Don't miss a Winter Lecture on 'The Works of Ray Harryhausen' next Thursday the 8th of October by Foundation Collections Manager @ConnorHeaney86 in person at @bristolmuseum M-Shed, and also available to watch virtually on Zoom: bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-… '...Ray Harryhausen's films adapted mythological stories into 90 minutes of fantasy cinema, astounding audiences with his groundbreaking techniques. His creations- from the Kraken and Kali to Medusa and the Skeleton Warriors- have become enduring icons of cinema. The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation (Charity no SC001419) now care for the vast collection of models, artworks and equipment created and collected by Ray throughout his career. Connor Heaney is the Foundation’s Collections Manager, and deals with the day-to-day care of Ray’s archive. His responsibilities include the cataloguing, digitisation and conservation of the collection, as well as promoting the awareness of Ray’s work and legacy through worldwide exhibitions and events...'

Win your very own Bubo or Trog at the 'Ray Harryhausen: Myths in Motion' exhibition! 📷📷 Got a question worthy of a prize? 📷📷 We’re thrilled to reveal that a Star Ace Deluxe Bubo and Troglodyte Figure, kindly provided by The Ray Harryhausen Foundation will be up for grabs at our 3pm screening and Q&A of The Valley of Gwangi on Saturday 26th September! Joining us for this special event will be Vanessa Harryhausen, @ConnorHeaney86, Mike Hankin and @walshbros, offering a fantastic opportunity to hear behind-the-scenes insights and celebrate the legacy of Ray Harryhausen. The two favourite questions asked during the Q&A will each win one of these incredible collectibles, so start thinking of your best Harryhausen-inspired questions now... 📷 Want a closer look at the prizes? Check out John Walsh 📷 📷 unboxing video: 📷 youtube.com/watch?v=O0K69UB5… Don’t miss this chance to see a classic on the big screen, meet our special guests, and potentially take home an amazing piece of Harryhausen memorabilia! #RayHarryhausen #ValleyOfGwangi #TheArcWinchester #FilmScreening 📷📷📷

Our touring US exhibition ‘Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen’ will open at brand new museum Verko's Vault in Las Vegas. See over 150 pieces from Ray Harryhausen's incredible collection, including original screen used models, artwork, early experiments and more! Iconic creations from 'Clash of the Titans', 'Jason and the Argonauts', 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad' and every classic Harryhausen movie will be on display from October 8th. Tickets on sale now! store.verkosvault.com/collec…

Thank you to everybody who has enquired about the next location of our ‘Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen’ US exhibition, after an incredible 7 months at @museumofminis in Tucson. We are delighted to announce that this exhibition will be next be displayed at Verko's Vault in Las Vegas, Nevada- opening Fall 2026. verkosvault.com Keep an eye on our social media accounts for further dates and information!

Check out an interview with Vanessa Harryhausen and collections manager Connor Heaney on @monsterkidradio! youtube.com/watch?v=llKaXNzV… The interview took place at the The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures @museumofminis 'Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen' exhibition, which runs until May 3rd 2026. Don't miss it!

UK EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENT: '𝐑𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐧: 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧' 26 Sep 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 We are delighted to share news of our upcoming exhibition at The Arc, Winchester. hampshireculture.org.uk/even… "The story of a legendary animator who changed the course of film history, this special exhibition has been created for The Arc and drawn from the incredible archive of The Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation. Harryhausen’s innovation in stop motion had a lasting effect on viewers and filmmakers alike. His creatures – the skeletons from Jason and the Argonauts (1963), Minaton from Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977) and Medusa from Clash of the Titans (1981) - were animated in a way that had never been seen before. Tributes from filmmakers such as Peter Jackson and Aardman Animations, who cite Harryhausen’s importance, will feature in the exhibition. Together with daughter, Vanessa Harryhausen, whose personal contributions will be found throughout the exhibition, we’ve selected over 70 objects to bring to Winchester. They include paintings by artists who were early influencers on Harryhausen’s art and storytelling. Through sketches and original models, the exhibition highlights the inventiveness, incredible artistry and resulting awe of Harryhausen’s career." Image credits: © The Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation

All of us at the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation were deeply saddened by the passing of artist and actor Mark Redfield. A good friend of the Foundation, Mark had paid tribute to Ray’s work with 2017 audio play ‘Sinbad and the Pirate Princess’, starring former Harryhausen actresses Caroline Munro and Martine Beswick. Mark also spoke with Ray’s daughter Vanessa Harryhausen and collections manager @ConnorHeaney86 during the Dynamation Celebration in 2019- listen to his podcast interview below: soundcloud.com/user-17085088…? Mark was a multitalented creator who produced a number of notable audio dramas alongside his acting credits and artistic works, all of which can be found through his social media pages: @RedfieldStudios Our thoughts are with Mark’s family and friends at this sad time. He will be missed.

