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: Going Wild For “Night Of The Zoopocalypse”

When a meteor crashes into a zoo, it unleashes a virus, and many of the animals become… zombies. Viva Kids’ new animated feature Night of the Zoopocalypse, from an idea by Clive Barker and starring the voice of David Harbour, opens in theaters nationwide on Mar. 7. Directors Rodrigo Perez-Castro and Ricardo Curtis, who previously […]

INTERVIEW: The Basics And Beyond About “Universal Basic Guys”

Adam and Craig Malamut are the creators of new animated comedy series Universal Basic Guys, which joins the iconic FOX Animation Domination lineup on Sunday Sept. 8 at 8pmET / 5pmPT (live to all timezones after an NFL doubleheader). They discuss the fun characters, storylines and South Jersey inspirations and what shows like The Simpsons […]

INTERVIEW: Places, Everyone! It’s “Kindergarten: The Musical”

Two-time Emmy nominee Tom Warburton (Muppet Babies) is the executive producer and supervising director of the new family animated series Kindergarten: The Musical. It premieres Tuesday Sept. 3 at 8am on Disney Junior and 11am on Disney Channel. Episodes are also available Wednesday Sept. 4 on Disney+. Warburton discusses crafting a high-spirited and authentic musical […]

INTERVIEW: Upbeat ‘Down Under’ Chat About “200% Wolf”

There’s a new sequel to 2020 hit 100% Wolf opening in theaters nationwide on August 23rd. 200% Wolf is double the energy and double the fun for families, with main character Freddy on another life-changing adventure. Director Alexs Stadermann (who joined me on Zoom from his home in Australia) discusses his return to this universe, […]

INTERVIEW: “Goldie” Hopes To Brighten Your Day

Emily Brundige is the Emmy and Annie nominated creator of the new animated family series Goldie, adapted from her 2019 short. It premieres Friday Feb. 14 on AppleTV+. Brundige shares the story and visual inspirations for her show, along with the impact of also working on Hilda and Over the Garden Wall. (This Animation Scoop […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: Going Wild For “Night Of The Zoopocalypse”

INTERVIEW: The Basics And Beyond About “Universal Basic Guys”

INTERVIEW: Places, Everyone! It’s “Kindergarten: The Musical”

INTERVIEW: Upbeat ‘Down Under’ Chat About “200% Wolf”

INTERVIEW: “Goldie” Hopes To Brighten Your Day

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