Celebrity Buzz with Olaf and Ghostbusters

Apr 2, 2026 | 5:52 AM

A robotic Olaf from Disney’s Frozen franchise suffered a dramatic malfunction at Disneyland Paris, collapsing mid-conversation with visitors. The viral video shows the snowman freezing mid-sentence before falling backward, his detachable carrot nose bouncing to the ground. Two park employees quickly removed the malfunctioning animatronic.(Story URL)


Ghostbusters in Concert will embark on a 35-date North American tour beginning September 18th. The live concert experience features the original 1984 film displayed on giant HD screens while a full orchestra performs the score live. Peter M. Bernstein, son of original composer Elmer Bernstein, reconstructed the entire musical score for this production. (Story URL)


YouTube returns to TV upfronts week with Trevor Noah hosting its 2026 Brandcast presentation for advertisers at Lincoln Center on May 13th at 5:30 p.m. Grammy winner Chappell Roan will headline the musical performance. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and Google president Sean Downey will demonstrate how YouTube leads as America’s top streamer. (Story URL)


Zach Cregger and Zach Shields will co-write the screenplay for the upcoming Weapons prequel, currently titled Gladys. The original Weapons earned over $270 million globally and won Amy Madigan an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of antagonist Aunt Gladys. Cregger’s Resident Evil film adaptation is scheduled for September 18th. (Story URL)


Elliot Page will introduce an all-trans and non-binary production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It in London this summer. The actor will join live from New York for the premiere at Space Theatre on July 24th, coinciding with London Trans+ Pride. The show will be livestreamed globally. Previews run July 22-23, including a matinee for LGBTQ+ youth groups. (Story URL)


The children’s media company Meevee launches its preschool streaming platform April 25 on iOS, targeting ages two to six. The service markets itself as an alternative to endless, algorithm-driven content by offering intentional sessions with clear beginnings and endings. Meevee aims to help children transition away from screens without conflict. (Story URL)