Nine of the cast and crew gathered for the screening, and hundreds of D23 members attended. Hocus Pocus Halloween is back and better than ever! Schedule. All rights reserved. Before the Sanderson sisters are hanged in the town square while they are denying any knowledge of what happened to Thackery, Winifred casts a curse that will resurrect the sisters during a full moon on All Hallows' Eve if a virgin lights the Black Flame Candle in their cottage. Downtown Middletown Inc 1050 Central Ave floor 2 Middletown, OH 45044, Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau Offices Kenny Ortega revealed to Forbes in 2020 of his interest in possibly returning to direct the production, saying "I think a Hocus Pocus musical would be great fun, really great fun. In October 2019, a sequel which was going to be developed as a Disney+ exclusive film was announced, with a screenplay which was written by Jen D'Angelo. Unless they're Bette Midler fans. by Jamie Kenney Sep. 16, 2022 The month of October means a few. ! The witches attempt to suck the soul of Dani, but Max comes to her rescue. That means the Sanderson sisters are back to bewitch your TV throughout October as fan-favorite Hocus Pocus airs 13 different times. [24] According to Whip Media, Hocus Pocus was the 2nd most watched movie across all platforms in the United States during the week of September 30, 2022 to October 2, 2022,[25][26] the 7th during the week of October 9, 2022,[27][28] and the 9th during the week of October 23, 2022. The Halloween season is quickly approaching -- and Freeform is already gearing up for TV frights by unleashing their full schedule for the 31 Nights of Halloween. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Use of this site is at your own risk, and by doing so, you agree to our, Sneak Peek to Summer Restaurant Week - canceled, St. Louis Performer at Wholly Grounds - canceled, Springboro's Quakers & the Underground Railroad - canceled, Dayton Arcade welcomes new Italian Restaurant, Scorching Triumph: 2023 Kickin' Chicken Wingfest, Queen of Hearts final drawing - $1 million jackpot at Beavercreek bowling alley, July 7 First Friday: Independence and Independents Edition. Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival. "Dead man's toe!". Hocus Pocus Watch Party, RoosRealm, Middletown, 30 September 2022 Day-of-show tickets are $5 and go on sale one hour prior to show time at the Ohio Theatre kiosk (cash only) or the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.). [56][57][58], The City of Salem has celebrated its connection to Hocus Pocus, while local filming sites have become an attraction for fans as the film's legacy has grown over the years. It comes as Hocus Pocus has developed a rabid fan base since its release in 1993, becoming one of Halloweens most beloved child-friendly cult classics starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as a trio of hilariously wicked witches. [34][35] The following two weekends it made $1.2million and $756,000, respectively. 'Hocus Pocus' coming to Ohio theaters to celebrate 25th anniversary Hocus Pocus Festival. According to Whip Media, Hocus Pocus was the 7th most watched movie across all platforms in the United States during the week of October 31, 2021. Downtown Middletown, Inc., 1050 Central Ave, Floor 2,Middletown,OH,United States, Middletown, United States. [19] In 2011, an October 29 airing became the lineup's most watched program, with 2.8 million viewers. Middletown is a city of about 50,000, located in Butler and Warren counties in the southwestern part of the state of Ohio. 'Hocus Pocus Halloween' festival a free Middletown event Hocus Pocus Streaming NOW Only on Disney+. Come run "amuck, amuck, amuck" with us in downtown Middletown on Sunday, October 16th as we host THE family fun festival of the season!Join the Sanderson Sisters as we kick the day off outside on S. Main Street (between Central Ave & 1st Ave) from 2 p.m. to Dusk. During this event we will also be holding a hocus pocus costume contest with 1st,2nd and 3rd place prices. dmi office. "[38] Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 43 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". "[45] Kim Newman of Empire Magazine gave the film two stars out of five, writing, "Trying to break expectations isn't always a wise idea and here Disney show how not to do it. Thats right, the Halloween classic is coming to AMC Theatres nationwide in honor of the films 25th anniversary. The new release contains special features, including deleted scenes and a behind-the-scenes retrospective. We'll recommend events that you would not want to miss! [29], Hocus Pocus was released July 16, 1993, and came in fourth place on its opening weekend, grossing $8.1million. Hocus Pocus Halloween is putting a spell on you and is back for it's 6th year of free, family fun! . [47][20][48] In its 25th anniversary year in 2018, the first week of Hocus Pocus viewings on Freeform averaged 8.2million viewers. [36][37], On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 38% based on 60 reviews, with an average rating of 4.9/10. The beloved Halloween classic is coming to AMC Theatres nationwide in honor of the film's 25 anniversary. We have got 40,000 cities covered worldwide, Discover