Writer/Director Joe Cornish discusses a few of his favorite movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Attack The Block (2011)
Rocks (2019)
Poltergeist (1982)
Gremlins (1984)
Avanti! (1972)
Picnic At Hanging Rock (1975)
The Last Wave (1977)
Witness (1985)
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Fearless (1993)
Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World (2003)
Gallipoli (1981)
The Year Of Living Dangerously (1982)
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)
The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai (1984)
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)
The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
The Rescuers (1977)
Bedknobs And Broomsticks (1971)
The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Moonraker (1979)
The Adventures Of Tintin (2011)
Bambi (1942)
Dumbo (1941)
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977)
Forbidden Planet (1956)
This Island Earth (1955)
Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers (1956)
The Thing From Another World (1951)
Matinee (1993)
The Lord Of The Rings (1978)
The Omen (1976)
Damien: Omen II (1978)
Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
The Exorcist (1973)
The Exterminator (1980)
Friday The 13th...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Attack The Block (2011)
Rocks (2019)
Poltergeist (1982)
Gremlins (1984)
Avanti! (1972)
Picnic At Hanging Rock (1975)
The Last Wave (1977)
Witness (1985)
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Fearless (1993)
Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World (2003)
Gallipoli (1981)
The Year Of Living Dangerously (1982)
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)
The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai (1984)
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)
The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
The Rescuers (1977)
Bedknobs And Broomsticks (1971)
The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Moonraker (1979)
The Adventures Of Tintin (2011)
Bambi (1942)
Dumbo (1941)
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977)
Forbidden Planet (1956)
This Island Earth (1955)
Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers (1956)
The Thing From Another World (1951)
Matinee (1993)
The Lord Of The Rings (1978)
The Omen (1976)
Damien: Omen II (1978)
Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
The Exorcist (1973)
The Exterminator (1980)
Friday The 13th...
- 1/24/2023
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
It was 40 years ago, in June 1981, that Clash of the Titans, the last film to feature the stop-motion animation effects of Ray Harryhausen, was released.
Starring a then-unknown Harry Hamlin, along with veteran stars like Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Burgess Meredith, and Ursula Andress, the film was loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus (Hamlin), weaving in strands of other mythologies and legends and putting its hero into conflict with creatures like the Kraken, Calibos, Medusa the Gorgon and a two-headed dog named Dioskilos.
“Greek and Roman myths contained characters and fantastic creatures that were ideal for cinematic adventures,” wrote Harryhausen in his memoir, Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life. “If some of the adventures were combined with 20th century storytelling, a timeless narrative could be constructed that would appeal to both young and old.”
Harryhausen was already a filmmaking legend by the time he began work on Clash of the Titans.
Starring a then-unknown Harry Hamlin, along with veteran stars like Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Burgess Meredith, and Ursula Andress, the film was loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus (Hamlin), weaving in strands of other mythologies and legends and putting its hero into conflict with creatures like the Kraken, Calibos, Medusa the Gorgon and a two-headed dog named Dioskilos.
“Greek and Roman myths contained characters and fantastic creatures that were ideal for cinematic adventures,” wrote Harryhausen in his memoir, Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life. “If some of the adventures were combined with 20th century storytelling, a timeless narrative could be constructed that would appeal to both young and old.”
Harryhausen was already a filmmaking legend by the time he began work on Clash of the Titans.
- 6/20/2021
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
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
Chicago – Most likely Peter Mayhew stepped into movie history because he could fit into a costume. The seven-foot-three actor was the perfect size for a new character in a little film called “Star Wars,” and so he became the once and future persona of Chewbacca. Mayhew died in Texas on April 30th, 2019. He was 74.
Peter William Mayhew was born in England, and was working as a hospital orderly when he got his first role as a minotaur in 1977’s “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger” (the producers were looking for someone who had big feet). During the initial casting of the Wookiee Chewbacca of “Star Wars,” the actor set to portray him, David Prowse, decided he’d rather be Darth Vader. When Mayhew auditioned in to re-cast the role, he got the part just by standing up to greet director George Lucas.
Peter Mayhew in 2012, Exclusive Photo by Joe...
Peter William Mayhew was born in England, and was working as a hospital orderly when he got his first role as a minotaur in 1977’s “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger” (the producers were looking for someone who had big feet). During the initial casting of the Wookiee Chewbacca of “Star Wars,” the actor set to portray him, David Prowse, decided he’d rather be Darth Vader. When Mayhew auditioned in to re-cast the role, he got the part just by standing up to greet director George Lucas.
Peter Mayhew in 2012, Exclusive Photo by Joe...
- 5/8/2019
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Star Wars actor Peter Mayhew, who originated the role of the beloved Chewbacca, died on Tuesday, his family said. He was 74. He died at his North Texas home surrounded by family, according to the statement. His cause of death was not announced.
The actor starred in the original trilogy as the Wookiee Chewbacca and reprised his role in the prequel movie, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. He didn’t originally aspire to be an actor. He was working as a hospital orderly, according to his Facebook page, when a...
The actor starred in the original trilogy as the Wookiee Chewbacca and reprised his role in the prequel movie, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. He didn’t originally aspire to be an actor. He was working as a hospital orderly, according to his Facebook page, when a...
- 5/3/2019
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Alec Bojalad May 3, 2019
Peter Mayhew, the actor who portrayed Chewbacca through nearly all of the Star Wars franchise, has died.
Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for portraying Chewbacca through most of the Star Wars saga, has died at age 74. Mayhew's family made the announcement that the actor passed away on April 30 in his North Texas home.
The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. pic.twitter.com/YZ5VLyuK0u
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 2, 2019
Mayhew was the first actor to embody the beloved 200-year-old Wookiee, Chewbacca, in Star Wars. He continued to appear as Chewie in every installment of the original trilogy, along with prequel Revenge of the Sith and the first episode of the new trilogy.
Though he...
Peter Mayhew, the actor who portrayed Chewbacca through nearly all of the Star Wars franchise, has died.
Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for portraying Chewbacca through most of the Star Wars saga, has died at age 74. Mayhew's family made the announcement that the actor passed away on April 30 in his North Texas home.
The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. pic.twitter.com/YZ5VLyuK0u
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 2, 2019
Mayhew was the first actor to embody the beloved 200-year-old Wookiee, Chewbacca, in Star Wars. He continued to appear as Chewie in every installment of the original trilogy, along with prequel Revenge of the Sith and the first episode of the new trilogy.
Though he...
- 5/2/2019
- Den of Geek
’We were partners in film and friends in life for over 30 years and I loved him.’
Harrison Ford has paid tribute to Peter Mayhew, the British-born actor who famously played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, and who died on April 30 at his home in north Texas. He was 74.
Mayhew played the hirsute, outsized Wookiee sidekick to Ford’s Han Solo in the original trilogy, and reprised his role in Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith in 2005, and finally ten years later in The Force Awakens, which remains the highest grossing film of all time in North America on $936.7m.
Harrison Ford has paid tribute to Peter Mayhew, the British-born actor who famously played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, and who died on April 30 at his home in north Texas. He was 74.
Mayhew played the hirsute, outsized Wookiee sidekick to Ford’s Han Solo in the original trilogy, and reprised his role in Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith in 2005, and finally ten years later in The Force Awakens, which remains the highest grossing film of all time in North America on $936.7m.
- 5/2/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
’He put his heart and soul into the role of Chewbacca and it showed in every frame.’
Peter Mayhew, the British-born actor who famously played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, died on April 30 at his home in north Texas. He was 74.
