Jennifer Lee
Jackson with Oscar winning “Frozen” director, “Wish” writer and former Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Jennifer Lee in Hollywood in 2023
The Sequels of Disney Animation
“Moana 2”, in theaters November 27th, will be the first of several new sequels coming from Walt Disney Animation Studios. “Zootopia 2” opens in in Nov. 2025 and “Frozen III” will arrive in Nov. 2027. (“Frozen IV” doesn’t have a release date confirmed yet.) Disney Animation has had an interesting relationship with sequels. There have […]
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 […]
Animation Scoop: ‘Once Upon a Studio’ Q&A
New groundbreaking Disney Animation short “Once Upon a Studio” celebrates 100 years of Mouse House animated characters. I spoke with the directors and producers in Hollywood for this 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 of 7. Jackson has […]
Animation Scoop: ‘Wish’ Makers Interview
Disney’s new animated musical feature “Wish” opens in theaters this Thanksgiving. For this Animation Scoop Q&A, I visited Hollywood to screen footage and speak with directors Chris Buck & Fawn Veerasunthorn and producers Peter Del Vecho & Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones. ———————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment […]
Guests: ‘Kiff’ Creators Lucy Heavens & Nic Smal
Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal are the creators and executive producers of the fun new animated series “Kiff”, premiering this Friday March 10th at 8pm on Disney Channel. For adults, it’s a show that will bring you back to the joys of your school days. For kids, “Kiff” celebrates friendship and feeling free. ————————— LCJ […]
Animation Scoop: ‘Zootopia+’ Q&A
You can watch six new shorts for “Zootopia+” on Disney+. But first, check out my Animation Scoop Q&A with directors Josie Trinidad & Trent Correy and producer Nathan Curtis. ———————————- 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 […]
Guest: Eric Goldberg — Animator of The Genie
Legendary Disney animator Eric Goldberg draws the beloved character of The Genie on an episode of the new informational series “Sketchbook” (premiering this Wednesday April 27th on Disney+). Goldberg discusses how The Genie has remained a core part of his life in the 30 years since “Aladdin” — and a highly-anticipated Mickey Mouse short and […]
Animation Scoop: ‘Far From the Tree’ Q&A
“Far From the Tree” is a new Disney animated short film that will play before “Encanto” in theaters starting November 24th. I’m joined by director Natalie Nourigat and producer Ruth Strother for this 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 […]
Animation Scoop: ‘Us Again’ Interview
Zach Parrish is the director of Disney’s new animated short film “Us Again”. It’s playing in theaters before showings of feature “Raya and the Last Dragon”. Parrish talks about “Us Again” in this 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 […]
