3D Disneyland: A Primer
Some twenty-five years ago, the seeds were planted for this book, and all this time later, these never-before-seen photos are now being shared with the public.
Remembering ‘Rescue Rangers’
There is a huge fandom for the Disney Afternoon block – and in particular, Chip and Dale’s Rescue Rangers.
Come on, Steve! The Animated Adventures of “Steve the Horse”
Here are the obscure British “Steve the Horse” cartoons, based on Roland Davies popular comic strip.
Toons Trip Out (Part 3)
The craze of toons for trailers continues, possibly hitting its ultimate expression herein.
A Who’s-Who of Animation Prove the World (& Records) Are Round
How two different record albums became a Hanna-Barbera presentation – on the Disney Channel!
The Online 16mm Cartoon Carnival: August Edition
What better way to wish Betty Boop a happy 90th birthday?
Who Was Volus Jones?
This Disney veteran was tagged as a “shorts guy” – but he was so much more.
Cartoon Commercials, Volume 2 Blu-ray
I think this is the first collection (that I know of) of just vintage commercials in HD.
Toons Trip Out (Part 2)
First, an excursion to the Wild West. Then, an examination of a 1930’s travel phenomenon.
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]