Mayhew played Han Solo’s Wookiee sidekick in the original trilogy, and reprised his role in Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith in 2005, and finally ten years later in The Force Awakens, which remains the highest grossing film of all time in North America on $936.7m and currently the third highest global release on $2.07bn.
“He put his...
Peter Mayhew, the British-born actor who famously played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, died on April 30 at his home in north Texas. He was 74.
Mayhew played Han Solo’s Wookiee sidekick in the original trilogy, and reprised his role in Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith in 2005, and finally ten years later in The Force Awakens, which remains the highest grossing film of all time in North America on $936.7m and currently the third highest global release on $2.07bn.
“He put his...
- 5/2/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Peter Mayhew, the British actor known for playing Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy and two other films in the Jedi film series, has died. He was 74. Mayhew died April 30 at his North Texas home, his family announced on Twitter.
The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. pic.twitter.com/YZ5VLyuK0u
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 2, 2019
Born in leafy Surrey, England, the towering Mayhew played the hirsute Chewbacca character from 1977 to 2015, beginning with the original Star Was film and carrying through to Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens before he retired from the challenging role that charmed millions of fans but never gave a glimpse of his true face on screen. For Star Wars: The Last Jedi...
The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. pic.twitter.com/YZ5VLyuK0u
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 2, 2019
Born in leafy Surrey, England, the towering Mayhew played the hirsute Chewbacca character from 1977 to 2015, beginning with the original Star Was film and carrying through to Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens before he retired from the challenging role that charmed millions of fans but never gave a glimpse of his true face on screen. For Star Wars: The Last Jedi...
- 5/2/2019
- by Geoff Boucher and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s a sad day for Star Wars fans everywhere, as the news has just emerged that original Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew has passed away at the age of 74.
The announcement was made by the actor’s official Twitter account, which shared the following message:
“The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home.”
Mayhew first played the beloved Wookiee in 1977’s A New Hope, and reprised the role for all of Chewbaccca’s live-action appearances up to and including The Force Awakens. In a statement released by Mayhew’s family, it’s said that the star “fought his way back from being wheelchair-bound to stand tall” for his return in J.J. Abrams’ 2015 film. For 2017’s The Last Jedi, the role...
The announcement was made by the actor’s official Twitter account, which shared the following message:
“The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home.”
Mayhew first played the beloved Wookiee in 1977’s A New Hope, and reprised the role for all of Chewbaccca’s live-action appearances up to and including The Force Awakens. In a statement released by Mayhew’s family, it’s said that the star “fought his way back from being wheelchair-bound to stand tall” for his return in J.J. Abrams’ 2015 film. For 2017’s The Last Jedi, the role...
- 5/2/2019
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
“Star Wars” actor Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the original trilogy, died on Tuesday, his family announced on his Twitter. He was 74.
He died at his North Texas home surrounded by his family, read the Twitter statement.
The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He l… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…—
Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 02, 2019
Though he spoke entirely in growls, snarls, and the occasional roar, Chewbacca’s unwavering loyalty to Han Solo made him one of the most beloved characters in the franchise. Much more than just the hairy co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon, Chewie’s dependability and trustworthiness helped the iconic Wookiee function as the series’ ultimate “wing man.”
He was discovered by producer Charles H. Schneer while working as a hospital attendant in London, and cast in Ray Harryhausen’s “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger.
He died at his North Texas home surrounded by his family, read the Twitter statement.
The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He l… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…—
Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 02, 2019
Though he spoke entirely in growls, snarls, and the occasional roar, Chewbacca’s unwavering loyalty to Han Solo made him one of the most beloved characters in the franchise. Much more than just the hairy co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon, Chewie’s dependability and trustworthiness helped the iconic Wookiee function as the series’ ultimate “wing man.”
He was discovered by producer Charles H. Schneer while working as a hospital attendant in London, and cast in Ray Harryhausen’s “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger.
- 5/2/2019
- by Pat Saperstein and Alex Stedman
- Variety Film + TV
Oh to be a child in the ‘50s; Saturday matinees, boxed popcorn and cheap soda, flung in the air as the latest nuclear tinged monster loomed over the screen, impartial in its destruction of the masses. That feeling of wonder and awe is definitely present in It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955), a fairly pro forma Atomic blast heightened immeasurably by the effects magic of Ray Harryhausen.
Released stateside in July as the top half of a double bill with Creature with the Atom Brain by Columbia Pictures, It Came pulled in close to $2 million against a $150,000 budget, and critics were dismissive except for Harryhausen’s wizardry. I can understand the under evaluation, although I think there’s a little more besides the show stopping effects that helps It Came work.
But first, a radioactive retelling: Naval Commander Pete Mathews (Kenneth Tobey – The Thing from Another World) is taking the...
Released stateside in July as the top half of a double bill with Creature with the Atom Brain by Columbia Pictures, It Came pulled in close to $2 million against a $150,000 budget, and critics were dismissive except for Harryhausen’s wizardry. I can understand the under evaluation, although I think there’s a little more besides the show stopping effects that helps It Came work.
But first, a radioactive retelling: Naval Commander Pete Mathews (Kenneth Tobey – The Thing from Another World) is taking the...
- 4/20/2019
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
Gwangi! Ready your rifles and lariats because this is one of the best. Harryhausen’s happiest dinos- à go-go epic comes thundering back in HD heralded by Jerome Moross’s impressive music score. Unless you count The Animal World, all of the stop-motion magician’s feature films are now available in quality Blu-rays.
The Valley of Gwangi
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1969 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 95 min. / Street Date March 14, 2017 / available through the WBshop / 21.99
Starring: James Franciscus, Gila Golan, Richard Carlson, Laurence Naismith, Freda Jackson, Gustavo Rojo.
Cinematography: Erwin Hillier
Visual Effects by Ray Harryhausen
Art Direction: Gil Parrondo
Film Editor: Henry Richardson
Original Music: Jerome Moross
Written by William E. Bast
Produced by Charles H. Schneer
Directed by Jim O’Connolly
“Ladies and Gentlemen, what you are about to see has never been seen before, I Repeat, has never been seen before by human eyes!”
In just the last month three...
The Valley of Gwangi
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1969 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 95 min. / Street Date March 14, 2017 / available through the WBshop / 21.99
Starring: James Franciscus, Gila Golan, Richard Carlson, Laurence Naismith, Freda Jackson, Gustavo Rojo.
Cinematography: Erwin Hillier
Visual Effects by Ray Harryhausen
Art Direction: Gil Parrondo
Film Editor: Henry Richardson
Original Music: Jerome Moross
Written by William E. Bast
Produced by Charles H. Schneer
Directed by Jim O’Connolly
“Ladies and Gentlemen, what you are about to see has never been seen before, I Repeat, has never been seen before by human eyes!”
In just the last month three...
- 3/7/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Later this month, the mighty Kong returns to the big screen! To celebrate, we’re looking back at all the major primate appearances in film.
For as long as films were being made, humans have starred alongside primates. Unlike other animals, their human-like qualities can lend a sense of comedy or horror. Throughout the history of film, primates have been used to fulfill certain roles. In the early days, they were often a form of antagonist, carrying out dastardly deeds or causing mayhem. More common is the primate cast in a role of mischief, causing all sorts of comedic hijincks. While most primate roles were portrayed by live animals, it was not uncommon for men to dress up in ape suits for roles where the primates needed to carry out specific actions. Later, the advent of CGI has led to men mimicking primates in real time to create a motion-capture performance.
