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‘September 5’ Movie Review

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“September 5” is one of the absolute best movies of 2024. This is based on the true story of ABC Sports’ groundbreaking live coverage of Palestinian terrorists holding Israeli athletes and coaches hostage at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich. In the control room, broadcasting to the world, are Roone Alredge (played by Peter […]
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Animation Scoop: Jennifer Lee Interview

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Academy Award winning “Frozen” co-director and Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee joins me for this Animation Scoop Q&A. We discuss “Wish”, “Once Upon a Studio”, the theatrical and at-home experiences, her time at Disney and the advice Bob Iger gave her when she became CCO. —————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Brave’ 10th Anniversary Q&A

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Pixar’s Oscar winning “Brave” turns 10 this month and airs on ABC for the first time this Monday June 6th at 8pm. I talk with “Brave” co-director Steve Purcell for this new Animation Scoop Q&A. —————————– 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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News10ABC Appearance – 8/9/20

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I review ‘I Used to Go Here’, ‘SamSam’, ‘The Secret Garden’ & ‘Howard’ and talk about the state of movie theaters on News10ABC’s morning newscast (Albany, NY affiliate WTEN-TV). ————————————— 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 over […]
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Movies Helping TV

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So far, CBS and ABC have gone into the vault and dug out some classic Paramount and Disney movies (respectively) to air. The “CBS Sunday Night Movies” series has already done well with “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (5.3 million viewers) and “Forrest Gump” (5.6 million). It will continue throughout the month of May with […]
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Can Game Shows Save TV?

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There’s no sports. Most scripted shows, including Pilots intended for the Fall, are on hold. And live events, such as awards shows and competition series like “American Idol”, are in limbo. What can television resort to during this pandemic period? The Answer: Game Shows. TV networks and channels have already taped a heaping of game […]
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‘Modern Family’ Star on Final Season

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One of ABC’s most successful comedy series ever, “Modern Family”, is coming to an end with its 11th and final season that kicks-off in September. I recently chatted with one of its stars, Eric Stonestreet, who has won two Emmys for playing Cameron Tucker. The season finale that aired earlier this month saw Haley (Sarah […]
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