“The Magician’s Elephant” is the latest feature film adaptation of a book by beloved author Kate DiCamillo (The Tale of Despereaux, Because of Winn-Dixie). It debuts Friday March 17th on Netflix. Director Wendy Rogers and producer Julia Pistor share how the saga of Peter’s quest to find his sister, and the magician and elephant whose […]
Everett Downing and Patrick Harpin are the creators, writers, directors and executive producers of the new Netflix sci-fi animated action comedy series “My Dad The Bounty Hunter”. It premieres next Thursday February 9th. When two kids discover their father is an outer space bounty hunter, they’re in for the adventure of their lives. Downing and […]
Nora Twomey (Oscar nominated director of “The Breadwinner”) presents a new version of “My Father’s Dragon” that will debut on Netflix November 11th. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with Twomey. ——————————– 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 […]
Karissa Valencia is the creator of new Netflix animated series “Spirit Rangers”, premiering Monday Oct. 10. Here’s our “Spirit Rangers” 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. And […]
This Friday September 16th, Netflix debuts the new anime feature “Drifting Home”. It’s a remarkable, powerful new film from director Hiroyasu Ishida and producer Hibiki Saito. They join me for this “Drifting Home” 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 […]
Academy Award winner Mark Andrews (director of Pixar’s “Brave”) is now the director and EP of new, innovative Netflix animated series “Super Giant Robot Brothers”. Andrews describes how using video game technology, motion capture and real-time techniques help make this show (premiering Thursday August 4th) come to life. ———————————————- LCJ Q&A Podcast is hosted by […]
Roger Black and Waco O’Guin are the creators of the new Netflix sci-fi adult animated comedy series “Farzar”. It premieres July 15th. They discuss the many facets of “Farzar” 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 […]