Model of Skeleton from Jason and the Argonauts, c.1961 by Ray Harryhausen (1920-2013). Mounted on wooden base. Collection: The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation (Charity No. SC001419) © The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation Photography: Sam Drake (National Galleries of Scotland)
Clash of the Titans, Jason and the Argonauts, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Earth Vs. Flying Saucers… these are all incredible classic films that featured the stop-motion work and creature designs of legendary artist and filmmaker Ray Harryhausen.
I grew up watching these films! I love these movies, and I was always fascinated by the creatures and monsters in them that Harryhausen brought to life! The skeletons from Jason and the Argonauts and from his Sinbad series, the Minaton from Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, and Medusa from Clash of the Titans. The onscreen visuals of these creatures played a big part of why I fell in love with movies.
Clash of the Titans, Jason and the Argonauts, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Earth Vs. Flying Saucers… these are all incredible classic films that featured the stop-motion work and creature designs of legendary artist and filmmaker Ray Harryhausen.
I grew up watching these films! I love these movies, and I was always fascinated by the creatures and monsters in them that Harryhausen brought to life! The skeletons from Jason and the Argonauts and from his Sinbad series, the Minaton from Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, and Medusa from Clash of the Titans. The onscreen visuals of these creatures played a big part of why I fell in love with movies.
- 8/26/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
If got some pretty awesome news for those of you who are fans of legendary special effects artist and stop-motion wizard Ray Harryhausen. He worked on a ton of films in the course of his career and a couple of my favorites include Clash of the Titans and Jason and the Argonauts.
Well, it looks like we’ll be getting a new film based on some newly discovered materials from Ray Harryhausen! These materials were discovered in the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation, which houses more than 50,000 artifacts from the artist’s 60-year career. It’s pretty incredible that a new project will emerge from this archive!
The new project is tentatively titled Force of the Trojans. The screenplay for the film is being written by Beverley Cross, and the designs for the film will come from the original production art and sculptures conceived by Harryhausen!
The big announcement was made on Facebook,...
Well, it looks like we’ll be getting a new film based on some newly discovered materials from Ray Harryhausen! These materials were discovered in the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation, which houses more than 50,000 artifacts from the artist’s 60-year career. It’s pretty incredible that a new project will emerge from this archive!
The new project is tentatively titled Force of the Trojans. The screenplay for the film is being written by Beverley Cross, and the designs for the film will come from the original production art and sculptures conceived by Harryhausen!
The big announcement was made on Facebook,...
- 10/24/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
In today’s film news roundup, Jason Reitman wins the John Cassavetes award, the documentary “Race Against Time” gets a release and the Ray Harryhausen Foundation is planning “Force of the Trojans.”
Film Festivals
The Denver Film Festival has selected Jason Reitman as the recipient of its 2018 John Cassavetes Award for his work as a director, producer and writer.
The award was established in collaboration with Cassavetes’ spouse Gena Rowlands in 1989 and is presented to a film artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of filmmaking and whose work reflects the spirit of the late Cassavetes.
Reitman will screen his latest film, “The Front Runner,” on Nov. 8 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, followed by the presentation of the award. Reitman will be joined by his co-writers Matt Bai and Jay Carson for an onstage conversation about the film.
Reitman received Academy Award nominations for producing, directing...
Film Festivals
The Denver Film Festival has selected Jason Reitman as the recipient of its 2018 John Cassavetes Award for his work as a director, producer and writer.
The award was established in collaboration with Cassavetes’ spouse Gena Rowlands in 1989 and is presented to a film artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of filmmaking and whose work reflects the spirit of the late Cassavetes.
Reitman will screen his latest film, “The Front Runner,” on Nov. 8 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, followed by the presentation of the award. Reitman will be joined by his co-writers Matt Bai and Jay Carson for an onstage conversation about the film.
Reitman received Academy Award nominations for producing, directing...
- 10/23/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
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