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: Mike Rianda Gears-Up For Debut Of “The Mitchells Vs. The Machines”

Mike Rianda is the director of Sony’s new animated movie The Mitchells vs. the Machines, which premieres this Friday April 30th on Netflix. Rianda, who also voices son Aaron Mitchell in the film, discusses the significance of the title, working with Oscar winner Olivia Colman, incorporating Furbys and more! Jackson Murphy: This movie has been […]

INTERVIEW: “KKUM” Director On Annie Awards Nominated Short

Kang Min Kim is the director of the moving animated short film KKUM. It screened virtually through this year’s Sundance Film Festival and is nominated for this Friday’s Best Animated Short Subject Annie Award. Kim is honored to receive this recognition for his personal, special film. (This was conducted as an Email Q&A and edited […]

INTERVIEW: Ryan Crego Overjoyed To Share “Arlo The Alligator Boy”

My first interview for Animation Scoop, back in July 2016, was with Ryan Crego. At the time, he was the executive producer of DreamWorks Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh series. Now he’s given Netflix a new, original, hand-drawn animated musical. Arlo the Alligator Boy debuts this Friday April 16th, and Crego can’t wait for […]

INTERVIEW: ‘The Runaway Bunny’ Director On Her Latest Sweet Special

Amy Schatz is the eight-time Emmy-winning director of the new animated special The Runaway Bunny. This adaptation of the classic book, featuring new renditions of classic songs, is now streaming on HBO Max. Schatz discusses the casting, music and animation choices that went into making this, as well as the themes people of all ages […]

INTERVIEW: Whitney Ralls On Must-Sea “Baby Shark’s Big Show!”

Nickelodeon debuted Baby Shark’s Big Show! in December with a special holiday episode. Now the official series premiere of the fun family musical comedy series is this Friday March 26th at 12:30pm. Co-executive producer Whitney Ralls takes me behind the sea-nes. Jackson Murphy: I want to tell you a quick story: The first time I […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: Mike Rianda Gears-Up For Debut Of “The Mitchells Vs. The Machines”

INTERVIEW: “KKUM” Director On Annie Awards Nominated Short

INTERVIEW: Ryan Crego Overjoyed To Share “Arlo The Alligator Boy”

INTERVIEW: ‘The Runaway Bunny’ Director On Her Latest Sweet Special

INTERVIEW: Whitney Ralls On Must-Sea “Baby Shark’s Big Show!”

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