Animation Scoop: ‘Carl’s Date’ Q&A
“Carl’s Date” is a new “Up” short that will play in theaters with Pixar feature “Elemental” starting June 16th. I ask director Bob Peterson about it for 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 […]
Animation Scoop: ‘Elemental’ Makers
For my second “Elemental” piece from Pixar for Animation Scoop, I interview some of the film’s talented makers: production designer Don Shank, VFX supervisor Sanjay Bakshi and directing animators Gwen Enderoglu and Allison Rutland. ——————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of […]
Animation Scoop: ‘Elemental’ Q&A
I visited Pixar for the first time and interviewed the director and producer of the studio’s upcoming feature “Elemental”, which opens in theaters on June 16th. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with Pete Sohn and Denise Ream, who discuss the story, music and casting aspects of “Elemental”. ———————————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began […]
Guest: Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter
Three-time Oscar winner and Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter is receiving the prestigious Winsor McCay Award at the 2023 Annie Awards on Saturday February 25th. You can watch the ceremony live at 10pmET at AnnieAwards.org. In this EXCLUSIVE Interview, Pete Docter reflects on his career, sharing insights and stories on his four directorial features […]
Pete Docter on Pixar Career
Guest: Larry the Cable Guy — ‘Cars on the Road’
Comedy legend Larry the Cable Guy returns as the voice of Mater in Pixar’s new nine-episode series “Cars on the Road”, premiering this Thursday September 8th on Disney+. Larry and I catch-up and discuss the new adventures Mater and Lightning McQueen have, the special aspects of this series, and some fun stories about Bill Engvall […]
Animation Scoop: ‘Brave’ 10th Anniversary Q&A
Pixar’s Oscar winning “Brave” turns 10 this month and airs on ABC for the first time this Monday June 6th at 8pm. I talk with “Brave” co-director Steve Purcell for this new 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 […]
Guests: ‘Lightyear’ Director Angus MacLane & Producer Galyn Susman
On June 17th, Pixar presents new sci-fi action/adventure film “Lightyear”. It’s not about the “child’s play-thing” from the “Toy Story” franchise. “Lightyear” is the movie Andy saw when he was young that made him fall in love with the space ranger Buzz Lightyear character, voiced by Chris Evans. After screening 30 minutes of footage, I […]
