Jackson Murphy

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Jackson Murphy is an Emmy-winning film critic, content producer, and author, who has also served as Animation Scoop reporter since 2016. He is the creator of the website Lights-Camera-Jackson.com, and has made numerous appearances on television and radio over the past 20 years.

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: “Soul” Team on Their Ambitious Upcoming Disney/Pixar Feature

The past two Pixar animated films from director Pete Docter have earned him Oscars. His latest, Soul, will debut December 25th on Disney+, becoming the first Pixar entry to premiere on the Mouse House’s streaming service. Docter, co-director Kemp Powers and producer Dana Murray discuss the film’s production schedule, story inspirations and lead voice actor, […]

Cartoon Saloon’s “Wolfwalkers” Kick-Off Animation Panels at Virtual NYCC

New York Comic-Con at Home is underway! The first major animation virtual panel shown today was for Cartoon Saloon’s latest feature Wolfwalkers. It’s opening in select theaters on November 13th before hitting AppleTV+ worldwide on December 11th.

INTERVIEW: Maxwell Atoms Treats Us To “Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!”

Maxwell Atoms is the writer/director of the new Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! movie, available on DVD this Tuesday October 6th. This latest chapter in the long-running franchise sees the Mystery Inc. gang entangled in an All Hallows’ Eve caper… featuring some big-name stars and even an iconic DC Universe character. Jackson Murphy: What kind of influence […]

INTERVIEW: Say ‘Ahoy!’ to “Santiago Of The Seas” From Creator Niki Lopez

Nickelodeon’s newest animated series, Santiago of the Seas, premieres this Friday October 9th at 12:30pm. Creator Niki Lopez previews what families can expect from the swashbuckling show, including the great debut episode. Jackson Murphy: The Pirate’s Life has given us some fantastic adventures in Film & TV – in live-action and animation. What inspired you […]

INTERVIEW: “Wild Life” Team Ready To Roar In Animation Jungle

Wild Life launches this Saturday September 26th at 12:15am on SYFY’s TZGZ lineup. It’s an adult, post-apocalyptic, talking animal, animated comedy… or as it’s been called by the creative team, “It’s like if The Walking Dead smoked a bunch of Adventure Time and binge-watched Friends.” Jackson Murphy: What has fascinated you about talking animal shows […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: “Soul” Team on Their Ambitious Upcoming Disney/Pixar Feature

Cartoon Saloon’s “Wolfwalkers” Kick-Off Animation Panels at Virtual NYCC

INTERVIEW: Maxwell Atoms Treats Us To “Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!”

INTERVIEW: Say ‘Ahoy!’ to “Santiago Of The Seas” From Creator Niki Lopez

INTERVIEW: “Wild Life” Team Ready To Roar In Animation Jungle

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