Looking in to stopmotion within industry

Jason and the Argonauts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yYeZMx1Y7U

This renowned piece (Harryausen 1963),  is a considered one of the greatest stop motion animations, also see 'The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad' (Harryausen 1958)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiTSyZbIjAg&feature=related

Harryausen is constantly cited as a major influence by contemporary artists ranging from Phil Tippett to James Cameron, Futermore is referenced in recent blockbuster films, Henry Selicks Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), in the underwater skeleton battle and in Pixars Monsters inc (2002), in which the top class resturant is called Harryausen's.