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* The Warner Communications byline version can be found on the 1997 DVD and the 2022 4K UHD Blu-ray releases of ''National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'' (1989) (the 2003 DVD release has the 1998 logo with the AOL Time Warner byline), current DVD and Blu-ray prints of ''The Dead Pool'', TCM prints of ''The Goodbye Girl'', and the Blu-ray release of ''Full Metal Jacket'' (1987). | * The Warner Communications byline version can be found on the 1997 DVD and the 2022 4K UHD Blu-ray releases of ''National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'' (1989) (the 2003 DVD release has the 1998 logo with the AOL Time Warner byline), current DVD and Blu-ray prints of ''The Dead Pool'', TCM prints of ''The Goodbye Girl'', and the Blu-ray release of ''Full Metal Jacket'' (1987). | ||
** However, it's not as easy to spot as the 1992 variant, as many DVD releases and Encore/Starz prints replace it with the Time Warner Entertainment byline variant, such as on the DVD release of ''Pee-wee's Big Adventure'' or even with the next logo below (occurs on the ''Police Academy'' films and ''Moving''). | ** However, it's not as easy to spot as the 1992 variant, as many DVD releases and Encore/Starz prints replace it with the Time Warner Entertainment byline variant, such as on the DVD release of ''Pee-wee's Big Adventure'' or even with the next logo below (occurs on the ''Police Academy'' films and ''Moving''). | ||
* Even the 1990 Time Warner byline variant has been plastered with the next logo on most of Encore's prints of films released from 1990 to 1992, but it is intact on the Blu-ray | * Even the 1990 Time Warner byline variant has been plastered with the next logo on most of Encore's prints of films released from 1990 to 1992, but it is intact on the Blu-ray of ''Goodfellas'', the 1999 DVD and 2017 Warner Archive Blu-ray releases of ''My Blue Heaven'', and the 2000 Director's Cut DVD release of ''Lethal Weapon 3''. | ||
** One instance where this logo does some plastering of its own was on ''The Ballad of Cable Hogue'', where it plastered the Kinney Shield. | ** One instance where this logo does some plastering of its own was on ''The Ballad of Cable Hogue'', where it plastered the Kinney Shield. | ||
* The 1984 Warner Communications "Distributed by" variant can also be found at the end of the 1999 DVD release of ''The American President'' (1995) of all places, likely due to a printing error when editing out the [[Columbia Pictures]] in-credit closing logo. | * The 1984 Warner Communications "Distributed by" variant can also be found at the end of the 1999 DVD release of ''The American President'' (1995) of all places, likely due to a printing error when editing out the [[Columbia Pictures]] in-credit closing logo. | ||
* The 1984 Warner Communications opening variant also strangely plasters the [[New Line Cinema]] logo on the 2018 Criterion Collection DVD releases of ''Female Trouble'' (1974) and ''Polyester'' (1981). | * The 1984 Warner Communications opening variant also strangely plasters the [[New Line Cinema]] logo on the 2018 Criterion Collection DVD releases of ''Female Trouble'' (1974) and ''Polyester'' (1981). | ||
** It also makes an even stranger appearance on the ''Mystery Science Theater 3000'' version of ''Catalina Caper'', a [[Crown International Pictures|Crown International]] film (it appears to have been sourced from a television print from around 1987); it appears as Joel and the Bots are entering the theater. | ** It also makes an even stranger appearance on the ''Mystery Science Theater 3000'' version of ''Catalina Caper'', a [[Crown International Pictures|Crown International]] film (it appears to have been sourced from a television print from around 1987); it appears as Joel and the Bots are entering the theater. | ||
** It also appears at the start of ''Blazing Saddles'' (1974) on the 1996 UK VHS re-release | ** It also appears at the start of ''Blazing Saddles'' (1974) on the 1996 UK VHS re-release of the same name from Warner Home Video. | ||
'''Legacy:''' This is considered by many to be a throwback to the 1948 shield. However, the 1992 variant is disliked by many people for its large-scale plastering, giving it the nickname "Shield of Staleness" or "The Shield of Annoyance". | '''Legacy:''' This is considered by many to be a throwback to the 1948 shield. However, the 1992 variant is disliked by many people for its large-scale plastering, giving it the nickname "Shield of Staleness" or "The Shield of Annoyance". | ||
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Warner Bros. Pictures (2018-2022 Ver. (16 9)).png|16:9 version | Warner Bros. Pictures (2018-2022 Ver. (16 9)).png|16:9 version | ||
Wb2018.png|Scope version | Wb2018.png|Scope version | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{!}}-{{!}} | {{!}}-{{!}} | ||
