Jerry Beck
Biography: Jerry Beck is a well-known animation historian, with ten books and numerous articles to his credit. He is also an animation producer, an industry consultant to Warner Bros., and has been an executive with Nickelodeon and Disney.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 09, 1955
Deathday: N/A
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Cartoon Carnival
2021-08-01
Cartoon Carnival
Overview: Cartoon Carnival tells the story of the pioneering early days of the animated art-form and chronicles one film preservationist's quest to rescue pre-sound cartoons from obscurity and screen them to new, appreciative audiences.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-08-01
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Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
2021-10-29
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
Overview: After 52 years of solving mysteries, the Scooby gang reunite at Warner Bros. Studios to reminisce about their favorite cases and how they were filmed. But it turns out that the back lot may have its OWN monster problem. Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo investigate this mystery while celebrating the legacy of the franchise.
Genres: Animation Adventure Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-29
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The Art and Animation of Carl Barks
2005-12-31
The Art and Animation of Carl Barks
Overview: A documentary film about the life and work of artist and author Carl Barks, including his lifetime association with Walt Disney and the Donald Duck character family.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-31
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First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series
2006-11-28
First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series
Overview: Superman leaps off the comic page for the first time in this animated series that ran from 1941-1942.
Genres: Animation Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-28
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Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!
2020-12-01
Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary!
Overview: Narrated by Billy Crystal, the documentary examines the history of the character over the decades, including sketches, clips from the shorts, and interviews with the animation legends who created some of the most memorable Bugs material
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-01
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Century of Animation Showcase: 1923
2023-09-29
Century of Animation Showcase: 1923
Overview: A compilation of animated shorts restored by Thomas Stathes. A snapshot of the state of animated filmmaking 100 years ago. Includes several 1923 films.
Genres: Animation Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-09-29
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Animation Outlaws
2019-09-27
Animation Outlaws
Overview: Walt Disney said “We have created characters and animated them in the dimension of depth, revealing through them to our perturbed world that the things we have in common far outnumber and outweigh those that divide us.” Outside of Walt himself there are few people who have brought together and united more animators in the history of the genre than Craig "Spike" Decker and Mike Gribble, known to all as Spike & Mike. They created an animation festival that helped launch the careers of John Lasseter, Peter Lord, Will Vinton, Bill Plympton and Mike Judge to name just a few. Their Spike & Mike festival had an enormous impact on animation that was felt the world over. The festival was known as much for the breakthrough animation it presented as the outrageous antics of the founders.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-27
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Tinker Bell: A Fairy's Tale
2007-12-02
Tinker Bell: A Fairy's Tale
Overview: "Tinkerbell: A Fairy's Tale" is a look into Tink, who has become a pop culture icon in the years since the film's release. We hear about some of the inspirations for Tink (actress Margaret Kerry was the live-action reference), concept art for Tink and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-02
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Adventures in Plymptoons!
2011-05-30
Adventures in Plymptoons!
Overview: A documentary film about Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton. This is a portrait piece that includes interviews with family, friends, colleagues, critics, and fans.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-05-30
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Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
2009-07-14
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Overview: Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop culture icon status and showcases the series' around the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-07-14
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The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached
2009-03-10
The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached
Overview: Documentary focusing on the making-of the 1940n adaptation of Pinocchio by the Disney studio, often considered the artistic pinnacle of the Disney feature.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-03-10
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Ghost Empire: The Forgotten Story of Harvey Comics
Ghost Empire: The Forgotten Story of Harvey Comics
Overview: For half a century Harvey Comics characters ruled newsstands, television screens, and the imaginations of children across the United States. While the names Casper the Friendly Ghost, Richie Rich, Little Audrey, Dick Tracy, and The Green Hornet live on, Harvey Comics has been largely forgotten. This film will bring together stories from family members, artists, historians, and celebrities to reveal the untold story of a company that changed comic books and pop culture forever.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
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Hare's to Bugs! A Bugs Bunny Celebration
2024-07-27
Hare's to Bugs! A Bugs Bunny Celebration
Overview: Enjoy a heartwarming journey through the legacy of the world’s most famous cartoon superstar – Bugs Bunny. Witness his extraordinary transformation from animated character to global and pop culture icon with classic archival footage and exclusive new interviews with voice actors Bob Bergen, Eric Bauza, Jeff Bergman, Candi Milo, Billy West, animation historian Jerry Beck, Variety’s TV Editor Mike Schneider and others.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-07-27
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Behind the Tunes: Bosko, Buddy and the Best of Black and White
2005-10-25
Behind the Tunes: Bosko, Buddy and the Best of Black and White
Overview: Documentary short about the black & white Looney Tunes cartoons
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-25
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Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimson
2007-10-30
Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimson
Overview: A look at the career of Warner Bros. animator and director Robert McKimson
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-30
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Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute
2007-10-30
Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute
Overview: The titular directors discussed are: Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising (1930-1933), Jack King (1934-1936), Ub Iwerks (1937), Ben Hardaway (1934-1940), Norm McCabe (1940-1943), and Art Davis (1945-1949)