For as long as films were being made, humans have starred alongside primates. Unlike other animals, their human-like qualities can lend a sense of comedy or horror. Throughout the history of film, primates have been used to fulfill certain roles. In the early days, they were often a form of antagonist, carrying out dastardly deeds or causing mayhem. More common is the primate cast in a role of mischief, causing all sorts of comedic hijincks. While most primate roles were portrayed by live animals, it was not uncommon for men to dress up in ape suits for roles where the primates needed to carry out specific actions. Later, the advent of CGI has led to men mimicking primates in real time to create a motion-capture performance.
- 3/1/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
Did you know that June 12 every year is Superman Day? We're not sure how this particular day came to be dedicated to the Man of Steel, especially since he seems omnipresent in our lives every day. A pop cultural mainstay since 1938, the Krypton-born hero never seems far away, especially in the movies.
Yet while it seems every boy has dreamed of putting on the red cape and flying, the character has been remarkably hard to cast in movies. For every Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh or Henry Cavill who said yes, many more have said no. Here are 15 potential Kal-El's that never came to be.
1. Sylvester Stallone
"Yo, Lois!" After the success of "Rocky," it's no wonder that "Superman: The Movie" producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind considered Stallone to play the Last Son of Krypton. Reportedly, he was deemed too ethnic for the part, though other sources have said that Marlon Brando...
Yet while it seems every boy has dreamed of putting on the red cape and flying, the character has been remarkably hard to cast in movies. For every Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh or Henry Cavill who said yes, many more have said no. Here are 15 potential Kal-El's that never came to be.
1. Sylvester Stallone
"Yo, Lois!" After the success of "Rocky," it's no wonder that "Superman: The Movie" producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind considered Stallone to play the Last Son of Krypton. Reportedly, he was deemed too ethnic for the part, though other sources have said that Marlon Brando...
- 6/12/2015
- by Gary Susman
- Moviefone
Has it really been 25 years since we first met Indiana Jones's father?
"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," the third film in the globe-trotting series, opened on May 24, 1989, returning our favorite dashing archaeologist to fighting Nazis and searching for Biblical treasures. It was the second-highest grossing film of 1989 with $197 million in the U.S. alone, surpassing 1984's "Temple," which earned just under $180 million.
While we are all as much scholars of these films as Dr. Jones is of collectible relics, we've unearthed some details you might not have known about the making of the film, including its many James Bond connections and why Steven Spielberg was so reluctant to make a movie about the Holy Grail.
1. Although George Lucas and Spielberg had always intended to make the series a trilogy, Spielberg also wanted "to apologize for the second one" by returning to the spirit of the original, hence the welcome...
"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," the third film in the globe-trotting series, opened on May 24, 1989, returning our favorite dashing archaeologist to fighting Nazis and searching for Biblical treasures. It was the second-highest grossing film of 1989 with $197 million in the U.S. alone, surpassing 1984's "Temple," which earned just under $180 million.
While we are all as much scholars of these films as Dr. Jones is of collectible relics, we've unearthed some details you might not have known about the making of the film, including its many James Bond connections and why Steven Spielberg was so reluctant to make a movie about the Holy Grail.
1. Although George Lucas and Spielberg had always intended to make the series a trilogy, Spielberg also wanted "to apologize for the second one" by returning to the spirit of the original, hence the welcome...
- 5/24/2014
- by Sharon Knolle
- Moviefone
Feature Alex Westthorp 9 Apr 2014 - 07:00
In the next part of his series, Alex talks us through the film careers of the second and fourth Doctors, Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker...
Read Alex's retrospective on the film careers of William Hartnell and Jon Pertwee, here.
Like their fellow Time Lord actors, William Hartnell and Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker also shared certain genres of film. Both appeared, before and after their time as the Doctor, in horror movies and both worked on Ray Harryhausen Sinbad films.
Patrick George Troughton was born in Mill Hill, London on March 25th 1920. He made his film debut aged 28 in the 1948 B-Movie The Escape. Troughton's was a very minor role. Among the better known cast was William Hartnell, though even Hartnell's role was small and the two didn't share any scenes together. From the late Forties, Troughton found more success on the small screen,...
In the next part of his series, Alex talks us through the film careers of the second and fourth Doctors, Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker...
Read Alex's retrospective on the film careers of William Hartnell and Jon Pertwee, here.
Like their fellow Time Lord actors, William Hartnell and Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker also shared certain genres of film. Both appeared, before and after their time as the Doctor, in horror movies and both worked on Ray Harryhausen Sinbad films.
Patrick George Troughton was born in Mill Hill, London on March 25th 1920. He made his film debut aged 28 in the 1948 B-Movie The Escape. Troughton's was a very minor role. Among the better known cast was William Hartnell, though even Hartnell's role was small and the two didn't share any scenes together. From the late Forties, Troughton found more success on the small screen,...
- 4/8/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Moviefone's Top DVD of the Week
"Fast & Furious 6"
What's It About? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Vin Diesel, and the late Paul Walker reunite with Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, and future Wonder Woman Gal Gadot to put the pedal to the medal in the sixth iteration of this car-racing series. Can our favorite speed freaks outwit and outdrive a gang of drivers led by a British baddie named Shaw (Luke Evans)?
Why We're In: Besides the fact that some of the DVD earnings will be donated to the late Paul Walker's charity Reach Out Worldwide, this is the perfect guilty-pleasure action film to pop on with a bunch of friends. It's worth it for the runway scene alone.
Moviefone's Top Blu-ray of the Week
"Big" (25th Anniversary Edition)
What's It About? Before Tom Hanks saved "Mr. Banks," he won our hearts as a little...
"Fast & Furious 6"
What's It About? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Vin Diesel, and the late Paul Walker reunite with Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, and future Wonder Woman Gal Gadot to put the pedal to the medal in the sixth iteration of this car-racing series. Can our favorite speed freaks outwit and outdrive a gang of drivers led by a British baddie named Shaw (Luke Evans)?
Why We're In: Besides the fact that some of the DVD earnings will be donated to the late Paul Walker's charity Reach Out Worldwide, this is the perfect guilty-pleasure action film to pop on with a bunch of friends. It's worth it for the runway scene alone.
Moviefone's Top Blu-ray of the Week
"Big" (25th Anniversary Edition)
What's It About? Before Tom Hanks saved "Mr. Banks," he won our hearts as a little...
- 12/11/2013
- by Jenni Miller
- Moviefone
Hammer and Horror Film Day!
Saturday November the 9th ( 10am – 5pm )
Central Hall Westminster.
Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9Nh
UK’s longest running film fair and convention.
Now in it’s 40th year!
The Convention presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, Us ,
Canada and South America.
Specialising in rare original film memorabilia and collectables.
Taking place six times a year these are truly unique events for anyone with an interest in films!
With actors and director’s signings, illustrated talks, retrospectives and film screenings taking place through out the day.
Items covering the history of cinema can be found. From the silents to the present.
From rare items of the 1920’s to new releases and the latest heart throb.
Among the many different field of cinema covered at the show is – Classic Hollywood, horror films, sci-fi, the best of British and European cinema as we as cult tv!
Saturday November the 9th ( 10am – 5pm )
Central Hall Westminster.
Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9Nh
UK’s longest running film fair and convention.
Now in it’s 40th year!
The Convention presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, Us ,
Canada and South America.
Specialising in rare original film memorabilia and collectables.
Taking place six times a year these are truly unique events for anyone with an interest in films!
With actors and director’s signings, illustrated talks, retrospectives and film screenings taking place through out the day.
Items covering the history of cinema can be found. From the silents to the present.
From rare items of the 1920’s to new releases and the latest heart throb.
