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+
Disney Branded Television has revealed a first look at the special with a teaser trailer and key art for “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol,” a brand-new Christmas special that will debut on Disney+, and Disney Channel on Thanksgiving.
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Asifa
ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for academic year 2025-26.
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24 Hours

The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students returns on Friday, October 3, 2025 (3:00 PM PT) through Saturday, October 4, 2025 (4:00 PM PT). This free international event challenges student teams of five to create a 30-second animated film in just 24 hours—from concept to final product. The twist? No one knows the theme until the contest begins! No prep work. Just pure, […]

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LightBox Expo, the entertainment and art industry event that will bring together thousands of creatives October 24-26 at the Pasadena Convention Center
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MGM Animation
For the first time ever, all 114 theatrical shorts produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera during their years as part of the M-G-M studio’s cartoon department, are brought together in this one definitive collection.
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