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Adam Shankman Confirms Halloween Release For Hocus Pocus Sequel
Adam Shankman has confirmed that 'Hocus Pocus 2' is set for a Halloween release.The 57-year-old filmmaker is producing the fantasy sequel – which will see Bette Milder, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reprising their...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 January 2022
Hannah Waddingham, Tony Hale Join Hocus Pocus 2 Cast
Hannah Waddingham and Tony Hale are among 11 new cast members for the 'Hocus Pocus' sequel.Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy are returning for the long-awaited sequel to the 1993 fantasy film and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2021
Sam Richardson Joins The Hocus Pocus Cast
Sam Richardson has joined the cast of the 'Hocus Pocus' sequel.The 37-year-old actor will star alongside Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy in the long-awaited sequel to the 1993 fantasy film.The original movie...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2021
Jennifer Lawrence Starring In No Hard Feelings
Jennifer Lawrence will star in the comedy 'No Hard Feelings'.Sony have acquired the rights to the new project after a competitive bidding war, with sources suggesting that studio executives flew to New York in a...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 October 2021
Nanci Griffith Dies At 68
Nanci Griffith has died at the age of 68.The Grammy-winning country singer passed away in Nashville on Friday (13.08.21), although a cause of death is yet to be revealed.Nanci's fellow country star Suzy Bogguss confirmed...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 August 2021
Jennifer Lawrence Set For Sue Mengers Film
Jennifer Lawrence is attached to star in a movie about Hollywood agent Sue Mengers.The 30-year-old actress will feature as the legendary super agent who was notorious for her tough approach to getting the best deal...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 August 2021
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, And Kathy Najimy To Return For Hocus Pocus 2!
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy are set to reunite for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’.The three actresses starred in the 1993 fantasy comedy movie as the three Sanderson sisters – Winnie, Sarah, and Mary...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 May 2021
Bette Midler 'Really Excited' For Hocus Pocus 2
Bette Midler has revealed she's "really excited" about 'Hocus Pocus 2'.The 75-year-old actress is set to reprise her role as Winnie Sanderson in the upcoming sequel, and she can't wait to reunite with co-stars Sarah...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 February 2021
Bette Midler Reveals Original Hocus Pocus Cast Members Will Return For The Sequel
Bette Midler has confirmed the original stars of 'Hocus Pocus' are returning for the sequel.The 74-year-old actress played witch Winnie Sanderson in the 1993 movie and has revealed that fellow stars Sarah Jessica Parker and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2020
Stars Condemn President Donald Trump After Debate
Mark Hamill, Bette Midler, Kelly Rowland and John Legend were among the stars left hugely unimpressed by President Donald Trump's conduct during his debate with Joe Biden.The two presidential hopefuls went head-to-head on Tuesday (29.09.20)...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 September 2020
Kenny Ortega Won't Be Involved In Hocus Pocus Sequel
Kenny Ortega will have no involvement in the 'Hocus Pocus' sequel.A follow-up to the 1993 comedy film is in development and will be helmed by Adam Shankman. Original stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 September 2020
Hocus Pocus Writer Confident Stars Will Return For Sequel
'Hocus Pocus' writer Mick Garris has hinted that the film's original cast will return for the sequel.Mick penned the script for the 1993 movie, which starred Bette Milder, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 August 2020
Bette Midler Doesn't Feel Up To Touring
Bette Midler isn't sure she's ''strong'' enough to tour any more.The 74-year-old singer-and-actress would love to carry on performing for her fans but she's unsure she's physically fit enough or has the stamina for a...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 June 2020
Social Media Can Destroy Lives, Bette Midler Hits Out At Trolls
Bette Midler is dismayed that social media has the power to ''destroy lives''.The 74-year-old actress has 1.9 million followers on Twitter and is a regular poster but she is stunned on a daily basis at...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 June 2020
Bette Midler Slams "Cheap" Disney Channel 'Hocus Pocus' Remake
Whilst Scarlett Lacey is writing a reboot of the original 'Hocus Pocus' Disney movie, fans are still crying out for an official sequel of the original, hoping for returning cast members for the flick rather...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2017
