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

TRAILER: Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio”

Netflix dropped today the official teaser trailer and key art for Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. Directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson, the film features an all-star voice cast with Ewan McGregor as Cricket, David Bradley as Geppetto, and introducing Gregory Mann as Pinocchio. Other cast includes Finn Wolfhard, Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett, […]

Masaaki Yuasa: An American Cinematheque Retrospective

In celebration of the critically acclaimed new film, INU-OH, the American Cinematheque in Hollywood and GKIDS are proud to co-present this retrospective for one of the most visionary artists in all of animation, Masaaki Yuasa. Yuasa will appear in person for a Q&A during two of his films.

Nickelodeon Announces Comic Con Panels Showcasing SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar, Rugrats and More

Nickelodeon will invite fans to dive into an immersive experience at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022, showcasing the depths of Bikini Bottom, imaginations of babies, a new generation of Transformers robots, the hallways of Monster High, the elements of Avatar and more. Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor, Nickelodeon […]

NEW TRAILER: Skydance’s “Luck”

From Apple Original Films comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical […]

TRAILER: Mo Willems “Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience”

Warnermedia dropped the trailer for Mo Willems’ Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience which will be premiering Thursday, June 30th on Cartoonito on HBO Max. Willems and Mr. Warburton co-wrote the script with original tunes by Willems (lyrics) and Deborah Wicks La Puma (music). Willems and Mr. Warburton executive produce alongside Stampede […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

TRAILER: Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio”

Masaaki Yuasa: An American Cinematheque Retrospective

Nickelodeon Announces Comic Con Panels Showcasing SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar, Rugrats and More

NEW TRAILER: Skydance’s “Luck”

TRAILER: Mo Willems “Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience”

More From Animation Scoop

20 Years Of The Best Animated Feature Golden Globe

Animated Feature Films Eligible for the 98th Oscars Announced

53rd Annie Awards Tickets On Sale Now

Call for Entries for the 53rd Annie Awards Begins

“Solo: Leveling,” “Dan Da Dan,” And More Celebrate Wins From 2025 Anime Awards

53rd Annie Awards Set For Saturday Feb. 21st 2026 at Royce Hall

“The Wild Robot” and “Flow” Take Best Feature honors at Annie Awards: “Arcane” Sweeps TV Awards

Academy Award Nominations 2025

Mickey Mouse

Spider-Ham

KENEDA

Daffy Duck

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

More From Animation Scoop

FIRST LOOK: Netflix “Steps”