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Kenny Ortega and John Debney to Join HOCUS POCUS Opening Night Introduction at El Capitan Theatre

The legendary El Capitan Theatre will present Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” October 1st- October 7th. There will be a special opening night introduction October 1st by “Hocus Pocus” director Kenny Ortega and composer John Debney before the 7:00pm show.

Vinessa Shaw To Lead Masterclass For The International Acting Studio (TIAS)

Vinessa Shaw (3:10 to Yuma, Hocus Pocus, Eyes Wide Shut, Ray Donovan) will lead a masterclass for the students of The International Acting Studio (TIAS) in Belgrade, Serbia on Monday, April 5th.

Academy Award Nominee Sally Kirkland To Lead Masterclass In Belgrade For New International Acting Program TIAS

Veteran actress Sally Kirkland will lead a masterclass for the students of The International Acting Studio (TIAS) in Belgrade, Serbia on Monday, February 22nd.

Full Program Announced for 2021 Sundance Film Festival

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent work selected across the Feature Film, Short Film, Indie Series and New Frontier categories for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

Principal Photography Wraps on New Horror Film WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING

Atlas Industries, Hantz Motion Pictures and Spin a Black Yarn announced today that principal photography has wrapped on their chilling new feature-length horror film WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING from the Executive Producers of “Saw” and “Bird Box”.  

Alex Brightman, Meryl Streep & More Join Bette Midler's HULAWEEN

Bette Midler has conjured an all-star cast that’s sure to get into mischief as they raise funds for New York Restoration Project (NYRP) at her virtual “Hulaween” benefit: In Search of The Sanderson Sisters, A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover.

Original HOCUS POCUS Cast Will Reunite for Sequel, Says Bette Midler

In an interview with Fox 5's 'Good Day New York,' Bette Midler appeared to confirm that she and her fellow Sanderson Sisters (played by Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy) will reunite for the upcoming 'Hocus Pocus' sequel.

Freeform Scares up a Star-Studded Event With 31 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN FAN FEST

Freeform announced today that it will air “31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest,” an all-star party in celebration of Halloween classics like “Hocus Pocus” and “The Addams Family,” plus a 35th anniversary tribute to “Ghostbusters” and a 50th anniversary tribute to “The Haunted Mansion.” The 90-minute special, filming at the iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery on THURSDAY, SEPT. 12, will premiere on SATURDAY, OCT. 5, at 8:00 PM EDT/PDT as part of Freeform's “31 Nights of Halloween” programming event.

Photo Flash: A WHITE MAN'S GUIDE TO RIKERS ISLAND Returns For Extended Run

After a critically acclaimed run this spring, A WHITE MAN'S GUIDE TO RIKERS ISLAND hasl returned for an extended run. Based on a true story, it is written by Richard Roy (Richard III with Denzel Washington) and Eric C. Webb, directed by Thomas G. Waites (Awake and Sing! starring Frances McDormand, King Richard III starring Al Pacino), and stars Richard Roy and Connor Chase Stewart.

Prison Drama WHITE MANS GUIDE TO RIKERS ISLAND Begins Previews July 18

After a critically acclaimed run this spring, A WHITE MAN'S GUIDE TO RIKERS ISLAND returns this summer for an extended run. Based on a true story, it is written by Richard Roy (Richard III with Denzel Washington) and Eric C. Webb, directed by Thomas G. Waites (Awake and Sing! starring Frances McDormand, King Richard III starring Al Pacino), and stars Richard Roy and Connor Chase Stewart. 

Modern Farce BAREFOOT Extends Through March 2

After fantastic audience and critical response, BAREFOOT, a daring new sexual escapade by Kate T. Billingsley and Thomas G. Waites, will extend through March 2 at the Gene Frankel Theatre when it began performances on January 24. BAREFOOT is produced by Black Rose Productions and directed by Thomas G. Waites (Awake and Sing! with Frances McDormand, Al Pacino's King Richard III).

VIDEO: Bette Midler Joins Freeform's HOCUS POCUS 25TH ANNIVERSARY HALLOWEEN BASH

Freeform announced today that Bette Midler will join Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker for the network's “Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash,” an all-star party in honor of the cult classic film's milestone anniversary. The two-hour special, filmed at the iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery to celebrate the movie's status as a Halloween staple, will premiere on SATURDAY, OCT. 20 at 8:15-10:15 p.m. EDT/PDT, as part of Freeform's “31 Nights of Halloween” programming event. 

