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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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Ray Harryhausen film and lecture series at Science Museum Oklahoma
A series of screenings and lectures have been announced by the Science Museum Oklahoma, in collaboration with the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation, to celebrate the ‘Mythical Menagerie’ exhibition. See some of Ray’s most beloved films on the big screen, after seeing his creatures up close at the Museum! October 20th will see a one-of-a-kind […]
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Into the Unknown- Exhibition dates in Greece and Denmark
Following a successful first phase at the Barbican Centre in London, the ‘Into the Unknown: A Journey through Science Fiction‘ exhibition will now tour Europe. This unprecedented programme will showcase an all-encompassing exploration of the genre, from its roots in classic literature, through to modern day cinema blockbusters. As such, this will be a unique […]
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20 Million Miles to Earth- 60th Anniversary Screening, Aberdeen
We are delighted to announce a 60th anniversary celebration of ’20 Million Miles to Earth’ at Queens Links Cineworld in Aberdeen, as part of our #Harryhausen100 celebrations. To celebrate this landmark film, and to mark what would have been Ray Harryhausen’s 97th birthday, the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation will present a unique glimpse into […]
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Exhibition at Tate Britain: ‘The Art of Ray Harryhausen’
A unique showcase of some of Ray Harryhausen’s most beloved models, bronzes and drawings will be displayed alongside some of his favourite pieces of fine art at the Tate Britain this Summer. Throughout his creative life, Ray would regularly acknowledge the depth of influence offered to him by artists such as Gustav Dore, John Martin […]
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‘Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger’- Free outdoor screening in Edinburgh
Fans in Scotland can catch a FREE outdoor screening of ‘Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger’ next Sunday the 18th of June, as part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. This 40th anniversary celebration will also contain an exclusive introductory video from the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation, showing some rare images from the […]
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‘ Ray Harryhausen- Mythical Menagerie’ at the Science Museum Oklahoma
Exciting news for all Harryhausen fans in the USA, as an exhibition of some of Ray’s most beloved models and artworks opens at the Science Museum Oklahoma. “Ray Harryhausen – Mythical Menagerie” is a comprehensive exhibition of close to 150 of the original models, prototypes, bronzes, sketches and storyboards from the Harryhausen collection, containing material […]
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Stop-Motion Film Competition- Milngavie Week 2017
The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation are delighted to announce that we will be judging the first edition of the Milgavie Week Stop Motion Competition this coming June. Young animators are invited to put together a short film, demonstrating their techniques and showcasing their storytelling skills. Winning entries will be judged by the Foundation’s trustees, […]
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Into the Unknown- A Journey through Science Fiction
We are pleased to announce that items from the Ray Harryhausen collection will be displayed as part of the Barbican Centre’s ‘Into the Unknown: A Journey through Science Fiction’ exhibition. This unprecedented programme will showcase an all-encompassing exploration of the genre, from its roots in classic literature, through to modern day cinema blockbusters. As such, […]
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Ray Harryhausen Poster Book
Do you have a collection of Harryhausen film posters? We’d like to speak with you…! The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation are excited to be working with esteemed writer Richard Holliss on a book detailing the poster art of Ray Harryhausen movies. We have been able to scour Ray’s vast poster archive, and have found […]
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