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

First Look New “DuckTales” Signature Promo ID Spots

Here’s something fun as we head into the first weekend on June – a great video of the DuckTales cast (Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby and Donald) debuting their Disney Channel signature wand ID’s. With special animation by the DuckTales crew, these are a real knock-out — especially for Donald.

Rare “Pinocchio” Original Art Featured in Heritage Auctions’ June Auction

Nearly 100 rare 1940 hand-painted production cels, original animation drawings, storyboards, background layouts, production backgrounds, model sheets and key master production cel setups from the 1940 Walt Disney masterpiece Pinocchio will be featured in Heritage Auctions’ Animation Art auction June 16-17 in Dallas. “Pinocchio is considered an absolute masterpiece of Disney animation,” Heritage Auctions Animation […]

TEASER POSTER: “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”

Coming March 1st 2019, DreamWorks Animation highly anticipated culmination of one of the most popular animated franchises in film history, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Here’s a first look at the new teaser poster.

Sony Sets Miller/Lord’s “The Mitchells Vs. The Machine” for 2020

Get ready for The Mitchells Vs. The Machine, Sony Pictures Animation’s new CG feature coming to theaters January 10th, 2020. The film is an original animated comedy from producers Chris Miller and Phil Lord (The Lego Movie, 21 Jump Street). The Mitchells are a dysfunctional but loving family whose road trip is interrupted by a […]

Warner Bros. Animation Rebooting “Thundercats” For Cartoon Network in 2019

It’s time again to feel the magic and hear the roar! Production is currently underway on ThunderCats Roar, an all-new, animated sci-fi action comedy series from Warner Bros. Animation. Bursting with over-the-top action and razor-sharp comedy, ThunderCats Roar boasts fresh and vibrant character designs along with a dynamic storytelling tone that promises to reignite the […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

First Look New “DuckTales” Signature Promo ID Spots

Rare “Pinocchio” Original Art Featured in Heritage Auctions’ June Auction

TEASER POSTER: “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”

Sony Sets Miller/Lord’s “The Mitchells Vs. The Machine” for 2020

Warner Bros. Animation Rebooting “Thundercats” For Cartoon Network in 2019

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Jerry Beck

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