Tuesday, May 8, 2012

The Forgotten Ray Harryhausen movie - Evolution


A very young Ray Harryhausen created some footage for a never realized film called Evolution which later on was used to show the major studios the power of his work. The film footage has some of the hallmarks that we would later see in Mr. Harryhausen's other works. The trademark expressions, & mannerism of his creatures are all there.
The project was literally the story of life on Earth told through the eyes of a very young Harryhausen. He became discouraged when he saw Fantasia. This short sequence of the never realized project gives insight into his later works. 

Still its a fascinating glimpse into a highly ambitious project that was never realized. Its a nice peek into a what if that never came about. 
 You can find out more about this & other major works of  Ray Harryhausen right here at the official website
 Here

Added bonus I think that every gamer should see the Valley of Gwangi made in 1969 this movie has everything Dinosaurs, Lost Valleys, Cowboys, & Weird Superstitions & Legends

Here's a great behind the scenes video! 


You can see the influence of the dinosaurs from evolution in the snarls, & mannerisms of Gwangi & even the little horse here! 
Hope you enjoyed! 

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