Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Writer, cartoon producer and author of more than 15 books on animation history. A former studio exec with Nickelodeon and Disney; currently on the faculty at both CalArts in Valencia and Woodbury University in Burbank, California.

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54th Annie Awards “Call For Submissions” Begin Today

ASIFA-Hollywood today announced its Call for Submissions for the 54th Annie Awards set for Saturday, February 20, 2027, at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

Janus to Re-Release René Laloux’s “Gandahar” in New 4K Restoration

Janus Releasing will re-issue the uncut version, in its original French language, on August 21st at NY’s IFC Center and will expand the release nationally after. Here is the new poster and trailer.

ASIFA-Hollywood Events at Comic Con

ASIFA-Hollywood will be participating once again at Comic-Con San Diego, July 22-26. You can find ASIFA-Hollywood on the convention floor at Booth 1532. Here's all the info.

Betty Boop Gets Exclusive Trading Card Collection

Cardsmiths is turning on the spotlight with the launch of exclusive Betty Boop Then & Now Series 1 Trading Cards, a collection honoring the beloved icon across the decades. Spanning nearly a century of showstopping styles, the release celebrates Betty Boop’s remarkable evolution through vintage-inspired artwork and modern interpretations. From her debut as the glamorous flapper […]

D23: Incredible Programming lineup for August 15-17 Event in Anaheim

Today, Disney announced a spectacular slate of programming happening during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, the highly anticipated event coming to Anaheim, California on August 14, 15, and 16, 2026.

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

54th Annie Awards “Call For Submissions” Begin Today

Janus to Re-Release René Laloux’s “Gandahar” in New 4K Restoration

ASIFA-Hollywood Events at Comic Con

Betty Boop Gets Exclusive Trading Card Collection

D23: Incredible Programming lineup for August 15-17 Event in Anaheim

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