The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation
@rayharryhausen.bsky.social
The Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation is a charitable Trust set up by Ray in 1986 (No. SC001419). Our primary aim is to protect Ray’s work and legacy. https://www.rayharryhausen.com
Happy birthday to Peter Jackson, a lifelong Ray Harryhausen fan. Many happy returns! #PeterJackson #rayharryhausen #thelordoftherings #stopmotionanimation
October 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Happy birthday to Peter Jackson, a lifelong Ray Harryhausen fan. Many happy returns! #PeterJackson #rayharryhausen #thelordoftherings #stopmotionanimation
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Check out an interview with Ray's daughter Vanessa Harryhausen and Foundation Collections Manager Connor Heaney on AZPN, as they take a first look at the Mini Time Machine Museum exhibition 'Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen': www.azpm.org/p/podcasts/2...
The myths and monsters of Ray Harryhausen arrive in Tucson.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Check out an interview with Ray's daughter Vanessa Harryhausen and Foundation Collections Manager Connor Heaney on AZPN, as they take a first look at the Mini Time Machine Museum exhibition 'Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen': www.azpm.org/p/podcasts/2...
Check out an interview with Ray's daughter Vanessa Harryhausen and Foundation Collections Manager Connor Heaney on AZPN, as they take a first look at the Mini Time Machine Museum exhibition 'Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen': www.azpm.org/p/podcasts/2...
The myths and monsters of Ray Harryhausen arrive in Tucson.
www.azpm.org
October 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Check out an interview with Ray's daughter Vanessa Harryhausen and Foundation Collections Manager Connor Heaney on AZPN, as they take a first look at the Mini Time Machine Museum exhibition 'Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen': www.azpm.org/p/podcasts/2...
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Ray Harryhausen - O mestre do cinema stop-motion
Em celebração aos 105 anos do nascimento de um dos maiores gênios da animação stop-motion.
CAIXA Cultural Rio de Janeiro
PROGRAMAÇÃO:
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Ray Harryhausen - O mestre do cinema stop-motion
Em celebração aos 105 anos do nascimento de um dos maiores gênios da animação stop-motion.
CAIXA Cultural Rio de Janeiro
PROGRAMAÇÃO:
www.caixacultural.gov.br/Paginas/Prog...
#RayHarryhausen @rayharryhausen.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Ray Harryhausen - O mestre do cinema stop-motion
Em celebração aos 105 anos do nascimento de um dos maiores gênios da animação stop-motion.
CAIXA Cultural Rio de Janeiro
PROGRAMAÇÃO:
www.caixacultural.gov.br/Paginas/Prog...
#RayHarryhausen @rayharryhausen.bsky.social
Ray Harryhausen - O mestre do cinema stop-motion
Em celebração aos 105 anos do nascimento de um dos maiores gênios da animação stop-motion.
CAIXA Cultural Rio de Janeiro
PROGRAMAÇÃO:
www.caixacultural.gov.br/Paginas/Prog...
#RayHarryhausen @rayharryhausen.bsky.social
Happy birthday to director Guillermo del Toro @realgdt.bsky.social!
It is wonderful to see fantasy cinema live on through Del Toro’s wonderful creations, which continue to astound on the big screen. Many happy returns! #guillermodeltoro #rayharryhausen #stopmotionanimation
It is wonderful to see fantasy cinema live on through Del Toro’s wonderful creations, which continue to astound on the big screen. Many happy returns! #guillermodeltoro #rayharryhausen #stopmotionanimation
October 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Happy birthday to director Guillermo del Toro @realgdt.bsky.social!
It is wonderful to see fantasy cinema live on through Del Toro’s wonderful creations, which continue to astound on the big screen. Many happy returns! #guillermodeltoro #rayharryhausen #stopmotionanimation
It is wonderful to see fantasy cinema live on through Del Toro’s wonderful creations, which continue to astound on the big screen. Many happy returns! #guillermodeltoro #rayharryhausen #stopmotionanimation
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Jason and the Argonauts (1963) - Saturday, October 4 at 2:00PM
With Vanessa Harryhausen in person!
Co-presented by The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. New exhibit, Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen, opens today!
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Jason and the Argonauts (1963) - Saturday, October 4 at 2:00PM
With Vanessa Harryhausen in person!
Co-presented by The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. New exhibit, Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen, opens today!
loftcinema.org/film/jason-a...
October 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Jason and the Argonauts (1963) - Saturday, October 4 at 2:00PM
With Vanessa Harryhausen in person!
Co-presented by The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. New exhibit, Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen, opens today!
loftcinema.org/film/jason-a...
