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

Asifa

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced today that VIP tickets for the 51st Annual Annie Awards are now on sale at THIS link. VIP tickets are $300 each and admit guests to the pre- and post- receptions, beginning at 4:30 p.m., and to the ceremony at 7 p.m. All events will be held at Royce Hall. […]

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Netflix

The cat – or should we say chicken – is finally out of the bag. Sure to ruffle feathers once more is the return of Melisha Tweedy, better known as Mrs. Tweedy and Ginger’s arch nemesis in the stop-motion animated sequel, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. Catch a first glimpse of Mrs. Tweedy, voiced […]

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Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, Paramount+ and The Pinkfong Company today released the official trailer and key art for Baby Shark’s Big Movie, the first-ever feature-length original animated movie based on the globally beloved preschool property. The upcoming musical adventure is set to debut Friday, December 8, at 12 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and stream on Paramount+ in the […]

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Sony

Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure on the big screen. After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life […]

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GKIDS

GKIDS, celebrating its 15th anniversary as a distributor of artist-driven animation from around the world, announced today it has acquired the North American distribution rights for the highly anticipated French feature Mars Express. The debut film from Jérémie Perin was an official selection at this year’s Cannes and Annecy film festivals, and has its US […]

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