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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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Critics Choice Awards Pre-Party w/ Mandy Moore

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At the Critics Choice Awards Pre-Party, “This is Us” and “Tangled” actress Mandy Moore joined me and my hilarious critic pal Jason Black on Facebook Live. 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 – ‘Albert’ Production Team Q&A

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My Q&A with Chris Viscardi and David J. Steinberg – the production duo behind Nickelodeon’s first animated TV holiday special, “ALBERT”.   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 […]
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Awards Season Preview – The Morning Show

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On Jackson’s latest appearance on Australia’s #1 morning chat show he takes a look at the top films coming out Down Under, just in time for Awards Season. 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 […]
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Animation Scoop: “Paranormal Action Squad” EP Q&A

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On animation historian Jerry Beck’s website, Animation Scoop, I interview Mike Rowe, the writer/director/producer of YouTube Red’s first-ever animated series, “Paranormal Action Squad”. He’s also worked on “Family Guy”, “Futurama”, “The PJs” and the Comedy Central Roasts. 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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CT Style Weekend Movie Preview – 11/18

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“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 Meghan Yost handles entertainment features, including the Weekend Movie Preview: See It or Skip It”, featuring Lights Camera Jackson. The segment aired every month, with […]
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Animation Scoop: Mickey Mouse Birthday, New Series

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On Animation Historian Jerry Beck’s website, Animation Scoop, I preview the new Disney Junior series, “Mickey and the Roadster Racers”, which was screened in advance for families nationwide through Fathom Events. I also unveil Disney’s BIG plans to celebrate Mickey’s 88th Birthday! Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in […]
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Inside Look at New Hanna-Barbera Exhibit

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An inside look at the new “Hanna-Barbera: The Architects of Saturday Morning” exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. 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 […]
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