Cast: Ray Bradbury

Direction Kevin Brownlow · Michael Kloft

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Charles Chaplin · Sydney Chaplin · Walter Bernstein

Synopsis The Tramp and the Dictator (2002) delves into the creation of Charlie Chaplin's groundbreaking "talkie" film, The Great Dictator (1940), while highlighting the unexpected parallels between Chaplin and Adolf Hitler. The documentary features rare color home movie footage captured by...

Direction Gilles Penso

Cast Ray Harryhausen · Steven Spielberg · Robert Zemeckis · Terry Gilliam

Synopsis Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2011) offers an in-depth exploration of the legendary Ray Harryhausen's life and work. This comprehensive documentary features exclusive interviews with Harryhausen himself, along with insights from renowned admirers and protégés. For the first time, Harryhausen...

Direction Kevin Brownlow

Cast Christopher Adamson · Ray Bradbury · Nina Foch · James Karen

Synopsis Universal Horror (TV) (1998) delves into the formative years of horror cinema, with a special focus on the iconic productions from Universal Studios in the 1930s. This documentary explores the origins and evolution of classic horror films, highlighting the groundbreaking...

Direction Richard Schickel

Cast Ray Harryhausen · Ray Bradbury · Dennis Muren · George Lucas

Synopsis The Harryhausen Chronicles (TV) (1998) delves into the extraordinary career of Ray Harryhausen, an Oscar-winning effects creator who revolutionized the film industry for over three decades. The documentary showcases his groundbreaking work in iconic fantasy and sci-fi films such as...

Direction Christopher Bird · Kevin Brownlow

Cast Alec Baldwin · Merian C. Cooper · David Strohmaier · James D'Arc

Synopsis I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper (2005) delves into the extraordinary journey of Merian C. Cooper, tracing his path from a soldier and aviator who served in three distinct wars to his remarkable career in Hollywood. The...

Direction Ray Bradbury · Randy Bradshaw · Roger Tompkins · John Laing

Cast Ray Bradbury · Harold Gould · Charles Martin Smith · Michael Sarrazin

Synopsis The Ray Bradbury Theater (TV Series) (1985) is a Canadian-produced anthology series that aired from 1985 to 1992, spanning 6 seasons and 65 episodes. The show features a collection of fantastical tales penned by renowned science-fiction author Ray Bradbury. Many...

Direction Arnold Leibovit

Cast Walter Lantz · Joe Dante · Ray Bradbury · Charlton Heston

Synopsis The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1985) offers a heartfelt homage to the pioneer of fantasy and science fiction cinema, Oscar-winning director George Pal. This documentary spans five decades of Pal's innovative filmmaking, showcasing his trailblazing works through rare...

Direction Robert Stone

Cast Ray Bradbury · Arthur C. Clarke · Frank Drake · Gentry Lee

Synopsis Starman (2025) follows the extraordinary journey of Gentry Lee, a renowned NASA robotics engineer and acclaimed science fiction author. Throughout his life, Lee has been driven by a profound curiosity: Is humanity the sole intelligent life in the cosmos? At...

Direction Douglass M. Stewart Jr.

Cast Chesley Bonestell · Ray Bradbury · Douglas Trumbull

Synopsis Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future (2018) delves into the life and work of Chesley Bonestell, an architect and painter renowned for his contributions to iconic structures like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Chrysler Building. The documentary explores...

Direction Hans Fjellestad

Cast Buzz Aldrin · Andrew Alozie · Kaine Alozie · Richard Anderson

Synopsis When the World Breaks (2010) delves into the profound impact of the 1929 global economic crisis, a period marked by unprecedented hardship. This documentary draws a parallel between the Great Depression of the 1930s and contemporary challenges, exploring themes of...

Direction Richard Jones

Cast Eric Boardman · Forrest J Ackerman · Ray Bradbury · Ray Harryhausen

Synopsis Aliens, Dragons, Monsters and Me (1983) delves into the extraordinary career and creative process of renowned stop-motion animator Ray Harryhausen. The film explores his pioneering techniques and the iconic creatures he brought to life in numerous classic films. Through interviews...

Direction Paul Davids

Cast Peter Jackson · Ray Harryhausen · Leonard Maltin · Forrest J Ackerman

Synopsis The Sci-Fi Boys (2006) delves into the captivating journey of cinema icons who shaped the landscape of science-fiction and special effects films, transitioning from the whimsical and humorous era of B-movies to global phenomenon blockbusters. This documentary chronicles the lives...

Direction Ted Newsom

Cast Ray Bradbury · Yul Brynner · Kevin Costner · Charlton Heston

Synopsis A Century of Science Fiction (TV Series) (1996) presents a captivating journey through the evolution of science fiction, showcasing memorable moments and iconic scenes from a vast array of Sci-Fi films. This documentary series delves into the imaginative worlds and...