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: Glen Keane on Kobe, Covid and his Netflix Feature “Over The Moon”

In 2018, legendary Disney animator Glen Keane won an Academy Award with the late Kobe Bryant for their animated short film Dear Basketball. Now Keane makes his feature film directorial debut with the animated musical adventure Over the Moon, which debuts Friday on Netflix. And it could send him to the Oscars yet again. Keane […]

Final Four Animation Panels of Virtual NYCC 2020

It’s the last day of a very different New York Comic-Con. Let’s Yabba Dabba Doo this! Kicking off the Sunday panels: The Flintstones 60th Anniversary Celebration, moderated by actress Yvette Nicole Brown. To tie-in with this milestone for Primetime Network TV’s first animated series, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is releasing The Flintstones: The Complete Series […]

“Molly McGee” and “M.O.D.O.K.” Debut Footage at NYCC @Home

Two highly anticipated animated series had “first look” presentations at the virtual New York Comic-Con today. First up: Disney TV Animation’s The Ghost and Molly McGee. The virtual panel of the upcoming Disney Channel series included the animatic version of the title sequence, a scene from the second episode and previews of some of the […]

INTERVIEW: “Soul” Team on Their Ambitious Upcoming Disney/Pixar Feature

The past two Pixar animated films from director Pete Docter have earned him Oscars. His latest, Soul, will debut December 25th on Disney+, becoming the first Pixar entry to premiere on the Mouse House’s streaming service. Docter, co-director Kemp Powers and producer Dana Murray discuss the film’s production schedule, story inspirations and lead voice actor, […]

Cartoon Saloon’s “Wolfwalkers” Kick-Off Animation Panels at Virtual NYCC

New York Comic-Con at Home is underway! The first major animation virtual panel shown today was for Cartoon Saloon’s latest feature Wolfwalkers. It’s opening in select theaters on November 13th before hitting AppleTV+ worldwide on December 11th.

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: Glen Keane on Kobe, Covid and his Netflix Feature “Over The Moon”

Final Four Animation Panels of Virtual NYCC 2020

“Molly McGee” and “M.O.D.O.K.” Debut Footage at NYCC @Home

INTERVIEW: “Soul” Team on Their Ambitious Upcoming Disney/Pixar Feature

Cartoon Saloon’s “Wolfwalkers” Kick-Off Animation Panels at Virtual NYCC

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