Among the many different field of cinema covered at the show is – Classic Hollywood, horror films, sci-fi, the best of British and European cinema as we as cult tv!
- 9/28/2013
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Blu-ray Release Date: Dec. 10, 2013
Price: Blu-ray $Tba
Studio: Twilight Time
A scimitar-wielding Kali makes her move in The Golden Voyage of Sinbad.
Twilight Time honoring the inimitable stop-motion animation special effects of the late Ray Harryhausen with the first time Blu-ray release of a pair of Harryhausen-infused family-friendly Sinbad adventure films from the 1970s, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977).
In The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Harryhausen gives us another installment in the adventures of the swashbuckling sailor Sinbad (John Phillip Law), who is pitted against a nefarious master of the black arts (Tom Baker, TV’s Doctor Who) as the two race to find a magical treasure trove. Over the course of the film, Sinbad confronts a host of astonishing Harryhausen creatures, including a wee-winged homunculus, a one-eyed centaur, and the six-armed, scimitar-wielding deity Kali. Directed by Gordon Hessler, the film co-stars...
Price: Blu-ray $Tba
Studio: Twilight Time
A scimitar-wielding Kali makes her move in The Golden Voyage of Sinbad.
Twilight Time honoring the inimitable stop-motion animation special effects of the late Ray Harryhausen with the first time Blu-ray release of a pair of Harryhausen-infused family-friendly Sinbad adventure films from the 1970s, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977).
In The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Harryhausen gives us another installment in the adventures of the swashbuckling sailor Sinbad (John Phillip Law), who is pitted against a nefarious master of the black arts (Tom Baker, TV’s Doctor Who) as the two race to find a magical treasure trove. Over the course of the film, Sinbad confronts a host of astonishing Harryhausen creatures, including a wee-winged homunculus, a one-eyed centaur, and the six-armed, scimitar-wielding deity Kali. Directed by Gordon Hessler, the film co-stars...
- 9/12/2013
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, whose dazzling and innovative visual effects work on fantasy adventure films such as Jason And The Argonauts and The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad passed away in May at age 92. The Ray Harryhausen Super-8 Tribute which debuted in May at Wonderfest in Louisville, played to a standing room only crowd at the Way Out Club in July, and played at the Contamination Convention in St. Louis in August will be returning September 6th to the Horrorhound Weekend in Indianapolis. The Ray Harryhausen Super-8 Tribute will take place there on Friday, September 6th from 4 to 8pm. This is the Four Hour version of the show that played at The Way Out (Wonderfest and Contamination only the got the two-hour version). Admission is free when you buy a pass to the Horrorhound Weekend.
The Horrorhound Weekend site can be found Here:
http://www.horrorhoundweekend.com/
The Ray Harryhausen...
The Horrorhound Weekend site can be found Here:
http://www.horrorhoundweekend.com/
The Ray Harryhausen...
- 8/19/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, whose dazzling and innovative visual effects work on fantasy adventure films such as Jason And The Argonauts and The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad passed away in May at age 92. The Ray Harryhausen Super-8 Tribute which debuted in May at Wonderfest and Louisville and played to a standing room only crowd at the Way Out Club last month will be returning this weekend.
If you missed it at The Way Out (or are too young to attend that 21+ establishment), The Ray Harryhausen Super-8 Tribute will be presented again this weekend at Contamination Defcon 4, St. Louis’ Horror, Sci-Fi, and Pop Culture Convention. Contamination Defcon 4 takes place August 2-4 at the Holiday Inn South County Center. The Ray Harryhausen Super-8 Tribute will take place there on Saturday (August 3rd) from 11am to 1pm. Admission is free when you buy a pass to Contamination Defcon 4 (for Contamination Defcon 4 ticket info,...
If you missed it at The Way Out (or are too young to attend that 21+ establishment), The Ray Harryhausen Super-8 Tribute will be presented again this weekend at Contamination Defcon 4, St. Louis’ Horror, Sci-Fi, and Pop Culture Convention. Contamination Defcon 4 takes place August 2-4 at the Holiday Inn South County Center. The Ray Harryhausen Super-8 Tribute will take place there on Saturday (August 3rd) from 11am to 1pm. Admission is free when you buy a pass to Contamination Defcon 4 (for Contamination Defcon 4 ticket info,...
- 7/29/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, whose dazzling and innovative visual effects work on fantasy adventure films such as Jason And The Argonauts and The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad passed away last month at age 92. The Ray Harryhausen Super-8 Tribute on July 2nd at the Way Out Club will be a great way to honor the stop-motion wizard who breathed cinematic life into the gargantuan, the mythical and the extinct. Harryhausen created countless memorable big-screen moments from sword fighting skeletons to swooping pterodactyls, and from 8pm to Midnight, we will distill his entire career into an amazing show with the Super-8 sound films condensed from his films. The Super-8 sound format cuts features down to an average length of 15 minutes and Harryhausen’s films lent themselves to this format beautifully. The digest versions of the Ray Harryhausen films are cut around the animation, so there will be so many Harryhasuen monsters...
- 6/27/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, Sam Moffitt, and Tom Stockman
Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, whose dazzling and innovative visual effects work on fantasy adventure films such as Jason And The Argonauts and The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad passed away last month at age 92. In 1933, the then-13-year-old Ray Harryhausen saw King Kong at a Hollywood theater and was inspired – not only by Kong, who was clearly not just a man in a gorilla suit, but also by the dinosaurs. He came out of the theatre “stunned and haunted. They looked absolutely lifelike … I wanted to know how it was done.” It was done by using stop-motion animation: jointed models filmed one frame at a time to simulate movement. Harryhausen was to become the prime exponent of the technique and its combination with live action. The influence of Harryhausen on film luminaries like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Peter Jackson,...
Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, whose dazzling and innovative visual effects work on fantasy adventure films such as Jason And The Argonauts and The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad passed away last month at age 92. In 1933, the then-13-year-old Ray Harryhausen saw King Kong at a Hollywood theater and was inspired – not only by Kong, who was clearly not just a man in a gorilla suit, but also by the dinosaurs. He came out of the theatre “stunned and haunted. They looked absolutely lifelike … I wanted to know how it was done.” It was done by using stop-motion animation: jointed models filmed one frame at a time to simulate movement. Harryhausen was to become the prime exponent of the technique and its combination with live action. The influence of Harryhausen on film luminaries like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Peter Jackson,...
- 6/25/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Review Aliya Whiteley 19 Jun 2013 - 06:47
Aliya finds this John Wayne adaptation of Shakespeare to be interesting, if uncomfortably old-fashioned, watching...
If you’re going to watch a movie version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of The Shrew you have a quite a few options: from Dw Griffith’s 1908 silent version to the 2010 Bollywood film Isi Life Mein. You could try Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor hamming it up in Franco Zefferelli’s 1967 film, or enjoy the music of Cole Porter and the choreography of Hermes Pan in 1953's Kiss Me, Kate. Or there's 10 Things I Hate About You, which surprisingly feels like one of the more faithful renditions, with Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles spitting venom at each other in a very enjoyable way.
And then there's McLintock!, a comedy western from 1963 with the stamp of John Wayne all over it, determined to tell an old story in an old-fashioned way.
Aliya finds this John Wayne adaptation of Shakespeare to be interesting, if uncomfortably old-fashioned, watching...
