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

TRAILER: Skydance’s “Spellbound”

Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters. Directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and […]

Aubry Mintz Elected New Executive Director For ASIFA-Hollywood

Animation educator and professional, Aubry Mintz was recently elected by the ASIFA-Hollywood Board of Directors to serve as its new Executive Director (ED). Mintz held the Interim ED position after Frank Gladstone retired last December. “I look forward to working alongside the prestigious board of directors and staff at ASIFA-Hollywood, and I am honored to […]

52nd Annie Awards ‘Call For Entries’ Begin Today!

ASIFA-Hollywood today announced its Call for Entries for the 52nd Annie Awards set for Saturday, February 8, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Honoring excellence in the field of animation, the 52nd Annie Awards cover 37 categories including Animated Feature, Animated Feature-Independent, TV/Media Production, Sponsored Production, Short Subject, and Student Films, along with Achievement and Honorary […]

MeTV Toons Panel at Comic Con July 26th; “Bugs Bunny Bash” airs on July 27th

MeTV Toons is set to make its San Diego Comic-Con debut on Friday, July 26th, 2024. Bob Bergen, the celebrated animation voice actor and the official voice of MeTV Toons, will be joined by animation historian Jerry Beck, 2x Emmy-Award winning voice actor Eric Bauza, plus renowned voice actors Jeff Bergman and Candi Milo, and […]

Academy Award Nominations 2025

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that nominations for its 97th Annual Academy Awards. The 5 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their directors: Best Animated Feature nominees are: • Flow – Gints Zilbalodis • Inside Out 2 – Kelsey Mann • Memoirs Of A Snail – […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

TRAILER: Skydance’s “Spellbound”

Aubry Mintz Elected New Executive Director For ASIFA-Hollywood

52nd Annie Awards ‘Call For Entries’ Begin Today!

MeTV Toons Panel at Comic Con July 26th; “Bugs Bunny Bash” airs on July 27th

Academy Award Nominations 2025

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