Starting Thursday, the 3rd annual GLAS Animation Festival takes place all over Berkeley California. Special Programs include A Conversation With David O’Reilly, An Intimate Q&A with Phil Lord & Chris Miller; presentations by Nickelodeon, Tonko House, Google Spotlight Stories; Animation surveys from Croatia and Zagreb; spotlights on animators Jorge Gutierrez, Jonathan Hodgson, Sophie Koko Gate, […]
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Gkids Acquires North American Rights to Anime “Fireworks”
March 15th, 2018 
Jerry Beck US distributor GKIDS announced today that it has acquired the North American distribution rights to Fireworks, from director Nobuyuki Takeuchi and general director Akiyuki Shinbo. The deal for the film was negotiated by Eric Beckman of GKIDS and Rui Machida at Toho Co., Ltd. GKIDS will release the film theatrically in Summer 2018. Here’s the […]
FIRST LOOK TEASER: Illumination’s “The Grinch”
March 8th, 2018 Jerry Beck For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic. The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, […]
TEASER: First Look at Disney’s Live Action “Christoper Robin”
March 6th, 2018 Jerry Beck Take a look at the teaser trailer for Disney’s Christopher Robin, coming soon to theaters. In this live action adventure, the young boy who embarked on countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood with his band of spirited and lovable stuffed animals, has grown up and lost his way. Now it is up to his […]
The Academy Award Goes to… “Coco” and Kobe
March 4th, 2018 Jerry Beck The Academy Award for Best Animated Feature went to Pixar’s Coco. Directors Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina and producer Laura K. Anderson accepted the award (from the cast of Star Wars: Mark Hamill, BB-8, Kelly Tran and Oscar Issac). The Academy Award for Best Animated Short went to Dear Basketball. Glen Keane (director/animator) and Kobe […]
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No Comments » TEASER: Disney’s “Ralph Breaks The Internet”
February 28th, 2018 Jerry Beck Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 leaves Litwak’s video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive and thrilling world of the internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s wrecking. Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) must risk it all by […]
TRAILER: “Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero” Opens Nationwide April 13th
February 27th, 2018 Jerry Beck Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero is based on the incredible true story of the unbreakable bond between a young Soldier and a stray dog who, for his valorous feats, is still recognized today as the first dog promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army, the most decorated dog in American history and […]
Bud Luckey (1934-2018)
February 24th, 2018 Jerry Beck Veteran animator Bud Luckey has passed away. Luckey was a valued member of the Pixar team since Toy Story (1995) but his career dates back to the early 1960s (The Alvin Show, Sesame Street) as an animator, character designer, storyboard artist – even a voice actor (Eeyore in Winnie The Pooh, Rick Decker in The […]
Disney Channel to Debut CG “Muppet Babies” on March 23rd
February 22nd, 2018 Jerry Beck Disney Junior’s reimagined Muppet Babies will premiere Friday March 23rd with two back-to-back episodes on Disney Channel (10:00 a.m. EDT) and in the DisneyNOW app. The series’ soundtrack featuring the theme song, performed by Tony Award-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry (“Hamilton”). Based on the original Emmy Award-winning series, the all-new CG-animated Muppet Babies chronicles the hilarious […]
Gkids Acquires Mamoru Hosoda’s “Mirai” for Fall Release
February 17th, 2018 Jerry Beck GKIDS has announced it has acquired the North American distribution rights for the animated feature Mirai from Japan’s Studio Chizu. The film is written and helmed by Mamoru Hosoda, the director behind The Boy and the Beast, Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. GKIDS will release the film theatrically this […]
Shout and Funimation To Give Chinese “Big Fish and Begonia” US Theatrical Release in April
February 16th, 2018 Jerry Beck Shout! Studios, the multi-platform filmed entertainment distribution and production arm of Shout! Factory, has tapped Funimation Films as its U.S. theatrical partner to jointly launch artful animated feature Big Fish and Begonia across U.S. cinemas starting on Friday, April 6, 2018. The announcement was made today by Melissa Boag, Senior Vice President of Family Entertainment […]
Disney Junior Announces Animated “Fancy Nancy” with Alyson Hannigan and Rob Riggle
February 16th, 2018 Jerry Beck Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”) and Rob Riggle (“Modern Family”) star as Nancy’s parents Claire and Doug Clancy in Disney Junior’s animated series Fancy Nancy, premiering this summer on Disney Junior and the new DisneyNOW app. Mia Sinclair Jenness, the 12-year-old Broadway sensation who starred in “Matilda,” stars as the voice of Nancy, […]
TRAILER: Pixar’s “The Incredibles 2”
February 14th, 2018 Jerry Beck Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back in Incredibles 2 – but this time Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is in the spotlight, leaving Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell) and Dash (voice of Huck Milner) to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life. It’s a tough […]
TRAILER: Anime “Batman Ninja”
February 13th, 2018 Jerry Beck Check out the Dark Knight, alongside many of his most famed allies and infamous foes, in an eye-popping anime you’ve never seen before. Warner Bros. Japan, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment present Batman Ninja, an all-new, feature-length animated film arrives on Digital starting April 24th, 2018, and Blu-ray Steelbook, Blu-ray Combo Pack and […]
GKIds Acquires “Satellite Girl And Milk Cow”
February 9th, 2018 Jerry Beck GKIDS, acclaimed distributor of animation for adult and family audiences, announced that it is has acquired the North American distribution rights to Satellite Girl And Milk Cow, from acclaimed Korean director Chang Hyung-yun. Sales agent INDIESTORY represents the title worldwide. Satellite Girl And Milk Cow is available for streaming now via the VRV Select channel […]
