We haven't heard much about Hocus Pocus 3 since then ... "She is the closest thing I will ever get to Shakespeare," the singer and actor explained. "She's from the era, from the time of Shakespeare.

Bette Midler is an American actress and singer. She rose to fame in 1972 ... Midler's other famous films include Hocus Pocus (1993), Beaches (1998), The First Wives Club (1996) and Big Business ...