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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Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Planning Trilogy of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Features

Nickelodeon and Paramount Animation announced during a presentation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival that Lauren Montgomery (“Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “Voltron: Legendary Defender”) is attached to direct an untitled, animated Avatar film currently in development under the Avatar Studios banner. This will be the first of three planned Avatar films. Creators Bryan Konietzko, […]

TRAILER: “Bugs Bunny Builders” Breaks Ground July 25

Grab those hard hats and fasten that tool belt, a Looney construction crew is heading to town! Bugs Bunny Builders, the first Looney Tunes preschool show in over 20 years, premieres Monday, July 25 at 8:00 a.m. ET/PT on Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and Tuesday, July 26 on Cartoonito on HBO Max. The series will […]

Nickelodeon Launches it’s “Intergalactic Shorts Program” 2.0

Nickelodeon’s Intergalactic Shorts Program 2.0 is opening its search for new and diverse creators from across the globe, focusing on new voices and nurturing their vision for original comedy-driven content with an eye toward representation. Today’s announcement was made by Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation and Paramount Animation.

Netflix Announces a Huge Slate of International Animated Series and Features

Ahead of the 61st annual Annecy International Animation Film Festival next week, Netflix has announced a slate of new animated films and series from creators across Europe. Each of these titles has a distinct tone and language, but are universal in their storytelling and themes. The new films include Ember, Sergio Pablos’ follow-up to the […]

TEASER: Disney’s “Strange World”

Check out the teaser trailer and poster from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new feature film Strange World. Jake Gyllenhaal lends his voice to Searcher Clade, the son of a steadfast explorer. The original action-adventure journeys deep into an uncharted and treacherous land where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades, a family of explorers whose differences […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Planning Trilogy of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Features

TRAILER: “Bugs Bunny Builders” Breaks Ground July 25

Nickelodeon Launches it’s “Intergalactic Shorts Program” 2.0

Netflix Announces a Huge Slate of International Animated Series and Features

TEASER: Disney’s “Strange World”

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