Jason and the Argonauts (1963) - Saturday, October 4 at 2:00PM
With Vanessa Harryhausen in person!
Co-presented by The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. New exhibit, Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen, opens today!
loftcinema.org/film/jason-a...
Happy birthday to legendary Star Wars actor and Ray Harryhausen fanatic, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social!
Did you know? Before landing the role of Luke Skywalker, Mark interviewed legendary Sinbad actor, Kerwin Matthews in 1970s Ray Harryhausen fanzine, FXRH.
#MarkHamill #starwars #rayharryhausen
Did you know? Before landing the role of Luke Skywalker, Mark interviewed legendary Sinbad actor, Kerwin Matthews in 1970s Ray Harryhausen fanzine, FXRH.
#MarkHamill #starwars #rayharryhausen
September 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Happy birthday to legendary Star Wars actor and Ray Harryhausen fanatic, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social!
Did you know? Before landing the role of Luke Skywalker, Mark interviewed legendary Sinbad actor, Kerwin Matthews in 1970s Ray Harryhausen fanzine, FXRH.
#MarkHamill #starwars #rayharryhausen
Did you know? Before landing the role of Luke Skywalker, Mark interviewed legendary Sinbad actor, Kerwin Matthews in 1970s Ray Harryhausen fanzine, FXRH.
#MarkHamill #starwars #rayharryhausen
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Watch and win with my exclusive #unboxing of @rayharryhausen.bsky.social GHOULS from the classic film Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977) by @StarAceToysLtd @XPLUSCollection and epic box designs by @theartofchristophernico #harryhausenunboxing #RayHarryhausen
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Ghouls Final VideoHarryhausen Unboxing: GHOULS with John Walsh
YouTube video by Walsh Bros
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September 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Watch and win with my exclusive #unboxing of @rayharryhausen.bsky.social GHOULS from the classic film Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977) by @StarAceToysLtd @XPLUSCollection and epic box designs by @theartofchristophernico #harryhausenunboxing #RayHarryhausen
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Today marks the birthday of Raquel Welch, who very sadly passed away in 2023.
Raquel starred as Loana in Ray Harryhausen's 1966 classic 'One Million Years BC'. An unforgettable role, which spawned one of the most iconic movie posters in cinema history!
#raquelwelch #rayharryhausen #onemillionyearsbc
Raquel starred as Loana in Ray Harryhausen's 1966 classic 'One Million Years BC'. An unforgettable role, which spawned one of the most iconic movie posters in cinema history!
#raquelwelch #rayharryhausen #onemillionyearsbc
September 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Today marks the birthday of Raquel Welch, who very sadly passed away in 2023.
Raquel starred as Loana in Ray Harryhausen's 1966 classic 'One Million Years BC'. An unforgettable role, which spawned one of the most iconic movie posters in cinema history!
#raquelwelch #rayharryhausen #onemillionyearsbc
Raquel starred as Loana in Ray Harryhausen's 1966 classic 'One Million Years BC'. An unforgettable role, which spawned one of the most iconic movie posters in cinema history!
#raquelwelch #rayharryhausen #onemillionyearsbc
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That time the fine fellas at @rayharryhausen.bsky.social gifted me with an invaluable photo op: Ray’s screen-used Medusa reading my newest issue of Famous Monsters on the 35th anniversary of Clash of the Titans! itcamefromblog.com/2017/04/21/m...
Medusa Reads Famous Monsters!
Medusa from CLASH OF THE TITANS reads Famous Monsters. I know this to be true from the photographic evidence.
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August 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
That time the fine fellas at @rayharryhausen.bsky.social gifted me with an invaluable photo op: Ray’s screen-used Medusa reading my newest issue of Famous Monsters on the 35th anniversary of Clash of the Titans! itcamefromblog.com/2017/04/21/m...
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We are delighted to announce dates for our next exhibition at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson, AZ!
‘Ray Harryhausen- Miniature Models of the Silver Screen’ opens on Sept 30th. Special opening reception with Vanessa Harryhausen on Oct 3rd:
theminitimemachine.org/event/exhibi...
‘Ray Harryhausen- Miniature Models of the Silver Screen’ opens on Sept 30th. Special opening reception with Vanessa Harryhausen on Oct 3rd:
theminitimemachine.org/event/exhibi...
May 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We are delighted to announce dates for our next exhibition at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson, AZ!
‘Ray Harryhausen- Miniature Models of the Silver Screen’ opens on Sept 30th. Special opening reception with Vanessa Harryhausen on Oct 3rd:
theminitimemachine.org/event/exhibi...
