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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Adult Swim Makes Big Announcements at Annecy

Adult Swim returned to the global celebration of animation at Annecy this year with an array of exclusive looks and announcements that underscore the network’s position as an international leader in adult animation. Amongst new and returning series, Adult Swim announced a forthcoming special that will feature some of the most acclaimed names in animation. […]

ASIFA-Hollywood Holding ‘Meet and Greet’ at Annecy

ASIFA-Hollywood is headed to Annecy International Festival, June 8-14, with a global ‘Meet and Greet’ for ASIFA members and other ASIFA chapters set for Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. CET, at Espace Détente. Representing ASIFA-Hollywood at the festival will be Executive Director Aubry Mintz. “What makes this so incredible is that ASIFA was founded […]

ASIFA-Hollywood Sets “Meet and Greet” for Thursday June 12

Bill Plympton’s Presents His “Twisted Toons” This Week in New York

New York’s Metrograph has a double-bill of Bill Plympton films taking place this Sunday (6/1). On top of the showings this weekend—which include features I Married a Strange Person and Cheatin’ (each screening with two shorts), both with filmmaker introductions—the program will also be arriving on our streaming platform, Metrograph At Home, on June 1. […]

53rd Annie Awards Set For Saturday Feb. 21st 2026 at Royce Hall

ASIFA-Hollywood announced today the date for the 53rd Annie Awards celebration – Saturday, February 21, 2026, at UCLA’s Royce Hall. For details on this year’s Annie Awards, please visit www.annieawards.org. The following key deadlines for this year’s Annie Awards include: • Call for Entries/Submissions – Monday, August 4, 2025. Discounts offered on early submissions. • […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

Adult Swim Makes Big Announcements at Annecy

ASIFA-Hollywood Holding ‘Meet and Greet’ at Annecy

ASIFA-Hollywood Sets “Meet and Greet” for Thursday June 12

Bill Plympton’s Presents His “Twisted Toons” This Week in New York

53rd Annie Awards Set For Saturday Feb. 21st 2026 at Royce Hall

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