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: 2021 Off To A Roaring Start with Disney’s “Gigantosaurus”

Olivier Lelardoux, Senior VP of Cyber Group Studios, is the series director of the Disney Junior animated series Gigantosaurus. Season 2 premieres today and new episodes air Mondays at 8:55am. Lelardoux talks about what goes into making the dino show in France, America… and over modern technology. Jackson Murphy: What initially attracted you to Jonny […]

INTERVIEW: Inside Dreamworks New Netflix Series “Gabby’s Dollhouse”

Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey are the creators of the new DreamWorks Animation series Gabby’s Dollhouse. It debuts this Tuesday January 5th on Netflix. Johnson and Twomey (of Blue’s Clues fame) usher in 2021 with a fun, positive show about learning, adventure and… cats. What’s not to love? (This interview was conducted as an […]

INTERVIEW: Directors Make A 2020 Statement with Short “Cops and Robbers”

This Monday December 28th, Netflix is debuting one of the most important and impactful pieces of filmmaking this year. The animated short Cops and Robbers comes from directors Arnon Manor (filmmaker and Sony Pictures visual effects producer), Timothy Ware-Hill (an actor) and animators from around the globe. They’ve created a work of art for the […]

INTERVIEW: Madeline Sharafian On Nifty Pixar Short “Burrow”

Madeline Sharafian has been nominated for two Annie Awards for her storyboarding on We Bare Bears and Coco. She also worked on Onward and is the writer and director of a new Pixar SparkShorts entry. Burrow, about a rabbit looking to create the (underground) home of her dreams, debuts with Soul this Friday December 25th […]

INTERVIEW: Animators and Story Team Bring Heart To Pixar’s “Soul”

In addition to interviewing director Pete Docter, co-director Kemp Powers and producer Dana Murray, a few months ago I had the chance to speak with six other key creative makers of Soul. Pixar’s 23rd film is already nominated for the Best Animated Feature Critics Choice Award and debuts next Friday December 25th on Disney+. These […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: 2021 Off To A Roaring Start with Disney’s “Gigantosaurus”

INTERVIEW: Inside Dreamworks New Netflix Series “Gabby’s Dollhouse”

INTERVIEW: Directors Make A 2020 Statement with Short “Cops and Robbers”

INTERVIEW: Madeline Sharafian On Nifty Pixar Short “Burrow”

INTERVIEW: Animators and Story Team Bring Heart To Pixar’s “Soul”

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