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Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Disney's Halloween Classic
Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Disney's Halloween Classic | Aaron Wallace
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The Hocus Pocus "BoooOOOoooK" Fans Have Been Waiting For... In the first and only book ever written about the beloved 1993 Halloween movie, Aaron Wallace takes readers deep into the world of Hocus Pocus to learn everything they never knew. He provides a lighthearted but scholarly look at the film in its all spooky-kooky glory. You'll learn: - The fascinating history behind "Come, Little Children (Sarah's Song)" and "I Put a Spell on You" - How Steven Spielberg shaped the movie - Why there's all that talk about yabbos and virgins - How Hocus Pocus got away with being the edgiest Disney movie ever made - Whether a sequel could really happen - And much, much more Featuring a foreword by Golden Globe nominee Thora Birch (Hocus Pocus's Dani), afterword by Mick Garris (the film's writer and producer), and the largest collection of Hocus Pocus fun facts and trivia ever assembled, this is the ultimate unofficial fan guide for Halloween and movie lovers everywhere. Finally, Hocus Pocus is celebrated as the classic it's become. You'll love the movie more than you ever knew you could. About the Author Aaron Wallace is a bestselling author, entertainment critic, and attorney with a particular interest in the artistic output of The Walt Disney Company. His critical interest in entertainment began at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Communication Studies (with a concentration in Media Studies) and English. While there, he taught a recitation course in analyzing children's literature, with an emphasis on Disney's adaptations in theme parks and film. Wallace later pursued an interest in law, earning a Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University. Additionally, he is a professional entertainment critic, having published more than two hundred movie, television, and music reviews to an audience of millions. Since 2004, he's been a part of the writing staff at DVDizzy.com, one of the internet's most accessed sites for entertainment journalism. In addition to writing, Aaron hosts Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod, the web's longest-running podcast dedicated to all things Disney. Apple has recognized the show as one of its "Featured Travel Podcasts," and Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod can often be found among the top-ranking downloads on the iTunes Travel charts. Aaron also appears as a regular co-host on The Hub Podcast, another popular show devoted to having fun with Disney. The author's website is available at www.AaronWallaceOnline.com.
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ErikaB
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This is a dangerous time of year for me. A few weeks ago I went to the grocery store, promising myself it was going to be a quick trip for essentials only, and them within five minutes I had put these (along with a pair of Ursula socks I forgot to put in the picture) in my cart with a straight face and zero shame.

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Linsy
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Our witchy pumpkins! 🎃

#pumpkincarvingcontest
#teamslaughter

MrBook Wow!! 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎃🎃 5y
Kryd0s Very cool! 5y
julesG 👏👏👏 5y
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ju.ca.no Oh I love them!!! Maybe I‘ll try the witch next year😍😍 5y
Charityann So cute! 😊 5y
GingerAntics Oh wow, those are amazing! 5y
Come-read-with-me @Linsy Wow! These are fantastic! 5y
rather_be_reading charmed!! 5y
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ErikaB
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#tbt to my only trip to a Spirit Halloween store this year, since the closest location is now 45 minutes away (or 30, depending on who‘s driving). I didn‘t find all of the “Hocus Pocus” merchandise that I was looking for, but I did manage to get my hands on the Funko pen that I wanted! I was also very happy to find out that they still do the Spirit of Children donation program.

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ErikaB
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I didn‘t get nearly as many Halloween-ish things read/watched as I had hoped to, but I managed to track down these lovely ladies so I‘m happy!

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The Hocus Pocus "BoooOOOoooK" Fans Have Been Waiting For...
In the first and only book ever written about the beloved 1993 Halloween movie, Aaron Wallace takes readers deep into the world of Hocus Pocus to learn everything they never knew. He provides a lighthearted but scholarly look at the film in its all spooky-kooky glory.
#ItsJustABunchOfHocusPocus #octoberputaspellonyou

tracey38 This looks good! Love Hocus Pocus. Would love to know more about the movie behind the scenes. 6y
JoScho @tracey38 I think it sounds fun! 6y
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GripLitGrl
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Who's watching the 25 year reunion tonight on Freeform channel? At 8:15 tonight it's time to run AMUCK! #hocuspocus #funkopop

MinDea Uhhhh...I did not know about this! 😱😱😱 I will be watching! 6y
MinDea Awesome. Thank you!!!! 6y
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Lovesbooks87 Me!!! 🙋🏻🙋🏻🙋🏻 6y
VioletBramble Me ! 🎃 6y
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GripLitGrl
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tammysue Good one! 6y
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laur89
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It‘s here! 😁 With a Jack Skellington (and a bunch more cute doodles) on the box! 😍😍 4 days until opening day!

hermyknee So cute! 6y
rather_be_reading yay! 🎃 6y
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GripLitGrl
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Booksnchill ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y
vkois88 Love! ❤❤❤ 6y
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GripLitGrl
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Linsy 😆 Great collage! 6y
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GripLitGrl
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Robothugs Such a good one. 🙌🏻 6y
vkois88 Love, love, love. I have a cross stitch pattern with it! 6y
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GripLitGrl
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#OctoberPutASpellOnYou #TheWitchIsBack
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88
The Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary reunion must count for this one!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yes!!! 🖤🖤🖤 6y
Adriannagab Yaaaas 🙊 🧙🏻‍♂️ 👌🏽 6y
GripLitGrl @Adriannagab 🙌😊💕 6y
vkois88 👐👐👐👐👐👐👐 yesssss 6y
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Linsy
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I just got my package, @Jilly6183! Waiting until Oct. 13th is going to require some extreme self control. I‘m so excited!! #HocusPocusSwap

Jilly6183 Yay!!! 6y
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rather_be_reading
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I need extra strength today to send out these match emails for the #HocusPocusSwap 🎃 Be on the lookout for an email from me!

LittleBug Well deserved😉 6y
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ErikaB
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After finishing a huge work project, I headed back to Spirit Halloween to get a "Hocus Pocus" keychain; the only thing that stopped me during the first visit was that they're blind items, which I hate - I'll gladly pay for the one I want, don't make me guess! I wanted one of the sisters but I was reminded that Billy Butcherson was played by Doug Jones, who shows up in many of Guillermo del Toro's movies. Very eagerly awaiting "The Shape of Water"!

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TheKidUpstairs
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Kids are finally asleep. Sitting down to write a letter to my #LitsyPenPal, drink a Maple Walnut Stout, and watch a virgin light the black flame candle.

#brewsandviews

BethwithBooks Who makes the maple walnut stout?? 7y
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ErikaB
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My weird obsession with this movie has finally been vindicated 20+ years later, as the Sanderson Sisters are now one of the pictures advertised in the window of the Spirit Halloween store. There are two "Hocus Pocus" sections, one for costumes and the other for merchandise. I may have to make my way back before the 31st. I also need to read this book, which I just found out about. #hocuspocus #sandersonsisters

TheKidUpstairs Where is this store?! I want some merch! 7y
ErikaB @TheKidUpstairs It's Spirit Halloween! I almost got the shot glass set because one featured "Amuck Amuck Amuck!", which is one of my favorite lines from the movie. I got one of the blind item keychains instead (posting a picture soon). 7y
rather_be_reading You should join my #HocusPocusSwap 🎃 6y
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