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: Celebrate Disney+ Day With New “Luca” Short “Ciao, Alberto”

On this Disney+ Day, the streaming service debuts a new short film follow-up to Pixar’s summer feature release, Luca. Ciao, Alberto is directed by McKenna Harris and produced by Matt DeMartini. They spoke with me about continuing Alberto’s story and how they’ve enjoyed their time in Portorosso. Jackson Murphy: McKenna, you were a story artist […]

INTERVIEW: Go Bananas For “Marvel’s Hit-Monkey”

Josh Gordon has collaborated with Will Speck on several feature films (including Blades of Glory and Office Christmas Party) and they have a few more on the way. Currently, Gordon and Speck serve as co-creators of Marvel’s Hit-Monkey, a new adult animated action series premiering this Wednesday Nov. 17 on Hulu. In this Animation Scoop […]

INTERVIEW: “Back To The Outback” Directors Preview Australian Animated Adventure

Australian-set animated feature Back to the Outback is coming to Netflix on December 10th. It’s about a group of animals at a wildlife park who are looking to get out and explore more of what their continent has to offer. I’ve screened the first 30 minutes of the movie so far, and I spoke with […]

INTERVIEW: “Robin Robin” Directors On Rockin’ New Special

Aardman’s first stop-motion holiday special of 2021 is Robin Robin, about a robin, a magpie and a wish for a joyous Christmas. It premieres Wednesday November 24th on Netflix. Directors Dan Ojari and Mikey Please spoke with me from the iconic U.K. animation studio about getting Robin Robin off the ground and how it will […]

INTERVIEW: Walt Becker On Dog-Gone Fun Experience Making “Clifford The Big Red Dog”

Paramount’s new live-action/CG Clifford the Big Red Dog feature film opens in theaters this Tuesday Nov. 9 and also streams on Paramount+ starting Wednesday Nov. 10. Director Walt Becker discusses designing the look of this Clifford and adding a chapter to the iconic character’s legacy. (This Animation Scoop Q&A was edited for length and clarity.) […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: Celebrate Disney+ Day With New “Luca” Short “Ciao, Alberto”

INTERVIEW: Go Bananas For “Marvel’s Hit-Monkey”

INTERVIEW: “Back To The Outback” Directors Preview Australian Animated Adventure

INTERVIEW: “Robin Robin” Directors On Rockin’ New Special

INTERVIEW: Walt Becker On Dog-Gone Fun Experience Making “Clifford The Big Red Dog”

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