By Steve Vertlieb: Ray Harryhausen remains one of the most revered figures in fantasy/sci-fi motion picture history. Born June 29, 1920, Ray was not only a childhood hero, but became a dear and cherished friend of nearly fifty years duration. … Continue reading
The deadline to enter films for the second annual Ray Harryhausen Awards is April 30. Submissions are being taken for the following categories: The awards will be presented at the historic Cameo Cinema in Edinburgh on June 29. The awards … Continue reading
By Steve Vertlieb: Ray Harryhausen remains one of the most revered figures in fantasy/sci-fi motion picture history. Born June 29, 1920, Ray was not only a childhood hero, but became a dear and cherished friend of nearly fifty years duration. … Continue reading
By Steve Vertlieb: Ray Harryhausen remains one of the most revered figures in fantasy/sci-fi motion picture history. Born June 29, 1920, Ray was not only a childhood hero, but became a dear and cherished friend of nearly fifty years duration. … Continue reading
By Steven J. Vertlieb: Special effects and stop-motion animation pioneer Ray Harryhausen candidly discusses his affection, respect, admiration, and love for three-time Oscar-winning composer Miklos Rozsa in this deeply personal correspondence, commenting on their very special working relationship, and ever … Continue reading
By Steve Vertlieb: Here are photos from my memorial tribute to old friend and special effects genius Ray Harryhausen on November 19 at Philcon, the annual convention of The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society. The one-hour remembrance and celebration of Ray’s … Continue reading
Is this a real thing? Not a hack like drawing Spock ears on a Canadian $5 bill? Yes and no. Ray Harryhausen is one of many “eligible characters” on the Bank of England’s longlist of nominees to have their image on the new … Continue reading
Visual effects genius Ray Harryhausen, who brought the fantastic alive using stop-motion animation, died May 7 in London at the age of 92. Between 1949 and 1981 he created effects for Mighty Joe Young, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (partly … Continue reading
The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation announced the winners of the second Ray Harryhausen Awards on June 29. Best Feature Film Animation Best Short Film Animation Notable Mention: Out of Character, Nicollo Gioia Best Student Film Animation Notable Mention- Campfire Stories (Director Edmond … Continue reading
(1) GOOSEBUMPS. [Item by Martin Morse Wooster.] Yahoo! Entertainment interviews R.L. Stine on the 30th anniversary of the Goosebumps series. Stine reveals his inspiration is…Ray Bradbury! “’Goosebumps’ at 30: R.L. Stine on the blockbuster book franchise and why he’s ‘Stephen … Continue reading