If you’re going to watch a movie version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of The Shrew you have a quite a few options: from Dw Griffith’s 1908 silent version to the 2010 Bollywood film Isi Life Mein. You could try Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor hamming it up in Franco Zefferelli’s 1967 film, or enjoy the music of Cole Porter and the choreography of Hermes Pan in 1953's Kiss Me, Kate. Or there's 10 Things I Hate About You, which surprisingly feels like one of the more faithful renditions, with Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles spitting venom at each other in a very enjoyable way.
And then there's McLintock!, a comedy western from 1963 with the stamp of John Wayne all over it, determined to tell an old story in an old-fashioned way.
- 6/18/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Besides waiting for a favorite film to pop up on TV, what did movie buffs do before home video? That’s not a rhetorical question because I have the answer: Super-8 millimeter Films! I’m not talking about the kind our dads made of us on vacation in the 60’s and 70’s but the kind that were sold at stores and through mail-order that were condensed versions of popular feature films. Ken Films, Castle Films, and Blackhawk were just some of the distributors of these digest versions of famous movies. I remember the ads that ran in the back of “Famous Monsters of Filmland” magazine advertising mini horror films and I collected them as a kid. The 200 foot editions ran about eight minutes and the 50 footers just three and they were all silent. I have fond memories of my friends and I huddling in my basement watching Revenge Of The Creature...
- 5/13/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
We're still reeling from the passing of special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, and he is already sorely missed. As a means to pay tribute to the man, Sony Movie Channel has added a movie marathon to its programming schedule celebrating the maestro's work.
From the Press Release
To pay tribute to the legendary Ray Harryhausen’s remarkable achievements, Sony Movie Channel has revised its schedule to include a special TV marathon on Saturday, May 11, highlighting the filmmaker’s career. Harryhausen, who died recently at the age of 92, is renowned for his special effects innovations and as the inventor of stop-motion animation.
On Saturday, May 11, Sony Movie Channel will be airing the definitive Ray Harryhausen documentary, Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan, at 12:45 p.m. Et/9:45 a.m. Pt. Following the documentary, Harryhausen fans will enjoy watching three Sinbad-focused films featuring Harryhausen’s special effects animation from Sony Pictures Entertainment...
From the Press Release
To pay tribute to the legendary Ray Harryhausen’s remarkable achievements, Sony Movie Channel has revised its schedule to include a special TV marathon on Saturday, May 11, highlighting the filmmaker’s career. Harryhausen, who died recently at the age of 92, is renowned for his special effects innovations and as the inventor of stop-motion animation.
On Saturday, May 11, Sony Movie Channel will be airing the definitive Ray Harryhausen documentary, Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan, at 12:45 p.m. Et/9:45 a.m. Pt. Following the documentary, Harryhausen fans will enjoy watching three Sinbad-focused films featuring Harryhausen’s special effects animation from Sony Pictures Entertainment...
- 5/9/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Ray Harryhausen—no, make that The Great Ray Harryhausen— one of the most wondrous craftsmen and peerless special effects artists in the history of cinema, died on Tuesday, May 7, in London, where he had lived for years. He was 92 years old.
Ray Harryhausen, 1920-2013
Though Ray Harryhausen utilized all kinds of Diy effects over the years in such films as Mighty Joe Young (1941), The Beast from 20th Fathoms (1953), 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), One Million Years B.C. (1966), Clash of the Titans (1981) and a bunch of others (if you’re not familiar with at least a couple of these, you’re from another planet), he was best known for his work in the field of stop-motion animation.
Out of deep respect for Mr. Harryhausen and the stop-motion artistry of which he was the undisputed king, let me quickly explain what it all was...
Ray Harryhausen, 1920-2013
Though Ray Harryhausen utilized all kinds of Diy effects over the years in such films as Mighty Joe Young (1941), The Beast from 20th Fathoms (1953), 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), One Million Years B.C. (1966), Clash of the Titans (1981) and a bunch of others (if you’re not familiar with at least a couple of these, you’re from another planet), he was best known for his work in the field of stop-motion animation.
Out of deep respect for Mr. Harryhausen and the stop-motion artistry of which he was the undisputed king, let me quickly explain what it all was...
- 5/8/2013
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
In tribute to the legacy of special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, who passed away yesterday at 92, Sony Movie Channel has updated its programming to include a Harryhausen-themed TV marathon this Saturday, May 11. This new lineup begins with the documentary Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan at 12:45 Pm Et. The creators of the documentary, which took ten years to complete and had its Us premiere on Smc last month, worked closely with the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation to cover the full history of Ray's career, from his early days in Hollywood to the development of his “Dynamation” technique and concluding with his 90th birthday celebration. The documentary is followed by three of the beloved Sinbad films which showcase Harryhausen's amazing work: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad airs at 2:30 Pm, followed by The Golden Voyage of Sinbad at 4:10 Pm and Sinbad And The Eye of the Tiger at 6:...
- 5/8/2013
- by Gregory Burkart
- FEARnet
Raquel Welch wigs vs. Ray Harryhausen monsters: One Million Years B.C. [See previous post: "Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan Dies."] Without Charles H. Schneer as producer, Ray Harryhausen created the visual effects for the 1966 camp classic One Million Years B.C. — though, admittedly, his work in that movie played second fiddle to Raquel Welch’s physical effects as a blonde-bewigged (?) cavewoman parading around Earth’s pre-history in a cleavage-enhancing fur bikini. Whereas in producer Hal Roach’s 1940 effort One Million B.C., lizards made up as dinosaurs made life difficult for Victor Mature and Carole Landis, in the creationist-style pre-history of the 1966 (sort-of) remake, Raquel Welch and fellow caveman John Richardson had to square off against Harryhausen’s stop-motion models of giant reptiles. (Photo: Raquel Welch One Million Years B.C.) [Please scroll down to check out TCM's beautiful Ray Harryhausen tribute.] Starring James Franciscus and featuring Earth vs. the Flying Saucers‘ Richard Carlson, The Valley of Gwangi (1969) was Harryhausen’s next-to-last mid-level effort. Both The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974), with John Phillip Law,...
- 5/8/2013
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
When I think of Ray Harryhausen my mind immediately goes to 1981's Clash of the Titans. I was only four years old when it was released, but the movie lived on for years and still does to this day and I remember watching it over and over again. Today it saddens me to report Harryhausen has passed away at the age of 93. Harryhausen's work lives and breathes in today's films just as much as it did when he was creating stop-motion creature effects from the late '40s up until Titans in 1981 and his work has inspired legions of filmmakers from Peter Jackson and Tim Burton to Steven Spielberg and Sam Raimi. The way he worked was the true definition of animation and a life embodied by the phrase "where there's a will there's a way." The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation has issued a statement on their official Facebook...
- 5/7/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
He brought out dreams to life.
Raymond “Ray” Harryhausen (June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013) died today at age 92, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering special effects work and a filmography that has deeply influenced writers, artists, and filmmakers for generations.
Dubbed by Starlog as “The Man Who Work Miracles”, he was one of the most influential movie makers who was himself inspired by Willis O’Brien’s stop-motion animation in King Kong. He took O’Brien’s efforts and improved upon them, branding it as Dynamation.
Although he resided in England for the majority of his adult life, Harryhausen was born in Los Angeles. King Kong was the spark that set him on a course towards a career in film, meticulously creating miniatures that could be photographed a few frames at a time followed by the tiniest of movements, followed by more frames, until the model appeared to move across the screen. This...
Raymond “Ray” Harryhausen (June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013) died today at age 92, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering special effects work and a filmography that has deeply influenced writers, artists, and filmmakers for generations.
Dubbed by Starlog as “The Man Who Work Miracles”, he was one of the most influential movie makers who was himself inspired by Willis O’Brien’s stop-motion animation in King Kong. He took O’Brien’s efforts and improved upon them, branding it as Dynamation.
