I interview “The Deer King” director Masashi Ando about his powerful new Japanese animated feature in theaters July 13th. Here’s my “Deer King” Animation Scoop Q&A with Ando. —————————— 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 over 1,000 […]
There are six shorts part of the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival “Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G” presentation. I share my highlights of them, plus all the filmmakers provide exclusive statements, in this Animation Scoop piece. —————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the […]
Annie Awards nominee “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” is now playing in select theaters and on VOD from GKIDS. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with director Ayumu Watanabe. ———————- 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 over 1,000 reviews […]
“Face’s Music Party” is a new family dance series premiering Monday June 6th at 11am on Nickelodeon. The star is a new 2.0 version of the iconic mascot of the network. “Face’s Music Party” EP David Kleiler and Face voice Cedric Williams join me for this Animation Scoop Q&A. ——————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson […]