Podcast Episode 51 features an entertaining conversation with Andy Gent, director of London-based Arch Model Studio.
Best known for creating the puppets and animation for classic films such as ‘Isle of Dogs’ and ‘The Fantastic Mr Fox’, the studio were presented with the inaugural Ray Harryhausen Award for ‘Best Commercial Film Animation’ in 2022. Their short feature ‘Save Ralph’ saw thought-provoking exploration of animal testing and vivisection, featuring the voice talents of Ricky Gervais and Taika Waititi.
Andy discusses his history as a Harryhausen fan, and his later encounters with Ray. He explains how Ray’s work has gone on to influence and inspire his own career, as well as the ongoing legacy that the stop-motion master’s work has left upon the wider industry.
Many thanks to Andy for taking part in the show! For more information on Arch Model Studio, see:
https://www.ams.london/
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Podcast Episode 51 features an entertaining conversation with Andy Gent, director of London-based Arch Model Studio.
Best known for creating the puppets and animation for classic films such as ‘Isle of Dogs’ and ‘The Fantastic Mr Fox’, the studio were presented with the inaugural Ray Harryhausen Award for ‘Best Commercial Film Animation’ in 2022. Their short feature ‘Save Ralph’ saw thought-provoking exploration of animal testing and vivisection, featuring the voice talents of Ricky Gervais and Taika Waititi.
Andy discusses his history as a Harryhausen fan, and his later encounters with Ray. He explains how Ray’s work has gone on to influence and inspire his own career, as well as the ongoing legacy that the stop-motion master’s work has left upon the wider industry.
Many thanks to Andy for taking part in the show! For more information on Arch Model Studio, see:
https://www.ams.london/
Episode 42 of our podcast sees an interview with legendary musician Hugh Cornwell!
Former Stranglers vocalist Hugh visited the Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema exhibition at the National Galleries of Scotland last year. Whilst at the exhibit, he interviewed daughter & Foundation trustee Vanessa Harryhausen to discuss her memories of growing up around Ray's films and creations. Hugh also spoke to conservator Alan Friswell about working with Ray, and about the restoration work carried out on the creature collection. Collections Manager Connor Heaney also spoke to Hugh about his favourite Harryhausen memories and his thoughts on Ray's creation today.
This interview originally featured on Hugh's own podcast, Mr Demille FM, which dedicated an entire episode to Ray Harryhausen! Check out the original show through the link below:
https://mrdemillefm.com/program/ray-harryhausen/
Many thanks to Hugh for taking the time to speak with us, and for his enthusiasm for Ray Harryhausen's work! Look out for a video version of this show on our YouTube and Facebook pages.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmPLqkd1aIo&feature=youtu.be
The Ray Harryhausen Podcast
Podcast Episode 51 features an entertaining conversation with Andy Gent, director of London-based Arch Model Studio.
Best known for creating the puppets and animation for classic films such as ‘Isle of Dogs’ and ‘The Fantastic Mr Fox’, the studio were presented with the inaugural Ray Harryhausen Award for ‘Best Commercial Film Animation’ in 2022. Their short feature ‘Save Ralph’ saw thought-provoking exploration of animal testing and vivisection, featuring the voice talents of Ricky Gervais and Taika Waititi.
Andy discusses his history as a Harryhausen fan, and his later encounters with Ray. He explains how Ray’s work has gone on to influence and inspire his own career, as well as the ongoing legacy that the stop-motion master’s work has left upon the wider industry.
Many thanks to Andy for taking part in the show! For more information on Arch Model Studio, see:
https://www.ams.london/
