LCJ Q&A Podcast

Ru Kuwahata, Max Porter - Directors "Negative Space"

In an outstanding year for animated shorts, "Negative Space" has emerged as one of the best. Both an Oscar and Annie nominee, the film tells the story of a son's special relationship with his father, developed through a unique passion.

Alex Zamm - Director "Woody Woodpecker"

 

He's one of the most iconic cartoon characters of all-time. Finally, Woody Woodpecker is getting the feature film treatment. Universal's live-action/animated "Woody Woodpecker" hits Netflix and Direct-to-DVD on Tues. 2/6. Veteran director Alex Zamm had the pleasure and responsibility of giving Walter Lantz's hyperactive bird his CGI wings.

Oscar Nominations React - Fox Sports Radio

Jackson returns to Fox Sports Radio's 'JT The Brick Show w/Tomm Looney' to talk snubs and surprises from today's Oscar Nominations, and breakdown the key races.

Kumail Nanjiani - Star/Co-Writer "The Big Sick"

2017 has been a breakthrough year for actor/comedian Kumail Nanjiani. After five seasons on HBO's "Silicon Valley", Nanjiani has landed his first Critic Choice nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. On top of that, the 39 year-old has picked-up two more CCA nominations, as well as Independet Spirit nom., for his first feature film, "The Big Sick" which he co-wrote with wife Emily.

On this episode of the LCJ Q&A Podcast, Nanjiani talks about all this Awards Season recognition, what his next script with Emily will look like and why he hasn't used a drive-thru window in over 3 years.

Joel Crawford - Director "Trolls Holiday"

He was Head of Story on DreamWorks 2016 animated hit "Trolls". Now Joel Crawford has reunited with Poppy, Branche and friends for the new DWA TV special, "Trolls Holiday", this time as director.

Nick Filippi - Exec. Producer "Big Hero 6: The Series"

Disney's "Big Hero 6" won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2015. "Big Hero 6: The Series" gets its launch Monday Nov. 20 8pmET on Disney Channel and Disney XD with the one-hour movie "Baymax Returns". In this 'LCJ Q&A Podcast' episode, series executive producer/supervising director Nick Fillippi talks about the changes made in look and feel for the series, the efforts to get Hiro's college experiences just right and working with one of his personal heroes - the legendary Stan Lee.

Timothy Reckart - Director "The Star"

Sony's "The Star" marks the feature film debut of Timothy Reckart, who earned an Oscar nomination in 2013 for his animated short "Head Over Heels".

 

Amanda Lipitz - Director "Step"

The Tony Award-winning producer talks about her directorial debut - the groundbreaking and inspiring documentary "Step", which chronicles the lives of three students at Baltimore's Leadership School for Women as they strive to get accepted into college and thrive as members of the school's Step team.