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 49: Interview with Brian Smithies (Clash of the Titans)
The Ray Harryhausen Podcast
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1 year ago
Episode 49: Interview with Brian Smithies (Clash of the Titans)
Join us for Episode 49 of the Ray Harryhausen Podcast, as we take a deep dive into the making of ‘Clash of the Titans’ with visual effects artist Brian Smithies!
Foundation trustee John Walsh and collections manager Connor Heaney are joined by Ray’s daughter Vanessa Harryhausen to chat with Brian for a double-length interview. A visual effects artist whose work includes also such classics as Superman, The Dark Crystal, Dune, the James Bond series, Aliens and much more besides, Brian assisted Ray Harryhausen during the making of Clash of the Titans. Listen to exclusive anecdotes as Brian shares his behind-the-scenes memories of working with Ray, and on the creation of visual effects for this iconic 1981 film.
A must for all fans of ‘Clash of the Titans’, Ray Harryhausen and filmmaking! Many thanks to Brian for taking the time to speak with us in such detail.
An video version of this show is also available through YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ULVoxbLw9XA
Find out more about Brian Smithies on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0810451/
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/
