Sarah Jessica Parker "Mars Attacks!", in which she made part of a large ensemble cast consisting of Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Pierce Brosnan, among others, portraying a chat-show host whose head is transposed with that of her chihuahua by the invading aliens. The romantic comedy "The First Wives Club" saw Parker take on the roke of a dim-witted but manipulative fiancée, and also reunite with "Hocus Pocus" collaborator Bette Midler. The film was a critical darling and a major commercial success, grossing US$105million at the North American box office, and it developed a cult following among middle-aged women. Her other 1996 release was
Night and Day (Bette Midler song) Mardin's office at the Atlantic Recording Studios. Germaise asked Seeman if she had another copy and overnighted the demo to Arif Mardin who was in Los Angeles, producing Bette Midler's upcoming album. "Night and Day" was recorded by Bette Midler for her "Some People's Lives" album. It was produced by Arif Mardin, with Marc Shaiman serving as associate producer, and Joseph Jack Puig as the recording and mix engineer. It was arranged by Arif Mardin, Billie Hughes, and Joe Mardin. "Night and Day" is the second single from "Some People's Lives". It was released to adult contemporary radio and stayed