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{{PageCredits|descriptions= V of Doom and PAV123|captures= V of Doom and PAV123|edits=Muzzarino}} | {{PageCredits|descriptions= V of Doom and PAV123|captures= V of Doom and PAV123|edits=Muzzarino}} | ||
===Background=== | |||
This was the original home video division of [[Henson Associates, Inc.]], which later became [[The Jim Henson Company]]. In Australia, it was one of eight labels [[PBV Video|Publishing and Broadcasting Video]] distributed. in the United States, most of the company's output was distributed by the Walt Disney Telecommunications and Theatrical Company. [[RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video]] distributed the company's content in the UK. | |||
In 1985, the company moved American distribution to [[Playhouse Video]]. The company shut down in 1987. | |||
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| | |Muppet Home Video (1983 A).png|1st Logo (1983-1984) | ||
| | |Muppet Home Video (1983 B).jpeg|2nd Logo (1983-1984) | ||
| | |Muppet Home Video (1983 C).jpeg|3rd Logo (1983-1985) | ||
| | |Muppet Video (1985).jpeg|4th Logo (1985-1987) | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== 1st Logo (1983-1984) === | ===1st Logo (1983-1984)=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Muppet Home Video (1983 A).png|300px|center]] | ||
{{YouTube|id=SSeFOSnVGzI}} | {{YouTube|id=SSeFOSnVGzI}} | ||
<center>''The logo starts at 1:57''</center> | <center>''The logo starts at 1:57''</center> | ||
'''Visuals:''' On a space background (similar to the one in the 2nd Rede Bandeirantes ident), we see "MUPPET HOME VIDEO", zooming out in a trail effect. The logo shines. | '''Visuals:''' On a space background (similar to the one in the 2nd Rede Bandeirantes ident), we see "MUPPET HOME VIDEO", zooming out in a trail effect. The logo shines. | ||
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'''Audio:''' "Flash", by Keith Mansfield (the pilot theme for ''Press Your Luck'' and the theme of the Australian Thorn EMI Video logo). On the former promo variant, an announcer says, "Welcome to a whole new world of Muppet fantasy." | '''Audio:''' "Flash", by Keith Mansfield (the pilot theme for ''Press Your Luck'' and the theme of the Australian Thorn EMI Video logo). On the former promo variant, an announcer says, "Welcome to a whole new world of Muppet fantasy." | ||
'''Availability:''' This was exclusively used in Australia, and is used on | '''Availability:''' This was exclusively used in Australia, and is used on Publishing and Broadcasting Video releases of the ''Tales from Muppetland'' trilogy (e.g. ''The Frog Prince'') | ||
=== 2nd Logo (1983-1984) === | ===2nd Logo (1983-1984)=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Muppet Home Video (1983 B).jpeg|300px|center]] | ||
{{YouTube|id=cOAAFTzGwFU}} | {{YouTube|id=cOAAFTzGwFU}} | ||
'''Visuals:''' On a white background, we see Kermit the Frog over the words | '''Visuals:''' On a white background, we see Kermit the Frog over the words "<span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,gold,orange); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">MUPPET</span> H O M E V I D E O", in the same fonts as in the logo in the PBV clip, except "<span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,gold,orange); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">MUPPET</span>" is a {{color|gold|yellow}}-{{color|orange}} gradient and "H O M E V I D E O" is black. | ||
'''Trivia:''' This logo was painted by legendary movie poster artist Drew Struzan. | '''Trivia:''' This logo was painted by legendary movie poster artist Drew Struzan. | ||
'''Variant:''' There is a variant reading | '''Variant:''' There is a variant reading "MuppetMusic" in place of 'Muppet", as well as Kermit holding an eighth note like a guitar or banjo. | ||
'''Technique:''' None. | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
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'''Audio:''' None. | '''Audio:''' None. | ||
'''Availability:''' This was mainly used as a print logo on releases, but sometimes appeared on-screen instead of the next logo. This was used on the ''Tales from Muppetland'' trilogy. The | '''Availability:''' This was mainly used as a print logo on releases, but sometimes appeared on-screen instead of the next logo. This was used on the ''Tales from Muppetland'' trilogy. The "MuppetMusic" variant appeared on ''Doozer Music''. | ||
