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 BeatBuds On New Animated Music Series “Let’s Jam!”

Jonny Jonah and Matty Shapiro make up the popular, dynamic family music duo The BeatBuds. They now have their own animated characters and contribute songs to Nickelodeon’s new short-form series The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! This week-long event kicks off this Monday June 7th at 9am on Nick, with two episodes each day at that time […]

INTERVIEW: Director Elaine Bogan Unleashes “Spirit Untamed”

DreamWorks Animation is opening two new animated movies in theaters over a five-week period. Sequel The Boss Baby: Family Business debuts on July 2nd. But first up – this Friday June 4th – is Spirit Untamed. Director Elaine Bogan re-imagines the popular Netflix Spirit: Riding Free TV series with this epic and heartwarming feature. She […]

INTERVIEW: “HouseBroken” Creators On New Addition to Animation Domination Lineup

Jennifer Crittenden, Gabrielle Allan and Clea DuVall are the creators of the new FOX animated series HouseBroken. It premieres this Monday May 31st at 9pm. All three discuss the challenges of making this pet comedy, from story ideas and character designs to pivoting during COVID and fitting in the FOX brand. (Conversation with Crittenden and […]

INTERVIEW: “Rugrats” EPs On Birth Of CG Reboot

Eryk Casemiro and Kate Boutilier are the executive producers of the new CG animated Rugrats reboot series. It premieres this Thursday May 27th on Paramount+. Casemiro and Boutilier are excited to return to this franchise – and hope fans do the same. They also talk about how they want to reach out to a new […]

INTERVIEW: “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” Directors Preview Final Installment

Sony Pictures Animation’s wildly successful Hotel Transylvania franchise is coming to a close. Fourth feature Hotel Transylvania: Transformania will open in theaters on July 23rd. Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon take over the directing reins from Genndy Tartakovsky, who serves as executive producer alongside the film’s star, Selena Gomez. Kluska and Drymon preview what Hotel […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: The BeatBuds On New Animated Music Series “Let’s Jam!”

INTERVIEW: Director Elaine Bogan Unleashes “Spirit Untamed”

INTERVIEW: “HouseBroken” Creators On New Addition to Animation Domination Lineup

INTERVIEW: “Rugrats” EPs On Birth Of CG Reboot

INTERVIEW: “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” Directors Preview Final Installment

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