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: Feeling Drawn To “Sketch”

Director Seth Worley took his 2020 short Darker Colors and expanded it out to the new feature-length film Sketch, which opens in theaters nationwide on Wednesday August 6th. It’s a live-action movie with some distinct animated characters, as the drawings of a girl named Amber come to life in powerful ways. (This Animation Scoop Q&A […]

INTERVIEW: Blasting Off With “Tim Rex In Space”

Join me and series director Sam Dransfield for a “Dinogalactic” conversation about the new animated family program Tim Rex in Space. It premieres next Monday Aug. 4 on Nickelodeon. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: What excites you about this combination of Dinos and outer space? It seems like […]

INTERVIEW: Inviting You To “The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball”

Get ready for the start of 40 new wild adventures on The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, from executive producers Ben Bocquelet, Erik Fountain and Matt Layzell. It premieres next Monday July 28th on Hulu. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: Ben, it’s been about six years since the […]

INTERVIEW: Sing A Happy Song With “Smurfs”

I first spoke with Chris Miller in 2011 for the release of his Academy Award nominated DreamWorks feature Puss in Boots. He returns to the animation director’s chair for Paramount’s new Smurfs, which is now playing in theaters nationwide. Just a few hours after I saw the film, we reconnected for a conversation about how […]

INTERVIEW: But Wait There’s More With “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+”

The door is back open! New series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ premieres next Monday July 21st on Disney Jr. and Tuesday July 22nd on Disney+. Emmy-winning executive producer Rob LaDuca and co-producer and story editor Kim Duran share insights on additions to this iconic location and crafting adventures for a new generation of fans. (This Animation […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: Feeling Drawn To “Sketch”

INTERVIEW: Blasting Off With “Tim Rex In Space”

INTERVIEW: Inviting You To “The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball”

INTERVIEW: Sing A Happy Song With “Smurfs”

INTERVIEW: But Wait There’s More With “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+”

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