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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Attended the premiere of THE SIXTY-YEAR MISSION, the great new documentary on the original Star Trek television series and its impact on television and the world at large. Screening was followed by an appearance by Capt Kirk himself, who was hysterically funny in a super-entertaining Q&A.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I'm a guest on the latest episode of the Adam's Corner podcast, discussing STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME with host Adam Long. Thanks to Adam for having me on and for another great chat. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) at 40 with Author and Film Historian Ray Morton

Podcast Episode · Adam's Corner · September 27 · 55m

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I'm a guest on the latest episode of the @camp_kaiju_podcast, discussing the 1933 sequel THE SON OF KONG. Thanks to host Vincent Hannam for having me on and for a really enjoyable conversation. podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/s...

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Son of Kong (1933) feat. Ray Morton, author of King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon

Podcast-Folge · Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast · 19. September · 1 Std. 27 Min.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Spotted in the wild: copies of KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON and CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND: THE MAKING OF STEVEN SPIELBERG'S CLASSIC FILM at the great Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California. Some of the copies of KING KONG have been signed by your's truly. #VromansBookstore

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A collection of posters from GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (2024) Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A selection of posters from GODZILLA VS KONG (2021) Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A selection of posters for KONG: SKULL ISLAND (2017) Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

More KK 2005 posters Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

More posters for KK 2005. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

There were many posters for Peter Jackson's 2005 KING KONG. This is my favorite. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Final KKL posters. Who'd a thought there could be so many? Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

My favorite KING KONG LIVES poster. I especially like how prominently it features Stevie Nicks, a rock band, and David Cronenberg. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

RIP Peter Cullen, best known for voicing Optimus Prime in many incarnations of TRANSFORMERS, but who also provided vocalizations for Kong, Lady Kong, and Baby Kong in 1986's KING KONG LIVES. #KingKong #KingKongLives #Transformers #PeterCullen

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Even more KING KONG LIVES. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

KING KONG LIVES posters are in abundance Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Even more posters for KING KONG LIVES. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

More posters for KING KONG LIVES. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

US Theatrical release poster for KING KONG LIVES. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

More posters for KK 76. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

More posters for KK 76 Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Certain versions of Berkey's illustration were retouch to give Kong a smoother hairdo. At Paramount, this version was known as the "Travolta head" Kong. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

More posters for King Kong 1976 Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Quad posters for King Kong 1976 Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

John Bereky's final version of his KK 76 illustration, which first appeared on the US teaser poster. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I'm a guest on the latest episode of the Monster Movie Funtime Go podcast talking all things Kong. Thanks to co-host Precious D for having me on and for a great conversation. www.mmftg.com/628-intervie...

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6.28: Interview with author Ray Morton and Glam Metal Shark Atta…

Ps interviews Ray Morton, author of King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon. Also, there is a movie about a kaiju glam metal shark.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Berkey refined his original art for use on the movie's poster and ad materials. Ultimately, it was refined again, but this intermediate version was used on posters for many foreign releases, including this German one. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The original illustration done by John Berkey for Paramount's ad announcing KING KONG 1976, which ran in the NY Times in November 1975. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Even more posters for KING KONG ESCAPES (1967) Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

More posters for KING KONG ESCAPES (1967) Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Some of the many posters for KING KONG ESCAPES (1967). Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Japanese posters for KING KONG VS. GODZILLA (1962) Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

More posters for KING KONG VS. GODZILLA (1962) Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

US poster for KING KONG VS. GODZILLA (1962). Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Many more posters for KONG '33. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

More Kong '33 posters. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Even more posters for THE SON OF KONG (1933). Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

More posters for THE SON OF KONG (1933). Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Several of many posters for THE SON OF KONG (1933). Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Still more Kong 33 posters. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

If you have enjoyed my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION please consider posting a review on Amazon, which boosts a book's profile considerably. And many thanks to those who have already posted a review.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Even even more Kong 33 posters created for subsequent releases. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

More Kong 33 posters created for subsequent releases. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Two posters created for the release of the original KING KONG in 1933. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

For the 50th anniv of the original KK in 1983, a full-size Kong balloon was placed atop the ESB. Due to winds and weather, it only stayed up a few days, but it was great to see the old boy back where he belongs while it lasted. My new book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON is available now.

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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Kong goes porno in this 2005 direct-to-video extravaganza. Read more in my book KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON -- REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION, available now.

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