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: Pixar’s “Luca” Makers Preview Summertime Feature

Get ready to head to Italy this summer for Pixar’s new feature Luca. It debuts June 18th on Disney+. I’ve screened 30 minutes so far and look forward to seeing the entire film soon. Academy Award nominated director Enrico Casarosa (La Luna), producer Andrea Warren (Cars 3) and effects supervisor Jon Reisch (The Good Dinosaur) […]

INTERVIEW: Kevin Nolting On “Soul” Prequel Short “22 vs. Earth”

Kevin Nolting just won his second Annie Award for editing Disney/Pixar’s Oscar winning feature Soul. He is also the director of the brand new prequel short 22 vs. Earth, which stars Tina Fey as the bubbly title character. It premieres this Friday April 30th on Disney+. Nolting discusses what went into making the short and […]

INTERVIEW: Mike Rianda Gears-Up For Debut Of “The Mitchells Vs. The Machines”

Mike Rianda is the director of Sony’s new animated movie The Mitchells vs. the Machines, which premieres this Friday April 30th on Netflix. Rianda, who also voices son Aaron Mitchell in the film, discusses the significance of the title, working with Oscar winner Olivia Colman, incorporating Furbys and more! Jackson Murphy: This movie has been […]

INTERVIEW: “KKUM” Director On Annie Awards Nominated Short

Kang Min Kim is the director of the moving animated short film KKUM. It screened virtually through this year’s Sundance Film Festival and is nominated for this Friday’s Best Animated Short Subject Annie Award. Kim is honored to receive this recognition for his personal, special film. (This was conducted as an Email Q&A and edited […]

INTERVIEW: Ryan Crego Overjoyed To Share “Arlo The Alligator Boy”

My first interview for Animation Scoop, back in July 2016, was with Ryan Crego. At the time, he was the executive producer of DreamWorks Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh series. Now he’s given Netflix a new, original, hand-drawn animated musical. Arlo the Alligator Boy debuts this Friday April 16th, and Crego can’t wait for […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: Pixar’s “Luca” Makers Preview Summertime Feature

INTERVIEW: Kevin Nolting On “Soul” Prequel Short “22 vs. Earth”

INTERVIEW: Mike Rianda Gears-Up For Debut Of “The Mitchells Vs. The Machines”

INTERVIEW: “KKUM” Director On Annie Awards Nominated Short

INTERVIEW: Ryan Crego Overjoyed To Share “Arlo The Alligator Boy”

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