Berkeley Breathed is back in animation, and his many fans are the better for it. The mildly eccentric cartoonist behind the famous Bloom County comic strip was known to animation fans for his 1991 special A Wish For Wings That Work: An Opus Christmas Story. In 2000, Breathed made a nine-minute short for Nickelodeon, Edwurd […]
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INTERVIEW: Buckle Up For Rockin’ Ride “HITPIG!”
October 21st, 2024 
Jackson Murphy 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, […]
INTERVIEW: Upbeat ‘Down Under’ Chat About “200% Wolf”
August 14th, 2024 Jackson Murphy There’s a new sequel to 2020 hit 100% Wolf opening in theaters nationwide on August 23rd. 200% Wolf is double the energy and double the fun for families, with main character Freddy on another life-changing adventure. Director Alexs Stadermann (who joined me on Zoom from his home in Australia) discusses his return to this universe, […]
INTERVIEW: “Inspector Sun” Director On Family Film Noir
October 23rd, 2023 Jackson Murphy Julio Soto Gurpide has directed Viva Kids’ latest theatrical animated feature release Inspector Sun, opening this Friday October 27th. It’s about a detective spider in the mid-1930s trying to solve a murder mystery on a flight. Gurpide unravels the web of intricacies that went into making this comedy adventure. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited […]
INTERVIEW: In The Winner’s Circle With “Rally Road Racers”
May 8th, 2023 Jackson Murphy The Summer Movie Season heats up with a terrific new animated feature the entire family will enjoy. It’s Rally Road Racers — in theaters nationwide this Friday May 12th. Director Ross Venokur presents an entertaining and moving underdog story with cool visuals and a talented voice cast. Buckle up as we explore this sweet ride. […]
INTERVIEW: The Charm And Unpredictability Of “The Amazing Maurice”
January 18th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Toby Genkel is the director of The Amazing Maurice, a new animated comedy adventure coming to theaters nationwide on February 3rd via Viva Kids. It’s based on the late Terry Pratchett’s beloved book and features the voices of Hugh Laurie, Emilia Clarke, Hugh Bonneville and Himesh Patel. Ahead of the film’s Sundance Film Festival screening […]
INTERVIEW: Bill Schultz on New Comedy-Adventure “100% Wolf”
December 3rd, 2020 Jackson Murphy Viva Kids’ 100% Wolf is now available on VOD and digital platforms. It’s adapted from a book with quite a hook: a young man is expected to turn into a werewolf like his dad and relatives, but instead… he becomes a poodle. Four-time Emmy winner Bill Schultz (The Simpsons) serves as Executive Producer. (This interview […]
INTERVIEW: “Terra Willy” Director Eric Tosti on ‘Out Of This World’ Adventure
October 29th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Viva Kids presents another great new family film to add to their collection. Terra Willy is now available on Digital and through Video on Demand. It’s about the 10-year-old son of a couple explorers who gets separated from his parents and must wait to be rescued on a mysterious planet. Director Eric Tosti shares what […]
