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 Dish On “Sausage Party: Foodtopia”

This Thursday July 4th, you might have some hamburgers and hot dogs to celebrate Independence Day. And then next Thursday July 11th, you can watch them come alive on Prime Video in Sausage Party: Foodtopia, the adult animated comedy series follow-up to the hit 2016 movie. Stars Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Michael Cera and Edward […]

INTERVIEW: Believe In “The Imaginary”

Studio Ponoc’s latest feature, The Imaginary, debuts next Friday July 5th on Netflix. It’s based on A.F. Harrold’s novel about Rudger, the imaginary friend of Amanda, who must find a way to save her life and not disappear forever. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with writer and producer Yoshiaki Nishimura, two-time Academy Award nominee for […]

INTERVIEW: Shrek, Po, Poppy And More At DreamWorks Land

Now Open at Universal Orlando Resort is the much anticipated DreamWorks Land, with rides and experiences featuring some of the most beloved animated characters of the past 25 years from one of the industry’s most successful studios. What can DreamWorks Animation fans look forward to? The Resort’s Dean Orion (Creative Director, Universal Creative) and Jason […]

INTERVIEW: Sea What Disney Junior’s “Ariel” Is Up To

It’s been 35 years since Disney released the game-changing The Little Mermaid. Disney Junior’s Ariel, premiering June 27th on Disney Junior and June 28th on Disney+, is a new CG family music series that spotlights the title character’s youth ‘under the sea’. Executive Producer Lynne Southerland and Art Director Chrystin Garland join me for this […]

INTERVIEW: The Wonder Of “WondLa”

AppleTV+ and showrunner/EP Bobs Gannaway (of Monsters at Work) have adapted author Tony DiTerlizzi’s popular books for the new animated adventure series WondLa, premiering Friday June 28th. Gannaway previews the exciting first season and more. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: Congratulations on this. It is incredibly immersive. Bobs […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: The Dish On “Sausage Party: Foodtopia”

INTERVIEW: Believe In “The Imaginary”

INTERVIEW: Shrek, Po, Poppy And More At DreamWorks Land

INTERVIEW: Sea What Disney Junior’s “Ariel” Is Up To

INTERVIEW: The Wonder Of “WondLa”

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