Josh Gad revealed in his memoir that plans to kill off his character Olaf in the second Frozen movie were scrapped due to the emotional impact it had on test audiences, especially younger viewers. The initial scene, which depicted Olaf’s death, caused children to sob and be traumatized, leading Disney’s CEO to intervene and emphasize Olaf’s childlike innocence. Despite the near elimination of Olaf from the franchise before its release, Josh Gad is set to reprise his role in two additional Frozen sequels following Disney’s focus on existing brands and franchises over new stories.
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Shooting near California mall injures officer as search for gunman underway
A shooting occurred near Santa Monica Place mall in California on Wednesday, injuring a police officer and prompting a manhunt for the suspect, who remains at large. The police have urged the public to avoid the downtown area as they conduct a coordinated search and ensure community safety. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A police officer was hurt during a shooting at a mall in Santa Monica, California, and the police are looking...
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