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

Talking Season 3 with Cast and Crew of Dreamworks/Netflix “She-Ra”

DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is back for a third season starting today, Friday, August 2nd, on Netflix. I recently caught-up with the cast and EP at San Diego Comic-Con, and they shared their insights on the “power” of this popular series. Jackson Murphy: What can fans expect from Season 3? Aimee Carrero […]

Update on “Popeye”: Comic Con Celebrates his 90th Birthday

Today marks 25 years since the final daily “Popeye” newspaper comic was published. But the iconic Sailor Man is still going strong in other forms – and for new generations. For nine decades, audiences have been treated to the adventures of Popeye. And to celebrate his 90th Anniversary, Warner Archive and King Features held recently […]

A Peek Behind Dreamworks Forthcoming “Abominable”

Abominable, DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming feature, is making history. Industry veteran Jill Culton is the first woman to be the writer and main director of a major, original animated film. “It’s a mini-breakthrough,” she said. Culton came-up with the idea for “Abominable” — which is about a Chinese teen girl’s relationship with a yeti, seven years […]

Comic Con 2019 Preview

Animation fans will be heading to San Diego this week for Comic-Con. It’s the 50th year of the annual showcase of TV shows, films – and yes, comics. Here’s a handy-dandy guide to some of the biggest panels and presentations for animation lovers during the event: Thursday: “Popeye’s 90th Birthday Party” – Warner Archives and […]

Q&A with “Toy Story 4” Head of Story Valerie LaPointe

As Story Supervisor on Toy Story 4, Valerie LaPointe spent the past five years helping to bring this new, and somewhat unexpected chapter of the beloved franchise to life. In this “spoiler-free” interview, the Pixar veteran discusses the multigenerational approach she and her colleagues took in crafting this emotionally-charged journey for Woody and company — […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

Talking Season 3 with Cast and Crew of Dreamworks/Netflix “She-Ra”

Update on “Popeye”: Comic Con Celebrates his 90th Birthday

A Peek Behind Dreamworks Forthcoming “Abominable”

Comic Con 2019 Preview

Q&A with “Toy Story 4” Head of Story Valerie LaPointe

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