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Bette Midler Gives an Update on a ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel, Details on How to Watch the Reunion

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Every Halloween, we all collectively light the black flame candle to awaken the Sanderson sisters from their slumber. 

Why? Because Hocus Pocus is not only a staple of the spooky season, it’s a nostalgic reminder of our childhood. 

Each year, we also ask the question: what are the odds of a sequel?

This year, Bette Midler (Winifred “Winnie” Sanderson) finally gave us the answer. 

The 74-year-old said she would “absolutely” be up for reprising her iconic role. 

“I can’t wait to fly,” she told Entertainment Tonight.

This is good, no, great news, considering last year, Disney announced that sequel to the 1993 classic is in development. 

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While there hasn’t been much word on the revival (we wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the pandemic’s fault), Disney would be setting itself up for failure if it didn’t capitalize on the obsession with Midler and her other two “sistahs” Sarah Jessica Park (Sarah Sanderson) and Kathy Najimy (Mary Sanderson). 

Midler seemed confident that the sequel will happen telling the outlet, “we’re just talking logistics.”

Midler has been very vocal about her desire to participate in a sequel. The year prior, she told ET that she hoped they get to her “before I’m a corpse,” adding that it could possibly debut on Disney’s streaming platform, Disney+.

“We wanna fly again,” she added. “I hope Disney+ is a big success and I hope we get to do it, because [Winifred] is of course one of my favorite characters … I can’t wait to read the script. We’re gonna see what happens.”

 
 

While you may not get to see them in a sequel this year, the actresses are set for an epic reunion at Midler’s annual Hulaween fundraising gala, which will happen virtually this year due to coronavirus. 

Not much is known about the reunion itself, but the event is being called In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeoverso it’s definitely exciting for fans of the 90s film.

The reunion is set to take place on Friday 30th October 2020 at 8 p.m. EST. Tickets for the magical evening are available for $10 at NYRP

A personalized access link will be emailed to you in advance of the event! 

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La Brea

‘La Brea’ Canceled at NBC—Here’s What It Means for Season 3

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La Brea has officially been canceled by NBC.

The series is gearing up for a third and final season, which will also see fewer episodes. 

The news was announced on November 20, and while it’s not what fans wanted to hear, NBC is at least giving fans closure.

The final six episodes will premiere on January 9, 2024. It will be a lead-in to the season’s final two episodes of the hit fall drama Found.

The first and second seasons consisted of 10 and 14 episodes, respectively.  The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes then forced NBC to release the actors from their contracts. 

With six episodes to tie up loose ends, let’s hope that the storyline will be wrapped up in a sufficient way that answers any and all questions and leaves fans feeling satisfied. 

Zyra Gorecki, who plays Izzy, shared the news on her Instagram, writing, “I’m truly so proud of the work everyone put into #LaBrea Season 3. It was an absolute joy to be a part of. Thank you guys for all of your support these past three years.”

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The cast also includes Natalie Zea, Eoin Macken, Jon Seda, Nicholas Gonzalez, Chiké Okonkwo, Jack Martin, Veronica St. Clair, Rohan Mirchandaney, Lily Santiago, Josh McKenzie, Tonantzin Carmelo and Michelle Vergara Moore.

La Brea was NBC’s latest sci-fi series that transported audiences and some Los Angeles residents to 10K B.C. via a mysterious sinkhole. At the center of it is the Harris family, who are eventually reunited when it’s revealed that the patriarch Gavin (Macken) has deep connections to the prehistoric timeline. 

As you await the third season, here’s a little season 2 finale refresher! 

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Is There Going to be a Season 2 of ‘Goosebumps’?

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As Goosebumps wrapped up its first season on Disney+ on Nov. 17, things ended on quite a shocking cliffhanger, leading fans to question if a second season was in the works. 

And it seems like season 1 is just the start as there are definitely plans to continue on with the series featuring the same cast, which includes Isa Briones, Ana Yi Puig, Zack Morris, Will Price, and Miles McKenna. 

With the first chapter closed, a second chapter will explore the aftermath of Briones’ massive decision (you can read our review right here), but first, Disney+ needs to renew the season officially.

As of writing, Goosebumps has not been renewed for season 2, however, everything was created with the intention of there being additional episodes. 

And naturally, since the series takes inspiration from the popular R.L. Stine novels, there’s the question of which books will be adapted next to explore the aftermath of Kanduu’s devious plan. 

Disney released the first season ahead of Halloween, dropping the first five episodes all at once on October 13 before adopting a weekly release format, which kept up the intrigue. 

Through the course of 10 episodes, fans created a special bond with the give teens trying to save their town of Port Lawrence from a tragedy that connected to their parent’s past and included their new high school teacher, Mr. Nathan Bratt played by Justin Long. 

Once Disney renews the series and announces a premiere date (which can happen as the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are over), we’ll update this post accordingly! 

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Where to Watch Miss Universe 2023?

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Miss Universe, the global event of the year, will bring together over 90 delegates from all over the world who are competing for the prestigious crown and title.

The 72nd pageant will air on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, from 7 pm to 10 pm Central Time. 

It will take place at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Current Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel, from the United States, will crown a successor at the end of the event.

John Legend is set to perform, with plenty of A-list presenters taking the stage including Jeannine Mai, Maria Menounos, Olivia Culpo, Zuri Hall, and Grey’s Anatomy star Catriona Gray. 

Of course, the question on everyone’s mind is where can you watch the show? Miss Universe 2023 will air live on the USA Network in the U.S., while those watching in Latin American countries can tune in via the simulcast on Telemundo Internacional.

It was also recently announced that you can watch through the Roku Channel.

Countries being represented include Puerto Rico, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Poland, Venezuela, Colombia, the Philippines, Thailand, and many more. Pakistan will be making its debut with its first-ever representative nominated. 

This year, there will be two transgender women represented from Portugal and the Netherlands, Marina Machete and Rikkie Kolle, respectively.

Throughout the past years, the Miss Universe pageant has been called on to increase diversity, inclusivity, and representation. This year, there will also be two married contestants with children after the rules were adjusted. 

Per the Miss Universe website, which hails itself as the “greatest celebration of women,” the organization’s mission is to “create and provide a safe space for women to share their stories and drive impact personally, professionally, and philanthropically.”

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