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‘Belle’ Director Mamoru Hosoda Q&A

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I interview Oscar nominated director Mamoru Hosoda (‘Mirai’) about his excellent new animated feature ‘Belle’ (now in theaters) for Animation Scoop. —————————————— 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 […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Children of the Sea’ Q&A

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Director Ayumu Watanabe shares his thoughts on new anime film ‘Children of the Sea’, available now on DVD and Netflix, 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 […]
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‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Review

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“Marona’s Fantastic Tale” was actually one of the 32 eligible contenders for a 2019 Best Animated Feature Academy Award nomination. But last year was very competitive and “Marona” was overlooked. The GKIDS release comes out digitally/online on June 12. That’s when this creatively elaborate, innovative and deeply moving film will finally get its day.  Romanian […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Q&A

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Here’s My Animation Scoop Q&A with Anca Damian, the director of the new GKIDS animated feature ‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’. It’s available through virtual cinemas online June 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. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews […]
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‘Mirai’ Review

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“Mirai” is a fantastical, surprising and deeply moving anime feature from Japan’s Studio Chizu. It’s directed by Mamoru Hosoda, of 2015 Annie Awards nominee “The Boy and the Beast”. 4-year-old Kun must adjust to life with a new baby sister. His parents name her Mirai, which means “future”. Things aren’t easy for Kun or his […]
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