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: Marvel’s “Hit-Monkey”

This is a story of a monkey on a mission. Check out the all new trailer and key art for Hulu Original series Marvel’s Hit-Monkey. Featuring the voices of Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), George Takes (Star Trek) and Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse), the show premieres on November 17th, with all ten episodes. Here’s our first […]

Disney Unveils “Olaf Presents”

Disney+ and Walt Disney Animation Studios unveiled plans for a new series of shorts starring the snowman-turned-storyteller, Olaf, as he recreates moments from Disney Animation classics “The Little Mermaid,” “Moana,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “Tangled.” Check out the trailer for Olaf Presents which launches exclusively on Disney+ Day – a global celebration that will […]

TEASER: Netflix “Back To The Outback”

Netflix dropped a teaser for Back to the Outback, their upcoming computer-animated musical adventure comedy written by Harry Cripps with Greg Lessans and directed by Clare Knight and Harry Cripps. The voice cast includes Isla Fisher, Tim Minchin, Eric Bana, Guy Pearce, Miranda Tapsell, Angus Imrie, Rachel House, Keith Urban, Celeste Barber, Wayne Knight, and […]

Animation Educators Forum Selects 2021-22 Student Scholarship Recipients

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for academic year 2021-22. This year’s scholarships totaled $39,730 and will be distributed to nine students, both graduates and undergraduates, from five states and four countries. The scholarship funds will be used to cover costs for necessary software and hardware, creative and academic […]

Beanie Feldstein and Jane Lynch Lead Voice Cast For Apple’s “Harriet The Spy”

Apple TV+ today announced the premiere date for Harriet the Spy, and debuted the trailer showcasing a glimpse at the first animated adaptation of the iconic children’s novel chronicling the coming-of-age adventures of the irrepressible Harriet M. Welsch. Produced by The Jim Henson Company, the animated series stars acclaimed actor Beanie Feldstein as Harriet, a […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

TRAILER: Marvel’s “Hit-Monkey”

Disney Unveils “Olaf Presents”

TEASER: Netflix “Back To The Outback”

Animation Educators Forum Selects 2021-22 Student Scholarship Recipients

Beanie Feldstein and Jane Lynch Lead Voice Cast For Apple’s “Harriet The Spy”

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Jerry Beck

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