In 1993, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy introduced the world to the singing, broom-flying and children-murdering Sanderson sisters in “Hocus Pocus.” Despite bad reviews — Gene Siskel called it “dreadful,” and our own Kenneth Turan was barely bewitched — the evil trio quickly became a cherished Halloween staple. And now, because we live in a world where everything treasured is rebooted or reimagined, “Hocus Pocus” is getting a remake. The L.A. Times can confirm that the Disney Channel is producing a remake of the film as a TV movie. Originally reported by Deadline, the new iteration will be penned by Scarlett Lacey (“The Royals”) and star an entirely new cast. David Kirschner, who produced the original, is attached to executive produce the new version.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 28, 2017 18:22 UTC