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: Tom McGrath Brings “The Boss Baby” Back For “Family Business”

DreamWorks The Boss Baby was a box office smash hit in 2017 and earned longtime studio director Tom McGrath (Madagascar, Megamind) an Oscar nomination. Now comes sequel The Boss Baby: Family Business, which opens in theaters and debuts on Peacock this Friday July 2nd. McGrath discusses what inspired the follow-up, some of the smaller detailed […]

2021 Tribeca Animated Shorts Pack Emotional Punch

The 2021 Tribeca Film Festival screened its Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G presentation in-person and online earlier this week. I had the chance to screen all eight shorts at home. I’m impressed by all of them, and I think we could be talking about at least a few from now to the 2022 Annie […]

INTERVIEW: “Luca” Director and Producer on Pixar’s 24th Feature

Pixar’s Luca debuts this Friday June 18th on Disney+. And if you’re in Hollywood, you can also see it on the big screen at the famous El Capitan Theatre. In my new, follow-up conversation with director Enrico Casarosa and producer Andrea Warren, we discuss the film’s casting, story challenges and most powerful moments. Jackson Murphy: […]

INTERVIEW: Here Comes “Peter Rabbit 2” From Director Will Gluck

Will Gluck directed 2018’s box office smash hit Peter Rabbit. Sequel Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway is now in theaters. Gluck is glad families can finally see the film (it was originally set to open around Easter 2020). And he hopes he and Sony can take more trips down the “Peter Rabbit” hole soon. (This […]

INTERVIEW: “ClayDream” Director Marq Evans On New Will Vinton Documentary

One of the most anticipated movies for animation fans at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival is ClayDream – about the life and career of claymation master Will Vinton. Director Marq Evans interviewed Vinton before he passed away in 2018. Evans gives us Vinton’s highs (like the California Raisins characters and winning an Oscar) and lows […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: Tom McGrath Brings “The Boss Baby” Back For “Family Business”

2021 Tribeca Animated Shorts Pack Emotional Punch

INTERVIEW: “Luca” Director and Producer on Pixar’s 24th Feature

INTERVIEW: Here Comes “Peter Rabbit 2” From Director Will Gluck

INTERVIEW: “ClayDream” Director Marq Evans On New Will Vinton Documentary

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