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

INTERVIEWS: The Stars Align For Disney’s “Wish”

Last week I had the chance to screen nearly a half-hour of footage of Disney’s upcoming animated feature Wish at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The musical adventure, opening in theaters on November 22nd, celebrates the studio’s 100th Anniversary by showcasing the power of dreams and wishing upon stars. For this Animation Scoop […]

INTERVIEW: “Dora And The Fantastical Creatures” Brings Animated Explorer To Theaters

Beginning this Friday September 29th, you can see a brand new CG “Dora the Explorer” short in theaters before showings of Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Dora and the Fantastical Creatures features Dora and Boots on a colorful, wholesome quest to retrieve important orbs stolen by (who else?) Swiper. The short serves as an introduction […]

INTERVIEW: The Crew Leaders Of “Fright Krewe”

The new DreamWorks Animation series Fright Krewe is the studio’s TV foray into the horror genre. Film director Eli Roth (whose credits include “Hostel”, “The House with a Clock In Its Walls” and the upcoming “Thanksgiving”) and author James Frey (of A Million Little Pieces and I Am Number Four) crafted the show’s concept — […]

INTERVIEW: Matthew A. Cherry On The Beating Heart Of “Young Love”

Oscar winner Matthew A. Cherry continues the Hair Love story as creator and executive producer of the new animated series Young Love. The first four episodes debut this Thursday September 21st on Max. Cherry talks about what these characters have meant to him and what he hopes they mean to millions of families. First, he […]

INTERVIEW: “The Peasants” Directors On Painted Follow-Up To “Loving Vincent”

Six years after DK and Hugh Welchman changed animation and cinema forever with their Oscar-nominated, fully painted feature film Loving Vincent, about the life of iconic artist Vincent Van Gogh, the directors have created another incredible, entirely painted animated feature. The Peasants, based on the classic story, just premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEWS: The Stars Align For Disney’s “Wish”

INTERVIEW: “Dora And The Fantastical Creatures” Brings Animated Explorer To Theaters

INTERVIEW: The Crew Leaders Of “Fright Krewe”

INTERVIEW: Matthew A. Cherry On The Beating Heart Of “Young Love”

INTERVIEW: “The Peasants” Directors On Painted Follow-Up To “Loving Vincent”

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