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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Disney+ Announces Three All-New Exclusive “The Simpsons” Episodes

Today, Disney+ announced three all-new episodes of “The Simpsons”set to stream exclusively on Disney+ globally this summer, following the series’ recent landmark 800th episode milestone.

SHORT: “The Worm’s Eye View Of The Bird” To Make Southern California Premiere at Dances With Films in June

An animated short by Karen Zipor, will make its SoCal Premiere on Monday June 22ndat the 28th edition of Dances With Films at 4:15 pm at the TCL Chinese 6 in Hollywood. Here's a sneak peek.

Fleischer Studios Developing Betty Boop Feature with Quinta Brunson’s Fifth Chance Productions

Emmy Award-winning creator, writer, producer, and actress Quinta Brunson, through her production banner Fifth Chance Productions, has partnered with Mark Fleischer and the legendary Fleischer Studios to develop a feature film adaptation of the iconic Betty Boop, with Brunson attached to star in the title role.

Sony Pictures Classics Acquire’s Clichy’s “Iron Boy”

Premiering in the Un Certain Regard section at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the childhood drama film is already being lauded by critics for its stunning combination of realism and fantasy.

Bill Damaschke Kicks Off A New Era Warner Bros. Pictures Animation At Open House in Burbank

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation (WBPA) welcomed filmmakers, creatives, and collaborators to its Burbank home on Tuesday night for a pre-Annecy open house, offering an early look at the studio’s upcoming slate and a chance to connect with the artists behind it. Now 250 employees strong with seven films in active production, WBPA is building out one of the most ambitious theatrical animation slates in the industry.

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

Disney+ Announces Three All-New Exclusive “The Simpsons” Episodes

SHORT: “The Worm’s Eye View Of The Bird” To Make Southern California Premiere at Dances With Films in June

Fleischer Studios Developing Betty Boop Feature with Quinta Brunson’s Fifth Chance Productions

Sony Pictures Classics Acquire’s Clichy’s “Iron Boy”

Bill Damaschke Kicks Off A New Era Warner Bros. Pictures Animation At Open House in Burbank

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