Cow and Chicken creator David Feiss and Open Season senior animator Cinzia Angelini are the directors of the new energetic animated action comedy HITPIG!, starring Jason Sudeikis and Lilly Singh, which opens in theaters nationwide on November 1st. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity. Images Credit: Viva Kids) Jackson Murphy: David, […]
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NY COMIC CON: Checking Into “Hazbin Hotel” Panel
October 20th, 2024 
Jackson Murphy Prime Video adult animated musical comedy series Hazbin Hotel debuted in January and quickly developed a large and loyal fanbase, which was well-represented at Thursday’s New York Comic Con panel. Creator Vivienne Medrano explained to panel moderator Perri Nemiroff and the audience the origins of her love of animation. “I was piecing together what animation […]
NY COMIC CON: The Highly Anticipated Return Of “Phineas And Ferb”
October 19th, 2024 Jackson Murphy One of the biggest New York Comic Con 2024 panels was a showcase of the return of legendary Disney animated series Phineas And Ferb. The characters are a year older in the new season, premiering in 2025 on Disney Channel and Disney+. The spirit, music and humor that made the previous seasons so beloved are […]
NY COMIC CON: More “Rick And Morty” Announced At NYCC
October 18th, 2024 Jackson Murphy On Thursday, I attended a very lively New York Comic Con 2024 panel featuring the executive producers and voice talent of Adult Swim’s long-running animated comedy series Rick and Morty. During the presentation, moderated by Collider’s Perri Nemiroff, executive producer Dan Harmon announced that there will be two additional seasons, No. 11 and No. 12. […]
INTERVIEW: The Tales Of “Max & The Midknights”
October 15th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Nickelodeon’s new animated comedy Max & the Midknights (premiering Wednesday October 30th at 7pm) is adapted from Big Nate author Lincoln Peirce’s popular book. Co-Executive Producers Sharon Flynn and David Skelly discuss the show’s unique tone, visual perspectives and inspirations. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity. Images Courtesy: NICK) Jackson Murphy: […]
INTERVIEW: The Keys To “Kensuke’s Kingdom”
October 14th, 2024 Jackson Murphy A new hand-drawn animated feature film adaptation of the classic novel Kensuke’s Kingdom opens in theaters this Friday Oct. 18. Directors Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry take me on an adventure, describing what went into the story, music, visual design and much more. Plus, find out what Oscar winner Cillian Murphy did to enhance his […]
INTERVIEW: Spooky Season Treat “Mighty Monsterwheelies”
October 9th, 2024 Jackson Murphy DreamWorks Mighty Monsterwheelies (a collaboration with Lemon Sky and Doberman) morphs classic movie monsters and monster trucks, creating a fun group of characters and episodes for families as we approach Halloween. It premieres Monday October 14th on Netflix. Kyel White developed the series and serves as story editor. Stephanie Simpson is the four-time Emmy-winning executive […]
INTERVIEW: A Decade Of “Blaze And The Monster Machines”
October 8th, 2024 Jackson Murphy One of Nickelodeon’s most popular animated shows, Blaze and the Monster Machines, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on the air. A special new episode, in which Blaze and his pals recall their first-ever race, debuts Thursday October 24th at 1pm ET & PT. Creators Jeff Borkin and Ellen Martin share what the milestone means to […]
INTERVIEW: Go On An Adventure With “Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft”
October 7th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Lara Croft has been played by Oscar winners Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander in movies. She’s also an iconic video game heroine. Now she’s the focus of a new hand-drawn animated series, with the voice of Hayley Atwell, in Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. It premieres this Thursday October 10th on Netflix. Showrunner, […]
INTERVIEW: Celebrating 30 Years Of DreamWorks With “The Wild Robot”
October 3rd, 2024 Jackson Murphy DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot opened No. 1 at the box office last weekend, with one of the biggest debuts ever for an animated film in the month of September. Four-time Annie-winning director Chris Sanders and Annecy winner Jeff Hermann react to the critical and audience success and reflect on three decades of DreamWorks. (This […]
INTERVIEW: “Gremlins: The Wild Batch” Even Wilder Than First Season
September 27th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Max’s Gremlins animated series had a successful season one with Secrets of the Mogwai. Season two, Gremlins: The Wild Batch, premieres Thursday October 3rd. Executive Producer and showrunner Tze Chun and fellow EP Brendan Hay preview what fans, including those who love the iconic movies, can look forward to from this fun group of characters […]
INTERVIEW: Matt Selman On “The Simpsons” At NYCC And New Season
September 23rd, 2024 Jackson Murphy Annie and seven-time Emmy-winning The Simpsons co-showrunner, executive producer and writer Matt Selman joins me for this new Animation Scoop Q&A to discuss Season 36 (which starts this Sunday Sept. 29 at 8pm on FOX) and the first-ever Simpsons panel presentation at New York Comic Con (Saturday Oct. 19 at 11:30am on the Main Stage). […]
INTERVIEW: “Twilight Of The Gods” Team On Action-Packed Series
September 20th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Zack Snyder, director of 300, Man of Steel and 2010 animated feature Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, is the creator and executive producer of new adult animated action series Twilight of the Gods, now streaming on Netflix. He joins fellow EPs Deborah Snyder and Wesley Coller to talk about the show and […]
INTERVIEW: The Basics And Beyond About “Universal Basic Guys”
August 27th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Adam and Craig Malamut are the creators of new animated comedy series Universal Basic Guys, which joins the iconic FOX Animation Domination lineup on Sunday Sept. 8 at 8pmET / 5pmPT (live to all timezones after an NFL doubleheader). They discuss the fun characters, storylines and South Jersey inspirations and what shows like The Simpsons […]
INTERVIEW: Places, Everyone! It’s “Kindergarten: The Musical”
August 26th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Two-time Emmy nominee Tom Warburton (Muppet Babies) is the executive producer and supervising director of the new family animated series Kindergarten: The Musical. It premieres Tuesday Sept. 3 at 8am on Disney Junior and 11am on Disney Channel. Episodes are also available Wednesday Sept. 4 on Disney+. Warburton discusses crafting a high-spirited and authentic musical […]
