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

Adult Swim Greenlights Two New Series, MONDO’s “Apollo Gauntlet” and Stoopid Buddy’s “Hot Streets”

Adult Swim, which continues to dominate the ratings and remains the #1 in basic cable with millennials for more than a decade, announces two action-packed new animated series that will premiere later this year, with Apollo Gauntlet out this summer, followed by Hot Streets in the fall. These two new series continue the network’s commitment […]

Dreamworks To Adapt Cressida Cowell’s “The Wizards Of Once”

DreamWorks Animation has made a deal for the rights to award winning, internationally bestselling author Cressida Cowell’s new fantasy novel series, The Wizards of Once, it was announced today by Chris deFaria, President of DreamWorks Feature Animation Group. The first installment of the book series, The Wizards of Once will be released through Hodder Children’s […]

Disney Announces “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2”

Wreck-It Ralph is escaping out of his arcade and into the expansive universe of the internet next year when Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 hits the big screen. Dave Hollis, head of distribution for The Walt Disney Studios, revealed the much-anticipated sequel’s title and told CinemaCon attendees that Jane Lynch and Jack McBrayer […]

TRAILER: Blue Sky’s “Ferdinand”

Coming this Christmas from Blue Sky Studios is Ferdinand, directed by Carlos Saldanha and a cast including John Cena, Kate McKinnon and Bobby Cannavale. 20th Century Fox dropped the first trailer today (it will be tagged with Dreamworks’ The Boss Baby this weekend). Ferdinand opens in the U.S. on December 15th. Here’s our first look:

Disney Junior’s “Puppy Dog Pals” Starts April 14th

Disney Junior’s new animated series Puppy Dog Pals, created by comedian Harland Williams, debuts Friday April 14th (10:30 a.m. EDT), with two back-to-back episodes on Disney Channel and will also become available that day on the Disney Junior app and YouTube page. The show follows two fun-loving pug brothers, Bingo and Rolly, whose thrill-seeking appetites […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

Adult Swim Greenlights Two New Series, MONDO’s “Apollo Gauntlet” and Stoopid Buddy’s “Hot Streets”

Dreamworks To Adapt Cressida Cowell’s “The Wizards Of Once”

Disney Announces “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2”

TRAILER: Blue Sky’s “Ferdinand”

Disney Junior’s “Puppy Dog Pals” Starts April 14th

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