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LCJ Q&A Podcast

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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17:40

Guest: ‘Strays’ Director Josh Greenbaum

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/08/09

Josh Greenbaum, who grew-up near me in Saratoga Springs, NY, directs Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx and some real, fun-loving dogs in Universal's new R-rated comedy "Strays", which opens in theaters on August 18th. Greenbaum shares memories of going to the movies in the Capital Region, as well as details on the voice acting, animation, story and casting aspects of the summer's wildest movie.

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16:56

Guest: ‘The Monkey King’ Director Anthony Stacchi

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/08/07

Anthony Stacchi co-directed Sony Pictures Animation's first feature, 2006's "Open Season". He then co-directed Laika's 2014 Best Animated Feature Oscar nominee "The Boxtrolls". Stacchi's latest animated film is "The Monkey King", debuting August 18th on Netflix. He joins me to talk about this action-packed adventure and his animation heroes.

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12:58

Guest: ‘Praise Petey’ Actress Annie Murphy

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/07/17

This interview with actress Annie Murphy was conducted over Zoom on Monday June 26th, 2023 (prior to the SAG-AFTRA Strike) as part of a virtual press junket organized and provided by Freeform. Emmy-winner Annie Murphy ("Schitt's Creek", "Kevin Can F--- Himself") lends her voice to the title character of the new Freeform animated comedy series "Praise Petey". The one-hour series premiere is this Friday July 21st at 10pm. I join this fellow Murphy for a fun chat about "Petey", her voice work in this

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09:19

Guests: ‘Nimona’ Directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/06/28

N.D. Stevenson's popular graphic novel finally comes to life with the long-awaited animated feature Nimona, about a girl in a futuristic/medieval society who joins forces with a knight to clear his name after he's accused of murder. Directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane (Spies in Disguise) are excited for audiences to experience this action, humor and emotion packed adventure, which premieres this Friday June 30th on Netflix.

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13:53

Guests: ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ Director Kirk...

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/06/26

DreamWorks Animation's new family action/adventure comedy Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken opens this Friday June 30th. It's already made a big splash this summer at Annecy and through early preview showings at Regal Cinemas locations nationwide. Oscar nominated director Kirk DeMicco (The Croods) and producer Kelly Cooney Cilella (Trolls World Tour) join me to discuss making studio history with the story of a teen who seeks to finally embrace her whole self.

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16:50

Guests: ‘Pupstruction’ Creator Travis Braun, EP...

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/06/07

Raise The Woof! New animated family series Pupstruction premieres Wednesday June 14th at 8am on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+. Creator Travis Braun, Executive Producer Victor Cook and Supervising Director Abigail Nesbitt tell me how they built this show (through story, characters, education and entertainment).

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12:13

Guests: ‘Hailey’s On It!’ Creators Devin Bunje & Nick...

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/06/05

Television duo Nick Stanton and Devin Bunje (writers on Disney live-action series Zeke and Luther) now team-up as creators and executive producers of a new animated comedy for The Mouse House. Hailey’s On It!, starring Auli’i Cravalho (Moana) as the title character, premieres Thursday June 8th at 8pm on Disney Channel and Disney XD. Episodes begin streaming June 9th on Disney+. Stanton and Bunje can’t wait for audiences to embrace Hailey and join her on quite the rollercoaster ride.

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12:55

Guests: ‘Mulligan’ Co-Creators Robert Carlock & Sam...

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/05/11

Washington DC survives a global disaster — an alien attack. Society must start over. What will go right, and what will go terribly wrong? Robert Carlock and Sam Means (of 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) team-up once again, this time as co-creators of the new adult animated comedy series Mulligan. It premieres this Friday May 12th on Netflix. They, and supervising director Colin Heck (The Simpsons Movie), share what makes the show unique, relevant and quite funny.

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06:03

Guests: ‘BlackBerry’ Actors Jay Baruchel and Glenn...

