While in London this month, I had an opportunity to visit the newer, second location for the London Film Museum, in Covent Garden. I was fortunate enough to receive a personal tour from Jonathan Sands, Chief Executive and founder of the museums. The current exhibit hosted at the new branch is entitled, Magnum On Set. [Read more…]
England Journal: Day One. This morning I flew into Heathrow Airport around 6:00 am and seeing the city waking up to darkness and already bustling with activity was a sight to behold. Breathtaking. It was an unexpected aerial tour of many of the largest historical landmarks of London. [Read more…]
The London Film Museum (formerly the Movieum) hosted a special 90th birthday celebration for Ray Harryhausen last week, with guests including Peter Jackson, Rick Baker, John Landis, Terry Gilliam, and Mr. Harryhausen himself. This occasion also marked the opening of a special exhibition about the life’s work of Mr. Harryhausen – “Myths and Legends” includes the display of original “Dynamation” creatures from the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation. [Read more…]
This month, the Movieum of London/The London Film Museum has opened their latest exhibition, “Charlie Chaplin – The Great Londoner”. [Read more…]
The Movieum of London will be celebrating its one year anniversary in March, and the celebration will be marked with a special exhibition by world renowned armourer Terry English. [Read more…]
The Movieum of London, “a museum that celebrates the UK film industry”, officially opens tomorrow night. [Read more…]