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

San Diego Comic-Con is going to look MUCH different this year. Every panel and special presentation from July 23-26 will be done virtually. They’re all online (and FREE to everyone) through the CC website and YouTube links. So what can animation fans look forward to from the comfort of their own homes? Here’s a rundown […]

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Cleopatra in Space is a new DreamWorks Animation series debuting this Wednesday July 15th on the brand new NBC-Universal streaming service Peacock. It’s about 15-year-old Cleo who goes through a portal and ends-up 30,000 years in her future. Will she ever make it home? EP Doug Langdale (The Adventures of Puss in Boots) talks about […]

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Nickelodeon’s The Casagrandes and Netflix’s Ask the StoryBots have just received surprise 2020 Daytime Emmy Awards nominations heading into the July 26th virtual ceremony honoring animation and family programming. They join the rest of this year’s nominees, which were announced on May 21st.

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Short-form content streaming service Quibi debuts its first animated series today: Your Daily Horoscope. There are 12 new two-minute episodes every weekday – one for each of the 12 Zodiac signs. It’s a new feat in animation, and one that showrunner (and popular comedian) Kelly Landry is excited for everyone to take-in. Jackson Murphy: I […]

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A girl, a postman, a coin and some magic. They’re the components of To: Gerard, a new DreamWorks Animation short from writer/director Taylor Meacham. You’ll be able to watch it soon. In the meantime, the short recently picked-up a big award at this year’s virtual Annecy Film Festival. Jackson Murphy: Congrats on the Annecy honor. […]

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