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-30
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Behind the Tunes: Once Upon A Looney Tune
2007-10-30
Behind the Tunes: Once Upon A Looney Tune
Overview: A look at the fairy tale-based Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons, starring characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-30
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Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-Shots
2007-10-30
Behind the Tunes: Wacky Warner One-Shots
Overview: Historians and modern animators discuss classic era Warner cartoons without "stars": characters who returned in subsequent cartoons.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-30
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Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu
2007-10-30
Behind the Tunes: Real American Zero - The Adventures of Private Snafu
Overview: Historians and animators discuss the Private Snafu cartoons made for military training during World War II.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-30
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Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
2008-03-03
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Overview: A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-03-03
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The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
2018-10-16
The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
Overview: An all-new documentary celebrating the legacy of the holiday specials created by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass including interviews with filmmakers and historians.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-10-16
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Bird Gone Wild: The Woody Woodpecker Story
2018-11-26
Bird Gone Wild: The Woody Woodpecker Story
Overview: The story of Walter Lantz and Woody Woodpecker from the early days at Universal Pictures to the creation of brand new cartoons in 2018. Featuring contributions from Woody experts and of course, Woody himself.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-26
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It Hopped One Night: A Look at ‘One Froggy Evening’
2004-11-02
It Hopped One Night: A Look at ‘One Froggy Evening’
Overview: A documentary about Chuck Jones' classic animated short One Froggy Evening.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-02
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Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
2010-10-05
Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
Overview: An interactive, feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary teeming with worthwhile bonus content all its own.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-05
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The Art of 'Spirited Away'
2003-04-15
The Art of 'Spirited Away'
Overview: The people that brought the film Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (2001) (a.k.a. "Spirited Away") to the US explain how it was converted into English, with some minor confusion between languages, and how well it did in both Japan and America.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-04-15
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The One and Only June Foray
2013-01-16
The One and Only June Foray
Overview: This film is about the life and times of legendary voice actress June Foray. From her beginnings as a child wanting to be an actress, to becoming one of the greatest voice talents in the golden age of animation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-01-16
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Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul
2012-10-16
Behind the Tunes: Leon Schlesinger - The Merrie Cartoon Mogul
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-16
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Behind the Tunes: Blanc Expressions
2003-10-28
Behind the Tunes: Blanc Expressions
Overview: A documentary about Mel Blanc's voice work.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-28
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Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
2005-10-25
Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
Overview: A documentary about Frank Tashlin's cartoons.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-25
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Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes
2003-10-28
Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes
Overview: A documentary on the Looney Tunes. Including interviews from people who worked on it, and their family.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-28
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Goodbye, Warner Bros., Hello DePatie-Freleng
2016-04-26
Goodbye, Warner Bros., Hello DePatie-Freleng
Overview: Documentary short
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-26
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Of Aardvarks, Ants, Inspectors, and Cranes
2016-04-26
Of Aardvarks, Ants, Inspectors, and Cranes
Overview: Animation documentary
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-26
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The Memory of Robot Carnival: A Look Back at the History of the Classic Anthology
2018-03-27
The Memory of Robot Carnival: A Look Back at the History of the Classic Anthology
Overview: A visual essay on the making, release and restoration of Robot Carnival.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-03-27
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Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!
2005-10-25
Behind the Tunes: Looney Tunes Go to War!
Overview: A Documentary about the Looney Tunes war cartoons
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-25
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Claydream
2022-08-05
Claydream
Overview: A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80s and 90s. But after 30 years of being the unheralded king of clay, Will Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down. Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, the film charts the rise and fall of the Academy Award and Emmy winning Will Vinton Studios.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-05
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Cartoons Go To War
1996-04-26
Cartoons Go To War
Overview: This remarkable documentary dedicates itself to an extraordinary chapter of the second World War – the psychological warfare of the USA. America’s trusted cartoon darlings from the studios of Warner Bros., Paramount, and the “big animals” of the Disney family were supposed to give courage to the people at the homefront, to educate them, but also to simultaneously entertain them. Out of this mixture grew a genre of its own kind – political cartoons. Insightful Interviews with the animators and producers from back then elucidate in an amusing and astonishing way under which bizarre circumstances these films partially came into existence.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-04-26
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Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story
2008-06-16
Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story
Overview: A documentary about the Fleischer brothers and how they revolutionized animation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-16
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