Jerry Beck

Jerry Beck Trailers

Hare's to Bugs! A Bugs Bunny Celebration TrailerCentury of Animation Showcase: 1923 TrailerClaydream Trailer

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.

Most Popular Jerry Beck Trailers

Total trailers found: 30

Out of the Inkwell: The Fleischer Story Trailer (2008)

16 June 2008

A documentary about the Fleischer brothers and how they revolutionized animation.

Of Aardvarks, Ants, Inspectors, and Cranes Trailer (2016)

26 April 2016

Animation documentary

Hare's to Bugs! A Bugs Bunny Celebration Trailer (2024)

27 July 2024

Enjoy a heartwarming journey through the legacy of the world’s most famous cartoon superstar – Bugs Bunny.

The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass Trailer (2018)

16 October 2018

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.

Century of Animation Showcase: 1923 Trailer (2023)

29 September 2023

A compilation of animated shorts restored by Thomas Stathes. A snapshot of the state of animated filmmaking 100 years ago.

Hornswiggle Trailer (2008)

20 December 2008

A crazy rhino meets his hero, Zantar. He tries to help but physically hurts him.

Robot Carnival Trailer (1987)

21 July 1987

An anthology of various tales told in various styles with robots being the one common element among them.

Tinker Bell: A Fairy's Tale Trailer (2007)

02 December 2007

"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.

Goodbye, Warner Bros., Hello DePatie-Freleng Trailer (2016)

26 April 2016

Documentary short

The Art of 'Spirited Away' Trailer (2003)

15 April 2003

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.

The Memory of Robot Carnival: A Look Back at the History of the Classic Anthology Trailer (2018)

27 March 2018

A visual essay on the making, release and restoration of Robot Carnival.

The Speed Racer Show Trailer (1992)

09 June 1992

One of the first examples of Japanese anime to find a significant audience in the United States, Speed Racer was an animated television series whose bold graphic style, fast-paced action, and curious English-language dubbing won a cult following in America.

Looks Can Kill Trailer (1994)

07 February 1994

A stripper takes vengeance on her audience.

Bird Gone Wild: The Woody Woodpecker Story Trailer (2018)

26 November 2018

The story of Walter Lantz and Woody Woodpecker from the early days at Universal Pictures to the creation of brand new cartoons in 2018.

Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants Trailer (2009)

14 July 2009

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.

Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of the Looney Tunes Trailer (2003)

28 October 2003

A documentary on the Looney Tunes. Including interviews from people who worked on it, and their family.

King-Size Comedy: Tex Avery and the Looney Tunes Revolution Trailer (2012)

16 October 2012

Focuses on how the legend of animation, Tex Avery, revolutionized cartoons.

Bugs Bunny's 80th What's Up, Doc-umentary! Trailer (2020)

01 December 2020

Narrated by Billy Crystal, the documentary examines the history of the character over the decades, il

Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute Trailer (2007)

30 October 2007

The titular directors discussed are: Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising (1930-1933), Jack King (1934-1936))

Claydream Trailer (2022)

05 August 2022

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.

Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast Trailer (2010)

05 October 2010

An interactive, feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary teeming with worthwhile bonus content all its own.

Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood Trailer (2008)

03 March 2008

A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.

Animation Outlaws Trailer (2019)

27 September 2019

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.

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! Trailer (2021)

29 October 2021

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.

The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached Trailer (2009)

10 March 2009

Documentary focusing on the making-of the 1940n adaptation of Pinocchio by the Disney studio, often considered the artistic pinnacle of the Disney feature.

Adventures in Plymptoons! Trailer (2011)

30 May 2011

A documentary film about Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton. This is a portrait piece that includes interviews with family, friends, colleagues, critics, and fans.

Cartoon Carnival Trailer (2021)

01 August 2021

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.

Cartoons Go To War Trailer (1996)

26 April 1996

This remarkable documentary dedicates itself to an extraordinary chapter of the second World War – the psychological warfare of the USA.

The One and Only June Foray Trailer (2013)

16 January 2013

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.

The Art and Animation of Carl Barks Trailer (2005)

31 December 2005

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.