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.

Articles By Jerry Beck

TEASER: Illumination’s “The Secret Life Of Pets 2”

The Secret Life of Pets 2 will follow summer 2016’s blockbuster about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. The Secret Life of Pets 2 will see the return of writer Brian Lynch (Minions) and once again be directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me series, Dr. Seuss’ The […]

Oscar’s Animated Short Film Nominees – The Shortlist

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the shortlist for the 91st Oscars in the category of Animated Short Film. Ten films were selected out of Eighty-one films qualified in the category. Members of the Short Films and Feature Animation Branch vote to determine the shortlist and the nominees. The films, listed […]

Emily Hubley on “The Faith Journal Project”

Filmmaker Emily Hubley has announced her next project: The Faith Journal Project, a 3-part undertaking (short film, an installation and an application) related to the 7000+ self-portraits (in 49 journals) created by her mom, artist/filmmaker Faith Hubley, in the final decades of her life. “This has long been in the works,” says Hubley. “and now […]

TEASER: “PlayMobil: The Movie”

Here comes The Lego Movie’s younger cousin — PlayMobil: The Movie takes audiences on an epic comedy adventure through a sprawling imaginative universe in the first-ever feature film inspired by the award-winning German Playmobil role-play toys. Directed by Lino DiSalvo (head of animation on Disney’s Frozen), It is currently scheduled for a August 16th, 2019 […]

TRAILER: Dreamworks/Netflix “3Below: Tales Of Arcadia”

DreamWorks Animation Television has released the full trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated Netflix original series 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, bringing an out-of-world experience exclusively to Netflix December 21st. Featuring an all-star voice cast including Diego Luna (Narcos: Mexico), Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation), Glenn Close(The Wife) and more, 3Below: […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

TEASER: Illumination’s “The Secret Life Of Pets 2”

Oscar’s Animated Short Film Nominees – The Shortlist

Emily Hubley on “The Faith Journal Project”

TEASER: “PlayMobil: The Movie”

TRAILER: Dreamworks/Netflix “3Below: Tales Of Arcadia”

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