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

Netflix

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 […]

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Disney+

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 […]

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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 […]

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Netflix

Disney, DreamWorks and Pixar animator Frank E. Abney III (who also executive produced Sony’s Hair Love) has directed a new animated short film. The poetic Canvas debuts this Friday December 11th on Netflix. Abney discusses the making of this passion project, his contributions to Pixar’s Soul and awards buzz. Jackson Murphy: A lot of people […]

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Independent

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 […]

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