Guest: ‘Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate’ Director and ‘Megamind Rules’ EP Eric Fogel
One of DreamWorks’ most memorable characters returns this Friday March 1st. Feature-length movie “Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate” and series “Megamind Rules” both debut on Peacock. Director & EP Eric Fogel (of “Archibald’s Next Big Thing”) shares how he approached the comeback of this supervillain turned superhero, including making the movie and the show simultaneously. […]
Feeling Fearless with ‘Orion and the Dark’
Guests: ‘Orion and the Dark’ Director Sean Charmatz & Producer Peter McCown
Director Sean Charmatz and Producer Peter McCown present the ambitious and memorable new DreamWorks animated feature Orion and the Dark. The fearless family adventure about overcoming your fears was written by Charlie Kaufman, who adapts from Emma Yarlett’s book. It debuts Feb. 2 on Netflix. Since the podcast began in 2011, Jackson has welcomed-in more […]
Get Ready for ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’
Animation Scoop: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Q&A
With the first trailer out, I spoke with the makers of DreamWorks “Kung Fu Panda 4” (in theaters March 8th). Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with director Mike Mitchell, co-director Stephanie Ma Stine and producer Rebecca Huntley. ——————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at […]
Guests: ‘The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday’ Director Bret Haaland & EP Katherine Nolfi
DreamWorks presents a feisty, heisty new prequel special to one of their most recent hit movies. “The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday” premieres Thursday November 30th on Netflix. Director (and seven-time Emmy-winner) Bret Haaland and Executive Producer Katherine Nolfi bring good tidings on this episode of the LCJ Q&A. Since the podcast began in […]
Guest: ‘Trolls Band Together’ Director Walt Dohrn
DreamWorks is bringing Poppy and Branch back to the big screen with the new third feature in their popular pop music franchise. “Trolls Band Together” is already a hit overseas, and held preview screenings nationwide in North America this past weekend, with an official release date of November 17th. Director Walt Dohrn shares info on […]
DreamWorks Threequel Rundown
“Shrek the Third” was DreamWorks Animation’s first threequel — the studio’s inaugural third installment in a franchise. Its $121.6 million open in May 2007 remains the biggest weekend ever for a DWA release. (2004’s “Shrek 2”, with $108 million, is in second place.) “Shrek the Third” earned $813M worldwide, not quite the $929M global gross […]
Guests: ‘Curses!’ Creators Jim Cooper & Jeff Dixon and Director Leo Riley
New DreamWorks Animation family adventure series “Curses!” premieres this Friday October 27th on AppleTV+. Creators Jim Cooper & Jeff Dixon and director Leo Riley share visual and storytelling inspirations and insights on working with some classic and modern-day horror icons. In 2012, Jackson interviewed Lee Hirsch, director of the documentary “Bully”, actor/director Matthew Lillard and […]