Check out an interview with Ray's daughter Vanessa Harryhausen and Foundation Collections Manager @ConnorHeaney86 on @azpublicmedia, as NPR take a first look at the The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures @museumofminis exhibition 'Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen': azpm.org/p/podcasts/2025/10/…

Check out a preview of 'Ray Harryhausen- Miniature Models of the Silver Screen' at @museumofminis Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. Foundation Collections Manager @ConnorHeaney86 spoke to @kgun9 about the exhibition: youtube.com/watch?v=wheGrBda…

📷LOW TICKET WARNING📷 Jason and the Argonauts (1963) - Saturday, October 4 at 2:00PM With Vanessa Harryhausen and @ConnorHeaney86 in person! Co-presented by @museumofminis The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, whose new exhibit, Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen, opens Friday, October 3. Present your ticket from this screening to receive a 20% discount on admission to the exhibit! Don’t miss this very special big screen presentation of the spectacular 1963 fantasy classic JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS, featuring a live post-film Q&A with Vanessa Harryhausen, daughter of legendary visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen, and Connor Heaney, the Collections Manager for the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation! Copies of Vanessa’s book, Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema, will be available for sale and signing following the Q&A (cash sales only). (Dir. by Don Chaffey, 1963, USA/UK, 104 mins., Rated G) TICKETS: loftcinema.org/film/jason-an… #jasonandtheargonauts #RayHarryhausen #vanessaharryhausen #stopmotionlegend #harryhausencollection #titanofcinema #ClassicCinema #fantasyfilm #1960sCinema #skeletonarmy #minitimemachinemuseum #LoftCinema #loftcinematucson #tucsonevents

Happy 85th birthday to Jim Danforth, the legendary stop-motion animator who assisted Ray on ‘Clash of the Titans’ (1981). Ray had known Jim for 20 years since meeting him on the set of ‘7th Voyage of Sinbad’, and was his first choice as assistant when it became clear that the amount of animation required for his final film would be too much work for one pair of hands. Aside from animating many of the Pegasus scenes in ‘Clash’, Jim was responsible for the animation in such classics as ‘When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth’ and ‘7 Faces of Dr. Lao’. Many happy returns, Jim!

A reminder that today is the last chance to see the 'Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen' exhibition at Kalamazoo Valley Museum! Visitors today can attend a free, special in-depth panel discussion exploring Ray Harryhausen's enduring legacy that will be led by Foundation Collections Manager @ConnorHeaney86. For those who cannot make it in person, the event will be live-streamed from 1:15pm EDT: youtube.com/live/VdKN_82za3E. There will be a short documentary screening before the panel discussion, "Ray Harryhausen: Movement into Life" (1990), directed by Foundation trustee @walshbros. The film will only be available to see in person prior to the panel discussion. Come by to see this exhibition of Ray's work before its run finishes in Kalamazoo! kalamazoomuseum.org/exhibits…

Vodcast Episode 19 features an entertaining conversation with Andy Gent, director of London-based Arch Model Studio youtu.be/ktHrloSVVRY Best known for creating the puppets and animation for classic films such as ‘Isle of Dogs’ and ‘The Fantastic Mr Fox’, the studio were presented with the inaugural Ray Harryhausen Award for ‘Best Commercial Film Animation’ in 2022. Their short feature ‘Save Ralph’ saw thought-provoking exploration of animal testing and vivisection, featuring the voice talents of Ricky Gervais and Taika Waititi. Andy discusses his history as a Harryhausen fan, and his later encounters with Ray. He explains to hosts @walshbros & @ConnorHeaney86 how Ray’s work has gone on to influence and inspire his own career, as well as the ongoing legacy that the stop-motion master’s work has left upon the wider industry. Many thanks to Andy for taking part in the show! For more information on Arch Model Studio, see: ams.london/

Behind the Scenes during the installation of our latest exhibit in the USA!📷 'Kalamazoo Valley Museum Exhibits Project Coordinator Alecia Cross, and @ConnorHeaney86 , Collections Manager for the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation (Charity Number SC001419), unbox artifacts for the newest exhibit "Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen.” This free exhibit opens Jan. 25, 2025 and runs through April 27, 2025 at the @KalamazooMuseum! For more information, visit the museum's webpage here: bit.ly/3PGnfyr