With $58 million, “Kung Fu Panda 4” just delivered DreamWorks Animation its biggest opening weekend since 2012’s “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” ($60.3M). That’s not adjusted for inflation. But still — it’s very impressive. Where does “KFP4” rank on DreamWorks’ all-time opens list? And where does “Shrek 2” (which is returning to theaters on April […]
DreamWorks’ “Kung Fu Panda 4” is directed by Mike Mitchell, co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine and produced by Rebecca Huntley. I first spoke with them back in December at the launch of the film’s first trailer. Now that I’ve seen the entire movie (which opens in theaters this Friday March 8th), here’s my new LCJ […]
One of DreamWorks’ most memorable characters returns this Friday March 1st. Feature-length movie “Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate” and series “Megamind Rules” both debut on Peacock. Director & EP Eric Fogel (of “Archibald’s Next Big Thing”) shares how he approached the comeback of this supervillain turned superhero, including making the movie and the show simultaneously. […]
Director Sean Charmatz and Producer Peter McCown present the ambitious and memorable new DreamWorks animated feature Orion and the Dark. The fearless family adventure about overcoming your fears was written by Charlie Kaufman, who adapts from Emma Yarlett’s book. It debuts Feb. 2 on Netflix. Since the podcast began in 2011, Jackson has welcomed-in more […]
With the first trailer out, I spoke with the makers of DreamWorks “Kung Fu Panda 4” (in theaters March 8th). Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with director Mike Mitchell, co-director Stephanie Ma Stine and producer Rebecca Huntley. ——————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at […]
DreamWorks presents a feisty, heisty new prequel special to one of their most recent hit movies. “The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday” premieres Thursday November 30th on Netflix. Director (and seven-time Emmy-winner) Bret Haaland and Executive Producer Katherine Nolfi bring good tidings on this episode of the LCJ Q&A. Since the podcast began in […]
DreamWorks is bringing Poppy and Branch back to the big screen with the new third feature in their popular pop music franchise. “Trolls Band Together” is already a hit overseas, and held preview screenings nationwide in North America this past weekend, with an official release date of November 17th. Director Walt Dohrn shares info on […]