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Guest: ‘That Christmas’ Director Simon Otto

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“How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy head of character animation Simon Otto makes his animated feature directorial debut with the comedy adventure “That Christmas”. It debuts Wednesday Dec. 4 on Netflix. Otto returns to The LCJ Q&A to discuss adapting Richard Curtis’ books, working with Brian Cox and crafting a unique holiday family film. 2015 […]
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Guest: ‘Flow’ Director Gints Zilbalodis

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Five years after he made an animated feature by himself (“Away”), director Gints Zilbalodis is back with a new animated movie — “Flow”. It’s about a cat on the journey of a lifetime… or maybe nine. “Flow” opens in select theaters this Friday Nov. 22. Zilbalodis shares how he explored animals, nature, weather and the […]
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Guest: ‘Creature Commandos’ EP & Showrunner Dean Lorey

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On the new DC animated series “Creature Commandos”, it’s a unique task force — incarcerated monsters — on wild missions and adventures. Emmy nominated executive producer and showrunner Dean Lorey (“Arrested Development”, “Big Shot”) joins me to talk about the comedy and action-packed “CC” (premiering Thursday Dec. 5 on Max). 2013 LCJ Q&A Podcast guests […]
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Guest: ‘An Almost Christmas Story’ Director David Lowery

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David Lowery is the director of the new animated holiday short film “An Almost Christmas Story”, which premieres this Friday Nov. 15 on Disney+. It’s about an owl named Moon who forms a unique friendship with a girl named Luna in The Big Apple. Lowery shares what the holidays and holiday movies mean to him, […]
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Guests: ‘Carl the Collector’ Creator Zachariah OHora and Director Lisa Whittick

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The new PBS Kids animated series “Carl the Collector” (premiering Thursday November 14th) is about a kid raccoon who has autism. He loves collecting things and sharing his enthusiasm for collections and activities with his friends and family. “CTC” is created by Zachariah OHora (of the Fuzzytown book universe). Lisa Whittick is the show’s director. […]
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Guest: ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’ Director Peter Browngardt

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Long-awaited, fully animated “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” will receive an awards-qualifying run before the end of 2024, ahead of its official theatrical release on March 14th, 2025 (originally Feb. 28). I’ve screened the film and spoke with director Peter Browngardt about this sci-fi action comedy starring beloved characters who […]
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Guest: ‘Memoir of a Snail’ Director Adam Elliot

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Adam Elliot won the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award 20 years ago for “Harvie Krumpet”. He followed that up with acclaimed stop-motion feature “Mary & Max”. His latest claymation movie is “Memoir of a Snail”, which opens in theaters on Oct. 25. 2013 LCJ Q&A Podcast guests included Oscar-winning director Chris Wedge (“Ice Age” […]
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Guests: ‘HITPIG!’ Directors David Feiss and Cinzia Angelini

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David Feiss and Cinzia Angelini are the directors of the new animated action comedy “HITPIG!”, starring Jason Sudeikis and Lilly Singh, which opens in theaters nationwide on November 1st. 2013 LCJ Q&A Podcast guests included Oscar-winning director Chris Wedge (“Ice Age” movies) and the directors of “The Croods”, Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicco. 2014 guests […]
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Guests: ‘Max & the Midnights’ Co-EPs David Skelly and Sharon Flynn

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Nickelodeon’s new animated comedy Max & the Midknights (premiering Wednesday October 30th at 7pm) is adapted from Big Nate author Lincoln Peirce’s popular book about a girl in medieval times who yearns to become a knight. Co-Executive Producers Sharon Flynn and David Skelly discuss the show’s unique tone, visual perspectives and inspirations. 2013 LCJ Q&A […]
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Guests: ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ Directors Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry

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A new hand-drawn animated feature film adaptation of the classic novel “Kensuke’s Kingdom” opens in theaters on Oct. 18. Directors Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry take me on an adventure, describing what went into the story, music, visual design and much more. Plus, find out what Oscar winner Cillian Murphy did to enhance his vocal […]
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