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: The Scoop On Delightful “Deepa & Anoop”

Today, Netflix debuts a new animated series about an upbeat girl, her best friend elephant, and a family that helps run a hotel in India. Deepa & Anoop, from co-creator Munjal Shroff, is Mattel’s first animated series based on original intellectual property. Shroff shares what makes the show fun and rewarding. (This Animation Scoop interview […]

INTERVIEW: Dan Povenmire Returns With New Dynamic Duo “Hamster & Gretel”

Phineas and Ferb’s Dan Povenmire is unveiling a new Disney animated series creation. Superhero family comedy Hamster & Gretel premieres this Friday August 12th at 9:30pm on Disney Channel. Another new episode airs Saturday morning at 9:30. Povenmire discusses how his own family influenced the look, feel and casting of the characters — and reflects […]

INTERVIEW: “Robot Chicken” An Emmy Nominee Again With Time Loop Episode

The last time I saw Robot Chicken co-creator Matt Senreich was in-person at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019. A lot has changed over the last three years, but one thing remains the same: Robot Chicken is committed to delivering wacky, funny episodes. And the show continues to receive awards recognition. It’s up for the 2022 […]

INTERVIEW: Mark Andrews Unveils The “Super Giant Robot Brothers”

Academy Award winner Mark Andrews (director of Pixar’s Brave) is now the director and EP of new, innovative Netflix animated series Super Giant Robot Brothers. Andrews describes how using video game technology, motion capture and real-time techniques help make this show (premiering tomorrow, Thursday August 4th) come to life. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited […]

INTERVIEW: Enter The Land Of “Luck” With Animation Director Yuriko Senoo

Skydance Animation’s first feature Luck premieres this Friday August 5th on AppleTV+. It’s a rare major CG animated movie to receive a G rating these days, with a story the whole family will find fun, charming and moving. Animation Director Yuriko Senoo (animator on Bolt and Tangled) joins me to spotlight how hard work contributed […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: The Scoop On Delightful “Deepa & Anoop”

INTERVIEW: Dan Povenmire Returns With New Dynamic Duo “Hamster & Gretel”

INTERVIEW: “Robot Chicken” An Emmy Nominee Again With Time Loop Episode

INTERVIEW: Mark Andrews Unveils The “Super Giant Robot Brothers”

INTERVIEW: Enter The Land Of “Luck” With Animation Director Yuriko Senoo

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