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

INTERVIEW: “Angela’s Christmas Wish” Director On Lighting Up The Holidays

Damien O’Connor was nominated for an Emmy for the 2017 holiday special Angela’s Christmas. Now he’s written and directed a sequel special. Angela’s Christmas Wish debuts this Tuesday December 1st on Netflix. O’Connor hopes it brings families some warmth and comfort over this holiday season. Jackson Murphy: We’ve had Frosty Returns and Prep & Landing: […]

INTERVIEW: Director Joel Crawford on “The Croods: A New Age”

It’s been more than seven and a half years since DreamWorks Animation released The Croods, the caveman family adventure comedy that earned nearly $600 million worldwide and an Oscar nomination. A sequel has been in development, on and off, ever since. Now, finally, The Croods: A New Age is here and will be opening in […]

INTERVIEW: The Chiodo Brothers Present “Alien Xmas”

Director Stephen Chiodo and producer Edward Chiodo are behind the new stop-motion animated special Alien Xmas. It premieres this Friday November 20th on Netflix. The Chiodo Bros. hope families make this a holiday season viewing tradition, right alongside the classics. Jackson Murphy: Where did Alien Xmas come from and how did you first translate this […]

INTERVIEW: Directors Talk Netflix Short “If Anything Happens, I Love You”

Netflix is debuting three new animated short films over the next month and a half that they will also be putting up for major awards consideration. The first is If Anything Happens, I Love You, directed by Michael Govier and Will McCormack. The two discuss their intentions and emotions behind the short, which is about […]

INTERVIEW: Composers Julie and Steven Bernstein Return For “Animaniacs” Reboot

Fans of the classic animated series Animaniacs rejoice! The new reboot season premieres this Friday November 20th on Hulu. Married, Emmy-winning composers Julie and Steven Bernstein are back to score the latest antics of the Warner Brothers (and the Warner Sister). Steven Bernstein: When we heard the show was coming back, it was little by […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: “Angela’s Christmas Wish” Director On Lighting Up The Holidays

INTERVIEW: Director Joel Crawford on “The Croods: A New Age”

INTERVIEW: The Chiodo Brothers Present “Alien Xmas”

INTERVIEW: Directors Talk Netflix Short “If Anything Happens, I Love You”

INTERVIEW: Composers Julie and Steven Bernstein Return For “Animaniacs” Reboot

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