LCJ Q&A Podcast

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.