‘Ray Harryhausen- Miniature Models of the Silver Screen’ opens on Sept 30th. Special opening reception with Vanessa Harryhausen on Oct 3rd:
theminitimemachine.org/event/exhibi...
Today marks the birthday of Ray Harryhausen.
Please share your memories of this legendary filmmaker today, as we today reflect on the incredible legacy he has left for us all to enjoy.
#rayharryhausen
Please share your memories of this legendary filmmaker today, as we today reflect on the incredible legacy he has left for us all to enjoy.
#rayharryhausen
June 29, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Today marks the birthday of Ray Harryhausen.
Please share your memories of this legendary filmmaker today, as we today reflect on the incredible legacy he has left for us all to enjoy.
#rayharryhausen
Please share your memories of this legendary filmmaker today, as we today reflect on the incredible legacy he has left for us all to enjoy.
#rayharryhausen
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Watch and win with my exclusive #unboxing of @rayharryhausen.bsky.social Griffin from the classic film The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973)by @StarAceToysLtd @XPLUSCollection #harryhausenunboxing #RayHarryhausen
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Harryhausen Unboxing: THE GRIFFIN with John Walsh
YouTube video by Walsh Bros
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June 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Watch and win with my exclusive #unboxing of @rayharryhausen.bsky.social Griffin from the classic film The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973)by @StarAceToysLtd @XPLUSCollection #harryhausenunboxing #RayHarryhausen
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Today marks the birthday of Faith Domergue (16/06/24– 04/04/99), leading lady in 'It Came From Beneath the Sea'.
Domergue starred as scientist Dr Lesley Joyce in Ray's 1955 classic, as one of the marine biologists tracking the movie's giant Octopus. #faithdomergue #rayharryhausen
Domergue starred as scientist Dr Lesley Joyce in Ray's 1955 classic, as one of the marine biologists tracking the movie's giant Octopus. #faithdomergue #rayharryhausen
June 16, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Today marks the birthday of Faith Domergue (16/06/24– 04/04/99), leading lady in 'It Came From Beneath the Sea'.
Domergue starred as scientist Dr Lesley Joyce in Ray's 1955 classic, as one of the marine biologists tracking the movie's giant Octopus. #faithdomergue #rayharryhausen
Domergue starred as scientist Dr Lesley Joyce in Ray's 1955 classic, as one of the marine biologists tracking the movie's giant Octopus. #faithdomergue #rayharryhausen
'Clash of the Titans' was released in the USA on this day 44 years ago!
Ray Harryhausen's final film, and certainly one of his most beloved, this 1981 classic contains some his finest stop-motion animation.
What are your memories of 'Clash of the Titans'? #rayharryhausen #clashofthetitans
Ray Harryhausen's final film, and certainly one of his most beloved, this 1981 classic contains some his finest stop-motion animation.
What are your memories of 'Clash of the Titans'? #rayharryhausen #clashofthetitans
June 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
'Clash of the Titans' was released in the USA on this day 44 years ago!
Ray Harryhausen's final film, and certainly one of his most beloved, this 1981 classic contains some his finest stop-motion animation.
What are your memories of 'Clash of the Titans'? #rayharryhausen #clashofthetitans
Ray Harryhausen's final film, and certainly one of his most beloved, this 1981 classic contains some his finest stop-motion animation.
What are your memories of 'Clash of the Titans'? #rayharryhausen #clashofthetitans
Everybody remembers the Skeletons from 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad' and 'Jason and the Argonauts'. Did you know that Ray Harryhausen also animated a Skeleton model in 'First Men in the Moon' (1964)? Martha Hyer's character Kate is x-rayed by the Selenites after being captured on the moon!
June 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Everybody remembers the Skeletons from 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad' and 'Jason and the Argonauts'. Did you know that Ray Harryhausen also animated a Skeleton model in 'First Men in the Moon' (1964)? Martha Hyer's character Kate is x-rayed by the Selenites after being captured on the moon!
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Shopping for a new fleece can be perilous - especially in @rayharryhausen.bsky.social ‘s 1963 classic ‘JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS’
#RayHarryhausen #JasonAndTheArgonauts #Classics
#RayHarryhausen #JasonAndTheArgonauts #Classics
May 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Shopping for a new fleece can be perilous - especially in @rayharryhausen.bsky.social ‘s 1963 classic ‘JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS’
#RayHarryhausen #JasonAndTheArgonauts #Classics
#RayHarryhausen #JasonAndTheArgonauts #Classics
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The Cyclops from 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad'- cover star for this classic issue of Famous Monsters of Filmland! Do you have a copy of this within your collection?
May 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Cyclops from 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad'- cover star for this classic issue of Famous Monsters of Filmland! Do you have a copy of this within your collection?
