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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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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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