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Guests: ‘Mickey and the Very Many Christmases’ Writers Tom Rogers and Rachel Ruderman

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New CG half-hour special “Mickey and the Very Many Christmases”, from writers Tom Rogers and Rachel Ruderman (“The Chicken Squad”), puts a Mouse House holiday spin on a classic comedy movie. It premieres this Sunday Dec. 1 at 7pm on Disney Jr. and begins streaming Monday Dec. 2 on Disney+. 2015 LCJ Q&A Podcast guests […]
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Guest: ‘Mickey and Friends: Trick or Treats’ Director David Brooks

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David Brooks and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios follow-up their hit special “Mickey Saves Christmas” with Halloween-themed “Mickey and Friends: Trick or Treats”. It airs Sunday Oct. 1 at 7pm on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD and is available on Disney+ starting Monday Oct. 2. Brooks gives me the inside scoop on this LCJ Q&A […]
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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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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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Guest: ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ EP Phil Weinstein

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A new chapter in the modern Mickey Mouse TV era begins this week! “Mickey Mouse Funhouse” premieres with half-hour special “Mickey The Brave” this Friday July 16th at 7:30pm on Disney Junior. More new episodes start Friday August 20th at 8am on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Executive Producer Phil Weinstein discusses kicking-off a new […]
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Guest: ‘The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse’ EP Paul Rudish

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Paul Rudish is the executive producer of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse. The new series starring the classic gang premieres this Wednesday November 18th (Mickey’s Birthday) on Disney+. Rudish’s connections to the Mouse (and the House of Mouse) are pretty swell. ——————————————– LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning film critic, entertainment reporter […]
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Unique Mickey Mouse Short Turns 25

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Next month marks the 25th anniversary of a unique Walt Disney Animation Studios Mickey Mouse short: “Runaway Brain”. It was released theatrically in August 1995 with the film “A Kid in King Arthur’s Court” (which flat-out bombed). But “RB” was nominated for that year’s Best Animated Short Film Academy Award (losing to “Wallace & Gromit” […]
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Guests: Mark Seidenberg and Rob LaDuca – ‘Mickey and the Roadster Racers’

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Mark Seidenberg and Rob LaDuca are the producers of Disney Junior’s new Mickey Mouse series. They discuss all aspects of the show. They talk working with real racer and guest star Danica Patrick and finding inspiration from Jay Leno’s Garage. The LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning film critic, entertainment reporter and media […]
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Animation Scoop – ‘Mickey and the Roadster Racers’ Producers Q&A

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On Jerry Beck’s Animation Scoop, I interview the producers of Disney’s new animated series “Mickey and the Roadster Racers”, Rob LaDuca and Mark Seidenberg. They discuss all aspects of the show, including working with real-life racer Danica Patrick and car aficionado Jay Leno. Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter […]
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