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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Comic-Con Museum Opens “Becoming Betty Boop” Exhibit June 27th

For nearly 100 years, she’s remained a cultural icon. Soon, Comic-Con Museum visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the worldwide debut of Becoming Betty Boop, a Comic-Con Museum exclusive and original exhibit opening on Thursday, June 27. In collaboration with Fleischer Studios, Comic-Con Museum curated this one-of-a-kind multimedia exhibit to take fans on […]

TRAILER: “The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie”

That’s not all folks! From Ketchup Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, director Pete Browngardt, and the creative team behind the award-winning “Looney Tunes Cartoons” comes The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, a brand new buddy comedy starring one of the greatest comedic duos in history–Porky Pig and Daffy Duck! This richly-crafted, hand-drawn […]

MeTV Toons Network Unveils Debut Programming Schedule

Weigel Broadcasting Co. today unveiled the programming schedule (below) for its highly anticipated new network, MeTV Toons which will launch Tuesday, June 25, as the only TV network destination dedicated exclusively to classic animation. This first launch schedule showcases many of the greatest names and most famous characters and series in all of classic animation. […]

Blu-Ray Preview: “TOM AND JERRY: The Complete CinemaScope Collection”

With the rise of TV threatening moviegoing back in the 1950s, wider screens became Hollywood’s way to combat that competition. M-G-M went all in and placed their bets on the new CinemaScope process. In addition to their feature films, the studio emboldened their cartoon unit run by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera – and their […]

Warner Bros. Discovery and Weigel Broadcasting to Launch “MeTV TOONS”

Weigel Broadcasting Co. announced the launch of an all-new national television network, MeTV TOONS, dedicated exclusively to the very best of classic animation, from Hollywood-era shorts to made-for-television favorites. In this new collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery and Weigel – the company behind the top rated MeTV Network – MeTV Toons will welcome dozens of […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

Comic-Con Museum Opens “Becoming Betty Boop” Exhibit June 27th

TRAILER: “The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie”

MeTV Toons Network Unveils Debut Programming Schedule

Blu-Ray Preview: “TOM AND JERRY: The Complete CinemaScope Collection”

Warner Bros. Discovery and Weigel Broadcasting to Launch “MeTV TOONS”

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