- Three versions of this classic documentary were made:
- The first was from 1983, titled "The Fantasy Film World of Ray Harryhausen," produced by Cerberus Productions and distributed by Euramco International, Inc. This version aired on channels such as PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). The title card, which used Roger Stine's illustration of Ray Harryhausen magically conjuring up the Cyclops in his hands, was stationary. (This version became available on VHS and LaserDisc in Japan, under the title, "Legendary SFX Magician Ray Harryhausen," with Japanese subtitles.)
- The second version, from 1986, was the same documentary, but reissued as "Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me," released by Midwich Entertainment. The new title card had the same illustration by Roger Stine, but with animated effects of the Cyclops (then the title, and "Narrated by Gary Owens") appearing in Harryhausen's hands. This version also aired on PBS, as well as the Disney Channel.
- The third version (also released by Midwich Entertainment), from 1990, was a revised version, with Gary Owens providing a more up-to-date version of his narration, as well as appearing on camera as the host along with co-host Eric Boardman, who also appears in new footage interviewing Ray Harryhausen himself at a then-recent exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image in London, displaying Ray's work. The opening uses the same animated title as the 1986 version, but replaces "Narrated by Gary Owens" with a video-generated "Hosted by Gary Owens with Eric Boardman." This version was not only presented on PBS and other networks, but was also available on VHS and LaserDisc in the US.
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By what name was Aliens, Dragons, Monsters and Me (1983) officially released in Canada in English?
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