=== 3rd Logo (1983-1985) === | |||
[[File: | ===3rd Logo (1983-1985)=== | ||
[[File:Muppet Home Video (1983 C).jpeg|300px|center]] | |||
{{YouTube|id=aRPvBqqsaYg}} | {{YouTube|id=aRPvBqqsaYg}} | ||
'''Visuals:''' On a navy blue space background, a pink line draws along the bottom. Suddenly, an odd white outline blob pops up, and it's filled in to reveal Kermit the Frog, who stares in awe as two comets shoot over his head in opposite directions. Then, large text reading "MUPPET", in a font similar to the logo for ''The Muppet Show'' and colored yellow-orange, flies in and settles over Kermit. Pink text reading " | '''Visuals:''' On a {{color|navy|navy blue}} space background, a {{color|hotpink|pink}} line draws along the bottom. Suddenly, an odd white outline blob pops up, and it's filled in to reveal Kermit the Frog, who stares in awe as two comets shoot over his head in opposite directions. Then, large text reading "{{color|gold|MUPPET}}", in a font similar to the logo for ''The Muppet Show'' and colored {{color|gold|yellow-orange}}, flies in and settles over Kermit. {{color|hotpink|Pink}} text reading "{{color|hotpink|H O M E V I D E O}}" then fades in below, with Kermit between both words. He then stares at them and nods his head before fading out. | ||
'''Trivia:''' Kermit was probably operated by Jim Henson in this logo. | '''Trivia:''' Kermit was probably operated by Jim Henson in this logo. | ||
'''Variant:''' There is an extended version with Kermit also looking down at the line. At the end, the space background and the word "MUPPET" disappear, leaving Kermit, the | '''Variant:''' There is <u>an extended version</u> with Kermit also looking down at the line. At the end, the space background and the word "MUPPET" disappear, leaving Kermit, the pink line and the "Home Video" text behind on a black background. The rest of the logo then fades out. | ||
'''Technique:''' Computer animation, with Kermit in live-action. | '''Technique:''' Computer animation, with Kermit in live-action. | ||
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'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' | ||
* It appears on two releases from the Walt Disney Telecommunications and Theatrical Company - ''Fraggle Songs Vol. 1'' and likely appears on ''Doozer Music'' as well. | * It appears on two releases from the Walt Disney Telecommunications and Theatrical Company - ''Fraggle Songs Vol. 1'' and likely appears on ''Doozer Music'' as well. | ||
* Some Australian tapes released by PBV Video use this logo as well, as well as some British tapes released by | * Some Australian tapes released by PBV Video use this logo as well, as well as some British tapes released by RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video. | ||
=== 4th Logo (1985-1987) === | ===4th Logo (1985-1987)=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Muppet Video (1985).jpeg|300px|center]] | ||
{{YouTube|id=jtlIeKNVusk|id2=KTlkW6NyAGU}} | {{YouTube|id=jtlIeKNVusk|id2=KTlkW6NyAGU}} | ||
'''Visuals:''' | '''Visuals:''' After the Playhouse Video logo finishes, the background changes to a {{color|blue}}-{{color|red}} gradient background and the Playhouse logo flies and rolls to the top left. As this appears, rings and the letters in the word "{{color|lime|MUPPET}}", in the same font as the previous logo, but colored {{color|lime|green}}, fly in all over the screen, but then they settle down to the center, and an oblong shape flies in, along with a {{color|goldenrod|dark yellow}} diamond that reads "Jim Henson's". When the logo is complete, the oblong shape has chasing lights on it, like a marquee you see at a theater. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI. | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Audio:''' Same music as the 1984 logo but with a few added tinkling sounds at the end, accompanied by an announcer saying | '''Audio:''' Same music as the 1984 logo but with a few added tinkling sounds at the end, accompanied by an announcer saying "Don't miss coming attractions at the end of this cassette." | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' It is seen on Playhouse Video releases of Muppet material. It was only used in the U.S., though. | ||
[[Category:The Jim Henson Company]] | [[Category:The Jim Henson Company]] | ||