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: Elizabeth Ito On Her Visionary “City Of Ghosts”

City of Ghosts premiering this Friday March 5th on Netflix. It’s unlike anything on television or streaming services right now: an animated docu-style series about a group of kids looking for ghosts around Los Angeles. They interview some interesting people who provide unique perspectives about the city and their passions. This “appropriate for the whole […]

INTERVIEW: “Kamp Koral” Is More Than Just “Young SpongeBob”

Streaming service Paramount+ launches this Thursday March 4th with the brand new CG SpongeBob prequel series Kamp Koral. Nickelodeon’s beloved sponge is 10 years old, joining pals Patrick and Sandy at summer camp. Squidward is their counselor. Mr. Krabs is the camp director (taking care of baby Pearl in his office). Other familiar faces pop-in, […]

INTERVIEW: Makers Talk Movie Magic of “Raya and the Last Dragon”

Disney Animation’s new feature Raya and the Last Dragon opens in theaters and debuts on Disney+ Premier Access this Friday March 5th. Five of the film’s makers discuss all that went into the movie, from story to visuals to release strategy. These interviews were edited for length. Jackson Murphy: Adele and Osnat, you announced Raya […]

INTERVIEW: Tim Hill Is Ready To Unveil “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run”

Alvin and the Chipmunks, Hop and The War with Grandpa director Tim Hill’s latest film is finally making waves in the U.S. Following a theatrical run in Canada last summer and a Netflix debut overseas in the fall, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run is premiering in the U.S. this Thursday March 4th on […]

INTERVIEW: Will The Academy Say ‘Yes’ To Shorts Finalist “Yes-People”?

Gísli Darri Halldórsson is the director of Yes-People, one of 10 shorts vying to appear on this year’s Best Animated Short Film Academy Awards ballot. Halldórsson explains how he came-up with and made his quirky, relatable comedy in this Animation Scoop Email Q&A. Jackson Murphy: There are definitely a lot of “Yes-People” in society – […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: Elizabeth Ito On Her Visionary “City Of Ghosts”

INTERVIEW: “Kamp Koral” Is More Than Just “Young SpongeBob”

INTERVIEW: Makers Talk Movie Magic of “Raya and the Last Dragon”

INTERVIEW: Tim Hill Is Ready To Unveil “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run”

INTERVIEW: Will The Academy Say ‘Yes’ To Shorts Finalist “Yes-People”?

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