Jerry Beck

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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

Sony Announces Animated Musical Adventure “K-Pop: Demon Hunters”

Sony Pictures Animation is in development on a feature project, tentatively titled K-Pop: Demon Hunters, from directors Maggie Kang (The Lego Ninjago Movie) and Chris Appelhans (Wish Dragon) and Academy Award-winning producer Aron Warner (Shrek, Wish Dragon). The film is described as a musical action adventure that follows the story of a world-renowned K-Pop girl […]

48th Annie Award Nominations Announced

ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 48th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. For a complete list of nominations, please visit www.annieawards.org/nominees. This year’s ceremony will be streamed live, courtesy of Variety on Friday, April 16th at 7 p.m. PST. This year’s Best Animated Feature nominations include: Onward (Pixar […]

“Soul” Wins Golden Globe

The infamous Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their Golden Globe winners tonight – and included in the mix was the winner for Best Animated Feature. Pixar’s Soul won the top honor. Producer Dana Murray and director Pete Docter accepted the award and spoke remotely from home – genuinely shocked and thanking their collaborators at Pixar […]

Cartoon Network Studios Bolsters Executive Team

Cartoon Network Studios has announced two key additions to its executive leadership team. Lauren Martinez joins the studio as Vice President, Series and long-time CNS producer, Kelly Crews has been promoted to Vice President, Production. The announcement was made today by Sam Register, President of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios.

FIRST LOOK: Pixar’s “Luca”

Disney and Pixar’s upcoming original feature film Luca is a fun and heartwarming story about friendship, stepping out of your comfort zone and two teenage sea monsters who experience a life-changing summer. Directed by Academy Award nominee Enrico Casarosa (La Luna) and produced by Andrea Warren (Lava, Cars 3), the first look teaser was dropped […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

Sony Announces Animated Musical Adventure “K-Pop: Demon Hunters”

48th Annie Award Nominations Announced

“Soul” Wins Golden Globe

Cartoon Network Studios Bolsters Executive Team

FIRST LOOK: Pixar’s “Luca”

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Jerry Beck

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Articles By Jerry Beck

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And The Oscar Goes to… “K-Pop Demon Hunters”