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: The Last Word On “Big Mouth”

Long-running adult animated comedy series Big Mouth just unveiled its final season on Netflix. Supervising Director Anthony Lioi dives into making the series finale episode and how he feels about wrapping up the Annie and Emmy winner. (This Animation Scoop interview was conducted as an Email Q&A and was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson […]

Spotlighting 2025 “Animated Shorts Curated By Whoopi G”

This is Animation Scoop’s second look at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, with reviews and exclusive filmmaker statements for the Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G presentation, which just screened in NYC. For Tribeca 2025 tickets to attend future showings, visit TribecaFilm.com. (Some statements were edited for length and clarity.)

First Animated Shorts Showcase Of Tribeca 2025

The 2025 Tribeca Festival is unveiling not one, but two Whoopi Goldberg curated animated shorts presentations. The first group, called “Whoopi’s Wonderful World of Animation”, just screened in NYC, with two more showings next weekend. I’ve got my thoughts on these shorts, exclusive filmmaker statements, and an additional animated short part of Tribeca 2025. (Statements […]

INTERVIEW: A Walk On The “Wylde Pak” Side

Nickelodeon is premiering a new animated adventure comedy this Friday June 6th at 7:30pm. It’s Wylde Pak. Creators Paul Watling and Kyle Marshall and executive producer Seonna Hong share how this summer series will delight families. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: Paul, it’s about half-siblings, Lily and Jack, […]

INTERVIEWS: The Triumphant Return Of “Phineas And Ferb”

The highly anticipated new season of Phineas and Ferb (which takes place in the very next summer for these iconic characters) premieres Thursday June 5 on Disney Channel and Friday June 6 on Disney+. Joining me to talk all about it are creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, as well as cast members Ashley […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: The Last Word On “Big Mouth”

Spotlighting 2025 “Animated Shorts Curated By Whoopi G”

First Animated Shorts Showcase Of Tribeca 2025

INTERVIEW: A Walk On The “Wylde Pak” Side

INTERVIEWS: The Triumphant Return Of “Phineas And Ferb”

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