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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.

tv & film film interviews

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13:07

Guests: 'Ted' stars Giorgia Whigham, Max Burkholder,...

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2026/03/05

Seth MacFarlane's "Ted" event series returns for Season 2 this Thursday March 5th on Peacock. The actors who play four Bennett family members join me to talk about the hilarious '90s-set hijinks, the impact of voice acting, and even some hopes for this year's Oscars. It's the delightful Giorgia Whigham (Blaire), Max Burkholder (John), Scott Grimes (Matty) and Alanna Ubach (Susan).

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13:17

Guests: 'The Pout-Pout Fish' Director Ricard Cussó...

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2026/03/02

The Pout-Pout Fish is a new animated feature in theaters nationwide on March 20th. Director Ricard Cussó and writer Elise Allen share insights on adapting Deborah Diesen's books, working with star Nick Offerman, creating the undersea environment and more.

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14:21

Guest: 'Mr. Crocodile' Producer Aton Soumache

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2026/02/17

Aton Soumache is the producer of new family animated series "Mr. Crocodile", premiering Monday Feb. 23 at 10:30am on Nickelodeon. Soumache also discusses his producing work on animated features "A Magnificent Life" with Sylvain Chomet (Annie Awards nominated and in theaters Mar. 27), "The Little Prince" and "Little Nicholas: Happy As Can Be".

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17:40

Guests: 'Phoebe & Jay' Creators Genie Deez and Thy Than

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2026/01/26

Genie Deez and Thy Than are the creators of the new PBS Kids series Phoebe & Jay, about twins who move-in to a new building with their dad and grandma. They learn so much, including from meaningful friendships with people of all ages. This animated family program premieres Monday February 2nd.

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18:35

Guests: 'Hey A.J.!' Creators Martellus Bennett and...

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2026/01/08

Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett (New England Patriots tight end) and Emmy-winning "Phineas and Ferb" co-creator Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh have teamed-up for the new animated family series "Hey A.J.!", adapted from Bennett's books. It's about a sweet girl, her dad, best friend, and bunny companion on adventures that blend imagination and reality. "Hey A.J.!" premieres Tue Jan. 13 on Disney Junior and Wed Jan. 14 on Disney+.

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13:28

Guest: 'Charlie the Wonderdog' Director Shea Wageman

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2026/01/06

Shea Wageman, President and CEO of ICON Creative Studio, is also the director of new animated feature "Charlie the Wonderdog", which opens in theaters nationwide on Jan. 16. Wageman discusses the superhero comedy adventure, including working with star Owen Wilson, and even teases a "Charlie" sequel.

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16:27

Guest: 'David' Directors Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham

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2025/12/05

Angel Studios' "David" is an epic new animated feature in theaters Dec. 19 (with nationwide early access screenings on Dec. 14). Directors Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham share how they adapted the text of The Bible to create a dramatic, musical adventure experience for the whole family.

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11:47

Guest: 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2...

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2025/12/01

Kent Seki, the cinematographer of 2023 animated feature "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" (and its 2027 sequel), has directed the new holiday short "Chrome Alone 2 — Lost in New Jersey". Seki dives into the making of the short, which is Oscar qualified and will screen in theaters nationwide with "The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" starting December 19th.

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17:36

Guests: 'Wednesdays with Gramps' Co-Director Chris...

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2025/11/26

A new DreamWorks Animation short focuses on a teen who visits his grandpa and discovers a passion that will strengthen their relationship. It is Oscar qualified and vying for Best Animated Short Film consideration. Co-Director Chris Copeland and producer Shabrayia Cleaver share what makes them so proud about "Wednesdays with Gramps".

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17:05

Guests: 'Two Ships' Director McKinley Benson,...

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2025/11/25

We've all heard the phrase, "two ships passing in the night". A new animated short, which is qualified for the Best Animated Short Film Oscar this year and is vying for consideration, takes that phrase and presents it in emotional ways. McKinley Benson, Mackenzie Benson and Disney Legend Jodi Benson (the voice of Ariel) join me to discuss "Two Ships"... and a little bit on "The Little Mermaid".

