20th Century Studios has released the trailer and new poster for The Bob’s Burgers Movie, which will open in U.S. theaters on May 27th, 2022. The Bob’s Burgers Movie showcases voice talent which includes Kristen Schaal, H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy, Zach Galifianakis, Kevin Kline, and David Wain. The […]
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4th Annual Bric Summit, Features Opening Keynote by Chris “Ludicris” Bridges
January 5th, 2022 
Jerry Beck The BRIC Foundation, dedicated to increasing representation in the entertainment and gaming industries, today announced the official lineup for its 4th annual BRIC Summit, to be held February 11-12, 2022. Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, musician and co-founder of KidNation, an interactive platform for children to enjoy kid-centric, educational entertainment, will deliver the opening keynote address.
TRAILER: “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild”
January 4th, 2022 Jerry Beck Today, Disney+ unveiled the trailer and poster for The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, an all-new animated adventure featuring the return of the beloved characters from the wildly successful global “Ice Age” franchise. The original movie premieres exclusively on Disney+ January 28th, 2022. The “Ice Age” collection (five films and two television specials) is […]
AWARDS WATCH 2021 #2
January 3rd, 2022 Jerry Beck A Handy-Dandy Checklist of the Animated Features Scheduled For Release in the U.S. (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many release dates below may change.) 1. EARWIG AND THE WITCH (2/3/21) GKids. D: Goro Miyazaki 2. TOM & JERRY (3/5/21) Warner Bros. D: Tim Story 3. RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (3/12/21) Disney. D: Don Hall […]
TRAILER: Apple TV+ “El Deafo” Premieres Jan 7th
December 23rd, 2021 Jerry Beck Lighthouse Studio’s El Deafo, a charming and poignant three-part animated series for kids and families, will premiere on Apple TV+ Friday, January 7th, 2021. El Deafo, based on the #1 New York Times Bestselling and Newbery Honor Winning graphic memoir, follows insightful young Cece as she loses her hearing and finds her inner superhero. Going […]
Nominations for The 49th Annual Awards Announced
December 21st, 2021 Jerry Beck ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 49th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. This year’s Best Animated Feature nominations include: Encanto (Walt Disney Animation Studios), Luca (Pixar Animation Studios), Raya and the Last Dragon (Walt Disney Animation Studios), Sing 2 (Illumination) and The Mitchells vs. The Machines (Sony Pictures […]
TRAILER: “Sonic The Hedgehog 2”
December 9th, 2021 Jerry Beck The world’s favorite blue hedgehog is back for a next-level adventure in Sonic The Hedgehog 2. After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald […]
TRAILER: The New Peanuts Special “For Auld Lang Syne”
December 8th, 2021 Jerry Beck For Auld Lang Syne, the first new original holiday special to come from Apple’s expanded partnership with WildBrain, will premiere globally on Friday, December 10th on Apple TV+. Ahead of the global premiere this Friday, the holiday special is now available in the Apple TV+ Press Screening Room. In the special, after the Peanuts gang […]
Twenty-Six Features are Eligible for Academy Consideration
December 6th, 2021 Jerry Beck The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced feature films eligible for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 94th Academy Awards. Some of the films have not yet had their required qualifying release and must fulfill that requirement and comply with all the category’s other qualifying rules to advance in […]
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“Groo The Wanderer” Animated Film/TV Rights Acquired by Did I Err Productions
November 23rd, 2021 Jerry Beck Entrepreneur Josh Jones has acquired the animated film and television rights to Groo the Wanderer, legendary cartoonist Sergio Aragonés’ beloved comics character, with the intent of producing the character’s first-ever animated entertainment via Jones’ Did I Err Productions company. Groo the Wanderer, now in its landmark 40th year of publication, is the longest currently-running independent […]
Iconic “Looney Tunes” Podcast Series on Spotify
November 22nd, 2021 Jerry Beck Just in time for your holiday travels, take a rollicking road trip across the country with Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in Looney Tunes Presents: Bugs & Daffy’s Thanksgiving Road Trip. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, this four-part original comedy podcast series for the entire family features the Looney Tunes like you’ve never seen (or […]
Will Ryan R.I.P.
November 20th, 2021 Jerry Beck Our friend, cartoon voice over and songwriter/performer Will Ryan passed away yesterday afternoon, November 19th, from a short battle with cancer. He was 72. Will Ryan’s voice can be heard in more feature roles in more Oscar-winning films than perhaps any other actor, including such other favorites as playing Petrie in “The Land Before Time”, […]
TRAILER: Pixar’s “Turning Red”
November 17th, 2021 Jerry Beck Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red introduces Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes […]
Nick Greenlights “Max & the Midknights” and “Rock, Paper, Scissors”
November 16th, 2021 Jerry Beck The adventures of a 10-year-old girl dreaming of knighthood and the hijinks of best friends Rock, Paper and Scissors will soon unfold on Nickelodeon with the pickup of two all-new animated series. Nickelodeon has greenlit Max & the Midknights, based on the best-selling children’s book series written and drawn by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln […]
Stella Meghie To Write and Direct Disney Animation’s series “Tiana”
November 13th, 2021 Jerry Beck Stella Meghie, acclaimed writer/director of films including “The Photograph,” “The Weekend” and “Jean of the Joneses,” has joined Walt Disney Animation Studios as director and writer of the highly-anticipated animated series “Tiana.” The series is set to release on Disney+ in 2023. In the series, Tiana sets off for a grand new adventure as the […]
