studio in Burbank, California. As such it has appeared in a wide variety of movies and films over the years dating all the way back to the 1960s.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a very similar fountain that\u2019s actually in New York City, however, do pop over to Cherry Hill Fountain in Central Park. It\u2019s not the one from <em>Friends<\/em> but it looks pretty close and it\u2019s actually in the city!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_of_the_Houses_Is_Movie_Frequent_Flyer\"><\/span>One of the Houses Is Movie Frequent Flyer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1dad2be3.jpg\" alt=\"A home featured in both 'Hocus Pocus' and 'Christmas Vacation'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Disney\/Warner Bros.\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney\/Warner Bros.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just like the fountain is part of a Hollywood movie lot, quite a bit of the rest of the film is too. When Max stops to talk to the cat Binx outside a home with a wrought iron fence and blue shutters, that\u2019s none other than the house from <em>National Lampoon\u2019s Christmas Vacation<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>As a fun little coincidence, the actress that played Dani Dennison (Thora Birch) revisited the same house later in her career. That very same house that the kids stop in front of after escaping from the witches and where Max talks to the cat, is the same house where her character in the film <em>American Beauty<\/em> lives.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s hardly the only places you\u2019ll find this particular Warner Bros. backlot home. The street it sits on is a fictional street called \u201cBlondie Street\u201d and features a number of homes that have appeared in everything from old TV shows like <em>I Dream of Jennie<\/em> and <em>The Donna Reed Show<\/em>, to modern titles. In fact, if you look very closely at the shutters and chimney while watching the Marvel show <em>WandaVision<\/em> you\u2019ll notice that Wanda and Vision live in the same house as Clark Griswold.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Of_It_Was_Actually_Filmed_in_Salem\"><\/span>Some Of It Was Actually Filmed in Salem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/8b47cf42.jpg\" alt=\"Two homes from Salem used in the filming of 'Hocus Pocus'\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the bulk of the filming occurred on sound stages and movie lots in California, you might be interested to learn that a significant amount of the outdoor footage was shot on location in none other than Salem, MA.<\/p>\n<p>For a few weeks, the cast packed up and headed east, filming in the real town the story takes place in. The scenes from the 1600s depicting the history that lead up to the trouble the modern kids find themselves in? Those were shot in Pioneer Village, a historical site in Salem\u2014seen above left. In addition to the very authentic historical cottages, many other local buildings made appearances in the film.<\/p>\n<p>The high school in the film Jacob Bailey High was actually Philips Elementary School. The adorable little 1870s Victorian home the Dennison family lived in is on Ocean Avenue in Salem. The Halloween party in the film takes place in the \u201cOld Town Hall\u201d which is actually the Salem Museum on Derby Square. And finally, the beautiful white house that belongs to Allison\u2019s family in the film\u2014seen above right\u2014is actually the Ropes Mansion in Salem\u2019s McIntyre Historic District.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bette_Midler_Turning_to_Stone_Was_Practical_Effects\"><\/span>Bette Midler Turning to Stone Was Practical Effects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100423 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/fab18e07.jpg\" alt=\"Winifred Sanderson, turned to stone at the end of the movie.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the film included a lot of digital effects (we assure you that green glowing smoke did not come pouring out of an actual elementary school in Salem) it also had a lot of good old fashion practical effects to carry the film.<\/p>\n<p>Among the more interesting practical effects were those used to turn Bette Middler\u2019s character Winifred Sanderson to stone at the end of the film. Rather than rely on CGI (which would have looked hokey) or actually painting Midler up to look like stone (which probably would have looked even hokier yet), the special effects team had seven different statues made. The statues created the progression from living Midler to stone-cold-statue Midler and were swapped out during the scene to create the effect.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thackery_Binx_Was_Voiced_by_a_Different_Actor\"><\/span>Thackery Binx Was Voiced by a Different Actor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/db4ee902.jpg\" alt=\"Sean Murray, as Thackery Binx, in 'Hocus Pocus'\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the film, Thackery Binx is a young man living in the 17th century who is turned into a cat as punishment for insulting the lead Sanderson sister, Winifred.<\/p>\n<p>Curiously, the human form for the role is portrayed by actor Sean Murray (who you might know, in the present, as an actor from <em>NCIS<\/em>). But the voice of the role, both in human and cat form, is provided by Jason Marsden. While you may know Marsden from various sitcom roles in the 1990s, you most likely know him\u2014without realizing you do\u2014from his extensive voice acting resume which includes, most famously, voicing Max Goof, the animated son of Goofy, since 1995.<\/p>\n<p>But why one actor for the physical role and one for the voice? The production team felt Murray\u2019s voice was simply too modern-sounding and viewers wouldn\u2019t believe it was the voice of a 17th-century boy-turned-cat.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Binx_Was_Played_by_9_Cats_And_a_Robot\"><\/span>Binx Was Played by 9 Cats (And a Robot)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/06c83865.jpg\" alt=\"Binx, the black cat, on a grave.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The portrayal of Binx in his cat form might have been one of the most complex things about filming <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> as it involved not one but nine live cats and an animatronic robot to boot.<\/p>\n<p>Why nine cats? While we\u2019d love to believe that the use of nine cats, specifically, was a delightful little Easter egg for only the most super-of-super fans to find, the use of multiple cats has a rather practical reason. Cats are finicky animals to use in filming and teaching one cat every single trick you might use in a movie is a gamble because if anything goes wrong with the one cat you\u2019re just out of luck. Instead, the animal handlers will train multiple cats to do different tasks and tricks.