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 “DuckTales” and Marshmello Debut “Fly” Music Video

Marshmello and Disney have collaborated on a special “DuckTales”-inspired music video of the music producer/DJ’s hit single “Fly,” which will debut on SATURDAY, JUNE 23, during Disney·Pixar’s “The Incredibles” (6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT) and leading into the “2018 Radio Disney Music Awards” (RDMA) (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel. The music video will also be available […]

July Debut for Dreamworks/Netflix Plan “The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants”

TRA-LA-LAAAA! Get ready for a world of pranks, super villains, and your favorite underwear-wielding superhero in the Netflix original series DreamWorks The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants premiering July 13th. George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two best buds who share a love of comic books and practical jokes – and a strong dislike for […]

GKids to Release “Fireworks” in LA on July 4th

Gkids has moved up its Los Angeles release date for producer Genki Kawamura’s follow up his mega-hit anime Your Name. Directors Nobuyuki Takeuchi and Akiyuki Shinbo’s Fireworks will open on July 4th in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Santa Monica and Ahrya Fine Arts, in Beverly Hills. It’s a tale of […]

TRAILER #2: Illumination’s “The Grinch”

For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic. Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier, The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous […]

TEASER: Tim Burton’s “Dumbo”

Here’s a day we all dreaded – a first look at Tim Burton’s Dumbo, the live action sequel to the original Disney hand drawn animated classic. According to the press release, “the all-new live-action adventure expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight”. Circus owner Max […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

Disney “DuckTales” and Marshmello Debut “Fly” Music Video

July Debut for Dreamworks/Netflix Plan “The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants”

GKids to Release “Fireworks” in LA on July 4th

TRAILER #2: Illumination’s “The Grinch”

TEASER: Tim Burton’s “Dumbo”

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