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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Animation Educator’s Forum Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for academic year 2024-25. 120 applications were received, with 11 students selected, three graduates and eight undergraduates, from the United States and three countries – Spain, France and Australia. The total scholarship funds, $44,000, will be distributed evenly, and will be used to […]

Global Icons and Fleischer Studios Announce New Brand Collaborations for Animated Icon Betty Boop

The Queen of Cartoons is More Popular Than Ever with New Apparel, Accessories, Pet Products, and an Upcoming Broadway Musical Leading brand-licensing agency Global Icons and Fleischer Studios, owner of a number of classic animated characters including Betty Boop, have entered into a wide range of new licensing collaborations for the beloved Queen of Cartoons, […]

TICKETS FOR THE 52nd ANNIE AWARDS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets for the 52nd Annie Awards celebration on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall are on sale now at asifa-hollywood.org. Tickets are $300 each and include the pre- and post- receptions and ceremony. For complete ticket and event information, please visit the Annie Awards website at www.annieawards.org. UCLA Box Office will send QR […]

Cartoon Network Launches Digital Experience For It’s Staircase

Welcome to the stairwell that tells the story of a studio…one step and sketch at a time. Cartoon Network Studios (CNS) today announced the launch of a dedicated website that will serve as the virtual home for its iconic Artist Stairwell space. From 2000 to 2023, the CNS building in Downtown Burbank stood as a […]

Netflix “That Christmas” Announces Cast

Netflix has unveiled a stellar voice cast and brand new images from Locksmith Animation (Ron’s Gone Wrong) and director Simon Otto’s (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy) upcoming CG animated feature That Christmas. The film stars Brian Cox as Santa, Fiona Shaw (Ms. Trapper), Jodie Whittaker (Mrs. Williams), and Bill Nighy (Bill) as the residents […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

Animation Educator’s Forum Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

Global Icons and Fleischer Studios Announce New Brand Collaborations for Animated Icon Betty Boop

TICKETS FOR THE 52nd ANNIE AWARDS ON SALE NOW!

Cartoon Network Launches Digital Experience For It’s Staircase

Netflix “That Christmas” Announces Cast

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