Although he resided in England for the majority of his adult life, Harryhausen was born in Los Angeles. King Kong was the spark that set him on a course towards a career in film, meticulously creating miniatures that could be photographed a few frames at a time followed by the tiniest of movements, followed by more frames, until the model appeared to move across the screen. This...
- 5/7/2013
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
The film world is mourning the death of legendary visual effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen.
Harryhausen's highly influential work was featured in classic movies such as Clash of the Titans, Jason and the Argonauts, One Million Years BC and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger.
Remembrances and tributes from luminaries such as Mark Gatiss, Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, Jon Favreau, and Patton Oswalt have poured in, and we celebrate his life with images from his work below.
Harryhausen's highly influential work was featured in classic movies such as Clash of the Titans, Jason and the Argonauts, One Million Years BC and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger.
Remembrances and tributes from luminaries such as Mark Gatiss, Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, Jon Favreau, and Patton Oswalt have poured in, and we celebrate his life with images from his work below.
- 5/7/2013
- Digital Spy
Super-8 Movie Madness at the Way Out Club will be held on Tuesday July 3rd from 8pm to Midnight. These are Super-8 Sound films condensed from features (they average 15 minutes in length) and will be projected on a large screen at the Way Out Club. Admission is only Three Bucks!!!!
The films on the July 3rd are: The Poseidon Adventure, Dick Dastardly and Muttley in The Wacky Races, Jimmy Stewart in Flight Of The Phoenix, Lon Chaney in The Mummy’S Ghost, Victor Mature in One Million B.C., Logan’S Run, Minnie Pearl in Country Music Humor, John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn in Rooster Cogburn And The Lady, Sssssssssssss, The Three Stooges in We Want Our Mummy, an educational film: Dealing With The Discomforts Of Pregnancy, Sinbad And The Eye Of The Tiger, Battle In Outer Space, and a ’70s Vampire Trailer Reel
There will be lots of posters and T-Shirts and stuff given away.
The films on the July 3rd are: The Poseidon Adventure, Dick Dastardly and Muttley in The Wacky Races, Jimmy Stewart in Flight Of The Phoenix, Lon Chaney in The Mummy’S Ghost, Victor Mature in One Million B.C., Logan’S Run, Minnie Pearl in Country Music Humor, John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn in Rooster Cogburn And The Lady, Sssssssssssss, The Three Stooges in We Want Our Mummy, an educational film: Dealing With The Discomforts Of Pregnancy, Sinbad And The Eye Of The Tiger, Battle In Outer Space, and a ’70s Vampire Trailer Reel
There will be lots of posters and T-Shirts and stuff given away.
- 6/28/2012
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Uptown 6 Productions, producers of the upcoming big screen comic book adaptation "16-Love" ,opening January 2012, has now optioned film rights to comic book publisher Bluewater Productions' "Nanny & Hank", the fourth Bluewater property to be optioned for film.
Other optioned Bluewater comic book properties include "Isis" at Paramount, "Sinbad: Rogue of Mars" with Morningside Entertainment and "10th Muse" at Universal Television, via Vanquish Motion Pictures.
"Nanny and Hank", is a four issue comic book miniseries from Bluewater Comics written by Mark L. Miller with illustrations by Steve Babb, based on an original concept by Darren G. Davis :
"...the life of an elderly couple is changed when they are bitten by a drunken vampire. Now they must cope with becoming children of the night in their twilight years while dealing with grandkids..."
In "Isis", the character is trapped 5,000 years out of time, a would-be Egyptian Goddess, who must adjust to her...
Other optioned Bluewater comic book properties include "Isis" at Paramount, "Sinbad: Rogue of Mars" with Morningside Entertainment and "10th Muse" at Universal Television, via Vanquish Motion Pictures.
"Nanny and Hank", is a four issue comic book miniseries from Bluewater Comics written by Mark L. Miller with illustrations by Steve Babb, based on an original concept by Darren G. Davis :
"...the life of an elderly couple is changed when they are bitten by a drunken vampire. Now they must cope with becoming children of the night in their twilight years while dealing with grandkids..."
In "Isis", the character is trapped 5,000 years out of time, a would-be Egyptian Goddess, who must adjust to her...
- 12/8/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Ray Harryhausen is the undisputed master of stop-motion monsters. Here’s our list of his ten finest big-screen creations...
The master of Dynamation, Ray Harryhausen, is a legend in the field of special effects, and has inspired everyone from Peter Jackson to the digital whizz-kids at Industrial Light & Magic. Harryhausen had an artistic flair and creative eye that was unsurpassed, and his control and personality of his handmade creations meant that every creature was not only impressive in the mythical cinematic surroundings it was put in, but also a work of art, and full of intricacy and detail.
To celebrate the great man’s cinematic achievements, here's our list of his top ten creature creations.
Ymir – 20 Million Miles To Earth
Some people have mentioned that the shape-changing Ymir bears an uncanny resemblance to Harryhausen’s other reptilian creation, the Kraken, and while the massive aquatic monster is probably much more well-known and iconic (and,...
The master of Dynamation, Ray Harryhausen, is a legend in the field of special effects, and has inspired everyone from Peter Jackson to the digital whizz-kids at Industrial Light & Magic. Harryhausen had an artistic flair and creative eye that was unsurpassed, and his control and personality of his handmade creations meant that every creature was not only impressive in the mythical cinematic surroundings it was put in, but also a work of art, and full of intricacy and detail.
To celebrate the great man’s cinematic achievements, here's our list of his top ten creature creations.
Ymir – 20 Million Miles To Earth
Some people have mentioned that the shape-changing Ymir bears an uncanny resemblance to Harryhausen’s other reptilian creation, the Kraken, and while the massive aquatic monster is probably much more well-known and iconic (and,...
- 8/31/2011
- Den of Geek
Development continues on the IMAX 3D feature "Sinbad: Rogue Of Mars", based on Bluewater Productions graphic novel series, recently optioned by Morningside Entertainment to adapt into a major motion picture for 2012.
A continuation of the "Sinbad" films that began in 1958 with "The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad", followed by "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad" and"Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger", "Rogue of Mars" is described an an 'updated sequel' rather than a reboot of the 'Sinbad' character.
Executive Producer Barry Schneer revealed that "Rogue of Mars" is the first of a new trilogy to bring the adventures of 'Sinbad' to a new generation of 'sword 'n sorcery' fans .
"I am thrilled to continue the amazing legacy my uncle, Charles Schneer began with '7th Voyage' and be able to bring to the screen the 'Sinbad' movie that he and Ray Harryhausen never got to make."
"...In his 4th film adventure,...
A continuation of the "Sinbad" films that began in 1958 with "The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad", followed by "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad" and"Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger", "Rogue of Mars" is described an an 'updated sequel' rather than a reboot of the 'Sinbad' character.
Executive Producer Barry Schneer revealed that "Rogue of Mars" is the first of a new trilogy to bring the adventures of 'Sinbad' to a new generation of 'sword 'n sorcery' fans .
"I am thrilled to continue the amazing legacy my uncle, Charles Schneer began with '7th Voyage' and be able to bring to the screen the 'Sinbad' movie that he and Ray Harryhausen never got to make."
"...In his 4th film adventure,...
- 7/27/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
From the titular Mighty Joe Young to Medusa and the Kraken from Clash of the Titans, YouTube user Mat Bergman has put together a four and a half minute compilation of every Ray Harryhausen animated creature in feature films, presented in chronological order. I have included the list of films taken from Harryhausen.com and placed them below the video, but you can visit that link if you would also like the names of each creature.
