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Podcast: Disney’s Hocus Pocus From Flop To Cult Classic
By Jim Hill
October 1, 2024
If you’re a fan of the Sanderson Sisters or curious about Disney‘s decision-making, this episode is packed with must-know details.
- The unexpected origins of Hocus Pocus and how the movie American Tail played a part
- Why Hocus Pocus struggled at the box office in 1993 but found its footing in the mid-2000s
- How Bette Midler’s insistence on wearing rats’ teeth almost led to a showdown with Disney executives
- The evolution of Hocus Pocus merchandise, from target tees to limited edition Monster High dolls
- Insider stories from Shannon Carlin’s “Witches Run Amok” featuring never-before-heard details about the making of the movie
You realize you are getting old when you remember when Hocus Pocus wasn’t a hit LOL True LOL
True. Lol