Podcast

Videos

facebook logo
linkedin logo
Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.

Spider-Ham

Spider-Ham (Peter Porker) is a superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. The character is an anthropomorphic pig and is a parody version of Spider-Man. He was created by Larry Hama, Tom DeFalco, and Mark Armstrong.

KENEDA

Kaneda, the leader of a motorcycle gang in Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic anime feature AKIRA (1988).

Daffy Duck

Daffy Duck was created by Tex Avery for Leon Schlesinger Productions. He has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.

Jackson Murphy

Editor

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.
LinkedIn
IMDb

Articles By Jackson Murphy

Amazon Prime

INTERVIEW: Bird Is The Word For “Do, Re & Mi” Creators

New Amazon Prime Video animated series Do, Re & Mi is a fun musical comedy about three birds and their love of friendship, adventure and music. This has been a passion project for co-creators Jackie Tohn and Michael Scharf for nearly a decade. To say they’re excited for the show to finally premiere this Friday […]

Read More
First Image
Disney+

INTERVIEW: “Twenty Something” Is Something To Talk About

Aphton Corbin is the director of the new hand-drawn Pixar short Twenty Something, which premieres this Friday September 10th on Disney+. It’s about a memorable 21st Birthday for Gia, who looks to her past for guidance on her future. Corbin, a story artist on Soul, shares with me her joy in making Twenty Something and […]

Read More
First Image
Nickelodeon

INTERVIEW: “The Smurfs” Stay True Blue With New Series

Nickelodeon’s new CG The Smurfs series debuts with a sneak peek episode this Monday September 6th at 12:30pm. Official series premiere is Friday September 10th at 7:30pm. Writers Peter Saisselin and Amy Serafin pick-up the ball after Sony’s trio of recent features and give these characters the chance to shine — and be themselves — […]

Read More
First Image
Netflix

INTERVIEW: “Sharkdog” Makes End Of Summer Splash

The new Netflix animated family series Sharkdog, premiering this Friday September 3rd, comes from creator Jacinth Tan Yi Ting. She came-up with the show’s concept under the most unique of circumstances… and thoroughly impressed the people at Nickelodeon and Netflix. I spoke with her over Zoom from her home in Singapore, a place I immediately […]

Read More
First Image
Independent

INTERVIEW: Making “Cryptozoo” Come Alive

Writer-director Dash Shaw and animation director Jane Samborski (a real-life couple who previously collaborated on 2016’s My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea) present the new adult animated feature Cryptozoo. Its distinct story and plethora of animation styles make for a one of a kind experience. Magnolia Pictures acquired the distribution rights following the […]

Read More
First Image

More From Animation Scoop

First Image
Academy Awards

And The Oscar Goes to… “K-Pop Demon Hunters”

First Image
Annie Awards

“K-Pop Demon Hunters” Sweep Annie Awards

First Image
BAFTA

20 Years Of Best Animated Film BAFTA

First Image
Annie Awards

Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

First Image
Academy Awards

98th Oscar Shortlist For Animated Shorts Announced

First Image
Golden Globes

20 Years Of The Best Animated Feature Golden Globe

First Image

Animated Feature Films Eligible for the 98th Oscars Announced

First Image
Asifa

53rd Annie Awards Tickets On Sale Now

animation logo color

Podcast

Videos

Follow Animation Scoop

facebook logo
linkedin logo

INTERVIEW: Shu Sakuratani On “Rooster Fighter” Series

Adult Swim's new animated series Rooster Fighter premieres this Saturday March 14th at Midnight. It's adapted from creator Shu Sakuratani's manga about Keiji, a rooster defending the planet from evil Demons. Get ready for quite a ride!