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

Heritage
The largest collection of animation art from Hanna-Barbera Studios comes to Auction in Heritage Auctions February 21 & 22, 2026.
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Disney+
In this role, Olin will oversee development and current series across Disney Television Animation’s award-winning slate as the studio continues to expand its portfolio of animated storytelling for kids and families on Disney+.
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Cartoon Logic
Classic cartoon fans rejoice! It's ghosts and mice and wolves not-so-nice! This April 21st, Cartoon Logic brings 18 newly restored 1940s Paramount Pictures cartoons to Blu-ray in their Famous Studios Champion Collection.
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TCM
Beginning in February, TCM will introduce the Looney Tunes library to its monthly programming lineup, launching with Bugs Bunny as TCM’s Star of the Month for the first time.
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Disney
Allers played a major role in defining the Disney Animation renaissance of the ‘80s and ‘90s with his direction, story and creative contributions to such films as “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” and of course "The Lion King" among others.
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