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

REVIEW: “Suzume” An Epic Anime Event

The breathtaking love story, Weathering with You was my favorite animated movie of 2019. Makoto Shinkai, the writer/director of that Annie nominee, as well as 2016’s acclaimed Your Name, returns with another triumph. Suzume is a spectacular anime adventure that makes you believe in the unbelievable.

INTERVIEW: Previewing Pixar’s “Elemental” With Pete Sohn And Denise Ream

Earlier this week I visited Pixar for the first time. It was an “incredible” experience, especially getting to see four scenes from the studio’s upcoming feature Elemental, which opens in theaters on June 16th. I also interviewed director Pete Sohn (The Good Dinosaur) and producer Denise Ream (Cars 2) about this rom-com based on the […]

INTERVIEW: Andy Samberg And Neil Campbell Unveil “Digman!”

Emmy and Critics Choice winner Andy Samberg and his Brooklyn Nine-Nine writer/producer pal Neil Campbell are the creators of new adult comedy series Digman! It premieres this Wednesday March 22nd at 10:30pm (right after South Park) on Comedy Central. Digman! is about an archaeologist on a mission to make a comeback. In this Animation Scoop […]

INTERVIEW: A New Side Of The King With “Agent Elvis”

After years in development, Sony Pictures Animation and Titmouse’s new adult action comedy series Agent Elvis finally debuts this Friday March 17th on Netflix. Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey voices secret agent Elvis Presley in a fun, high-energy, unpredictable show that celebrates The King… and has Presley family approval. Showrunner, head writer and EP Mike […]

INTERVIEW: Pulling Back The Curtain On “The Magician’s Elephant”

The Magician’s Elephant is the latest feature film adaptation of a book by beloved author Kate DiCamillo (The Tale of Despereaux, Because of Winn-Dixie). It debuts Friday March 17th on Netflix. Director Wendy Rogers and producer Julia Pistor share how the saga of Peter’s quest to find his sister, and the magician and elephant whose […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

REVIEW: “Suzume” An Epic Anime Event

INTERVIEW: Previewing Pixar’s “Elemental” With Pete Sohn And Denise Ream

INTERVIEW: Andy Samberg And Neil Campbell Unveil “Digman!”

INTERVIEW: A New Side Of The King With “Agent Elvis”

INTERVIEW: Pulling Back The Curtain On “The Magician’s Elephant”

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