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DreamWorks Drops First ‘Forgotten Island’ Trailer About Friendship and Philippine Mythology
The trailer dropped today for DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island (Universal, September 25), the studio’s first embrace of Filipino culture about friendship and memory. The comedy-adventure follows two lifelong friends who grow up together in the ’90s in the Philippines — Jo (singer H.E.R./Gabriella Wilson) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) — and the stakes of potentially growing […]
INTERVIEW: “Madagascar” Back In Theaters For 20th Anniversary

INTERVIEW: “Madagascar” Back In Theaters For 20th Anniversary

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
January 10th, 2026
Directors Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell reflect on making the star-studded comedy classic, which spawned two sequels, a Penguins spinoff film, TV shows and holiday specials. And is a new installment is on the way?
INTERVIEW: A Devotion To “Wednesdays With Gramps”

INTERVIEW: A Devotion To “Wednesdays With Gramps”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
November 26th, 2025
A new DreamWorks Animation short focuses on a teen who visits his grandpa and discovers a passion that will strengthen their relationship. It is Oscar qualified and vying for Best Animated Short Film consideration. Co-Director Chris Copeland and producer Shabrayia Cleaver share what makes them so proud about Wednesdays with Gramps. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was […]

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INTERVIEW: Pump Up The Party For “Trolls Band Together”

Following a shift to VOD at the start of the COVID pandemic with Trolls World Tour, DreamWorks is bringing Poppy and Branch back to the big screen with the new third feature in the popular pop music franchise. Trolls Band Together is already a hit overseas, and held preview screenings nationwide in North America this […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 6, 2023
INTERVIEW: Pump Up The Party For “Trolls Band Together”

INTERVIEW: Prepare For Scares With “Curses!”

New DreamWorks Animation family adventure series Curses! premieres this Friday October 27th on AppleTV+. Creators Jim Cooper & Jeff Dixon and director Leo Riley share visual and storytelling inspirations and insights on working with some classic and modern-day horror icons. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: This family is […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|October 24, 2023
INTERVIEW: Prepare For Scares With “Curses!”

Chris Sanders to write/direct “The Wild Robots” for DreamWorks Animation

Dreamworks announced today the commencement of The Wild Robots – marking the return of Chris Sanders to DreamWorks Animation where he directed and wrote How to Train Your Dragon with Dean DeBlois and The Croods with Kirk DeMicco. Sanders also wrote and directed Lilo & Stitch with DeBlois. Producer Jeff Hermann most recently produced The Boss Baby: Family Business, co-produced Kung Fu Panda 3 and […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 28, 2023
Chris Sanders to write/direct “The Wild Robots” for DreamWorks Animation

INTERVIEW: The Crew Leaders Of “Fright Krewe”

The new DreamWorks Animation series Fright Krewe is the studio’s TV foray into the horror genre. Film director Eli Roth (whose credits include “Hostel”, “The House with a Clock In Its Walls” and the upcoming “Thanksgiving”) and author James Frey (of A Million Little Pieces and I Am Number Four) crafted the show’s concept — […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|September 25, 2023
INTERVIEW: The Crew Leaders Of “Fright Krewe”

INTERVIEW: Dear “Dew Drop Diaries”

This Monday July 24th, DreamWorks debuts a new family animated series on Netflix. It’s Dew Drop Diaries, from Creator and EP Rick Suvalle and EP Aliki Theofilopoulos. Tiny fairies called Dew Drops have a large impact on kids in The Big City, helping them with various tasks and to make their days a little bit […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|July 21, 2023
INTERVIEW: Dear “Dew Drop Diaries”

INTERVIEW: Ready To Release “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken”

DreamWorks Animation’s new family action/adventure comedy Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken opens this Friday June 30th. It’s already made a big splash this summer at Annecy and through early preview showings at Regal Cinemas locations nationwide. Oscar nominated director Kirk DeMicco (The Croods) and producer Kelly Cooney Cilella (Trolls World Tour) join me to discuss making […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|June 28, 2023
INTERVIEW: Ready To Release “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken”

INTERVIEW: More Dino Drama With “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory”

New DreamWorks and Universal animated series Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (premiering this Friday May 24th on Netflix) is the next chapter in a franchise that has delighted and terrified generations. Executive Producers and showrunners Scott Kreamer and Aaron Hammersley detail their latest Jurassic journey. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson […]