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.

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FIAF Sets 2020 “Animation First” Festival for February 7- 9 in New York

Celebrating France’s rich tradition as a pioneer of animation, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) presents the 2020 Animation First Festival, showcasing the history, ingenuity and diversity of France’s renowned animation studios and schools. Benefitting from a burgeoning animation field poised to enter a historic awards season, this year’s schedule includes 15 premieres, award-winning features […]

WATCH: Pixar’s Oscar Short-listed “Kitbull”

Recently Included on the 92nd Oscars Shortlist for Best Animated Short Film, Pixar’s “Sparkshorts” film Kitbull, directed by Rosana Sullivan and produced by Kathryn Hendrickson, is about an unlikely connection that sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull. Together, they experience friendship for the first time. It’s now online […]

Universal and Dreamworks Announce Exclusive Deals With “Dragon’s” Dean DeBlois

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation today announced that the studios have entered into production agreements with Dean DeBlois, the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning filmmaker behind DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, which has collectively grossed more than $1.6 billion globally, and his recently formed Anvil Pictures banner. Universal will have a first-look […]

NEW TRAILER AND POSTER: Pixar’s “Onward”

Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers (voices of Chris Pratt and Tom Holland) who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there. A new trailer and poster are now available, and new character posters were recently revealed, […]

Oscar Short Lists for Animation

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced shortlists in consideration for the 92nd Academy Awards in nine categories: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film and Visual Effects.

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

FIAF Sets 2020 “Animation First” Festival for February 7- 9 in New York

WATCH: Pixar’s Oscar Short-listed “Kitbull”

Universal and Dreamworks Announce Exclusive Deals With “Dragon’s” Dean DeBlois

NEW TRAILER AND POSTER: Pixar’s “Onward”

Oscar Short Lists for Animation

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Jerry Beck

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And The Oscar Goes to… “K-Pop Demon Hunters”