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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Zack Olin Named Senior Vice President, Development and Current Series for Disney Television Animation

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+.

Cartoon Logic/ClassicFlix to Release “The Famous Studios Champion Collection” blu-ray and DVD set on April 21st

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.

TCM to Air the Classic “Looney Tunes”; Bugs Bunny February’s “Star Of The Month”

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.

Roger Allers (1949-2026); Tributes Pour In

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.

Academy Award Nominations

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that nominations for its 98th Annual Academy Awards.

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

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Zack Olin Named Senior Vice President, Development and Current Series for Disney Television Animation

Cartoon Logic/ClassicFlix to Release “The Famous Studios Champion Collection” blu-ray and DVD set on April 21st

TCM to Air the Classic “Looney Tunes”; Bugs Bunny February’s “Star Of The Month”

Roger Allers (1949-2026); Tributes Pour In

Academy Award Nominations

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98th Oscar Shortlist For Animated Shorts Announced

20 Years Of The Best Animated Feature Golden Globe

Animated Feature Films Eligible for the 98th Oscars Announced

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