Disney’s Grammy-Nominated “Aristocats” Storyteller Album
The cats in Paree made their screen debut 50 years ago. Here’s a look at the Storyteller albums that recreated the story of the film.
7 Things You Didn’t Know About “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”
I have done much research and writing on this Tim Burton’s film, and plenty of fascinating behind the scenes information came to light.
The Enchanting Magica De Spell
Magica De Spell created by Disney Legend Carl Barks in 1961. She became even more popular when she moved from the comic book pages to the DuckTales series.
What Are Your Favorite Great (and not so great) Moments From Animation History?
After a rough week here, I thought it would be fun for some Cartoon Research participation!
Toons Trip Out (Part 8)
We start out this week’s travel tales with a couple of Terrytoons – plus multiple doses of wanderlust for Bugs Bunny, Donald Duck, Popeye, and Magoo.
Merrie Melodies 1941-42: Bugs Bunny Takes the Lead (Part 2)
Continuing with the Merrie Melodies for 1942, as the mood sways from the traditional to some periodic patriotic flag-waving.
My All-Time Top Ten Favorite Cartoons – Part 1
Over the years, many people have asked me ‘What is your favorite cartoon?’ Here I attempt an answer.
The Return of Dragon’s Lair
The story of Dragon’s Lair – from arcade game to Saturday morning, and perhaps soon on the big screen.
On Various Projects and “Crop Chasers” (1939)
A nice beat-up Technicolor print of a Columbia Color Rhapsodies cartoon produced at the Iwerks Studio.
Jerry Beck is a writer, animation producer, college professor and author of more than 15 books on animation history. He is a former studio exec with Nickelodeon Movies and Disney, and has written for The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. He has curated cartoons for DVD and Blu-ray compilations and has lent his expertise to dozens of bonus documentaries and audio commentaries on such. Beck is currently on the faculty of CalArts in Valencia, UCLA in Westwood and Woodbury University in Burbank – teaching animation history. More about Jerry Beck [Click Here]