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15:12

Guests: 'A Chuck E. Cheese Christmas' Writers & EPs...

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2025/11/24

The iconic Chuck E. Cheese is getting the animated holiday special treatment. "A Chuck E. Cheese Christmas" premieres this Thursday Nov. 27 on Prime Video and YouTube. Annie winner Zac Moncrief and Emmy winner Jon Colton Barry join me for a chat about the look, the story, the songs, working with star Nathan Kress ("iCarly") and hopes for more adventures in the "CEC" animation space.

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18:41

Guest: 'A Magnificent Life' Director Sylvain Chomet

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2025/11/19

Four-time Academy Award nominee and BAFTA and Caesar Awards winner Sylvain Chomet (director of "The Triplets of Belleville" and "The Illusionist") joins me to discuss his latest animated feature, "A Magnificent Life", about French playwright, poet and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol. It opens in select theaters for an awards-qualifying run this Friday Nov. 21 and will officially release in North America on Feb. 20, 2026.

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13:11

Guest: 'A PAW Patrol Christmas' EP Laura Clunie

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2025/11/18

New one-hour holiday special "A PAW Patrol Christmas" premieres Friday Nov. 28 at 8pm on CBS. Executive Producer Laura Clunie, who also serves as Senior VP of Development, Current Series & Feature Film at Spin Master, shares highlights of this new adventure, plus more holiday treats for "PAW" fans, and a preview of next summer's theatrical "Dino Movie".

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12:25

Guests: 'Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol' EPs...

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2025/11/17

"Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol" is the third half-hour special in the beloved, Emmy-winning animated franchise. It premieres Thursday Nov. 27 at 7pm on Disney Channel, Friday Nov. 28 on Disney+, and Sunday Nov. 30 at 9pm on ABC. Executive Producers Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton discuss the lasting impact of "P&L", including this new adventure.

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14:15

Guests: 'All Heart' Directors Michael Govier and Will...

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2025/11/12

Academy Award winners Michael Govier and Will McCormack (of 2020's "If Anything Happens, I Love You") discuss their new animated Short "All Heart", which is vying for awards consideration this season. It's a drama about a father in mourning and his special connection to a young man.

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8:43

Guest: 'Bat-Fam' EP and Showrunner Mike Roth

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2025/11/05

Following-up the success of feature film "Merry Little Batman" is the new series "Bat-Fam". 10 episodes of animated adventures of Bruce Wayne and his son Damian premiere Monday Nov. 10 on Prime Video. Executive Producer and Showrunner Mike Roth talks working with Luke Wilson, pleasing the Bat-Fans, and seeing Tim Burton and Michael Keaton's first collab in theaters.

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8:11

Guest: 'Grand Prix of Europe' star Thomas...

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2025/11/04

Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Emmy-nominated for "The Queen's Gambit" and star of "Love Actually" and "The Maze Runner" franchise) lends his voice to racecar driver mouse Ed in the new Viva Kids animated feature "Grand Prix of Europe", which opens in theaters this Friday Nov. 7.

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17:56

Guest: 'Stitch Head' Director Steve Hudson

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2025/10/20

Steve Hudson has directed the new animated feature "Stitch Head", based on the book series, which opens in theaters on Wednesday Oct. 29. He discusses the visuals, working with star Asa Butterfield, and the film's classic inspirations.

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9:01

Guests: 'The Twits' stars Margo Martindale and...

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2025/10/16

Three-time Emmy-winner Margo Martindale ("Justified", "The Americans") and Independent Spirit Awards nominee Maitreyi Ramakrishnan ("Never Have I Ever", "Freakier Friday") discuss their voice roles in "The Twits". The new CG animated feature adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic book debuts this Friday Oct. 17 on Netflix.

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9:44

Guest: 'The Chosen Adventures' Showrunner Ryan Swanson

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2025/10/13

"The Chosen Adventures" is a new animated family series installment in popular "The Chosen" franchise. It premieres this Friday Oct. 17 on Prime Video. Showrunner Ryan Swanson discusses the meaning and emotion behind the program, which features the voices of Jonathan Roumie, Paul Walter Hauser and Yvonne Orji.

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