Kenny Ortega
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Christian Bale's son appears with him on The Bride set dressed as a newsie
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Hocus Pocus series writer reveals where she thinks Max and Allison characters are today
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Hocus Pocus 2 originally included a Max cameo and cut scene with bullies Jay and Ice
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Disney didn't initially like Bette Midler's campy Hocus Pocus performance: 'I think that scared people'
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Hocus Pocus stars got stuck in the air during flying scenes: 'It was funny until it hurt'
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OG Hocus Pocus cast reunites to tell best behind-the-scenes stories, from cannabis to a 'wall of cats'
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The iconic Hocus Pocus calming circle scene was actually improvised by Kathy Najimy
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Original Hocus Pocus director Kenny Ortega says he wasn't approached to make sequels: 'Disappointing'
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Hocus Pocus director reveals what happened during Leonardo DiCaprio's audition to play Max
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Hocus Pocus director reveals child-stealing deleted scene in original film we never got to see
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Hocus Pocus director addresses theory that Allison is a witch, reveals spinoff idea
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Where to watch Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2 this Halloween season
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20 family-friendly Halloween films for boos big and small
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Rosie O'Donnell reveals why she turned down Hocus Pocus role — and doesn't regret it
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Hocus Pocus star Omri Katz 'excited' about Hocus Pocus 3 and 'would return' if Disney asks
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Hocus Pocus cast recalls 'much scarier' original draft before it became 'female Three Stooges'
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Hocus Pocus star explains why Binx the cat doesn't just talk to his dad at the beginning
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Omri Katz reveals he was high while shooting Hocus Pocus: 'I was having a good old time'
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The 10 best witch movies
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Every original Hocus Pocus reference in Hocus Pocus 2
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Binx vs. Cobweb: Who's the superior Hocus Pocus cat?
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Hocus Pocus 2 honors Penny and Garry Marshall in meta Easter Egg scene from original movie
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OG Hocus Pocus actors aren't in Hocus Pocus 2 — but here's how Max, Allison, and Dani are!
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The untold story behind 'Hula Hana,' Dirty Dancing's most iconic number
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Zac Efron is down for a High School Musical reboot: 'My heart's still there'
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Netflix cancels Julie and the Phantoms after one season
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Hocus Pocus cast reunion set for Bette Midler's virtual Hulaween gala
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How Kenny Ortega assembled a real band for Julie and the Phantoms
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Julie and the Phantoms trailer offers a high school musical with a ghostly twist
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Jennifer Grey working on secret dance film project that may excite Dirty Dancing fans
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High School Musical director Kenny Ortega reveals Ryan is gay, would have 'come out in college'
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Watch Matthew Broderick and Ferris Bueller's Day Off cast reunite
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Jon Cryer reveals why Pretty in Pink director was irritated by Duckie's iconic dance scene
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Watch Darren Criss, John Stamos, Ariana Grande and more perform on Disney Family Singalong
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Christina Aguilera, John Stamos, more unite for Disney Family Singalong TV special
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Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy confirm interest in Hocus Pocus sequel
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Robert Downey Jr., Christina Aguilera, and more honored as Disney Legends
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Cameron Boyce remembered for his 'extraordinary talent and loving heart' by Kenny Ortega at his Walk of Fame ceremony
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High School Musical 3 turns 10: An appreciation