And yet, despite his memorability and memeability, Salem can't quite be crowned the best talking, black cat. That honor goes to Hocus Pocus' Thackery Binx (played by Sean Murray in human form, voiced by Jason Marsden).

Who played the cat in Hocus Pocus?

"What a great idea for a prequel this would be, to find out how he does figure all of this out," actor Jason Marsden — who voiced the black cat in the 1993 Disney classic — exclusively tells EW.

Who is the cat in the original Hocus Pocus?

Siblings. Thackery Binx is one of the tritagonists in Hocus Pocus. He was transformed into an immortal black cat in the beginning of the film. During it, he finds himself growing attached to Dani Dennison.

Are Salem and Binx the same cat?

Sabrina The Teenage Witch's Salem Uses The Same Animatronic Cat As Hocus Pocus' Binx.

Who is the cat in Hocus Pocus 2?

Meet Cobweb, the Hocus Pocus 2 cat who's definitely not Thackery Binx.

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Was the cat Binx in Hocus Pocus 2?

Binx doesn't return for the sequel because it doesn't make sense for his character to return after the first film's events, and it doesn't fit the Hocus Pocus 2 storyline. The nod to Binx with Cobweb is a nice one, but nothing more should be read into it.

Was the cat in Hocus Pocus a real cat?

Binx, the cat, is seen throughout the film. So as not to tire any single animal, several cats played the role. Cats with varying skills or personalities would be used for different scenes. In addition to being present on the set, AHA was there for some training and preparation of the cats.

Why are so many black cats named Binx?

The name Binx Pyewacket itself comes from Thackery Binx, a boy-turned-black-cat who helps rescue the protagonists in the Halloween film Hocus Pocus, and Pyewacket, a Siamese cat and witch's familiar in the 1958 film Bell, Book and Candle. The word also conveys the closeness of their relationship.

Why is Mary's lip on the other side?

“It's on the other side mainly because it's so hard for me to do it on the side I did it on 30 years ago,” the actor told Entertainment Weekly.

What happened to Emily Binx in Hocus Pocus?

The potion causes Emily's life force to become visible, allowing the sisters' to steal it in order to restore their own youth and vitality. In seconds, they are once again youthful and Emily is reduced to a withered husk. She stirs feebly for a few moments but soon dies of age.

Is Binx a puppet?

300 years ago they turned Thackery Binx into a black cat and as a cat (portrayed on screen by both real cat and animatronic puppet), Binx has made it his mission to foil their evil plans.

Which witch from Hocus Pocus died?

As the sun rises above the horizon, Mary and Sarah disintegrate into dust along with Winifred's stone body. The death of the witches breaks Binx's curse and frees his soul, allowing him to reunite with Emily in the afterlife as Billy returns to his grave.

How many cats were used to film Hocus Pocus?

At the 20th-anniversary panel for Hocus Pocus a few years ago, Kenny Ortega revealed that nine cats (it's even rumored that dozens of cats were actually used) were used to play Binx for their various abilities and qualities.

Is it Zachary or Thackery Binx?

As you continue the internal debate of whether his name was Zachary or Thackery... Thackery Binx-not Zachary Binx, and not Zachary Binx accidentally pronounced with a lisp-is possibly the most underrated character of the beloved Hocus Pocus.

Why did Binx have a different voice?

sort of. While Murray had been cast as Binx, the filmmakers wanted Marsden to voice the character, meaning Marsden (who was also friends with Murray!) had to dub the lines for both the cat and human forms of the character.

What kind of cat is Thackery Binx?

Of course, we kick things off with a clear one—Thackery Binx from Hocus Pocus is most definitely a Bombay cat. Akin to a living room miniature panther, the Bombay breed is trademarked by a shiny, short black coat and golden yellow eyes.

Why is her smile backwards in Hocus Pocus?

In the newly-released sequel, Najimy continues to use the misshapen smile, but this time on the other side of her face. "It's on the other side mainly because it's so hard for me to do it on the side I did it on 30 years ago," Najimy told Entertainment Weekly in an interview published Friday.

Why do the Sanderson sisters look the same?

At first glance, it may appear as if the witches look exactly the same as they did when Hocus Pocus was released in 1993. For the sequel, however, the filmmakers wanted their costumes to look similar to the originals, but not be actual replicas. “We wanted to refresh their looks,” says costume designer Salvador Perez.

Where was Hocus Pocus filmed?

South Washington Square in Salem, Mass.) The best part about visiting where Hocus Pocus was filmed is getting to step into the world of your favorite characters.

What is the rarest female cat name?

What is a cute name for a girl cat?

Girl cat names white

Snowball - a classic name for a white kitty with a fluffy coat. Pearl - a sophisticated and elegant name for a refined little lady. Luna - inspired by the moon, this name is perfect for a dreamy white cat. Ivory - a chic and timeless name that suits a regal feline.

Who is Emily's brother in Hocus Pocus?

When Sean Murray got the role of Thackery Binx (a.k.a. Emily's heroic older brother) in Hocus Pocus, he technically was only 16 years old at the time. Due to his young age, he technically only had secured a few credits to his name by 1993.

Is Hocus Pocus Based on a true story?

Though Sarah, Mary and Winifred in Hocus Pocus are not directly based on real-life figures, there were 19 accused witches hanged in Salem, typically in public executions like that of the Sanderson sisters.

What year was Hocus Pocus set in?

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300 years ago, in 1693, in Salem, Massachusetts, the Sanderson sisters were hanged by the population of Salem after a boy named Thackery Binx tried to stop the witches and was turned into an immortal black cat while saving his sister Emily.

What happened to Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus?

In the original film, Billy Butcherson was Winifred Sanderson's (Bette Midler) old boyfriend who cheated on her with her youngest sister Sarah. When Winifred found out about Billy's betrayal, she poisoned him and sewed his mouth with a dull needle so that he may never tell her secrets. Billy Butcherson died in 1693.