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.

Articles By Jerry Beck

I Wrote A Book About the History of Nickelodeon That No One Has Ever Seen

Five years ago I spent 12 months on a special project that has never seen the light of day. I wrote a history of Nickelodeon – for Nickelodeon – an elaborate in-house book project that was pure pleasure to research and write. It included tipped-in booklets featuring interviews with Gerry Laybourne, Herb Scannell, Fred Seibert, […]

Sam Register Promoted to President of Both Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network

WarnerMedia veteran and current President of Warner Bros. Animation Sam Register has been promoted to President of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios, adding oversight of Cartoon Network Studios to his responsibilities, it was announced today by Tom Ascheim, President, Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics (GKYAC), to whom Register will report. […]

Joe Ruby (1933-2020)

Cartoonist, Animator and Producer Joseph Ruby has passed away. Ruby (with his partner Ken Spears) was instrumental in creating Scooby Doo Where Are You in 1969 for Hanna Barbera. In 1977 Ruby and Spears launched their own animation studio – Ruby-Spears Productions – bringing Thundarr The Barbarian, Fangface, Mt. T, Plastic Man, Chuck Norris, Dragon’s […]

48th Annual Annie Awards Rules, Categories & Deadlines Announced

ASIFA-Hollywood announced today that while the current pandemic has been a challenge, the 48th Annie Awards ceremony will be held — either virtually or live — on Friday, April 16th, 2021. The final decision on whether the ceremony is virtual or live will be determined this October 2020. “What this epidemic has taught us is […]

“Madagascar: A Little Wild” will debut on Hulu and Peacock September 7th

Inspired by the blockbuster franchise, Madagascar, reunite with the fun-loving Zoo Crew – Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria – as they navigate the Central Park Zoo and the big city in the all-new series DreamWorks Madagascar: A Little Wild, debuting on Hulu and Peacock September 7th. Filled with original music and dance worthy songs, the […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

I Wrote A Book About the History of Nickelodeon That No One Has Ever Seen

Sam Register Promoted to President of Both Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network

Joe Ruby (1933-2020)

48th Annual Annie Awards Rules, Categories & Deadlines Announced

“Madagascar: A Little Wild” will debut on Hulu and Peacock September 7th

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Jerry Beck

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