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

Disney

Walt Disney Animation Studios revealed a brand-new teaser trailer this morning for Zootopia 2, the highly anticipated sequel to 2016’s Academy Award-winning Zootopia. Featuring glimpses at new and returning characters, the trailer reunites rookie cops Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman) and teases a new team-up with a […]

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Leading brand-licensing agency Global Icons and Fleischer Studios, owners of beloved icon Betty Boop and several other classic animated cartoon characters, have entered into several new licensing collaborations for the beloved Queen of Cartoons, including launches for stylish new apparel and accessories. In addition, vibrant new character art will be unveiled for licensees at this […]

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Netflix

Netflix has announced the release date and First Look for Genndy Tartakovsky’s new adult animated comedy film, Fixed, starring Adam Devine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Fred Armisen, Bobby Moynihan, Beck Bennett, Michelle Buteau, and River Gallo. Fixed will release on Netflix on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. Here’s a few peeks at the picture:

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DreamWorks

Universal Pictures will release DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island on Friday, September 25, 2026 – wide, taking the place of the Untitled DreamWorks Animation. Plot and details of the film are being kept under wraps, but the film is described as a broad party comedy adventure that transports the film’s protagonists to a long forgotten, magical […]

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Asifa

Last month, ASIFA-Hollywood, in collaboration with animation industry artists, professionals and studios, announced the launch of AnimAID, a fundraising campaign to support those impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The initiative aims to provide critical funds to artists and professionals working within the animation industry, many of whom have lost their homes or faced […]

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