Online Events - Attend from anywhere . Returning members included Kathy Najimy, David Kirschner, Thora Birch, Doug Jones, Vinessa Shaw, and Omri Katz. First Friday Concert Series. CAPA presents Spook Out Movie Magic featuring Disneys Hocus Pocus at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) on Sunday, October 20, at 3pm. SAVE the DATE-Hocus Pocus Halloween- a family fun festival at Downtown Middletown, Inc., 1050 Central Ave, Floor 2,Middletown,OH,United States, Middletown, United States on Sun Oct 16 2022 at 02:00 pm. A special. Governor Lydia L. Mihalik, Director of Department of Development, About Hocus Pocus Halloween- Family Fun Festival. Parker went on to give us "Hocus Pocus" and "Sex and the City." Thank you, Sarah. CAPAs 50th anniversary celebration is made possible through the generous support of the American Electric Power Foundation and Nationwide, with special support provided by Huntington Bank. Hocus Pocus Halloween, a free, family-friendly fall festival in Middletown, will return for its 6th year on Sunday. Jack is first name and Mandanka is last name. [30] It dropped from the top ten ranking after two weeks of release. https://www.facebook.com/events/1997632880455769/?active_tab=about, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 09/09 - Port Middletown Arts and Music Festval. After theyre conjured up by unsuspecting pranksters, the tricky trio sets out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. Stay tuned with the most relevant events happening around you. [40], Gene Siskel, reviewing for The Chicago Tribune, remarked that the film was a "dreadful witches' comedy with the only tolerable moment coming when Bette Midler presents a single song. Hocus Pocus Halloween- a family fun festival - Facebook SAVE the DATE-Hocus Pocus Halloween- a family fun festival Watch out! Max and Allison free Dani and Binx by tricking the witches into believing that sunrise was an hour early. The quality of the shirts they did for my company was, and continues to be, FANTASTIC. Jack is first name and Mandanka is last name. Sarah uses her singing to lure Salem's children to the Sanderson cottage. Sunday, October 15, 2023; 2:00 PM 7:00 PM 14:00 19:00; DOWNTOWN MIDDLETOWN INC 2 South Main Street Middletown, OH, 45044 United States; Google Calendar ICS; Save The Date! The Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival is FREE. Join us in downtown Middletown on Sunday, October 14th for a free, family fun festival! In the ensuing struggle, Allison, Dani, and Billy fend off Mary and Sarah. )My whammy fell on youAnd it was strong(So strong, so strong, so strong! )If you don't believe,You better get superstitiousAsk my sistersSarah:\"Ooh, she's vicious!\"I put a spell on youI put a spell on youSisters!Winnie:\"Ah say into pi, alpha maybe upendi!\"Party guests:(repeating)Ah say into pi, alpha maybe upendi!Winnie:\"In comma-coriyama\"Party guests:In comma-coriyamaWinnie:\"Hey hi, say bye-bye-i-i-i-i-i-i-i\"\"Bye, bye\"http://vevo.ly/fEUcCC [55] In September 2016, entertainment critic Aaron Wallace published Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Disney's Halloween Classic, the first full-length book written about the film. Hocus Pocus: Directed by Kenny Ortega. 191 subscribers Subscribe 3 Share 586 views 5 years ago Downtown Middletown hosted Hocus Pocus 2017. The film was released in North America on July 16, 1993, by Walt Disney Pictures. 11/03 - First Friday 5-8pm. Organization committed to the revitalization and preservation of Downtown Middletown Ohio. Come, little children, the Sanderson sisters will take thee away into a land of enchantment -- or AMC Theatres, that is. SAVE the DATE-Hocus Pocus Halloween- a family fun festival [63] Other notable participants of the benefit included Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey, Cassandra Peterson, Glenn Close, Billy Crystal, Jamie Lee Curtis, Todrick Hall, Jennifer Hudson, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Michael Kors, Adam Lambert, George Lopez, Alex Moffat, Martin Short, Sarah Silverman, John Stamos, Kenan Thompson, Sophie von Haselberg, and Bella Hadid. Billed as a "lighthearted but scholarly look at the film", the book analyzes the film's major themes, which it identifies as festivity, nostalgia, home, horror, virginity, feminism, Broadway-style musical moments, sibling rivalry, "Spielbergian" filmmaking style, Disney villain traditions, and more. Site Map | Hocus Pocus. 2023 Columbus Association for the Performing Arts. It will be a SPOOKtacular time as the most unique, creepy and fun cars, trucks, hearses and more convene during Middletown's favorite Halloween event- HOCUS POCUS HALLOWEEN! Let us know what you think in the comments below. info@wccvb.org, 513-204-7053 However, largely through many annual airings on Disney Channel and Freeform (formerly ABC Family, Fox Family and The Family Channel) all throughout the month of October, Hocus Pocus has been rediscovered by audiences, resulting in a yearly spike in home media sales of the film every Halloween season. Buy or Rent on FandangoNOW: https. But it's like the film's following grows every year.[16], The cast reunited for "In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover" which aired on October 30, 2020.