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.

Articles By Jerry Beck

Warner Bros. Looney Tune “Curse Of The Monkey Bird” Begins Qualifying Theatrical Engagement

We on this website are huge fans of the forthcoming Looney Tunes Cartoons that will debut next year on Warnermedia’s HBO-Max streaming service. These new shorts perfectly capture the spirit and humor of the original theatrical cartoons from the golden age. We want everyone to see these – and will make every effort to let […]

Shout Picks Up “Swift”

Shout! Studios, the multi-platform filmed entertainment distribution and production arm of Shout! Factory, and Sola Media GmbH have entered into an exclusive movie deal to distribute new animated family feature Swift (a.k.a. Manou The Swift ) in the United States. Directed by Andrea Block and Christian Haas of LUXX Film, Academy Award-winner Kate Winslet (The […]

Nickelodeon Slates “Loud House” Spin-off “The Casagrandes” for October

A new home in the city holds big adventures, laughs and love around every corner in Nickelodeon’s new original animated series The Casagrandes, premiering Monday, Oct. 14, at 1:30 p.m. (ET/PT). A spinoff of Nick’s animated hit The Loud House, The Casagrandes tells the story of 11-year-old Ronnie Anne who moves to the city with […]

Submissions For GLAS Animation Festival Now Open

The 5th annual GLAS Animation Festival takes place March 19-22, 2020 in the historic city of Berkeley, California, just a quick ride away from San Francisco. GLAS exhibits films from local and international artists and filmmakers across the animation spectrum, creating a community and space for industry veterans, historians, animation enthusiasts, and emerging talent from […]

Netflix Adds Megan Nicole Dong’s “CentaurWorld” to its Schedule

Netflix will transport viewers around the world to a colorful and imaginative land where fantastical creatures sing and adventure surrounds you – welcome to Centaurworld. The new kids animated series hails from first-time showrunner Megan Nicole Dong, a 2017 honoree of Variety’s 10 Animators to Watch List. Netflix has committed to a 20-episode order. Dong […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

Warner Bros. Looney Tune “Curse Of The Monkey Bird” Begins Qualifying Theatrical Engagement

Shout Picks Up “Swift”

Nickelodeon Slates “Loud House” Spin-off “The Casagrandes” for October

Submissions For GLAS Animation Festival Now Open

Netflix Adds Megan Nicole Dong’s “CentaurWorld” to its Schedule

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