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.

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The Center for Learning Unlimited unveils Brainstorm Productions

The Center for Learning Unlimited, a non-public, WASC accredited day school in Torrance, California, proudly makes a dual announcement of convocation and expansion. On June 15, the inaugural graduating class of CLU’s career animation training program officially enters the workforce. Simultaneously, CLU flings open the doors of its blossoming, companion motion graphics studio: Brainstorm Productions.

TRAILER: Dreamworks “The Boss Baby: Family Business”

Building on the success of the first film, which earned more than $500 million worldwide, The Boss Baby: Family Business is directed by returning filmmaker Tom McGrath and is produced by Jeff Hermann (Kung Fu Panda 3). The film will debut in theaters and on Peacock on July 2nd. Here’s the trailer:

TRAILER: Netflix “America: The Motion Picture”

For, like, thousands of years, the origins of the United States of America have remained shrouded in mystery, lost to the sands of time. Who built this ‘country tis of thee,’ and why? Only the dinosaurs know… until now. For the first time in human history, the incredible, completely true story of America’s origins are […]

TRAILER: Paramount’s “PAW Patrol: The Movie”

PAW Patrol: The Movie is an upcoming American Canadian computer-animated adventure comedy film directed by Cal Brunker, based on the children’s television series PAW Patrol created by Keith Chapman. The film follows the pups who are called to Adventure City to save it from Humdinger before he destroys the bustling metropolis. The voice cast will […]

FIRST LOOK: Netflix “We The People”

Netflix today announced a new series premiering July 4th, We The People. Created by Chris Nee and Executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, Kenya Barris, Tonia Davis, and Priya Swaminathan, the series combines music and animation to educate a new generation of young Americans about the power of the people. We the People is […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

The Center for Learning Unlimited unveils Brainstorm Productions

TRAILER: Dreamworks “The Boss Baby: Family Business”

TRAILER: Netflix “America: The Motion Picture”

TRAILER: Paramount’s “PAW Patrol: The Movie”

FIRST LOOK: Netflix “We The People”

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