Regent Street Cinema | Ray Harryhausen First Men In The Moon 60th Anniversary Screening
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Experience the magic of the Ray Harryhausen classic, “First Men In The Moon,” as it celebrates its 60th Anniversary with a special 4K screening at the historic Regent Street Cinema.
Get ready, devoted fans of RAY HARRYHAUSEN! London’s iconic Regent Street Cinema is hosting a spectacular event to honor the legendary stop-motion pioneer. To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Ray’s FIRST MEN IN THE MOON, the renowned cinema is presenting a special 4K screening of the film. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to experience the movie as it was initially meant to be seen. After the screening, a fascinating Q&A session will feature some exceptional guests. The Foundation trustee and author John Walsh, along with conservator Alan Friswell, will provide unique insights into the creation of the film.
As an exciting bonus, the audience member who asks the best question will receive a signed copy of John’s extraordinary book, Harryhausen: The Lost Movies. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of a true cinema icon! But don’t take my word for it. Scroll down for the full details.
THE SCREENING
Q&A with filmmaker and author John Walsh and Harryhausen conservator Alan Friswell.
The best question will win a signed copy of “Harryhausen The Lost Movies” book!The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew made up of the world’s astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.
REGENT STREET CINEMA
The special screening and Q&A will be held on Friday, 9th August 2025, at London’s historic Regent Street Cinema. Buy your tickets here. Ray’s centenary year was a joy to behold. Thanks, in part, to the Ray Harryhausen Titan Of Cinema exhibition at the National Gallery, which has now sadly closed its doors for the last time. But the event was an absolute triumph. If you missed the event, you can get some wonderful insights into the exhibition thanks to Vanessa’s new book – Ray Harryhausen: Titan Of Cinema, which you can order here.
A NEW EXHIBITION
However, fans haven’t missed their chance to experience Ray’s masterwork firsthand. We’re excited to announce that the Ray and Diana Foundation will collaborate with the Lauriston Gallery in Waterside, Sale, for an exciting new exhibition. The Lost Worlds of Ray Harryhausen: Creatures, Martians, and Myths will open to the public on Sat 26 October 2024 – Sat 4 Jan 2025. The exhibition will showcase a treasure trove of Ray’s finest work. The exhibition will feature rare and previously un-exhibited pre-production artwork for some of his classic and much-loved films.
The showcase will include Clash of the Titans, Jason and the Argonauts, and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. Artwork ranging from early sketches to detailed key drawings will show the creative process behind his groundbreaking special effects. These will contain some of his most iconic creatures and sequences. To find out more, click here.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
