Actor and comedian Josh Gad has signed with WME for representation in all areas. The deal follows his prominent voice work in major animated features.
Josh Gad, widely recognized for voicing Olaf in Disney's Frozen franchise, has inked a deal with WME. The agency will handle his representation across film, television, stage, and other projects. Gad has built a career spanning more than two decades with roles in both live-action and animated productions.
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Disney has revealed plans to transform Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios into The Magic of Disney Animation, set to open in late summer 2026. The project replaces the former Star Wars: Launch Bay and features an Olaf animatronic leading drawing classes via pre-recorded animator videos. While praised for celebrating Disney's animation heritage, the lack of live instructors has sparked fan controversy.
Disney has shared previews of a new walking, talking Olaf animatronic and Cast Member costumes for the World of Frozen area in Disneyland Paris' upcoming Disney Adventure World. The reimagined park is set to open on March 29, 2026. The animatronic, voiced by Josh Gad, debuted ahead of the opening.
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Following its debut at Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney Imagineering will deploy advanced walking Olaf animatronics from Frozen to Disney World, Disneyland, and parks worldwide, including Cruise Line ships. Senior VP Kyle Laughlin announced the rollout for interactive photo ops, powered by AI reinforcement learning.
Blake Lively's talent agency WME issued a statement supporting the actress after a federal judge dismissed her sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni in their 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit. The agency praised her courage amid retaliation allegations, with the case heading to trial on May 18 in New York.
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Hong Kong Disneyland is introducing several new features this year, including an Olaf animatronic meet-and-greet and a Pixar Summer Fest. A new Pixar-themed show and a Marvel land are also in development. These additions aim to enhance visitor experiences at the park.
Andy Park, Marvel Studios' director of visual development, has left the company after 16 years as part of broader Disney layoffs. Park announced his exit on social media, reflecting proudly on his contributions to over 40 films. The departure aligns with Disney's efforts to streamline operations under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.
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The Walt Disney Company has announced Thomas Mazloum as the new Chairman of Disney Experiences, succeeding Josh D'Amaro who will become CEO. The changes, effective March 18, 2026, include several other leadership transitions within the division. These moves come amid ongoing growth in Disney's parks, cruises, and consumer products businesses.