Vying for one of the five Best Animated Short Film spots at the 2025 Oscars is “A Crab in the Pool”, directed by Alexandra Myotte and Jean-Sebastien Hamel. Here’s the Animation Scoop Q&A. 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 […]
“Bottle George” is one of the 15 finalists for the upcoming Best Animated Short Film Oscar. Academy Award nominated director Daisuke ‘Dice’ Tsutsumi (“The Dam Keeper”) joins me for this Animation Scoop Q&A. 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 […]
The six directors of animated short “Au Revoir Mon Monde” (“Goodbye My World”) celebrate their 2024 Student Academy Awards Gold win and describe their unique, emotional film. Here’s our Animation Scoop Q&A. ————— 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 […]
“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” is a new animated action drama feature in theaters nationwide starting Dec. 13. It’s directed by Kenji Kamiyama, who shares ‘precious’ details about making the film in this Animation Scoop Q&A. —————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment […]
A Bear Named Wojtek is a new dramatic, hand-drawn animated short vying for awards consideration this year. It’s inspired by the life of a real, large, Syrian brown bear, who was adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II. His significant, remarkable accomplishments and lasting impact are chronicled in the film, from director Iain Gardner. […]
Vicky Jenson, director of “Spellbound” (on Netflix Nov. 22), shares details on the story, cast, songs and themes of the animated feature musical in this Animation Scoop Q&A. —————————- 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 […]
Check out my New York Comic Con 2024 coverage for Animation Scoop: “Hazbin Hotel” Panel “Phineas and Ferb” Panel “Rick and Morty” Panel More Animation Highlights at NYCC 2024 ——————- 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 […]
Nickelodeon’s “Blaze and the Machines” celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special new episode airing Thu Oct. 24 at 1pm. Here’s my new Animation Scoop Q&A with “Blaze” creators Ellen Martin and Jeff Borkin. ——————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of […]
I join Mark S. Allen and guest co-host Steph Sanders for a fun new segment on the popular ABC 10 Sacramento entertainment show “Take a Look”. We discuss the animated series “Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, now streaming on Paramount+. —————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film […]
Here’s my new Animation Scoop Q&A with Benoit Chieux, the director of GKIDS animated feature “Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds” (in select theaters nationwide on Sunday August 11th and Monday August 12th). ——————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. […]