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Comic Con International- Ray Harryhausen: The Return of the Special Effects Godfather
We are delighted to announce that we will be appearing at San Diego Comic-Con later this month. Our panel, Ray Harryhausen: The Return of the Special Effects Godfather, will take place in Room 26AB on Friday, July 20 (4:30pm – 5:30pm). Filmmaker John Walsh and collections manager Connor Heaney reveal Harryhausen Foundation’s plans to bring […]
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‘Jason and the Argonauts’ UK screenings, Summer 2018
June 2018 will see a number of screenings of ‘Jason and the Argonauts’, celebrating this beloved film’s 55th anniversary. 17th June, St Andrew’s Square, Edinburgh: Free outdoor screening of ‘Jason and the Argonauts’ on June 17th, as part of this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival’s ‘Film Fest in the City’. Preceded by a special introduction […]
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Outdoor screening of ‘Jason and the Argonauts’- 29th June, Valence House
To mark what would have been Ray Harryhausen’s 98th birthday on June 29th, Valence House Museum will host a special outdoor screening of the 1963 classic ‘Jason and the Argonauts‘. This 55th anniversary screening will also mark your last chance to see a private viewing of the ‘Dinosaurs, Harryhausen and Me‘ exhibition, which showcases some […]
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The Ray Harryhausen Podcast- Episode 19: ‘The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad’ 60th Anniversary Special
Celebrate 60 years of ‘The 7th Voyage of Sinbad’! Join us as we mark the anniversary of one of the most influential and beloved fantasy films of all time. ‘The 7th Voyage of Sinbad’ changed the face of special effects in cinema, and inspired a generation of directors, actors and artists. Trustee John Walsh and […]
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‘Harryhausen- The Movie Posters’ now available for pre-order
‘The Poster Art of Ray Harryhausen‘ by Richard Holliss is now available to pre-order on Amazon. The book is released on September 4th, and showcases the posters from all of Ray’s movies, from 1949′s Mighty Joe Young, to Clash of the Titans in 1981. Featuring posters from all over the world, as well as commentary […]
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Ray Harryhausen- Rondo Awards nominations 2018
We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated in three categories for this year’s Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards! BEST LIVE EVENT: Mythical Menagerie is exhibited at Science Museum Oklahoma, first U.S. exhibit since his death in 2013. Daughter Vanessa among guests. BEST MULTI-MEDIA HORROR SITE: ‘The Ray Harryhausen Podcast‘ BEST INTERVIEW: ‘John […]
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Exhibition opening rescheduled-’Dinosaurs, Harryhausen and Me’
ANNOUNCEMENT- DELAY OF EXHIBITION OPENING: Unfortunately, the severe weather conditions over the past week have forced a rescheduling of our exhibition at the Valence House Museum. The exhibit will now open on Wednesday the 14th of March. ‘Dinosaurs, Harryhausen and Me‘ will see a celebration of the work of our official conservator, Alan Friswell. Hosted […]
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Exhibition in London: ‘Dinosaurs, Harryhausen and Me’
EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENT: ‘Dinosaurs, Harryhausen and Me‘ will see a celebration of the work of our official conservator, Alan Friswell. Hosted at the Valence House Museum in Dagenham, London, this unique exhibition will showcase some of the most famous models that Alan has restored for the Foundation, including models from ‘Jason and the Argonauts’, ‘Clash of […]
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‘The Golden Voyage of Sinbad’- screening with Foundation presentations, 25/02/18
Join us for a 45th anniversary screening of ‘The Golden Voyage of Sinbad’ in London! The Regent Street Cinema will be celebrating this 1973 classic on Sunday the 25th of February, with special guest Caroline Munro, alongside Foundation trustees John Walsh and Ray’s daughter Vanessa Harryhausen. Fans will be treated to a special introduction to […]
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‘Recapturing Mighty Joe Young’ at Aberystwyth University
From November 2017, Aberystwyth University will host a celebration of Mighty Joe Young, following the discovery of a unique treasure from the film’s production. As Ray Harryhausen’s first major film project, this 1949 classic saw him animate under the supervision of idol and mentor, Willis O’Brien. To mark the discovery of an incredible post-production scrapbook […]
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