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LCJ Q&A Podcast

Jackson Murphy

Film Critic/Entertainment Reporter Lights Camera Jackson interviews the biggest live-action and animation content creators and performers from movies, TV and streaming.

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#452
Monday · 14 min
Guest: "Monster Mia" Director Verena Fels
Verena Fels is the director of the spooky fun new animated feature "Monster Mia" — in theaters nationwide beginning this Thursday October 8th. The film, which screened at Annecy earlier this year, is based on a book series about a girl who hopes humans and monsters can get along with each other.
#449
September 29 · 13 min
Guest: "Super Why's Comic Book Adventures" Co-Creator Angela C. Santomero
Emmy winner Angela C. Santomero ("Blue's Clues", "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood") talks about reviving "Super Why!" nearly 20 years after its premiere for the new animated family series "Super Why's Comic Book Adventures". It premieres Monday Oct. 5 on PBS KIDS.
#443
September 28 · 9 min
Guest: "LEGO One Piece" EP Tom Hyndman
Tom Hyndman, who worked on the live-action "One Piece" series and was a writer on the animated "Harley Quinn" show, discusses putting together the two-part animated special event "LEGO One Piece". It premieres Tuesday Sept. 29 on Netflix.
#450
September 21 · 6 min
Guest: "Marvel's Spidey and The Avengers: Halloween Team-Up!" EP Chris Moreno
Executive Producer Chris Moreno joins me to talk about the new animated holiday special "Marvel's Spidey and The Avengers: Halloween Team-Up!" (premiering Thursday Sept. 24 on Disney Jr. and Friday Sept. 25 on Disney+) and the continued success of "Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends".
#451
September 18 · 7 min
Guest: Tony Hale — "Toy Story 5"
Three-time Emmy winner Tony Hale ("Veep", "The Mysterious Benedict Society") returns as the beloved Forky in Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5", which is available now on Digital, this Tuesday Sept. 22 on DVD, and this Wednesday Sept. 23 on Disney+. Hale joins me to share his insights on voice acting, being part of "TS5", and the future of Forky.
#448
September 14 · 5 min
Guests: "Golden Axe" Executive Producers Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler
Mike McMahan ("Rick & Morty", "Solar Opposites", "Star Trek: Lower Decks") and Joe Chandler ("American Dad!") discuss their adult animated comedy series adaptation of the classic SEGA video game "Golden Axe", premiering this Wednesday Sept. 16 on Paramount+.
#447
September 13 · 12 min
Guest: "Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom" Art Director Andy Brown
The third "Shaun the Sheep" feature film "The Beast of Mossy Bottom" opens in theaters nationwide this Friday Sept. 18. It's a Halloween treat for families and fans of this beloved stop-motion animation franchise. Joining me is longtime Aardman art director Andy Brown.
#446
September 6 · 13 min
Guests: "DANG!" Co-Showrunners and EPs Andrew Law and Matt Murray
Andrew Law and Matt Murray are the Emmy-winning co-showrunners and executive producers of the new adult animated comedy series DANG!, about the young adult Dang siblings — Andrew, Eunice and Ruthie — navigating life in The Big Apple. DANG! premieres this Tuesday Sept. 8 on Netflix.
#445
September 3 · 13 min
Guest: ILM Digital Artist Charles Alleneck — "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
This summer's Star Wars movie "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is now available to watch on Disney+. Charles Alleneck has been a digital artist and animator at ILM — Industrial Light & Magic — for over 25 years. Alleneck (who also happens to be the son of my high school English teacher) discusses "Mando", working with director Jon Favreau, and highlights of animating on 2011's Oscar-winning "Rango".
#444
August 25 · 13 min
Guest: Pixar's Bobby Podesta — "Cars" 20th Anniversary
Bobby Podesta, the Annie Awards nominated directing animator of Pixar's "Cars", joins me to talk about the 2006 animated classic, which returns to theaters nationwide for its 20th Anniversary on Sept. 4. Learn insights on the making of the movie, the origins of "Mater's Tall Tales", and the lasting impact of this mega-popular global franchise.
