The LEGO Animation Book – My Review and Q&A with authors (and LEGO Movie Master Filmmakers) David Pagano and David Pickett. 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On animation historian Jerry Beck’s website, “Animation Scoop”, I review the star-studded animated film, “The Little Prince”, now on Netflix. 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 of new releases. In total he has […]
It’s the second half of my conversation with Animation Scoop editor Jerry Beck. We talk about the 2014 box office decline. We also dive into the big animated films to come. The LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning film critic, entertainment reporter and media personality Lights Camera Jackson. Jackson interviews actors, directors, writers, […]
Author and Animation Scoop editor Jerry Beck talks about the new “SpongeBob” movie. We also discuss the “Frozen” phenomenon, his early days in Animation, and meeting-up with Matt Groening at Comic Con. The LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning film critic, entertainment reporter and media personality Lights Camera Jackson. Jackson interviews actors, directors, […]