'Hocus Pocus' Director Wants Sequel With Original Cast
When it comes to Disney, there are more classic animations than anything else. One of the exceptions to that rule however comes in the form of Halloween must-watch, 'Hocus Pocus'. Starring the brilliant Bette Midler,...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 October 2017
'Dear Evan Hansen' And 'Hello, Dolly!' Reign At The 2017 Tony Awards
The 71st Tony Awards, hosted by the indomitable Kevin Spacey, took place over the weekend and the big winners did not come as a surprise. Musicals 'Dear Evan Hansen' and 'Hello, Dolly!' took home six...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2017
David Hyde Pierce Joining Bette Midler In Hello, Dolly! Revival
The actor will join previously announced star Bette in the Broadway production, producer Scott Rudin said on Tuesday (17May16). Based on Thornton Wilder’s farce The Matchmaker, Hello, Dolly! kicked off on Broadway in 1964 with...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 May 2016
Kim Kardashian Gets Feisty On Twitter, Calls Out Bette Midler, Piers Morgan And Chloe Grace Moretz
Yesterday Kim Kardashian shared a throwback naked selfie and attempted to break the internet once again. But not everyone was so happy to see another naked Kim photo and the 35-year old found herself being...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 March 2016
Bette Midler To Star In Broadway Revival Of 'Hello, Dolly!'
Bette Midler is to be the star of a Broadway revival of the classic musical ‘Hello, Dolly!’ due to start next year, with the iconic performer taking the lead role of Dolly Gallagher Levi.The production...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 January 2016
Bette Midler Laughs Off Justin Bieber's Name Gaff
The Baby star was asked about Bette during a chat with Billboard magazine as she recently took to Twitter.com to criticise his father Jeremy after he called himself a "proud daddy" following his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2015
Bette Midler To Be Honoured For Environmental Work
The Beaches star will celebrate the 20th anniversary of her New York Restoration Project at her annual Hawaii-themed 'Hulaween' masquerade party, where she will be feted with the Green Goddess Award for her...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 October 2015
Amy Poehler And Jack Black Cover Bette Midler Song For Heartbroken Fan
Black and his Tenacious D partner Kyle Gass hosted their third annual Festival Supreme event, and the star-studded line-up included the former Parks and Recreation star, who took to the stage at the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 October 2015
Bette Midler Slams Justin Bieber's Father
Justin was recently photographed in the nude while on holiday in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. The pictures, which were published in the New York Daily News on 7 October (15), showed the pop...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 October 2015
Bette Midler Blasts Bieber's Dad
Bette Midler has lashed out at Justin Bieber's father. The 69-year-old singer and actress blasted Jeremy's tasteless tweet praising his son on the size of his manhood after nude photographs of Justin, 21, were released...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 October 2015
Bette Midler Accuses Justin Bieber's Dad Of 'Abandoning' His Son Over Nude Photos
Bette Midler has called out Justin Bieber’s dad, accusing him of ‘abandoning’ his son. Midler's criticism of Justin’s dad Jeremy comes after he tweeted he was ‘proud’ of his son, following the release of nude...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 October 2015
Trudie Styler To Make Feature Film Directorial Debut
The 61 year old will produce and direct the film adaptation of James St. James' Freak Show, which will star Bette Midler, AnnaSophia Robb, Ian Nelson and Lorraine Toussaint. Producers are...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 October 2015
Actress Jennifer Rae Beck Dies At 44
Beck, a regular on stage and screen who played June in the 1993 TV movie version of the musical Gypsy, starring Bette Midler, passed away on 8 August (15). She also had...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 August 2015
The First Wives Club Sequel Scrapped Over Salary War
A follow-up to hit comedy The First Wives Club was shelved because studio bosses weren't willing to increase Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton's salaries when the film became an unexpected hit.The 1996 film...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 February 2015
Katy Perry And Other Famous Fans Help Tlc Exceed Kickstarter Goal For Final Album
Just three days after launching their Kickstarter campaign, TLC have not only raised enough money to record their fifth and final album, they’ve exceeded their goal. The group have so far raised over $210,000 in...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 24 January 2015
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