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

NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT: “Negative Space” Directors Talk Packing For Oscar

In an outstanding year for animated shorts, Negative Space has emerged as one of the best. Both an Oscar and Annie nominee, the film tells the story of a son’s special relationship with his father, developed through a unique passion. Baltimore-based co-directors Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter Jackson Murphy: Congratulations on the Oscar Nomination! How […]

INTERVIEW: “Woody Woodpecker” Director Alex Zamm

He’s one of the most iconic cartoon characters of all-time. Finally, Woody Woodpecker is getting the feature film treatment. Universal’s live-action/animated Woody Woodpecker hits Netflix and Direct-to-DVD on Tuesday (2/6). Veteran director Alex Zamm had the pleasure and responsibility of giving Walter Lantz’s hyperactive bird his CGI wings. Jackson Murphy: My introduction to Woody Woodpecker […]

INTERVIEW: Actress Ruby Barnhill on Voicing “Mary and The Witch’s Flower”

This Thursday January 18th, Fathom Events is screening both the foreign and English-language versions of the new anime film, Mary and The Witch’s Flower, in select theaters nationwide – the night before its regular theatrical release. “Mary” is one of the 26 films eligible for an Oscar nomination in this year’s Best Animated Feature category. […]

INTERVIEW: Nora Twomey talks “The Breadwinner”

Nora Twomey is the co-founder of Cartoon Saloon, the studio behind The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea and several other animated films of the past few years. Her latest credit is as director of The Breadwinner, which is up for 10 Annie Awards, and also received Best Animated Feature nominations from both Critics […]

INTERVIEW: Duo Directors Talk “The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales”

The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales is a hilarious Annie-nominated animated comedy based on popular French graphic novels. Directors Patrick Imbert and Benjamin Renner talk about creating this unique film. Jackson Murphy: The three stories were originally going to be three separate TV specials. What made you guys decide to connect them into a […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT: “Negative Space” Directors Talk Packing For Oscar

INTERVIEW: “Woody Woodpecker” Director Alex Zamm

INTERVIEW: Actress Ruby Barnhill on Voicing “Mary and The Witch’s Flower”

INTERVIEW: Nora Twomey talks “The Breadwinner”

INTERVIEW: Duo Directors Talk “The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales”

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