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/05/10

Jay Baruchel ("How to Train Your Dragon") and Glenn Howerton ("A.P. Bio") star in the thrilling new true story drama "BlackBerry", which IFC Films is releasing in theaters nationwide this Friday May 12th. Baruchel plays BlackBerry co-founder Mike Lazaridis, and Howerton plays Research in Motion co-CEO Jim Balsille, in this entertaining and fascinating depiction of the rise and fall of the cell phone giant. On this LCJ Q&A Podcast episode, Baruchel and Howerton discuss BlackBerry devices and their

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16:37

Guest: ‘Rally Road Racers’ Director Ross Venokur

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/05/08

The Summer Movie Season heats up with a terrific new animated feature the entire family will enjoy. It's Rally Road Racers — in theaters nationwide this Friday May 12th. Director Ross Venokur presents an entertaining and moving underdog story with cool visuals and a talented voice cast. Buckle up as we explore this sweet ride.

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16:34

Guests: ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ EP James...

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/05/03

Looking for the perfect introduction for your kids or grandkids into the Star Wars universe? LucasFilm has you covered with the brand new family friendly animated series Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. It premieres May the 4th at 9am on Disney Junior, with episodes also available to stream on Disney+. Joining me are show masters James Waugh (executive producer) and Michael Olson (EP and showrunner).

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10:16

Guest: ‘Frog and Toad’ Showrunner Rob Hoegee

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/04/24

Arnold Lobel's beloved Frog and Toad books leap off the page and onto the screen with the delightful new AppleTV+ animated series, premiering this Friday April 28th. Executive Producer and Showrunner Rob Hoegee guides me through what went into making the show — from adapting the look of the books to collaborating with two other dynamic duos, Lobel's children and stars Nat Faxon and Kevin Michael Richardson.

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12:51

Guests: ‘Digman!’ Creators Andy Samberg and Neil...

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/03/20

Emmy and Critics Choice winner Andy Samberg and his Brooklyn Nine-Nine writer/producer pal Neil Campbell are the creators of new adult comedy series Digman! It premieres this Wednesday March 22nd at 10:30pm (right after South Park) on Comedy Central. Digman! is about an archaeologist on a mission to make a comeback. Samberg and Campbell discuss the show’s humor, visual and story influences and more.

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15:49

Guests: ‘Agent Elvis’ EPs Mike Arnold and John Eddie

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/03/14

After years in development, Sony Pictures Animation and Titmouse's new adult action comedy series Agent Elvis finally debuts this Friday March 17th on Netflix. Matthew McConaughey voices secret agent Elvis Presley in a fun, high-energy, unpredictable show that celebrates The King... and has Presley family approval. Showrunner, head writer and EP Mike Arnold and co-showrunner, EP and writer John Eddie share how fans will fall in love with Agent Elvis.

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35:56

99.5 The River: ‘Celebrity Birthday Game’ — March 2023

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/03/10

I face-off against Tracy Villaume on 99.5 The River's "Celebrity Birthday Game", hosted by Kevin Rush, for the week of March 6-10. Over five rounds, find out how I do trying to guess celebrities and their ages in this really fun and highly competitive event.

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19:18

Guests: ‘The Magician’s Elephant’ Director Wendy...

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/03/07

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 actions guide him, changed their lives. And Rogers and Pistor also reveal how they believe this movie will alter the perception of what you can present in family

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13:56

Guests: ‘Kiff’ Creators Lucy Heavens & Nic Smal

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/03/06

Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal are the creators and executive producers of the fun new animated series Kiff, premiering this Friday March 10th at 8pm on Disney Channel. For adults, it’s a show that will bring you back to the joys of your school days. For kids, Kiff celebrates friendship and feeling free.

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14:26

Guest: Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/02/13

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, Docter reflects on his career, sharing insights on his four directorial features ("Monsters, Inc.", "Up", "Inside Out" and "Soul"), as well as Pixar's first film ("Toy Story") and next film ("Elemental").

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12:59

Guests: ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ EP...

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/02/06

One of the most anticipated Disney animated projects of the past several years finally arrives this week. The one-hour series premiere of Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur airs this Friday Feb. 10 at 8pm on Disney Channel. (Episodes will be available on Disney+ beginning Wednesday Feb. 15.) Executive Producer Steve Loter and Supervising Producer Rodney Clouden bring this comic book to life with a series that feels just like... a comic book that's come to life!

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15:03

Guests: ‘My Dad the Bounty Hunter’ Creators Everett...

LCJ Q&A Podcast ·

2023/02/02

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 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 Harpin take me through the show’s development process and how they hope the mission of the series is accomplished.

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