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'''Variant:''' On ''Judas and the Black Messiah'', a still variant of the finished product was used. However, on ''Gintama: THE FINAL / Gintama: THE VERY FINAL'', an animated variant of the finished product (where the shield just shines) was used instead. | '''Variant:''' On ''Judas and the Black Messiah'', a still variant of the finished product was used. However, on ''Gintama: THE FINAL / Gintama: THE VERY FINAL'', an animated variant of the finished product (where the shield just shines) was used instead. | ||
'''Closing Variant:''' The logo already formed, with "Distributed by" above the shield | '''Closing Variant:''' The logo already formed, with "Distributed by" above the shield and the web address below the WarnerMedia byline. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI. Same as Picturemill's 2011 revision of the original 1998 and 1999 versions of the previous logo by Intralink Film Graphic Design. | '''Technique:''' CGI. Same as Picturemill's 2011 revision of the original 1998 and 1999 versions of the previous logo by Intralink Film Graphic Design. | ||
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'''Availability:''' This was used in tandem with the previous logo until June 29, 2021. | '''Availability:''' This was used in tandem with the previous logo until June 29, 2021. | ||
* It first debuted on the [[Max Originals|HBO Max]] original movie ''Locked Down'', the 12th logo appears on the UK trailer for said film instead. | * It first debuted on the [[Max Originals|HBO Max]] original movie ''Locked Down'', the 12th logo appears on the UK trailer for said film instead. | ||
* The logo with the fanfare debuted on ''Non Mi Uccidere'' | * The logo with the fanfare debuted on ''Non Mi Uccidere'' and ''Rurouni Kenshin: Final Act - Part 1: The Final'', released on April 21 and 23, 2021 in Italy and Japan, respectively; and later made its North American debut on ''King Richard'', released on November 19, 2021. | ||
* This also appeared at the end of ''Judas and the Black Messiah'', despite using the previous logo at the beginning of the film, and also at the end of ''Godzilla vs. Kong'', despite the 12th logo (albeit using a custom variant) appearing at the beginning of the film. | * This also appeared at the end of ''Judas and the Black Messiah'', despite using the previous logo at the beginning of the film, and also at the end of ''Godzilla vs. Kong'', despite the 12th logo (albeit using a custom variant) appearing at the beginning of the film. | ||
* This logo is also beginning to plaster said logo as seen on the 2021 director's cut of ''Justice League'' (titled ''Zack Snyder's Justice League''; both the regular and B&W (''Justice is Grey'') versions) on HBO Max and the end of YouTube prints of ''Thir13en Ghosts'', originally released in 2001. | * This logo is also beginning to plaster said logo as seen on the 2021 director's cut of ''Justice League'' (titled ''Zack Snyder's Justice League''; both the regular and B&W (''Justice is Grey'') versions) on HBO Max and the end of YouTube prints of ''Thir13en Ghosts'', originally released in 2001. | ||
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File:Warner Bros. Pictures (2023) (studio lot).jpg|The studio lot (Scope) | File:Warner Bros. Pictures (2023) (studio lot).jpg|The studio lot (Scope) | ||
File:WB studio lot 2023.png|The studio lot (scope, cropped to 1:90:1) | File:WB studio lot 2023.png|The studio lot (scope, cropped to 1:90:1) | ||
File:WB backlot view (2023, open-matte).PNG|The studio lot (16:9 | File:WB backlot view (2023, open-matte).PNG|The studio lot (16:9) | ||
File:Warner Bros. Pictures (2023).jpg|Scope | File:Warner Bros. Pictures (2023).jpg|Scope | ||
File:Warner Bros. Pictures (2023, HD).jpg|Scope (cropped to 1:90:1) | File:Warner Bros. Pictures (2023, HD).jpg|Scope (cropped to 1:90:1) | ||
File:Warner Bros. Pictures (2023, open-matte).png|16:9 | File:Warner Bros. Pictures (2023, open-matte).png|16:9 | ||
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Videos= | Videos= | ||
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'''Visuals:''' It's nearly the same as the previous logo, but the water tower on the studio lot now has the new Warner Bros. shield (with its banner) introduced in 2023. If one looks closely, the same WB shield (albeit bannerless) is also seen at Stage 16, replacing the 2019 shield. The image now ripples slightly (a call-back to the 1998 logo) before it reveals the shield, which has been reverted back to its gold and blue color scheme and features a banner that has the company's name in the Warner Bros. Sans font on it. The cloud background is also darker in color compared to before, and the Warner Bros. Discovery byline fades in earlier than usual. The shield shines before the logo fades out. | '''Visuals:''' It's nearly the same as the previous logo, but the water tower on the studio lot now has the new Warner Bros. shield (with its banner) introduced in 2023. If one looks closely, the same WB shield (albeit bannerless) is also seen at Stage 16, replacing the 2019 shield. The image now ripples slightly (a call-back to the 1998 logo) before it reveals the shield, which has been reverted back to its gold and blue color scheme and features a banner that has the company's name in the Warner Bros. Sans font on it. The cloud background is also darker in color compared to before, and the Warner Bros. Discovery byline fades in earlier than usual. The shield then shines before the logo fades out. | ||
