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“Hocus Pocus” stars gather for Freeform’s “Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary BASH”

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A performer in a glittering black dress beams on stage amid dynamic blue and purple lighting during Freeform’s Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary celebration, capturing the excitement of a live fan event.

Last Tuesday, Freeform celebrated the 25th anniversary of Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” with the “Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary BASH,” a star-studded TV special that featured cast members from the original film. Here are some images from the spooky special’s taping.

Premiering on Freeform October 20, during the cable channel’s “31 Nights of Halloween,” the special featured all of the main stars from the original film, including Omari Katz (Max), Thora Birch (Dani, Max’s kid sister), the town bullies Tobias Jelenik (Jay) and Larry Bagby (Ernie “Ice”), Doug Jones (Billy Butcherson), Vinessa Shaw (Allison), Amanda Shepherd (the ghost of young Emily, a child murdered by the Sanderson sisters in the days of the Salem witch trials), and one of the famous Sanderson sisters, Kathy Najimi (Mary Sanderson). 

Billy Butcherson actor in his iconic black leather jacket and signature scorpion-embellished hat at the Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary event backdrop.
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A celebrity arrives in a sleek black ensemble to walk the red carpet at Freeform’s Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary celebration, with the iconic event backdrop and Freeform branding setting the scene for this magical pop culture moment.
Source: EW

 

Two guests pose together at the Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary celebration, smiling in front of a Freeform step-and-repeat backdrop at the event.
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Celebrity guest in a vibrant red vest and black shirt strikes a pose on the colorful “Hocus Pocus” 25th Anniversary Halloween event step and repeat, part of Freeform’s festive celebration for fans.
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Winifred and Sarah Sanderson dazzle the crowd with vibrant costumes and big smiles as they perform under brilliant stage lights, enchanting guests during Freeform’s 25th Anniversary Hocus Pocus celebration.
Source: EW

 

On stage at the Freeform Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Special, a smiling host in a sleek black dress holds a microphone in front of the nostalgic Sanderson Sisters’ house set, leading the celebration for fans.
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The special began with a warm welcome from the film’s director, Kenny Ortega, who said that the taping had received such a massive turnout of audience members that they had to turn people away at the door.
On stage at the Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary event, three guests in Halloween costumes delight the audience as one takes the microphone and beams a smile, celebrating the beloved movie with fans.
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The show also included special musical performances. Jordan Fisher did a performance of Frank Sinatra’s “Witchcraft” and Jordin Sparks joined Disney Channel stars Sofia Carson and Dove Cameron (from Ortega’s Descendants films) to sing the film’s iconic song “I Put a Spell on You” with a cast of costumed dancers. Additionally, Emily Estefan performed “Black Magic Woman,” and the boy bands PrettyMuch, and Junior New System also sang at the special event.

The Sanderson Sisters bring Hocus Pocus to life with a spellbinding musical performance onstage at Freeform’s 25th Anniversary celebration, dazzling the audience with their colorful, elegant costumes and high-energy singing under vibrant lights.
Source: EW

The ghoulish celebration also included appearances by Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, who judged the event’s costume contest. Below you can see one of the highlights from the competition.

Fans dressed in vibrant Hocus Pocus-inspired costumes laugh together at a Halloween-themed table filled with candles and props, joining the crowd at Freeform’s 25th Anniversary Spooktacular celebration for the cult classic film.
Source: EW

 

Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson take the stage amid vibrant lighting effects during Freeform’s Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary celebration, bringing the magic of Halloween to life for fans with an Entertainment Exclusive performance inspired by the network’s beloved seasonal tradition.
Source: EW

When speaking to EW about the special’s taping, Ortega described the event as “wish fulfillment,” and overall it was “an absolutely incredible anniversary celebration.”

Be sure to tune into Freeform on Saturday, October 20, during Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween to see the special for yourself.

Are you going to tune into Freeform to see this anniversary special? Let us know in the comments below! 

Source: EW

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