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Guest: ‘Firebuds’ Creator Craig Gerber

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“Sofia the First” and “Elena of Avalor” creator Craig Gerber has a new family animated series about the children of first responders and their awesome vehicle friends. “Firebuds” premieres Wed Sept. 21 at 10:30am on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, with new episodes also available on Disney+. Gerber and I catch-up and chat about the […]
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Guests: ‘Eureka!’ Creators Niamh Sharkey and Norton Virgien

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“Eureka!” comes from the minds of creators Niamh Sharkey and Norton Virgien. This new animated series, about an ambitious, genius child inventor, her family and human (and animal) friends, premieres Wednesday June 22nd at 7:30pm on Disney Junior, with new episodes also available on Disney+. “Eureka!” is packed with positivity, creativity and imagination, thanks to […]
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Guests: ‘Alice’s Wonderland Bakery’ EP Chelsea Beyl & Co-EP Frank Montagna

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The Mouse House is presenting a new twist on the “Alice in Wonderland” story. CG, family-friendly series “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery” premieres this Wednesday Feb. 9 at 10:30am on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Executive Producer Chelsea Beyl and Co-EP Frank Montagna invited me to a tea party over Zoom to discuss the delightful show. ———————————— […]
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Guest: ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ EP Phil Weinstein

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A new chapter in the modern Mickey Mouse TV era begins this week! “Mickey Mouse Funhouse” premieres with half-hour special “Mickey The Brave” this Friday July 16th at 7:30pm on Disney Junior. More new episodes start Friday August 20th at 8am on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Executive Producer Phil Weinstein discusses kicking-off a new […]
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Guest: ‘The Chicken Squad’ EP Tom Rogers

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Tom Rogers, Emmy-winning writer on Elena of Avalor, is now the executive producer of The Chicken Squad. The new animated family series based on the popular books premieres this Friday May 14th at 7:30pm on Disney Junior. Rogers is excited for the show’s launch… on what just happens to be National Dance Like a Chicken […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Dino Ranch’ Q&A

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Creator Matt Fernandes talks all about his new Disney Junior animated series “Dino Ranch” 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 age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Gigantosaurus’ Q&A

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This is my Animation Scoop Q&A with Olivier Lelardoux. He’s the series director of Disney Junior’s “Gigantosaurus”. New episodes air Mondays at 8:55am. ———————————— 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 […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Elena of Avalor’ Composer Q&A

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Tony Morales talks composing the music for the ‘Elena of Avalor’ series finale (Sunday Aug. 23 at 7pm on Disney Junior) 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 age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Mira, Royal Detective’ Q&A

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For AnimationScoop.com, I interview Series Developer Becca Topol and Executive Producer Sascha Paladino of Disney’s new animated series ‘Mira, Royal Detective.’ It premieres Friday March 20th at 11amET on Disney Channel and 7pmET on Disney Junior. —————————— 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: ‘The Rocketeer’ Q&A

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Nicole Dubuc, executive producer of Disney Junior’s new animated series ‘The Rocketeer’ (premiering Nov. 8) shares her love of the 1991 movie and the new show 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 age of 7. Jackson has […]
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