Jackson Murphy

Editor

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

Creator N.D. Wilson Talks Netflix’ “Hello Ninja”

Author N.D. Wilson’s picture book Hello Ninja became an instant success when it was released in 2013. Season 1 of the Netflix animated series adaptation debuted to big ratings in November. Season 2 premieres this Friday, April 24th. Wilson shares details on the new episodes and how (to quote his Twitter bio) he went from […]

Director Kris Pearn on Netflix “The Willoughbys”

Two-time Annie Award nominee Kris Pearn co-directed 2013’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 for Sony. Now he’s the director of the new star-studded Netflix animated feature The Willoughbys, debuting this Wednesday April 22nd. Jackson Murphy: Kris, you’re in an interesting position right now. You and everyone who made the movie and everybody at […]

Animator Philip Hunt and Producer Sue Goffe on “Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth”

Just in time for Earth Day, AppleTV+ is debuting a new animated short film on their streaming service today. Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth is a gentle and moving 36-minute CG adaptation of the 2017 book by Oliver Jeffers. It’s about a boy named Finn who discovers all that our planet […]

Duncan Trussell on Netflix “The Midnight Gospel”

Duncan Trussell, the host of the long-running Duncan Trussell Family Podcast, is also the co-creator and main voice actor of the new adult Netflix animated series The Midnight Gospel (premiering Monday April 20th). It’s about a space podcaster named Clancy who travels to different worlds interviewing all kinds of people and creatures. The show is […]

Director Walt Dohrn and Producer Gina Shay discuss “Trolls World Tour”

The DreamWorks Animation sequel to their 2016 Oscar nominated hit will be available for home viewing this Friday, April 10th. Director Walt Dohrn and Producer Gina Shay discuss the game-changing move to release the film on Video On Demand and if they wanted to top ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ in the music department. Jackson Murphy: […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

Creator N.D. Wilson Talks Netflix’ “Hello Ninja”

Director Kris Pearn on Netflix “The Willoughbys”

Animator Philip Hunt and Producer Sue Goffe on “Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth”

Duncan Trussell on Netflix “The Midnight Gospel”

Director Walt Dohrn and Producer Gina Shay discuss “Trolls World Tour”

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