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Animation Scoop: ‘Steamboat Silly’ Q&A

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After a decade, Disney’s “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” series is coming to an end with the final short, “Steamboat Silly”. It premieres this Friday July 28th on Disney+. EP / Supervising Director Paul Rudish joins me for this Animation Scoop Q&A. —————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a […]
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Guests: ‘Hailey’s On It!’ Creators Devin Bunje & Nick Stanton

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Television duo Nick Stanton and Devin Bunje (writers on Disney live-action series “Zeke and Luther”) now team-up as creators and executive producers of a new animated comedy for The Mouse House. “Hailey’s On It!”, starring Auli’i Cravalho (Moana) as the title character, premieres Thursday June 8th at 8pm on Disney Channel and Disney XD. Episodes […]
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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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Guests: ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ EP Steve Loter and Supervising Producer Rodney Clouden

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One of the most anticipated Disney animated projects of the past several years finally arrives this week. The one-hour series premiere of “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” airs this Friday Feb. 10 at 8pm on Disney Channel. (Episodes will be available on Disney+ beginning Wednesday Feb. 15.) Executive Producer Steve Loter and Supervising Producer […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Mickey Saves Christmas’ Q&A

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David H. Brooks is the director of Disney and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios’ new stop-motion holiday special “Mickey Saves Christmas”. It premieres Sunday Nov. 27 at 7pmET on ABC and Disney Channel. Brooks joins me for this “Mickey Saves Christmas” Animation Scoop Q&A. ————————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film […]
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Guest: ‘Mickey: The Story of a Mouse’ Director Jeff Malmberg

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Hot Dog! Nov. 18 is Mickey Mouse’s 94th Birthday. To celebrate, Disney+ is premiering a new 90-minute documentary on the iconic character. “Mickey: The Story of a Mouse” is directed by Jeff Malmberg. He discusses the deep exploration into every aspect of Walt’s beloved creation. ——————————- LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning film […]
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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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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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