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

And The Oscar Goes to… Del Toro’s “Pinocchio” and “The Boy, The Mole…”

In case you missed it – and it seems many did… This year’s Academy Award for Best Animated Feature went to Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio. Best Animated Short was awarded to The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. Both films were indeed Oscar-worthy, but clearly the Academy adhered to its longtime traditions – […]

Cast Announcement For Nickelodeon Movies CG Feature “TMNT: Mutant Mayhem”

Today, producer and actor Seth Rogen announced the main voice cast of Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, and Point Grey Productions’ all-new CG-animated theatrical film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, an original story following the crime-fighting Ninja Turtles as they protect the sewers and streets of New York City. The film is set to hit […]

“Pinocchio” and “Marcel” Take Top Annie Awards

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (Netflix Presents A Double Dare You! Film/A Shadowmachine Production in association with The Jim Henson Company) won the Best Feature honor at the 50th Annie Awards celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA. Pinocchio also won for Best Character Animation, Feature (Tucker Barrie), Best Direction, Feature (Guillermo del Toro, Mark […]

Disney to Release blu-ray Steel Books

Disney announced today a special series of anniversary re-releases of some of the most beloved films from the Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm studios as part of Disney’s 100th anniversary celebration. A selection of titles will be released nationwide in special platinum-style collectible O-sleeves. There will also be numerous retail exclusives, with Best Buy offering […]

WIA Announces and Honors Scholarship Recipients at the 2023 BRIC Talent and Innovation Summit

Today, as part of the 2023 BRIC Talent and Innovation Summit, via a special video presentation, WIA’s Chair of Education Hsiang Chin Moe proudly announced the 40 recipients from all over the world of this year’s WIA Scholarships — the largest group to receive cash awards and honorable mentions to date. The WIA Scholarship Program […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

And The Oscar Goes to… Del Toro’s “Pinocchio” and “The Boy, The Mole…”

Cast Announcement For Nickelodeon Movies CG Feature “TMNT: Mutant Mayhem”

“Pinocchio” and “Marcel” Take Top Annie Awards

Disney to Release blu-ray Steel Books

WIA Announces and Honors Scholarship Recipients at the 2023 BRIC Talent and Innovation Summit

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