LCJ Q&A Podcast

Eric Bauza - Voice of 'Splinter': "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"

 

Eric Bauza is one of the busiest voice actors in the business. His recents gigs include Woody Woodpecker in 2017 film, Puss in Boots on the Netflix show, Fozzie Bear on the new "Muppet Babies" and Bugs, Tweety and Daffy in the upcoming Looney Tunes Cartoons. A lifelong fan of the TMNT franchise, Bauza is thrilled and honored to be voicing Splinter on Nickelodeon's new reboot series - "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".

Matt Beans - EP "Trolls: The Beat Goes On!"

For fans who can't get enough of DreamWorks' "Trolls" - good news! Not only is production of the sequel to the 2016 hit movie in full swing, but a new season of the spin-off TV series "Trolls: The Beat Goes On!" debuts this week (8/24) on Netflix. And with series veteran Matt Beans back as Executive Producer for Season 3, it's clear that "Trolls" feeling can't be stopped. 

Josh Weinstein - 'Disenchantment' Showrunner

"Disenchantment", which debuts Aug. 17 on Netflix, is "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening's new animated series. The show centers around the adventures of an elf, a princess and a demon - and is set in and around the fantastical Medieval village of Dreamland. Josh Weinstein, a longtime Groening collaborator, is "Disenchantment"'s showrunner.

Phil Matarese and Mark Luciano - 'Animals' Creators

There are conventional ways to get into the world of animated TV - and then there's how Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano have done it. The two friends started in the advertising business, created a side hustle with a cartoon short, became film festival darlings and then caught the eye of Hollywood.

 

The third season of "Animals", their hit HBO series, debuts Friday August 3rd at 11:30pm ET.

Peter Hastings - Executive Producer: 'The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants'

Peter Hastings is the 6-time Emmy-winning animation writer and producer of 'Pinky and the Brain', 'Animaniacs' and the 'Kung Fu Panda' series. Now, he soars to new heights as the executive producer of DreamWorks' 'The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants', premiering this Friday, July 13th on Netflix.

Michelle Murdocca - Producer: 'Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation'

Over her 15 years at Sony Pictures Animation, Michelle Murdocca has produced the first two "Open Season" movies and all three "Hotel Transylvania" films, including the latest - "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" - opening July 13th. Set sail for this episode of The LCJ Q&A Podcast.

Elsie Fisher - Star "Eighth Grade"

13 year-old Elsie Fisher has been acting in films/TV - both on camera and voice work - since she was very young. Her role as Kayla in the new movie "Eight Grade" is about to make her a star. On this episode of the 'LCJ Q&A' host Lights Camera Jackson talks with Fisher about landing the demanding role, working with first-time director Bo Burnham and how her real-life experience of just finishing 8th grade prepared her for the on-screen version.

Bo Burnham - Writer/Director "Eighth Grade"

Comedian, actor, musician, singer-songwriter Bo Burnham has added writer/director to his resume with "Eighth Grade", his highly-aclaimed debut film. On this edition of the "LCJ Q&A" host Lights Camera Jackson talks with Burnham about his decision to get into movie-making, the casting of young star Elsie Fisher, his experience at Sundance and much more.