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

Mindy Kaling Introduces New “VELMA” To NYCC

Coming to HBO Max in 2023 is the hand-drawn adult animated series VELMA. It’s a new origin story of Velma Dinkley and her Mystery Inc. pals, starring and co-executive produced by Mindy Kaling. “The Office” and “The Mindy Project” actress, who also co-wrote and co-starred in the 2019 film “Late Night”, has lent her voice […]

Hulu’s Trio Of Fun At NYCC

As part of New York Comic-Con 2022, I participated in roundtable interviews with the makers of three of Hulu’s big adult animated projects — the popular series “Solar Opposites”, upcoming series “Koala Man” and new special “The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!” “Koala Man” premieres early next year. It’s about a dad named Kevin in an […]

INTERVIEW: “Spirit Rangers” Shows We Are All Connected

Karissa Valencia is the creator, showrunner and EP of new Netflix family animated series Spirit Rangers, which premieres this Monday October 10th (Indigeneous Peoples’ Day). Three special kids become junior park rangers. Valencia is a Chumash tribal member. She celebrates Native American storytelling through the delightful characters, gorgeous visuals and effective themes of Spirit Rangers. […]

INTERVIEW: Uncovering The Magic Of “Abominable And The Invisible City”

Ruolin Li is the director of new DreamWorks series Abominable and the Invisible City, the sequel show to the studio’s hit 2019 movie. It premieres this Wednesday October 5th on Hulu and Peacock. Li discusses what the characters are up to, her goals for the series and the movie that inspired her to get into […]

INTERVIEW: “Entergalactic” Soars Into Uncharted Animation Territory

Entergalactic is a new 90-minute adult animated special event coming to Netflix this Friday September 30th. Popular music artist Kid Cudi and Black-ish creator Kenya Barris team-up with director Fletcher Moules to present a classic love story in contemporary ways, set in modern day — and to Cudi’s music. The result is one of the […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

Mindy Kaling Introduces New “VELMA” To NYCC

Hulu’s Trio Of Fun At NYCC

INTERVIEW: “Spirit Rangers” Shows We Are All Connected

INTERVIEW: Uncovering The Magic Of “Abominable And The Invisible City”

INTERVIEW: “Entergalactic” Soars Into Uncharted Animation Territory

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