Guest: ‘The Casagrandes Movie’ Director Miguel Puga
Miguel Puga, who co-developed Nickelodeon’s “Loud House” spinoff series “The Casagrandes”, makes his feature directorial debut with “The Casagrandes Movie”. The epic animated action/adventure comedy premieres this Friday March 22nd on Netflix. Puga shares his enthusiasm for the film and what fans of the beloved characters should look forward to. Since the podcast began in […]
2024 Oscars Predictions with John Rocha
To predict this year’s Oscars winners, I’m joined by popular entertainment analyst, host, content creator and film critic John Rocha. We name our picks in 12 categories and discuss other aspects of the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Since the podcast began in 2011, Jackson has welcomed-in more than 250 entertainment industry figures. Jackson’s first guest […]
Guests: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Director Mike Mitchell, Co-Director Stephanie Ma Stine and Producer Rebecca Huntley
DreamWorks’ “Kung Fu Panda 4” is directed by Mike Mitchell, co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine and produced by Rebecca Huntley. I first spoke with them back in December at the launch of the film’s first trailer. Now that I’ve seen the entire movie (which opens in theaters this Friday March 8th), here’s my new LCJ […]
Guests: ‘Hot Wheels Let’s Race’ Co-Creator Melanie Shannon and EP Rob David
Rob David serves as executive producer, and Melanie Shannon is the co-creator, of Mattel’s new animated family series Hot Wheels Let’s Race. It premieres this Monday March 4th on Netflix. You’ve got the green light to learn what Shannon and David have to say about this super-charged show. Since the podcast began in 2011, Jackson […]
Guest: ‘Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate’ Director and ‘Megamind Rules’ EP Eric Fogel
One of DreamWorks’ most memorable characters returns this Friday March 1st. Feature-length movie “Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate” and series “Megamind Rules” both debut on Peacock. Director & EP Eric Fogel (of “Archibald’s Next Big Thing”) shares how he approached the comeback of this supervillain turned superhero, including making the movie and the show simultaneously. […]
Guests: ‘IWAJU’ writer/director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim and cultural consultant Tolu Olowofoyeku
“Iwájú” is a new six-episode animated event series premiering this Wednesday February 28th on Disney+. It’s a collaboration of Walt Disney Animation Studios and African studio Kugali. The story centers on 10-year-old girl Tola and friend Kole in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. Crime threatens them and their families. Director and writer Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production […]
Guest: ‘Stopmotion’ Director Robert Morgan
Beginning this Friday February 23rd, you can head to theaters for a new live-action, R-rated horror movie about the art and intensity of stop-motion animation. In director and co-writer Robert Morgan’s “Stopmotion”, Ella, the daughter of a stop-motion animation legend, takes on a new project that quickly, and viciously, takes over her. Morgan talks about […]
Guests: ‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin’ Co-writer Robb Armstrong, director Raymond S. Persi and EP Craig Schulz
Sweet new special Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin premieres this Friday February 16th on AppleTV+. Co-writer Robb Armstrong, director Raymond S. Persi and executive producer Craig Schulz reflect on their — and the entire world’s — longtime affection for the Peanuts crew. Since the podcast began in 2011, Jackson has welcomed-in more than 250 entertainment […]
Guests: ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ Creators Kyle Stegina & Josh Lehrman
The legendary game becomes a new animated comedy series. “Rock Paper Scissors” stars anthropomorphic versions of the title three items. A sneak preview episode airs on Nickelodeon this Sunday Feb. 11 immediately following the channel’s highly-anticipated Super Bowl telecast, with the official premiere set for Monday Feb. 12 at 5:30pm. Creators Kyle Stegina and Josh […]
Guest: ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ Director Raman Hui
Two-time Annie Awards nominee Raman Hui (co-director of “Shrek the Third”) directs the new Paramount+ animated feature “The Tiger’s Apprentice”, which is now streaming. It’s based on a popular book about 15-year-old Tom, who teams-up with the animals of the Zodiac to prevent the evil Loo (voiced by Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh) from destroying all […]