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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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue Reading‘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 […]
Continue ReadingRay 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 […]
Continue ReadingExhibition 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 […]
Continue ReadingExhibition 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 […]
Continue Reading‘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 […]
Continue Reading‘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 […]
Continue ReadingRay 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 […]
Continue ReadingInto 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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