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Animation Scoop – ‘Surf’s Up 2’ Director Henry Yu Q&A

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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 […]
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Animation Scoop – ‘Mickey and the Roadster Racers’ Producers Q&A

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On Jerry Beck’s Animation Scoop, I interview the producers of Disney’s new animated series “Mickey and the Roadster Racers”, Rob LaDuca and Mark Seidenberg. They discuss all aspects of the show, including working with real-life racer Danica Patrick and car aficionado Jay Leno. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter […]
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‘CT Style’ Weekend Movie Preview – 1/6/17

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Jackson joins multimedia journalist Meghan Yost with a preview of action sequel “Underworld: Blood Wars” and reviews of dramas “Hidden Figures” and “A Monster Calls”. “CT Style” is a daily lifestyle show, produced and aired from the studios of WTHN in New Haven, CT. The show is hosted by Ryan Kristafer and Teresa Dufour. Contributor […]
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The Most Anticipated Movies of 2017

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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 1,000 reviews of new releases and, in total, has seen more than 1,500 films. In 2010, Jackson became the youngest person to win a NY Emmy Award, for his […]
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The 10 Best Movies of 2016

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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 1,000 reviews of new releases and, in total, has seen more than 1,500 films. In 2010, Jackson became the youngest person to win a NY Emmy Award, for his […]
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LCJ’s 12 Days of Movies of Christmas 2016

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It’s become an annual Holiday tradition, on the level of decorating the tree, singing carols and Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve. And it’s just as eagerly anticipated – by young and old alike. Lights Camera Jackson began doing his “12 Days of Movie of Christmas” videos back in 2009, when he was 11. It became […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Street Gang’ – Sesame Street Doc Q&A

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My interview with “Street Gang” director Marilyn Agrelo and producer Trevor Crafts – all about a new documentary currently in production on the origin story of one of the most iconic TV shows of all-time: “Sesame Street”. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age […]
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‘La La Land’ Composer Justin Hurwitz on Magical Musical

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Justin Hurwitz, the Critics Choice-winning composer of the season’s can’t-miss movie, talks about creating the music and working with Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and director Damien Chazelle. 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 1,000 reviews […]
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‘CT Style’ Weekend Movie Preview – 12/16/16

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I join multimedia journalist Meghan Yost to preview two big releases – the blockbuster “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and the Will Smith drama “Collateral Beauty”. And I review the animated musical “Sing”. “CT Style” is a daily lifestyle show, produced and aired from the studios of WTHN in New Haven, CT. The show […]
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Animation Scoop – ‘Elena of Avalor’ & ‘Milo Murphy’s Law’ Creators Q&A

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I interview the creators and producers of two of Disney Channel’s most popular new animated series: “Elena of Avalor”‘s Craig Gerber and Silvia Olivas and “Phineas and Ferb” co-creator Dan Povenmire, who’s now behind “Milo Murphy’s Law”. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age […]
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