<\/p>\n<p>Then, for scenes that it would be difficult to safely film with a real cat or where you need the cat to make certain expressions or \u201ctalk\u201d on demand, you bring in an animatronic cat to get the job done. As a fun bit of bonus trivia, the animatronic version of Binx also appears in <em>Sabrina the Teenage Witch<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Kids_Disliked_the_Multi-Cat_Routine\"><\/span>The Kids Disliked the Multi-Cat Routine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100427 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/7bf7cbbc.jpg\" alt=\"Binx the black cat, in the children's home.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the kids in the film didn\u2019t dislike the cats in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>, they weren\u2019t huge of the multi-cat approach to filming all the scenes with feline Thackery Binx.<\/p>\n<p>Every time filming shifted and a new cat was brought in for a new scene or a particular trick, all the children involved in that particular scene had to essentially become \u201cfriends\u201d with the new cat through the use of treats, clicker training, and other techniques.<\/p>\n<p>After a while, the novelty of buddying up to yet another cat to get the scene just right wore off and the kids were pretty sick of winning over Binx #7 or whoever was the cat of the day.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Black_Cat_Inspired_Everything\"><\/span>The Black Cat Inspired Everything<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100429 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/c9bf52ab.jpg\" alt=\"Binx at another grave site.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Boy, we sure have talked a lot about Binx the black cat huh? Well, he\u2019s kind of a big deal. A really, <em>really<\/em>, big deal. Sure he\u2019s an important character in the film, but the real reason the black cat is such a huge deal is that a black cat inspired the entire movie.<\/p>\n<p>Film writer David Kirshner, a natural storyteller, loved to regale his daughter with fresh and interesting stories. Inspired by a black cat in their neighborhood one evening, he told her a bedtime story about a boy who was turned into a black cat as a punishment for angering a witch. His daughter loved the story and Kirshner refined it into the script of <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Devils_Dog_Was_Actually_Kathy_Najimys\"><\/span>The Devil\u2019s Dog Was Actually Kathy Najimy\u2019s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100431 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/705c7e5b.jpg\" alt=\"A man dressed up as a devil and his dog, wearing red wings.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We really can\u2019t lavish so much attention on the cat without at least giving every dog his day, so to speak.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a scene in the film where the Sanderson Sisters meet a man dressed up for Halloween as The Devil. They, humorously, take him to be the literal Devil and are entranced by the opportunity to meet \u201cMaster.\u201d The Devil\u2019s dog, Ralph, was actually Kathy Najima\u2019s real-life dog, tucked into the scene as a fun little Easter egg.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Devil_and_His_Wife_Are_Famous\"><\/span>The Devil and His Wife Are Famous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100438 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/c9b18ec1.jpg\" alt=\"The man dressed up as the Devil and his wife.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking of The Devil and his wife (who ultimately throws the Sanderson sisters out of the house) the duo are actually famous in their own right and real-life brother and sister.<\/p>\n<p>Kids these days might not recognize the more iconic member of the pair, but old-timers will. The Devil\u2019s cranky smoking wife is played by none other than Penny Marshall, best known for her role as Laverne DeFazio in the popular sitcom <em>Laverne &amp; Shirley<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Garry Marshall, her real-life brother, while not recognize-him-on-the-street famous, was a well-known director, producer, writer, and often appeared in random small roles in films he worked on.<\/p>\n<p>While he didn\u2019t work on <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> he did have a special in to secure a cameo. He directed Bette Midler previously in the film\u00a0<em>Beaches<\/em> and she and Penny were friends.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theres_a_Hocus_Pocus_Sequel_Coming\"><\/span>There\u2019s a Hocus Pocus Sequel Coming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><\/p>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-100435 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/b649fb13.jpg\" alt=\"A teaser shot of 'Hocus Pocus 2' with a picture of Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Disney\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Disney<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Finally, we saved the best for last. For <em>years<\/em> there have been rumors about a <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> sequel with rumor after rumor getting shot down. But now there\u2019s a proper sequel in the works! No, really, we promise!<\/p>\n<p>In December of 2020, Disney confirmed that Hocus Pocus 2 was on and would be coming to Disney+ sometime in the fall of 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Filming is currently underway in Rhode Island and the film will, thankfully, include reprised roles by Midler, Parker, and Najimy. No word, at the moment, on whether or not any of the other members of the original cast are reprising roles in any capacity or making cameo appearances.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>So there you have it! Twenty things we hope you didn\u2019t know about <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> and can now amaze, delight, and perhaps annoy, your friends and family with! And if all this talk about the film has you in a <em>Hocus Pocus<\/em> mood, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyplus.bn5x.net\/c\/156932\/741644\/9358?subId1=ls&amp;subId2=99829&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fmovies%2Fhocus-pocus%2F2iCcYcGrx7qD\">you can watch it tonight on Disney+.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '267914477473431');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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