Podcast

Videos

facebook logo
linkedin logo
Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.

Spider-Ham

Spider-Ham (Peter Porker) is a superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. The character is an anthropomorphic pig and is a parody version of Spider-Man. He was created by Larry Hama, Tom DeFalco, and Mark Armstrong.

KENEDA

Kaneda, the leader of a motorcycle gang in Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic anime feature AKIRA (1988).

Daffy Duck

Daffy Duck was created by Tex Avery for Leon Schlesinger Productions. He has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.

Jackson Murphy

Editor

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.
LinkedIn
IMDb

Articles By Jackson Murphy

AppleTV+

INTERVIEW: Building “BE@RBRICK”

A new DreamWorks animated series BE@RBRICK, based on Medicom Toy’s figures, premieres this Friday March 21st on AppleTV+. Showrunner, EP and writer Meghan McCarthy joins me to talk about the show’s vision, themes, music and spirit. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: In addition to this, you have worked […]

Read More
First Image
Netflix

INTERVIEW: The Winning Formula For “Plankton: The Movie”

New SpongeBob spinoff feature film Plankton: The Movie debuts next Friday March 7th on Netflix. Director Dave Needham (The Loud House Movie) and stars Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) and Jill Talley (the voice of Karen) join me for a deep dive into the latest Bikini Bottom adventure. (These interviews were conducted separately. This Animation Scoop Q&A […]

Read More
First Image
Independent

INTERVIEW: Serving Up “A Sloth Story”

A Sloth Story is a new animated comedy adventure about sloths who move to the big city and hope their treasured family recipes make their food truck a major success. It opens in theaters this Friday Feb. 28. Director Tania Vincent shares the many wonderful ingredients that went into creating this grounded and fun film. […]

Read More
First Image
Fox

INTERVIEW: “Family Guy” Fun For Season 23

New episodes of FOX Animation Domination icon Family Guy air Sundays at 8pm through March 23rd. It moves to 8:30pm on March 30th. Three-time Emmy winner Rich Appel and three-time Emmy nominee Alec Sulkin are the showrunners and executive producers, who work closely with creator and star Seth MacFarlane on continuing to deliver quality comedy […]

Read More
First Image
Viva Kids

INTERVIEW: Going Wild For “Night Of The Zoopocalypse”

When a meteor crashes into a zoo, it unleashes a virus, and many of the animals become… zombies. Viva Kids’ new animated feature Night of the Zoopocalypse, from an idea by Clive Barker and starring the voice of David Harbour, opens in theaters nationwide on Mar. 7. Directors Rodrigo Perez-Castro and Ricardo Curtis, who previously […]

Read More
First Image

More From Animation Scoop

First Image
Annie Awards

Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

First Image
Academy Awards

98th Oscar Shortlist For Animated Shorts Announced

First Image
Golden Globes

20 Years Of The Best Animated Feature Golden Globe

First Image

Animated Feature Films Eligible for the 98th Oscars Announced

First Image
Asifa

53rd Annie Awards Tickets On Sale Now

First Image
Asifa

Call for Entries for the 53rd Annie Awards Begins

First Image
Anime

“Solo: Leveling,” “Dan Da Dan,” And More Celebrate Wins From 2025 Anime Awards

First Image
Asifa

53rd Annie Awards Set For Saturday Feb. 21st 2026 at Royce Hall

animation logo color

Podcast

Videos

Follow Animation Scoop

facebook logo
linkedin logo

INTERVIEW: The Dynamic Duo Of “Phoebe & Jay”

An interview with the creators of the new PBS KIDS pre-school series "Phoebe & Jay", about twins who move-in to a new building with their dad and grandma.