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Animation Scoop: ‘The Colors Within’ Q&A

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GKIDS is distributing “The Colors Within” nationwide beginning January 24th. In this Animation Scoop Q&A, director Naoko Yamada discusses this drama about teens, music and growing up. ————————— 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 […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds’ Q&A

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Here’s my new Animation Scoop Q&A with Benoit Chieux, the director of GKIDS animated feature “Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds” (in select theaters nationwide on Sunday August 11th and Monday August 12th). ——————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Mars Express’ Q&A

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Jeremie Perin shares insights on his new adult sci-fi animated action drama “Mars Express”, which is in theaters nationwide from GKIDS beginning May 2nd, 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 […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Chicken for Linda!’ Q&A

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“Chicken for Linda!” is an Annecy-winning animated feature in theaters this month from GKIDS. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with directors Chiara Malta and Sebastien Laudenbach. ——————————– 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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Guests: ‘Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia’ Directors Jean-Christophe Roger & Julien Chheng

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10 years ago, hand-drawn film “Ernest & Celestine”, about the unlikely pairing of a bear and a mouse, charmed moviegoers and Academy members. It earned a Best Animated Feature Oscar nomination alongside Hayao Miyazaki’s final film at the time, “The Wind Rises”, and CG blockbusters “Frozen”, “The Croods” and “Despicable Me 2”. This Friday September […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Goodbye, Don Glees!’ Q&A

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GKIDS’ “Goodbye, Don Glees!” is available on DVD & Blu-Ray and is one of the 27 qualified films for the 2023 Best Animated Feature Oscar. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with ‘Don Glees’ director Atsuko Ishizuka. ———————————- 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 Deer King’ Q&A

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I interview “The Deer King” director Masashi Ando about his powerful new Japanese animated feature in theaters July 13th. Here’s my “Deer King” Animation Scoop Q&A with Ando. —————————— 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 […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko’ Q&A

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Annie Awards nominee “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” is now playing in select theaters and on VOD from GKIDS. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with director Ayumu Watanabe. ———————- 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 […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Pompo the Cinephile’ Q&A

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I interview Takayuki Hirao about his amazing new animated movie “Pompo the Cinephile” (now playing in select theaters). Here’s the “Pompo” 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. […]
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