#440
August 17 · 16 min
Guest: "The Magic Faraway Tree" Director Ben Gregor
Ben Gregor is the director of the new family film "The Magic Faraway Tree", in theaters this Friday Aug. 21. He joins me to discuss working with stars Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy and the legendary Judi Dench, plus how animation, VFX work and the incredible sets and costumes made this story (based on the beloved books) come alive.
#442
August 11 · 13 min
Guests: "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie" Director Cal Brunker and Writer Bob Barlen
The third "PAW Patrol" feature film, "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie", is in theaters nationwide this Friday Aug. 14. Always great catching up with director Cal Brunker and writer Bob Barlen, who share insights on the pups, dinosaurs, visuals, Backstreet Boys... and if the cinematic franchise will continue.
#441
August 10 · 14 min
Guest: "Coyote vs. ACME" Director Dave Green
After years of anticipation, "Coyote vs. ACME" finally opens in theaters on Aug. 28. Director Dave Green shares his thoughts on the release and presenting the Looney Tunes characters in ways we've never seen them before.
#437
August 3 · 23 min
Guest: PBS Kids VP of Content Adriano Schmid — "The Day You Begin"
"The Day You Begin", based on the book by Jacqueline Woodson, is a new one-hour animated special about four kids experiencing their first day of Kindergarten. PBS Kids VP of Content Adriano Schmid discusses the heart and humanity of the special, which premieres this Friday August 7th.
#439
July 20 · 12 min
Guest: Nickelodeon Animation VP of Preschool Development Eliza Hart — "Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles"
Eliza Hart, VP of Preschool Development at Nickelodeon Animation, joins me to talk about the new CG family series "Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles", centered on the eight-year-old versions of the beloved heroes in a half shell. It premieres this Friday July 24th on the Nick Jr. YouTube channel.
#438
July 16 · 8 min
Guest: 'King of the Hill' EP and Showrunner Saladin K. Patterson
Saladin K. Patterson is the EP and showrunner of "King of the Hill". The fantastic new season of the iconic animated comedy series about Hank, Peggy, Bobby and their friends premieres this Monday July 20th on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. Patterson shares highlights of what fans can expect this season and why audiences continue to embrace this show.
#436
June 23 · 11 min
Guests: 'The Doomies' Co-Creators Andrés Fernandez and Henry Gifford
Bobby and Romy are tween friends who love looking for spooky creatures. What happens when they finally find them? It all unravels on the new Disney animated series "The Doomies", from co-creators Andrés Fernandez and Henry Gifford, premiering this Friday June 26th on Disney+.
#435
June 22 · 7 min
Guests: 'Adventure Time: Side Quests' EP Nate Cash, supervising director Victor Courtright and art director Nick Cross
Finn and Jake return in new one-off-style episodes on the series "Adventure Time: Side Quests", premiering Monday June 29th on Disney+ and Hulu. Joining me are the trio of Nate Cash ("Tiny Toons Looniversity"), Victor Courtright ("Aquaman: King of Atlantis") and Nick Cross ("Over the Garden Wall").
#434
June 8 · 13 min
Guest: 'Surviving Earth' Executive Producer Tim Haines
In 1999, Tim Haines created the iconic "Walking with Dinosaurs" TV series. Now the five-time Emmy winner is returning to nature storytelling on television as the executive producer of NBC's new summer event program "Surviving Earth", premiering this Thursday June 11th at 8pm.
#433
June 5 · 9 min
Guest: 'Among Us' series creator Owen Dennis
The new animated show adaptation of the popular online game "Among Us" is now streaming on Paramount+. Series creator Owen Dennis ("Infinity Train") shares what he values in the characters, cast and art of comedy.

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