Disney Developing Hocus Pocus 2

Remember Hocus Pocus, that Disney movie about three witches who were brought back to life on Halloween to terrorize trick 'r treaters? Well, it sounds like the studio is now quietly developing a sequel, Hocus Pocus 2: Rise of the Elderwitch.

The original family film, directed by High School Musical's Kenny Ortega in 1993, starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as the three sister witches. However, Moviehole reports that this latest follow-up will be a completely different tale featuring a new cackling sorceress.

As of right now, it's uncertain whether Ortega or any of the first film's talent will be involved, but current plans are to have the film released sometime next year.

Personally, I just hope we get a reprise of this gem right here:

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Scream TV Series in Development

Scream was quite the sensation, resulting in three sequels and tons of merchandise, from action figures to Halloween costumes. But are you ready for Scream… The TV series?

TV Line’s Michael Ausiello is reporting it’s now a possibility, as MTV develops a weekly series based on Scream. Former MTV executives Tony DiSanto and Liz Gateley are the ones shepherding the project, and are looking for a writer for the pilot. No potential story details are known yet, including whether the series would involve any characters from the films or simply the idea of the Ghostfaced killer - or, hell, just a series using the title and franchise idea, a la Friday the 13th: The Series.

While Ausiello say it’s unclear what role Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven would have on the project, it’s hard not to feel the answer is likely “none” – particularly where Williamson is concerned, given the rocky way things went during his time on Scream 4, with Ehren Kruger (Scream 3, Transformers 2 and 3) doing the final drafts of the script on that film. Not to mention, Williamson is pretty busy with The Vampire Diaries and his upcoming new FOX series, The Following, these days.

Though who knows... This is Hollywood. Stranger things have happened!

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/scream-tv-series-in-development