The films included are: Mighty Joe Young (1949), The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953), It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955), The Animal World (1956), Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), The 3 Worlds of Gulliver (1960), Mysterious Island (1961), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), First Men in the Moon (1964), One Million Years B.C. (1966), The Valley of Gwangi (1969), The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974), Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977) and Clash of the Titans (1981).
Thanks to Roger Ebert for the heads up.
The films included are: Mighty Joe Young (1949), The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953), It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955), The Animal World (1956), Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), The 3 Worlds of Gulliver (1960), Mysterious Island (1961), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), First Men in the Moon (1964), One Million Years B.C. (1966), The Valley of Gwangi (1969), The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974), Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977) and Clash of the Titans (1981).
Thanks to Roger Ebert for the heads up.
- 7/2/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Waiting For Forever is the latest outing from director James Keach and producer and wife Jane Seymour, well-known as the first 'Bond girl' of the Roger Moore era in Live And Let Die, as well as fantasy offerings such as Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger and comedies including the 2006 hit Wedding Crashers.
Rachel Bilson (Jumper, The O.C.) and Tom Sturridge (Pirate Radio and the pending On The Road) lead an impressive cast in an unusual love story. Sturridge plays Will, a quirky street performer with a free spirit and a heart of pure gold. The object of Will's lifelong affection is Emma (Bilson), the beautiful young actress whom he has never stopped loving since they were childhood sweethearts. But when they reunite, and Will gets swept up in Emma's complicated past, it's pretty obvious that this unconventional romantic journey may not lead to a happy ending.
We had...
Rachel Bilson (Jumper, The O.C.) and Tom Sturridge (Pirate Radio and the pending On The Road) lead an impressive cast in an unusual love story. Sturridge plays Will, a quirky street performer with a free spirit and a heart of pure gold. The object of Will's lifelong affection is Emma (Bilson), the beautiful young actress whom he has never stopped loving since they were childhood sweethearts. But when they reunite, and Will gets swept up in Emma's complicated past, it's pretty obvious that this unconventional romantic journey may not lead to a happy ending.
We had...
- 5/3/2011
- Shadowlocked
Sneak Peek the new teaser poster supporting the upcoming feature "Sinbad: Rogue Of Mars", based on the Bluewater Productions comic book series, optioned by Morningside Entertainment to adapt into an action adventure fantasy for 2012.
A continuation of the "Sinbad" films that started in 1958 with "The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad", followed by "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad" and"Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger", "Rogue of Mars" is described an an 'updated sequel' rather than a reboot.
Executive Producer Barry Schneer revealed that "Rogue of Mars" is the first of a new trilogy to bring the 'Sinbad' character to a new generation.
"I am thrilled to continue the amazing legacy my uncle, Charles Schneer began with '7th Voyage' and bring to the screen the 'Sinbad' movie that he and Ray Harryhausen never got to make."
"...In his 4th film adventure, 'Sinbad' and his crew find a magical urn and...
A continuation of the "Sinbad" films that started in 1958 with "The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad", followed by "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad" and"Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger", "Rogue of Mars" is described an an 'updated sequel' rather than a reboot.
Executive Producer Barry Schneer revealed that "Rogue of Mars" is the first of a new trilogy to bring the 'Sinbad' character to a new generation.
"I am thrilled to continue the amazing legacy my uncle, Charles Schneer began with '7th Voyage' and bring to the screen the 'Sinbad' movie that he and Ray Harryhausen never got to make."
"...In his 4th film adventure, 'Sinbad' and his crew find a magical urn and...
- 4/6/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Back in January we revealed that a new Sinbad movie was in development, with screenwriter Paul J. Salamoff tapped to write the script.
Sinbad: Rogue of Mars will be the first adventure for the legendary sailor in more than three decades and will be an continuation of the franchise rather than a reboot.
I had an exclusive opportunity to ask Salamoff about the project and how he hopes to recapture the charm and magic of the three previous films: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977).
They are personal favourites and stand out as classics, not just within the Ray Harryhausen stop-motion monster genre, but within fantasy filmmaking as a whole.
During the interview, Salamoff gives updates on the script, whether there have been any discussions regarding a director or casting, and also talks about his own favourite films in the sci-fi/fantasy genre.
Sinbad: Rogue of Mars will be the first adventure for the legendary sailor in more than three decades and will be an continuation of the franchise rather than a reboot.
I had an exclusive opportunity to ask Salamoff about the project and how he hopes to recapture the charm and magic of the three previous films: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977).
They are personal favourites and stand out as classics, not just within the Ray Harryhausen stop-motion monster genre, but within fantasy filmmaking as a whole.
During the interview, Salamoff gives updates on the script, whether there have been any discussions regarding a director or casting, and also talks about his own favourite films in the sci-fi/fantasy genre.
- 3/28/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Get ready to don your “I’d just as soon kiss a Wookiee!” T-shirt, because everybody’s favorite walking carpet is back! Chewbacca, Han Solo’s endlessly devoted sidekick and Millennium Falcon co-pilot from the original Star Wars trilogy, is making his animation debut in the season finale of Cartoon Network’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars on April 1 (read our recaps here). Fans have speculated since the series’ inception that Chewbacca, already 200 years old by the time of the original Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope, might make an appearance. But the difficulty of animating hair — and,...
- 2/23/2011
- by Christian Blauvelt
- EW - Inside TV
Morningside Entertainment has optioned Bluewater Productions Sinbad: Rogue of Mars to adapt into an epic action adventure fantasy feature for 2012. A continuation of the Sinbad films that started in 1958 with The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, and followed in the 1970's with The Golden Voyage of Sinbad and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, Rogue of Mars is an updated sequel rather than a reboot. Executive producer Barry Schneer revealed that Rogue of Mars is the first of a planned new trilogy that will bring this beloved ...
- 1/22/2011
- BusinessofCinema
Disclaimer: I know that the Sinbad movie in question doesn’t involve the comedian Sinbad, but I had to post this picture. Why? Because the man starred in First Kid and Houseguest, two of my favorite flicks growing up. Much respect to the son of a preacher man.
Alright, onto the actual news; Variety has announced that Morningside Entertainment is planning on bringing Sinbad the sailor back to the big screen; they have optioned the rights to comic book series Sinbad: Rogue of Mars from Bluewater Productions and are hoping to hammer it out in time for a 2012 release. The comic, which was meant as a continuation of the classic 50′s and 70′s Sinbad movies (The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger), follows the sailor as he and his trustworthy ship crew get transported to Mars in order...
Alright, onto the actual news; Variety has announced that Morningside Entertainment is planning on bringing Sinbad the sailor back to the big screen; they have optioned the rights to comic book series Sinbad: Rogue of Mars from Bluewater Productions and are hoping to hammer it out in time for a 2012 release. The comic, which was meant as a continuation of the classic 50′s and 70′s Sinbad movies (The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger), follows the sailor as he and his trustworthy ship crew get transported to Mars in order...
- 1/21/2011
- by Jonathan Sullivan
- The Film Stage
Bluewater Productions reports that Morningside Entertainment has optioned Bluewater's upcoming graphic novel "Sinbad: Rogue of Mars", to adapt into an action adventure fantasy feature for a 2012 release.
A continuation of the "Sinbad" films that started in 1958 with "The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad", followed by "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad" and "Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger", "Rogue of Mars" is described an an 'updated sequel' rather than a reboot.
