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

“From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience” Debuts at Universal Studios

LAIKA, the acclaimed animation studio and creators of the upcoming epic adventure film, Kubo and the Two Strings, which Focus Features releases in U.S. theaters on August 19th, will present “From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience.” This innovative, first-ever interactive event will feature an up-close look at the artistic detail and imagination behind […]

TRAILER: “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life”

Floyd Norman: An Animated Life is a must-see documentary for all who appreciate the history of Disney, the history of animation or have ever been touched by the man himself. Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians, Sword In The Stone, Sleeping Beauty, Robin Hood, Fat Albert, Monsters, Inc. The Smurfs, Courage The Cowardly Dog, Mulan, and on […]

Disney XD’s New “DuckTales” Creative Team and Teaser Art Revealed

The creative team for Disney’s highly-anticipated DuckTales series and new artwork from that team are revealed leading into Comic-Con International this week. The upcoming series will be executive-produced by Annie Award nominee Matt Youngberg (Ben 10: Omniverse). The story editor and co-producer is Francisco Angones (Disney XD’s Emmy Award-nominated Wander Over Yonder) and the art […]

“Despicable Me” Co-Creator Sergio Pablos’ Next Animated Film Finds Funding

LA-based United Media Capital, LLC, (“United Media”) announced today it has formed a joint venture fund with Pigmental Studios, LLC (“Pigmental Studios”) of Hollywood & Washington, D.C., and the Santa Monica, CA-based United Independents Group, LLC (“United Independents Group”) for the purpose of co-financing a slate of upcoming animated and live action films. The first […]

24 Comic Con Animation Panels You Should Not Miss

Readers of this blog attending Comic Con this week should consult our annual list of two dozen animation panels we highly recommend you try to get into. Please understand this is not every panel at CCI:SD connected to animation. You will need to consult the program book (or listings online) to research the complete list. […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

“From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience” Debuts at Universal Studios

TRAILER: “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life”

Disney XD’s New “DuckTales” Creative Team and Teaser Art Revealed

“Despicable Me” Co-Creator Sergio Pablos’ Next Animated Film Finds Funding

24 Comic Con Animation Panels You Should Not Miss

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