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Animation Scoop – ‘Borrowed Time’ Directors Q&A

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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. […]
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‘CT Style’ Weekend Movie Preview – 2/3/17

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I preview the horror sequel “Rings” and review the sci-fi romance “The Space Between Us” and Robert De Niro’s “The Comedian” on ABC-affiliate WTNH’s “CT Style”. 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. […]
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Animation Scoop – ‘Pearl’ Director Patrick Osborne Q&A

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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 […]
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Jackson Talks Oscar Nominations – ‘Pop Looney’ – Fox Sports Radio

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On this Special Edition of “Pop Looney” on Fox Sports Radio’s “J.T. The Brick Show”, Jackson joins Tomm Looney and J.T. to break-down the 2017 Oscar Nominations. 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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‘La La Land’ Composer Justin Hurwitz on Working with John Legend

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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 […]
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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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