Following two films, Sony has turned “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” into a TV series. Producer Rick Mischel says the show provides fans with the backstory of Flint, Sam and Swallow Falls. The LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning film critic, entertainment reporter and media personality Lights Camera Jackson. Jackson interviews actors, […]
In this LCJ Q&A, the creator of Nickelodeon’s “The Fairly OddParents”, “Danny Phantom”, “T.U.F.F. Puppy” and now “Bunsen Is a Beast” (premiering this week) shares his insight on these animated shows. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written nearly […]
Butch Hartman is an icon at Nickelodeon. He created “The Fairly OddParents”, “Danny Phantom” and “T.U.F.F. Puppy”. His latest animated series for the network, “Bunsen Is a Beast”, premieres this week. He discusses the “Fairly Odd” show and movies, as well as bringing “Bunsen” to life, in this LCJ Q&A. The LCJ Q&A Podcast is […]
The LEGO Animation Book – My Review and Q&A with authors (and LEGO Movie Master Filmmakers) David Pagano and David Pickett. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written nearly 1,000 reviews of new releases. All together he has […]
My Q&A with Pixar animators Andrew Coats and Lou Hamou-Lhadj, the directors of one of this year’s Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films – “Borrowed Time”. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written nearly 1,000 reviews of new releases. […]
Two years ago, Patrick Osborne won the Best Animated Short Film Oscar for Disney’s “Feast”. Two years later, he’s going for the gold AGAIN with “Pearl”. Osborne talks about his first trip to the Oscars and the making of “Pearl” in this LCJ Q&A. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a […]
Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award winning “La La Land” composer Justin Hurwitz talks crafting the film’s most challenging song, “Start a Fire”, and collaborating with superstar John Legend. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic in 2006 at the age of 7. To date, Jackson has written nearly […]
Wax your boards and be ready to duck as the sequel to ‘Surf’s Up’ comes to dvd. Director Henry Yu talks about the fun and challenges in bringing together “Surf’s Up” and the WWE. The LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning film critic, entertainment reporter and media personality Lights Camera Jackson. Jackson interviews […]
Henry Yu, director of Sony Pictures Animation’s “Surf’s Up 2: WaveMania” discusses working with WWE superstars John Cena and Vince McMahon on the animated sports comedy sequel. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. To date, Jackson has written nearly 1,000 reviews […]
Mark Seidenberg and Rob LaDuca are the producers of Disney Junior’s new Mickey Mouse series. They discuss all aspects of the show. They talk working with real racer and guest star Danica Patrick and finding inspiration from Jay Leno’s Garage. The LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning film critic, entertainment reporter and media […]