Warner Theatre to Show HOCUS POCUS this Halloween Season

It's Not Just a Movie…It's a Movie at the Warner! The Warner Theater will show Disney's cult classic HOCUS POCUS on our big screen Friday, October 13 at 8 pm, sponsored by Elevator Service Company. Tickets are just $5!

Wolfbane Productions Hosts Screening of Disney's HOCUS POCUS

Mark your calendars! Wolfbane Productions, with the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Jamerson, the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust, the Virginia Commission of the Arts, and the National Endowment of the arts, is proud to host its final Family Movie Night of the season on Sunday, October 16th with Disney's Hocus Pocus. Doors will open at 7PM and the movie will begin at sun down. It's perfect for the whole family-and best of all-admission is free! Grab a blanket or your favorite lawn chair and enjoy.

AUSTIN, Starring Thomas G. Waites & James McCaffrey, Opens Tonight at Theatre Row

The Off-Broadway premiere of Elda Cusick's new play, Austin, will open tonight, August 4th, at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Ed Setrakian directs a cast that stars Thomas G. Waites ('OZ'), James McCaffrey ('Rescue Me'), Rochelle Bostrom, AJ Cedeño, and Michaela Waites. Austin will play a limited run through September 10th only.

AUSTIN to Open Off-Broadway This Month

The Off-Broadway premiere of Elda Cusick's new play, Austin, will begin a limited engagement on Saturday July 23rd at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). Ed Setrakian directs a cast that stars Thomas G. Waites ('OZ'), James McCaffrey ('Rescue Me'), Rochelle Bostrom, AJ Cedeño, and Michaela Waites. Opening Night is set for August 4th. Austin will play a limited run through September 10th only.

Gwyneth Paltrow & More Honored at 25TH ANNUAL EMA AWARDS

Over the weekend, the Environmental Media Association (EMA) announced the 25th Anniversary EMA Award winners, presented by Toyota and Lexus.

RAY DONOVAN Season Two Now Available on DVD, Digitally

The second season of the critically-acclaimed SHOWTIME hit drama series RAY DONOVAN is available now for purchase on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, VUDU, Sony's Video Unlimited and PlayStation store and Verizon FiOS. RAY DONOVAN: THE SECOND SEASON also arrives on Blu-ray and DVD today from Showtime Networks, CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution. The series stars two-time Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Liev Schreiber as LA's best professional fixer, the man called in to make the city's celebrities, superstar athletes, and business moguls' most complicated and combustible situations go away.  RAY DONOVAN ranks as one of the network's highest-rated series, and earned two Golden Globe wins and multiple Emmy nominations in its first two seasons. Season three will premiere on Sunday, July 12th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

Showtime to Debut RAY DONOVAN Web Series, 8/3

SHOWTIME will launch three companion webisodes for its hit series RAY DONOVAN, giving viewers an extended storytelling experience surrounding fan favorites Lena (Katherine Moennig) and Avi (Steven Bauer) across all digital platforms. Fans will get an inside look on how Ray's (Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Liev Schreiber) team pulls off their “fixes,” woven directly from the plotlines on screen. The webisodes, titled “Behind The Fix,” will also feature a special appearance by another of the series' stars, Pooch Hall. Functioning as digital companion pieces to their corresponding episodes, the webisodes will be available on SHO.com, YouTube, iTunes, SHO Sync, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND and SHOWTIME ANYTIME® immediately following the episodes' first airings on SHOWTIME on August 3rdand 17th and September 14th. This marks the first time SHOWTIME has extended episodic storylines across digital platforms, working directly with the series' writers to delve deeper into the content on screen. Written by Cheo Hodari Coker and directed by Oscar® nominee Michael Tolkin, the first installment will give viewers an inside perspective on how Lena gets one of Ray's clients a fake identity to extradite him out of the country.

Showtime to Marathon Entire First Seasons of RAY DONOVAN, MASTERS OF SEX

SHOWTIME will present full season catch-up marathons of its highly-anticipated drama series RAY DONOVAN and MASTERS OF SEX during Fourth of July weekend, ahead of their second season premieres