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

Disney
The first trailer and poster for Disney’s “Hexed,” an all-new magical coming-of-age saga releasing in theaters November 25, are now available. The original animated film is Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 65th animated feature.
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Disney Kids and Family
From Disney Kids & Family and produced by ICON Creative Studio in association with Disney Television Animation, “Journey” (WT) is created by Matt Munn (“Ice Age: Collision Course,” “Spies in Disguise”), who will serve as executive producer alongside Peabody Award-winning Steve Loter (“Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” “Kim Possible”).
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Paramount
Here's the trailer for Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies August 14th theatrical release of Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. The Backstreet Boys also provide a new song for the film.
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Pixar
The first teaser trailer and poster for Disney and Pixar’s “Gatto,” is here. And Mark Ruffalo has joined the voice cast as the scrappy black cat Nero. Click here for a first look.
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Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present an Academy Honorary Award to animator Floyd Norman. The Oscar will be presented at the Academy’s 17th Governors Awards event on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
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