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: “Passenger” Director Takes Us On Life-Changing Train Ride

On the Oscar shortlist for the upcoming Best Animated Short Film category is Passenger (“Pasajero”), from director Juan Pablo Zaramella. A man boards a train and discovers a lot more about himself and society. This is a short about behavior, rewards, consequences and much more, as Zaramella explains. (This Animation Scoop interview was conducted as […]

INTERVIEW: “Sierra” Director On Oscar Shortlist For Auto Racing Short

Start Your Engines! The Oscar shortlist has been unveiled — 15 animated short films vying for five spots on the Academy Awards ballot. Voting takes place in mid-January, with the nominations announcement coming Jan. 24. One of the shorts in contention is Sierra, from director Sander Joon, who’s based in Estonia. It’s the story of […]

INTERVIEW: “The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse” From Page To Screen

On Christmas Day, you can experience the new short film version of author Charlie Mackesy’s beloved book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse on AppleTV+. Mackesy and Peter Baynton are the co-directors. Cara Speller serves as producer. They share what makes the deep story and gorgeous animation so special and how this […]

INTERVIEW: Director Joel Crawford discusses “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish”

It’s been 11 years since DreamWorks released the Oscar-nominated, hit Shrek prequel Puss in Boots. Now Antonio Banderas returns as the beloved cinematic cat in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (which takes place after the events of 2010’s Shrek Forever After). Universal screened The Last Wish in theaters nationwide over Thanksgiving weekend ahead of […]

INTERVIEW: A Fun Time Talking “Sonic Prime”

Sonic the Hedgehog zooms onto Netflix with the new CG animated series Sonic Prime. It premieres this Thursday December 15th. Deven Mack, the new voice of Sonic, and executive producer Logan McPherson are excited to share this cool, dramatic, action-packed and energetic entry in the SEGA saga. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: “Passenger” Director Takes Us On Life-Changing Train Ride

INTERVIEW: “Sierra” Director On Oscar Shortlist For Auto Racing Short

INTERVIEW: “The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse” From Page To Screen

INTERVIEW: Director Joel Crawford discusses “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish”

INTERVIEW: A Fun Time Talking “Sonic Prime”

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