Ray Harryhausen stands as a beacon to today s fantasy filmmakers as the creator who inspired them and made the impossible possible. There are a number of websites that either devote themselves to Ray s work or at the very least mention his name prominently, but it is hoped that this official website will provide everyone who requires a true and personal account of his life and work a first and final stop for all that is Ray Harryhausen. If you wish to make a donation please see the Foundation page.

The coastal town of Oamaru is best known for its little blue penguins. These tiny birds march up the beach each day at dusk to the delight of tourists ensconced in a little viewing area. My daughter Halley and I. One of the places I definitely wanted to visit in New Zealand was on the South Island at a much photographed beach known.