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Disney is developing Hocus Pocus 3 in early stages with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy returning as the Sanderson sisters; the project eyeing a theatrical release in addition to streaming, though plot details are under wraps and negotiations over salary reportedly resolved as development progresses.
Sally Field revealed she declined the role of Annie MacDuggan-Paradis in The First Wives Club (1996) because she wasn’t aligned with the film’s plot about older women pursuing romance; Diane Keaton ultimately played the part, and Field said she wouldn’t have been right for it, partly because she doesn’t sing the closing number.
Bette Midler has read an early draft of the 'Hocus Pocus 3' script, which she described as 'brilliant,' and the film is in the logistical planning stage before production begins. The sequel, expected to feature returning stars, is highly anticipated following the success of 'Hocus Pocus 2' on Disney+.
Bette Midler announced that a script for 'Hocus Pocus 3' has been completed, and the cast and producers are working out logistical details before moving forward with the trilogy, following the success of the 2022 sequel.
Bette Midler expressed her desire to join the cast of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" on social media, stating that she's in the mood to "talk some shit" and get paid for it. Executive producer Andy Cohen seemed to approve of the idea, and Bravo's official account also weighed in on the post. Midler even suggested her own tagline for the show. This revelation comes after a previous encounter with a former "Real Housewives" cast member.
Bette Midler expressed interest in joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to "talk some sh**t" on social media, with executive producer Andy Cohen and Bravo's official account showing support. Meanwhile, Annemarie Wiley announced her departure from the show after one season, expressing disappointment over not being asked back. As RHOBH Season 14 prepares to start production, Kathy Hilton is reported to return, and former housewife Denise Richards expressed openness to returning to the franchise.
Steve Ostrow, the founder of New York City's iconic Continental Baths, a pioneering gay bathhouse and performance space that helped launch the careers of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow in the early '70s, has passed away at 91. Ostrow, who was bisexual, transformed the scene from seedy to extravagant, offering live entertainment and DJ nights. The Baths had a significant impact on LGBTQ+ history, and Ostrow continued his advocacy work in Australia.
Chloe Bailey, Padma Lakshmi, and Dylan Mulvaney were among the stars who attended Bette Midler's annual Hulaween party in New York City. Bailey stole the show in a clinging Catwoman costume, while Lakshmi dressed as a sexy wolf and Mulvaney as a glamorous Snow White princess. Other notable costumes included Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos as Día de Muertos sugar skulls, Clive Davis as Dracula, and Erik Bottcher as a sexy pirate. The star-studded event was held to benefit Midler's foundation, New York Restoration Project.
Bette Midler confirmed on Twitter that her co-star in the 1979 film The Rose, Frederic Forrest, has passed away at the age of 86. Forrest was previously nominated for an Oscar for his work in the film. He was also known for his role in Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now. A GoFundMe page was started in 2022 to help fundraise for caregiving funds for the actor, which raised over $57,000.
Actor Frederic Forrest, best known for his collaborations with Francis Ford Coppola in films like Apocalypse Now and The Conversation, has died at the age of 86. Forrest also starred in The Rose alongside Bette Midler, for which he received a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination. He worked steadily throughout the 1980s and '90s before retiring from acting in the mid-2000s. Coppola penned a tribute to him, calling him a "sweet, much beloved person, a wonderful actor and a good friend."
Frederic Forrest, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in films like Apocalypse Now and The Rose, has died at the age of 86. Bette Midler, his co-star in The Rose, confirmed the news and praised him as a "remarkable actor" and "brilliant human being." Forrest received an Academy Award nomination for his role in The Rose and was known for his long working relationship with director Francis Ford Coppola.
Actor Frederic Forrest, known for his roles in "The Rose" and "Apocalypse Now," has passed away at the age of 86. His cause of death has not been disclosed. Bette Midler, his co-star in "The Rose," paid tribute to him on Twitter, calling him a "remarkable actor" and a "brilliant human being." Forrest was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "The Rose" and appeared in numerous films throughout his career.
Bette Midler announced the death of her "The Rose" co-star Frederic Forrest, with whom she starred in her dramatic film debut over 40 years ago. Forrest, who died at 86, was a remarkable actor and a brilliant human being. He was well-known for his roles in "Apocalypse Now" and "Valley Girl," among others. Forrest was married and divorced twice, including a three-year marriage to actress Marilu Henner.
Disney is developing "Hocus Pocus 3," according to Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production. The original film, released in 1993, starred Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker as the Sanderson Sisters. The 2022 sequel saw the sisters accidentally brought back by a group of teens. No information on the cast or release date for the third film has been announced, but all three original stars have expressed interest in appearing.
Disney is officially working on Hocus Pocus 3, featuring the return of the Sanderson Sisters. The news comes nine months after the release of Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+. There are no details about casting or setting yet, but Bette Midler has expressed interest in reprising her role as Winifred.