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.

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SyFy Acquires John Cena’s Animated “Dallas and Robo”

As announced today on John Cena’s Facebook account, SYFY is ready for a “mutha truckin’ good time” with its acquisition of Dallas and Robo, starring Cena and Kat Dennings. Beginning Saturday, August 8th at midnight-ish ET/PT, the 8-episode half-hour adult animated comedy will begin its first ever cable run during the network’s TZGZ late-night animation […]

“Trolls” Director Walt Dohrn Signs Exclusive Deal with Dreamworks

DreamWorks Animation today announced that the studio has entered into a multi-year deal with Walt Dohrn, director of the recently released Trolls World Tour and co-director of Trolls, which grossed more than $346M globally. The announcement was made by Margie Cohn, President, DreamWorks Animation. A longtime DreamWorks talent, Dohrn will have an overall first look […]

Netflix Announces Richard Linklater’s New Animated Film “Apollo 10 1/2: A Space-Age Adventure”

Richard Linklater’s new animated film, Apollo 10 ½ A Space-Age Adventure will be produced by Linklater’s Detour FilmProductions and Submarine, and released by Netflix. Set against the backdrop of the 1969 Apollo mission to the moon, which celebrates its 51st anniversary today, the new film is inspired by Linklater’s childhood in Houston, TX. The live […]

Netflix To Add “Bombay Rose” Fall 2020

Bombay Rose has been acquired by Netflix, and will release globally (except China) in Q4 2020. It will release in France in 2021. The film was the first Indian Animation film ever selected to open Venice Critics Week, was also selected by TIFF and BFI and won at the Chicago and Mumbai Film Festivals. “Having […]

Asifa-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum Selects 2020 Student Scholarship Recipients

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for academic year 2020. This year’s scholarships total is $40,000 and will be distributed to 11 students; four graduate and seven undergraduates from six countries. The scholarship funds will be used to cover costs for necessary software and hardware, academic research and tuition. […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

SyFy Acquires John Cena’s Animated “Dallas and Robo”

“Trolls” Director Walt Dohrn Signs Exclusive Deal with Dreamworks

Netflix Announces Richard Linklater’s New Animated Film “Apollo 10 1/2: A Space-Age Adventure”

Netflix To Add “Bombay Rose” Fall 2020

Asifa-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum Selects 2020 Student Scholarship Recipients

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