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

Disney

A new book on some of the most iconic Mouse House characters is a must-own for Disney fans. Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara — The Stories. The Influence. The Legacy. is available Tuesday September 20th. Author Emily Zemler (The Art and Making of Aladdin) takes me under the sea and on a magic carpet ride […]

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Lightning McQueen and Mater (voiced once again by Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy) leave Radiator Springs for Mater’s sister’s wedding in the new nine-episode series Cars on the Road. It premieres this Thursday September 8th on Disney+. Larry, Bobby Podesta (who directs three of the episodes) and producer Marc Sondheimer discuss the fun […]

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Great Wolf Entertainment

Academy Award nominee Chris Bailey (of iconic Disney animated short Runaway Brain) is the director of the new animated film The Great Wolf Pack: A Call to Adventure. Bailey and the folks at popular indoor water park chain The Great Wolf Lodge are taking their beloved characters (Wiley Wolf, Violet Wolf, Oliver Raccoon, Sammy Squirrel […]

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20th Century Studios

Little Demon is a new adult supernatural animated comedy series about Chrissy, the 13-year-old daughter of Satan. Dad enters her life at a critical time, and feisty mom Laura isn’t thrilled, but willing to fight for what’s best for her powerful child. Little Demon has its one-hour series premiere tonight at 10pm on FXX. I […]

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Shout Factory

1992’s FernGully: The Last Rainforest is an animated feature classic. For its 30th Anniversary, Shout! Factory is releasing a new blu-ray and DVD combo pack on Tuesday August 23rd with incredible picture and sound and cool bonus features, including a new introduction from director Bill Kroyer. In this Animation Scoop Q&A, Kroyer discusses what FernGully […]

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