When I last spoke with the executive producers of The Dragon Prince, they ended the conversation with a cliffhanger: Aaron Ehasz said, “If you pay attention to Viren’s story arc and what happens to Viren, what I want people to know is Jason Simpson did something. Sorry, Jason, you know what you did. Don’t mess […]
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INTERVIEW: “The Dragon Prince” Influences, Inspirations, and the Mystery of Simpson
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INTERVIEW: Wave The Green Flag For “Hot Wheels Let’s Race”
February 29th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Rob David serves as executive producer, and Melanie Shannon is the co-creator, of Mattel’s new animated family series Hot Wheels Let’s Race. It premieres this Monday March 4th on Netflix. You’ve got the green light to learn what David and Shannon have to say about this super-charged show. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for […]
TRAILER: Netflix “Hot Wheels Lets Race”
January 30th, 2024 Jerry Beck Netflix has debut the official trailer, and announcing the release date, for the new animated kids series Hot Wheels Let’s Race. They are also announcing that Patrick Stump, musician, singer-songwriter, and lead vocalist for Fall Out Boy, composed, recorded, and produced the theme song for the series in addition to leading the composition of the […]
INTERVIEW: Fear Is Focus Of Fearless “Orion And The Dark”
January 30th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Director Sean Charmatz and Producer Peter McCown present the ambitious and memorable new DreamWorks animated feature Orion and the Dark. The family adventure from writer Charlie Kaufman, who adapts from Emma Yarlett’s book, debuts this Friday February 2nd on Netflix. This Animation Scoop Q&A shines a light on how one of the first major animated […]
Studio Ponoc and Netflix have Partnered
January 25th, 2024 Jerry Beck Studio Ponoc and Netflix have created a multi-film partnership to bring animated features from Studio Ponoc to Netflix members around the world, with Netflix becoming the exclusive streaming home of upcoming Studio Ponoc films. First up out of this partnership is Studio Ponoc’s new animated feature film, The Imaginary, to be released worldwide later this […]
INTERVIEW: The Power Of “Masters Of The Universe: Revolution”
January 25th, 2024 Jackson Murphy Rob David is the executive producer of Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revolution. All five episodes are now streaming. David, who’s also Mattel’s Vice President, Content Creative, joins me for this Non-Spoiler Animation Scoop Q&A to talk about what continues to make MOTU an animation event. (This interview was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson […]
INTERVIEW: “Leo” Directors On Sandler Lizard Inspired By Poppins
November 16th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Robert Marianetti and David Wachtenheim direct the new Netflix animated family feature Leo, starring the voice of Adam Sandler in the title role. It debuts this Tuesday November 21st. In this Animation Scoop Q&A, learn what makes Leo one of the holiday season’s must-see comedies. (This interview was edited for length and clarity.) Jackson Murphy: […]
TRAILER: Aardman’s “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget”
November 15th, 2023 Jerry Beck The cat – or should we say chicken – is finally out of the bag. Sure to ruffle feathers once more is the return of Melisha Tweedy, better known as Mrs. Tweedy and Ginger’s arch nemesis in the stop-motion animated sequel, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. Catch a first glimpse of Mrs. Tweedy, voiced […]
INTERVIEW: The Masters Of “Blue Eye Samurai”
October 30th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Let’s go to Japan in the 1600’s and meet an incredibly skilled swordmaster who’s hiding her true identity while also being a badass. It’s the new adult animated series Blue Eye Samurai, premiering Friday November 3rd on Netflix. Creators, writers and EPs Amber Noizumi and Michael Green (who are also wife and husband) join me […]
INTERVIEW: The Magic of Her Voice: Paula Burrows of “The Dragon Prince”
October 4th, 2023 W.R. Miller Canadian actress Paula Burrows stars in The Dragon Prince as a Moonshadow Elf, a kingdom’s High Councilor, and a parrot named Berto. On July 22, she added “pirate” to her repertoire. During the Dragon Prince panel at San Diego Comic-Con, she and her colleague, Boone Williams, bounded on stage and demanded Netflix show Season 5 […]
TEASER: Aardman’s “Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget”
September 5th, 2023 Jerry Beck The cat – or should we say chicken – is finally out of the bag. Sure to ruffle feathers once more is the return of Melisha Tweedy, better known as Mrs. Tweedy and Ginger’s arch nemesis in the stop-motion animated sequel, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. Catch a first glimpse of Mrs. Tweedy, voiced […]
INTERVIEW: Aaron Ehasz, Justin Richmond and Villads Spangsberg: Gutsy Storytelling for “The Dragon Prince”
September 1st, 2023 W.R. Miller Fantasy stories are a means to convey ideas. Or with its characters, inspire directions for life. Or encourage new ways of thinking. Or expand the imagination. All from realms of make-believe. One can name Animal Farm, The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, even The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the […]
TRAILER: Netflix “Leo”
August 23rd, 2023 Jerry Beck Actor and comedian Adam Sandler (Hotel Transylvania) delivers signature laughs in this coming-of-age animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school – as seen through the eyes of a class pet. Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When […]
INTERVIEW: Aaron Ehasz, Justin Richmond and Villads Spangsberg: Making “The Dragon Prince” an Epic
July 31st, 2023 W.R. Miller What makes an epic fantasy series successful? The Dragon Prince has been so popular that its streamer, Netflix, committed to seven seasons—ordering the later four seasons all at once. So far the show has won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Children’s Series, an IGN People’s Choice Award, two Kidscreen Awards, and a Leo […]
INTERVIEW: Dear “Dew Drop Diaries”
July 21st, 2023 Jackson Murphy 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 […]