Executive Producer Barry Schneer revealed that "Rogue of Mars" is the first of a new trilogy to bring the 'Sinbad' character to a new generation.
"I am thrilled to continue the amazing legacy my uncle, Charles Schneer began with '7th Voyage' and bring to the screen the 'Sinbad' movie that he and Ray Harryhausen never got to make."
"...In his 4th film adventure, 'Sinbad' and his crew find a magical urn and are soon transported to another planet by...
A continuation of the "Sinbad" films that started in 1958 with "The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad", followed by "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad" and "Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger", "Rogue of Mars" is described an an 'updated sequel' rather than a reboot.
Executive Producer Barry Schneer revealed that "Rogue of Mars" is the first of a new trilogy to bring the 'Sinbad' character to a new generation.
"I am thrilled to continue the amazing legacy my uncle, Charles Schneer began with '7th Voyage' and bring to the screen the 'Sinbad' movie that he and Ray Harryhausen never got to make."
"...In his 4th film adventure, 'Sinbad' and his crew find a magical urn and are soon transported to another planet by...
- 1/20/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
There's exciting news today for fans of the classic Sinbad movies with the announcement of a brand new feature film, Sinbad: Rogue of Mars.
It will be the first adventure for the legendary sailor in more than three decades.
Morningside Entertainment has bought the screen rights to the upcoming Bluewater Productions graphic novel to adapt into a movie for 2012.
It will be a continuation of the Sinbad films that started in 1958 with The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, and followed in the 1970s with The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977).
Rogue of Mars is an updated sequel rather than a reboot.
Executive producer Barry Schneer revealed that Rogue of Mars is the first of a planned new trilogy that will bring the character to a whole new generation while showing respect to the original fans.
He said: "I am thrilled to continue the amazing legacy my uncle,...
It will be the first adventure for the legendary sailor in more than three decades.
Morningside Entertainment has bought the screen rights to the upcoming Bluewater Productions graphic novel to adapt into a movie for 2012.
It will be a continuation of the Sinbad films that started in 1958 with The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, and followed in the 1970s with The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977).
Rogue of Mars is an updated sequel rather than a reboot.
Executive producer Barry Schneer revealed that Rogue of Mars is the first of a planned new trilogy that will bring the character to a whole new generation while showing respect to the original fans.
He said: "I am thrilled to continue the amazing legacy my uncle,...
- 1/20/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Morningside Entertainment has optioned Bluewater Comic’s “Sinbad: Rogue of Mars” and plans to adapt it into an epic action adventure fantasy feature for 2012.
“Rogue of Mars” is an updated sequel rather than a reboot, continuing the films that started in 1958 with “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad”, and followed with 1974's “The Golden Voyage of Sinbad” and 1977's “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger”.
In his fourth film adventure, Sinbad and his crew find a magical urn and are soon transported to another planet by a ruthless and vengeful Jinn bent on freeing his race who have been imprisoned for millennia and then laying waste to the ones responsible.
Executive Producer Barry Schneer revealed that Rogue of Mars is the first of a planned new trilogy that will bring the character to a whole new generation while still showing respect to the original fans, “I am thrilled to continue the amazing legacy my uncle,...
“Rogue of Mars” is an updated sequel rather than a reboot, continuing the films that started in 1958 with “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad”, and followed with 1974's “The Golden Voyage of Sinbad” and 1977's “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger”.
In his fourth film adventure, Sinbad and his crew find a magical urn and are soon transported to another planet by a ruthless and vengeful Jinn bent on freeing his race who have been imprisoned for millennia and then laying waste to the ones responsible.
Executive Producer Barry Schneer revealed that Rogue of Mars is the first of a planned new trilogy that will bring the character to a whole new generation while still showing respect to the original fans, “I am thrilled to continue the amazing legacy my uncle,...
- 1/20/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Dexter season 4 starts in the UK! Apart from some good movies, that's about all that's worth looking forward to on British telly this week. Here's our round-up...
In the week that UK TV viewers have the least telly news and choices to ponder, we also face our greatest challenge. For tonight, Friday August 20th, the deliciously dark drama that is Dexter starts its fourth season, and it's an especially unnerving one that will have you wishing your weeks away over its 12 episode run. While, in just a few weeks' time, the launch of the fifth season fires up in the States.
If you've managed to remain oblivious, it'll be hard work to enjoy this new season without the ending being spoiled by the rampant headlines, forum posts, comment sections and images bound to be round every click and turn of sites across the virtual landscape, heralding in the fifth outing...
In the week that UK TV viewers have the least telly news and choices to ponder, we also face our greatest challenge. For tonight, Friday August 20th, the deliciously dark drama that is Dexter starts its fourth season, and it's an especially unnerving one that will have you wishing your weeks away over its 12 episode run. While, in just a few weeks' time, the launch of the fifth season fires up in the States.
If you've managed to remain oblivious, it'll be hard work to enjoy this new season without the ending being spoiled by the rampant headlines, forum posts, comment sections and images bound to be round every click and turn of sites across the virtual landscape, heralding in the fifth outing...
- 8/20/2010
- Den of Geek
By Scott Essman
Stop-motion animator and filmmaker Ray Harryhausen’s achievements and influence are incalculable. Numerous giants in the world of cinema have cited his work, especially in The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958), as the inspiration for their career in films. In addition to two other pioneering Sinbad films, Harryhausen developed effects for and produced the feature films 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), Valley of Gwangi (1969), and many others from the early 1950s through the early 1980s. However, his body of work, including personal experiments to work as the key animator on the King Kong-influenced Mighty Joe Young, stretches to before World War II to his first film, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms in 1953.
Turning 90 this year, Harryhausen retired in 1981 after Clash of the Titans and lives in England. His journeys to his hometown of Los Angeles to meet with friends, colleagues and protégés might finally be at an end.
Stop-motion animator and filmmaker Ray Harryhausen’s achievements and influence are incalculable. Numerous giants in the world of cinema have cited his work, especially in The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958), as the inspiration for their career in films. In addition to two other pioneering Sinbad films, Harryhausen developed effects for and produced the feature films 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957), Jason and the Argonauts (1963), Valley of Gwangi (1969), and many others from the early 1950s through the early 1980s. However, his body of work, including personal experiments to work as the key animator on the King Kong-influenced Mighty Joe Young, stretches to before World War II to his first film, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms in 1953.
Turning 90 this year, Harryhausen retired in 1981 after Clash of the Titans and lives in England. His journeys to his hometown of Los Angeles to meet with friends, colleagues and protégés might finally be at an end.
- 6/11/2010
- by Ashleigh
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Super-8 Movie Madness in 3-D and .Emergo. will be held on Tuesday May 4 from 8pm to Midnight at the Way Out Club. The cover charge is a bargain at a measly $3.00. There will be, as usual, movie passes, T-Shirts and poster giveaways. If you.re not familiar with the madness, here.s a brief rundown: Remember (before video tapes) the Super-8 films they used to sell in the 1950.s and 60.s that were condensed versions of features? In the 1970.s they sold Sound versions of these films and 16 of these will be projected on a large screen at the Way Out Club (they average about 15 minutes each).
This is our 8th monthly show and on May 4, we will be doing something amazing. Four of the films shown will be in 3-D! They are 18 minute condensed versions of It Came From Outer Space and The Creature From The Black Lagoon, a...
This is our 8th monthly show and on May 4, we will be doing something amazing. Four of the films shown will be in 3-D! They are 18 minute condensed versions of It Came From Outer Space and The Creature From The Black Lagoon, a...
- 4/28/2010
- by Tom
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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