Animation Scoop: ‘Madagascar’ 20th Anniversary Q&A
DreamWorks’ “Madagascar” returns to theaters on Jan. 16 for a special 20th Anniversary re-release. In this Animation Scoop Q&A, directors Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell reflect on making the iconic, star-studded comedy, with stories about Jeffrey Katzenberg, Sacha Baron Cohen, the Penguins and more. ——————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as […]
Guests: ‘Wednesdays with Gramps’ co-director Chris Copeland and producer Shabrayia Cleaver
A new DreamWorks Animation short focuses on a teen who visits his grandpa and discovers a passion that will strengthen their relationship. It is Oscar qualified and vying for Best Animated Short Film consideration. Co-Director Chris Copeland and producer Shabrayia Cleaver share what makes them so proud about “Wednesdays with Gramps”. 2015 LCJ Q&A Podcast […]
Animation Scoop: ‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’ Q&A
Katherine Nolfi and Bret Haaland are the EPs of new DreamWorks Animation / Netflix series “The Bad Guys: Breaking In”, premiering Wednesday Nov. 6. Here’s our 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 […]
Guest: ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ Director Ryan Crego
A popular DreamWorks Animation series is coming to the big screen. Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie opens in theaters nationwide this Friday September 26th. Director Ryan Crego shares highlights of making the charming and ambitious live-action/CG feature, which is one of the fall movie season’s major family events. 2015 LCJ Q&A Podcast guests included Oscar-winning screenwriter […]
‘The Bad Guys 2’ and ‘The Naked Gun’ Debut
A Second Life of Stoick with Gerard Butler
Gerard Butler is doing something pretty unique: reprising the role of an animated character he voiced… in live-action form. He will once again play Hiccup’s father Stoick in the new live-action version of the iconic DreamWorks animated movie “How to Train Your Dragon”. This is one of Universal’s tentpole releases for the summer, opening on […]
Guest: ‘BEARBRICK’ Showrunner Meghan McCarthy
New DreamWorks animated series “BE@RBRICK”, based on Medicom Toy’s figures, premieres this Friday March 21st on AppleTV+. Showrunner, EP and writer Meghan McCarthy joins me to talk about the show’s vision, themes, music and spirit. 2015 LCJ Q&A Podcast guests included Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (“Juno”) and “Hotel Transylvania” trilogy director Genndy Tartakovsky. 2016 saw […]
Guest: ‘Dog Man’ Director Peter Hastings
Peter Hastings is a six-time Emmy-winner who’s worked on the DreamWorks Animation Television “Epic Tales of Captain Underpants” and various “Kung Fu Panda” spin-offs. Now he’s the director of the studio’s new theatrical “Dog Man” movie, in theaters this Friday January 31st. Adapted from author Dav Pilkey’s popular books, this is an action and comedy […]
Guests: ‘Mighty Monsterwheelies’ Showrunner Stephanie Simpson and Story Editor Kyel White
DreamWorks “Mighty Monsterwheelies” morphs classic movie monsters and monster trucks, creating a fun group of characters and episodes for families as we approach Halloween. It premieres Monday October 14th on Netflix. Kyel White developed the series and serves as story editor. Stephanie Simpson is the four-time Emmy-winning executive producer and showrunner. 2013 LCJ Q&A Podcast […]
