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Guests: ‘Kiff’ Creators Lucy Heavens & Nic Smal

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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 […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Zootopia+’ Q&A

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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 […]
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Guest: Eric Goldberg — Animator of The Genie

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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 […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Far From the Tree’ Q&A

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“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 […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Us Again’ Interview

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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 […]
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‘Raya’ Directors and Writer Interview

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This is my Animation Scoop Q&A with the makers of “Raya and the Last Dragon”: directors Don Hall & Carlos Lopez Estrada and writer Qui Nguyen. Disney’s latest animated feature debuts in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access March 5th. —————————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Short Circuit’ Directors Q&A

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I interview Jeff Gipson (pictured), Terry Moews and Kendra Vander Vliet, the directors of 3 new Disney Animation “Short Circuit” films. All 14 “SC” films debut Jan. 24 on Disney+. Here’s the Animation Scoop piece. —————————- 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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Animation Scoop: ‘Short Circuit’ Preview

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I preview all 14 animated shorts from Disney’s new ‘Short Circuit’ collection, debuting on Disney+ Jan. 24. —————————— 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 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen more than […]
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Animation Scoop: Disney Animation Legends

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Five Disney Animation Legends talk about working on classics “Sleeping Beauty”, “The Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King”. I’ve got the highlights. ———————————- 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 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether […]
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