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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 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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‘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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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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