Jerry Beck

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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

TRAILER: Netflix “The Willoughbys”

Convinced they’d be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. Here is the next Netflix feature (following Klaus) – The Willoughbys – from director Kris Pearn (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2). It begins streaming April 22nd. Here’s the official trailer:

NEW TRAILER: Pixar’s “Soul”

Check out the new trailer from Disney and Pixar’s all-new original feature film “Soul,” which opens in U.S. theaters on June 19th, 2020. Joe Gardner is a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets […]

TRAILER: DreamWorks “Dragons Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon”

Here’s the trailer for the forthcoming 45-minute Netflix special, DreamWorks Dragons Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon. It flies onto Netflix on March 27th. Check out the trailer below. Dak, Leyla and the Rescue Riders crew brace for their newest adventure when greedy pirates get their hands on a map leading to a precious […]

TRAILER: Warner Bros. “Scoob!”

The first full-length animated Scooby-Doo adventure for the big screen is the never-before told stories of Scooby-Doo’s origins and the greatest mystery in the career of Mystery Inc. SCOOB! is directed by Tony Cervone, Annie Award nominee for the feature Space Jam and two-time Emmy nominee for his work on Duck Dodgers. The film will […]

Taika Waititi to Exec Produce, Write and Direct Roald Dahl Animated Series for Netflix

Celebrated and Academy Award-winning writer, director, and actor Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) is set to write, direct, and executive produce two original animated series for Netflix. The first is a series based on the world and characters of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The second is a wholly original […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

TRAILER: Netflix “The Willoughbys”

NEW TRAILER: Pixar’s “Soul”

TRAILER: DreamWorks “Dragons Rescue Riders: Hunt for the Golden Dragon”

TRAILER: Warner Bros. “Scoob!”

Taika Waititi to Exec Produce, Write and Direct Roald Dahl Animated Series for Netflix

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