The genre icon and animation visionary Ray Harryhausen, known for his work on cult films like Jason and the Argonauts and Clash of the Titans, is the first to be honoured at Regent Street Cinema with an event to celebrate his groundbreaking work and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. The event, presented in partnership with the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation, will take place on Friday 29th September as part of Regent Street Cinema’s Luminaries initiative.

Ray Harryhausen is broadly recognised as one of the most important filmmakers of the 20th century, having created some of the most memorable special effects of cinema history. In honour of the 50th anniversary of its release, a rare screening of one of his most iconic films, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, will play for attendees following the presentation of Ray Harryhausen’s commemorative plaque. This event will represent the first public celebration of Ray’s life and work in London since his centenary in 2020.

The ceremony and screening of The Golden Voyage of Sinbad will be introduced by starring actress Caroline Munro, the ‘First Lady of Fantasy’. Joined by Ray’s daughter Vanessa Harryhausen, Trustee, Filmmaker and Author John Walsh and Collections Manager Connor Heaney, Caroline will share memories of her time working on the 1973 classic, as well as her lifelong friendship with the Harryhausen family.

Attendees of this very special event will be greeted with an exhibition of replica models of Ray Harryhausen’s infamous creatures at Regent Street Cinema and also be in with a chance of winning prizes including a coveted Star Ace Toys deluxe replica model of ‘Kali’ and signed copies of Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema by Vanessa Harryhausen and Harryhausen: The Lost Movies by John Walsh.

Friday 29th September 2023 at 7:45pm
Regent Street Cinema, 307 Regent Street, London, W1B 2HW
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