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Ray Harryhausen's Skeleton Army- original models from ‘Jason and the Argonauts’ (1963). The 'Children of the Hydra's Teeth' are actually some of the best surviving models in the collection. Built from cotton wool dipped in liquid latex, wrapped around a thin metal armature #rayharryhausen
April 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ray Harryhausen's Skeleton Army- original models from ‘Jason and the Argonauts’ (1963). The 'Children of the Hydra's Teeth' are actually some of the best surviving models in the collection. Built from cotton wool dipped in liquid latex, wrapped around a thin metal armature #rayharryhausen
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The Baboon from 'Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger', complete with chess piece. Posted in tribute to Damien Thomas, who passed away earlier this month. His character Prince Kassim was transformed into a Baboon for the majority of the 1977 movie, with Thomas' performance bookending the film.
April 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Baboon from 'Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger', complete with chess piece. Posted in tribute to Damien Thomas, who passed away earlier this month. His character Prince Kassim was transformed into a Baboon for the majority of the 1977 movie, with Thomas' performance bookending the film.
We are delighted to announce dates for our next exhibition at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson, AZ!
‘Ray Harryhausen- Miniature Models of the Silver Screen’ opens on Sept 30th. Special opening reception with Vanessa Harryhausen on Oct 3rd:
theminitimemachine.org/event/exhibi...
‘Ray Harryhausen- Miniature Models of the Silver Screen’ opens on Sept 30th. Special opening reception with Vanessa Harryhausen on Oct 3rd:
theminitimemachine.org/event/exhibi...
May 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We are delighted to announce dates for our next exhibition at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson, AZ!
‘Ray Harryhausen- Miniature Models of the Silver Screen’ opens on Sept 30th. Special opening reception with Vanessa Harryhausen on Oct 3rd:
theminitimemachine.org/event/exhibi...
‘Ray Harryhausen- Miniature Models of the Silver Screen’ opens on Sept 30th. Special opening reception with Vanessa Harryhausen on Oct 3rd:
theminitimemachine.org/event/exhibi...
Today marks the birthday of Laurence Olivier (22/05/07-11/07/89), who played Zeus in 'Clash of the Titans'. A truly legendary actor, and possibly the most esteemed star from any of Ray's films.
What are your favourite memories of Olivier as Zeus?
#rayharryhausen #laurenceolivier #ClashOfTheTitans
What are your favourite memories of Olivier as Zeus?
#rayharryhausen #laurenceolivier #ClashOfTheTitans
May 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Today marks the birthday of Laurence Olivier (22/05/07-11/07/89), who played Zeus in 'Clash of the Titans'. A truly legendary actor, and possibly the most esteemed star from any of Ray's films.
What are your favourite memories of Olivier as Zeus?
#rayharryhausen #laurenceolivier #ClashOfTheTitans
What are your favourite memories of Olivier as Zeus?
#rayharryhausen #laurenceolivier #ClashOfTheTitans
Today marks the birthday of Pat Roach, who played Hephaestus in 'Clash of the Titans'. The God of Metalworking, seen here constructing Bubo for Athena in order to aid Harry Hamlin's Perseus. A prominent pro wrestler in the UK, Pat 'Bomber' Roach also played a number of significant acting roles.
May 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Today marks the birthday of Pat Roach, who played Hephaestus in 'Clash of the Titans'. The God of Metalworking, seen here constructing Bubo for Athena in order to aid Harry Hamlin's Perseus. A prominent pro wrestler in the UK, Pat 'Bomber' Roach also played a number of significant acting roles.
Another 'Clash of the Titans' birthday today! Many happy returns to Sian Phillips (b. 14 May 1933), who played Queen Cassiopeia in Ray's 1981 classic. #clashofthetitans #Cassiopeia #rayharryhausen
May 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Another 'Clash of the Titans' birthday today! Many happy returns to Sian Phillips (b. 14 May 1933), who played Queen Cassiopeia in Ray's 1981 classic. #clashofthetitans #Cassiopeia #rayharryhausen
Today marks the birthday of Tim Pigott-Smith, who played Thallo in Ray’s final film, ‘Clash of the Titans’. As captain of the guard, and Perseus’ most loyal friend, his character helped to provide much of the plot exposition & supporting action, before a final battle with the villainous Calibos.
May 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Today marks the birthday of Tim Pigott-Smith, who played Thallo in Ray’s final film, ‘Clash of the Titans’. As captain of the guard, and Perseus’ most loyal friend, his character helped to provide much of the plot exposition & supporting action, before a final battle with the villainous Calibos.