LCJ Q&A Podcast

Julio Soto Gurpide has directed Viva Kids' latest theatrical animated feature release "Inspector Sun", opening this Friday October 27th. It's about a detective spider in the mid-1930s trying to solve a murder mystery on a flight. Gurpide unravels the web of intricacies that went into making this comedy adventure.

A new CG animated feature adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic short story "The Canterville Ghost" is in theaters this Friday October 20th. Co-Director Robert Chandler joins me to discuss working with star and producer Stephen Fry, the new third act and the lasting impact of Wilde's work.

David Brooks and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios follow-up their hit special "Mickey Saves Christmas" with Halloween-themed "Mickey and Friends: Trick or Treats". It airs Sunday Oct. 1 at 7pm on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD and is available on Disney+ starting Monday Oct. 2. Brooks gives me the inside scoop on this LCJ Q&A episode.

"PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie" opens nationwide on September 29th. Writer Bob Barlen returns to the LCJ Q&A to talk about the bigger, bolder sequel — from focusing on Skye to working with Taraji P. Henson to being inspired by "Top Gun: Maverick" and more!

Academy Award winner Matthew A. Cherry continues the Hair Love story as creator and executive producer of the new animated series Young Love. The first four episodes debut this Thursday September 21st on Max. Cherry talks about what these characters have meant to him and what he hopes they mean to millions of families.

Film critic, radio host and podcast aficionado Mike Sargent has directed his first feature film in more than 20 years. It's the supernatural horror thriller "From the Shadows", starring Bruce Davison, Selena Anduze and Keith David. "FTS" opens in select theaters on Sept. 22 and is available on Vudu Sept. 29. Sargent (who co-hosts the weekly "2 Fast 2 Films" Podcast with me) is my guest on this LCJ Q&A episode to discuss his return to the director's chair.

Six years after DK and Hugh Welchman changed animation and cinema forever with their Oscar-nominated, fully painted feature film Loving Vincent, about the life of iconic artist Vincent Van Gogh, the directors have created another incredible, entirely painted animated feature. The Peasants, based on the classic story, just premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. I had the chance to screen the film and speak with the Welchmans about advancing the art form with a completely different story… and how you can own a piece of it.

It's the most anticipated new show of the Network TV fall season. Dan Harmon's FOX animated series "Krapopolis" premieres Sunday Sept. 24 at 8pm. Executive Producer Steve Levy and Supervising Director Pete Michels join me to discuss this Ancient Greece comedy.

Academy Award nominated writer Jim Capobianco ("Ratatouille") presents his wonderful new animated feature about Leonardo da Vinci. "The Inventor", in theaters September 15th, is a celebration of storytelling and animation, with a terrific cast led by Stephen Fry, Daisy Ridley and Marion Cotillard. Capobianco joins me to discuss the charm and beauty of "The Inventor".

Back to School season is the perfect time to unveil the highly anticipated new Tiny Toons Looniversity series. Class is in session this Friday September 8th on Max and Saturday September 9th at 9am on Cartoon Network. Co-Showrunner and Co-EP Nate Cash and three of the talented voice actors, David Errigo Jr., Eric Bauza and Tessa Netting, discuss being star pupils in this cartoon Looniverse and what fans and newbies to the franchise can expect.