'''Trivia:''' | '''Trivia:''' | ||
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** A banner with the studio's name on it. | ** A banner with the studio's name on it. | ||
** The studio lot rippling. | ** The studio lot rippling. | ||
* The new WB logo was designed by Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv and introduced on April 8, 2022. It was used as the corporate symbol of Warner Bros. Discovery after the WarnerMedia/Discovery, Inc. merger was finalized on the same day. The shield would eventually become the official logo for Warner Bros. Entertainment starting in May 2023. | * The new WB logo was designed by Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv and introduced on April 8, 2022. It was used as the corporate symbol of Warner Bros. Discovery after the WarnerMedia/Discovery, Inc. merger was finalized on the same day. The shield would eventually become the official logo for Warner Bros. Entertainment starting in May 2023. | ||
* The 2023 shield's banner was teased in | * The 2023 shield's banner was teased in a deleted Instagram post from November 2023, where the music sheet of Jacob Yoffee's arrangement of "As Time Goes By" depicted the 2023 Warner Bros. print logo with a banner around it much like the 1998 logo. It can be seen [https://twitter.com/Sparkz_Ent/status/1720210847413272895 here]. | ||
* Just like before, the logo depicts the sun rising over the Cahuenga Pass to the south. In real life, the sun rises in the east, over the Forest Lawn Cemetery and the [[Walt Disney Pictures|Walt Disney Studios]]. | * Just like before, the logo depicts the sun rising over the Cahuenga Pass to the south. In real life, the sun rises in the east, over the Forest Lawn Cemetery and the [[Walt Disney Pictures|Walt Disney Studios]]. | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* On ''The Flash'' (the logo's first appearance), ''Blue Beetle'' and the trailers of ''Dune: Part Two'', the shield is bannerless, much like the previous two logos. There is no standard version of this prototype logo, as its appearances in those movies (in the case of ''The Flash'' and ''Blue Beetle'') or trailers (in the case of ''Dune: Part Two'') are variants. | * On ''The Flash'' (the logo's first appearance), ''Blue Beetle'' and the trailers of ''Dune: Part Two'', the shield is bannerless, much like the previous two logos. There is no standard version of this prototype logo, as its appearances in those movies (in the case of ''The Flash'' and ''Blue Beetle'') or trailers (in the case of ''Dune: Part Two'') are variants. | ||
* Just like before, | * Just like before, an extended version without a fade in nor fade out exists on [https://devastudios.com/work/logo/warner-bros-studio-logo-2023/ Devastudios' website]. | ||
'''Closing Variant:''' Exactly the same as before, but with the new logo instead. | '''Closing Variant:''' Exactly the same as before, but with the new logo instead. | ||
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'''Technique:''' CGI by Devastudios, who also did the previous logo. Just like before, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the backlot was created using drone footage, original blueprints from the Warner Bros. Studio Facilities and available photography and videography from Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and Google Earth, all in order to reconstruct it in CGI. The sky and clouds were created with Terragen from Planetside Software. Just like the previous logo, a behind-the-scenes video on how the logo was animated can be viewed on [https://devastudios.com/work/logo/warner-bros-logo-2023-making-of/ Devastudios' website]. | '''Technique:''' CGI by Devastudios, who also did the previous logo. Just like before, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the backlot was created using drone footage, original blueprints from the Warner Bros. Studio Facilities and available photography and videography from Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and Google Earth, all in order to reconstruct it in CGI. The sky and clouds were created with Terragen from Planetside Software. Just like the previous logo, a behind-the-scenes video on how the logo was animated can be viewed on [https://devastudios.com/work/logo/warner-bros-logo-2023-making-of/ Devastudios' website]. | ||
'''Audio:''' A new rendition of "As Time Goes By" from the 12th and 14th logos, titled "Classic Reflection", composed and arranged by Jacob Yoffee, orchestrated by Nolan Markey and mixed by Jason LaRocca (frontman of the punk band The Briggs) | '''Audio:''' A new rendition of "As Time Goes By" from the 12th and 14th logos, titled "Classic Reflection", composed and arranged by Jacob Yoffee, orchestrated by Nolan Markey and mixed by Jason LaRocca (frontman/guitarist of the punk band The Briggs, alongside his brother Joey). | ||
'''Audio Variant:''' Otherwise, it's the opening theme of the movie or silence. | '''Audio Variant:''' Otherwise, it's the opening theme of the movie or silence. | ||