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|GW317H152.png|3rd Logo (June 13, 1967-August 3, 1968) | |GW317H152.png|3rd Logo (June 13, 1967-August 3, 1968) | ||
|GW283H161.png|4th Logo (June 19, 1968-August 4, 1976) | |GW283H161.png|4th Logo (June 19, 1968-August 4, 1976) | ||
| | |GW216H164.jpg|5th Logo (February 7, 1973-May 14, 1982) | ||
| | |GW349H150.jpg|6th Logo (April 23, 1976-August 14, 1981) | ||
| | |GW316H173.jpg|7th Logo (November 3-December 5, 1976) | ||
|Ua1982flat.png|8th Logo (May 28, 1982-October 8, 1987) | |Ua1982flat.png|8th Logo (May 28, 1982-October 8, 1987) | ||
|Ua1987prototype.png|9th Logo (10th logo prototype) (June 29, 1987) | |Ua1987prototype.png|9th Logo (10th logo prototype) (June 29, 1987) | ||
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*It also does not show up on ''It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'' (1963), ''The Miracle Worker'', ''The Barefoot Contessa'', ''The Killing'', ''A Fistful of Dollars'', ''For a Few Dollars More'', ''Tom Jones'', ''The Pink Panther'', ''The Alamo'', ''Birdman of Alcatraz'', ''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying''. | *It also does not show up on ''It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'' (1963), ''The Miracle Worker'', ''The Barefoot Contessa'', ''The Killing'', ''A Fistful of Dollars'', ''For a Few Dollars More'', ''Tom Jones'', ''The Pink Panther'', ''The Alamo'', ''Birdman of Alcatraz'', ''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying''. | ||
*Very rarely, a video cassette or laser videodisc of these will preserve this logo's absence without also showing a later logo. | *Very rarely, a video cassette or laser videodisc of these will preserve this logo's absence without also showing a later logo. | ||
**This happens on the 1990 laser videodisc release of ''A Fistful of Dollars'', the 1981 Magnetic Video release of ''The Pink Panther'' (some prints just use the 1981 logo), the 2000 Western Classics VHS release of ''The Alamo'', | **This happens on the 1990 laser videodisc release of ''A Fistful of Dollars'', the 1981 Magnetic Video release of ''The Pink Panther'' (some prints just use the 1981 logo), the 2000 Western Classics VHS release of ''The Alamo'', the 1990 VHS release of ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'', and the 1992 VHS release of ''The Miracle Worker''. | ||
*This logo also recently appeared at the start of a January 3, 2023 Film4 airing of ''The Hound of the Baskervilles'' after the 2001 variant of the 1986 MGM logo as well. | *This logo also recently appeared at the start of a January 3, 2023 Film4 airing of ''The Hound of the Baskervilles'' after the 2001 variant of the 1986 MGM logo as well. | ||
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*There is also a B&W variant seen on late 1960s reissues of older black and white United Artists films. This was also seen on Woody Allen's <u>''Sleeper''</u>. | *There is also a B&W variant seen on late 1960s reissues of older black and white United Artists films. This was also seen on Woody Allen's <u>''Sleeper''</u>. | ||
*On a <u>few films</u>, such as ''Midnight Cowboy'', the logo faded into a white background to accompany the opening credits. | *On a <u>few films</u>, such as ''Midnight Cowboy'', the logo faded into a white background to accompany the opening credits. | ||
<!-- Please discuss legitimacy of this variation on Logo News and Discoveries thread: Allegedly, there is a variant just like the | <!-- Please discuss legitimacy of this variation on Logo News and Discoveries thread: Allegedly, there is a variant just like the 5th logo. It starts off with "United Artists" and the Transamerica "T". Then "Entertainment from Transamerica Corporation" fades in, possibly as a way of United Artists bidding "farewell" to Transamerica after 14 years. This was seen on original theatrical prints of ''For Your Eyes Only''. Surprisingly, this variant currently appears in full on an American trailer for the 1980 release of ''Arabian Nights'' (a 1974 Italian film). --> | ||
*On <u>reissue trailers for some films</u> a still version of this logo is used, only it says "Re-released thru" above the logo. | *On <u>reissue trailers for some films</u> a still version of this logo is used, only it says "Re-released thru" above the logo. | ||
*On some Scope films, such as <u>''The Secret of Santa Vittoria''</u>, <u>''The Organization''</u>, <u>''The World of Hans Christian Andersen''</u>, <u>''Fellini Satyricon''</u>, <u>''The Long Goodbye''</u>, <u>''Visit to a Chief's Son''</u>, and <u>''Thunderbolt and Lightfoot''</u>, the logo is zoomed out further than usual. Other Scope films, including ''The Bridge at Remagen'', ''On Her Majesty's Secret Service'', ''Diamonds Are Forever'', and ''Fiddler on the Roof'', simply used the standard variant cropped heavily, and on Scope films that use the 1975 variant, the logo zooms out similar to the Scope variant of the 1984 Tri-Star Pictures logo. | *On some Scope films, such as <u>''The Secret of Santa Vittoria''</u>, <u>''The Organization''</u>, <u>''The World of Hans Christian Andersen''</u>, <u>''Fellini Satyricon''</u>, <u>''The Long Goodbye''</u>, <u>''Visit to a Chief's Son''</u>, and <u>''Thunderbolt and Lightfoot''</u>, the logo is zoomed out further than usual. Other Scope films, including ''The Bridge at Remagen'', ''On Her Majesty's Secret Service'', ''Diamonds Are Forever'', and ''Fiddler on the Roof'', simply used the standard variant cropped heavily, and on Scope films that use the 1975 variant, the logo zooms out similar to the Scope variant of the 1984 Tri-Star Pictures logo. | ||
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*The version with the fanfare mainly appears on original prints of ''Pink Panther'' shorts and various DePatie-Freleng Enterprises cartoons of the time, co-produced with Mirisch/UA. | *The version with the fanfare mainly appears on original prints of ''Pink Panther'' shorts and various DePatie-Freleng Enterprises cartoons of the time, co-produced with Mirisch/UA. | ||
*It has recently resurfaced on the 1st episodes of ''Sheriff Hoot Kloot'' and ''Blue Racer'', as well as all episodes of ''The Dogfather'' on the Kino Lorber DVD and Blu-ray releases. | *It has recently resurfaced on the 1st episodes of ''Sheriff Hoot Kloot'' and ''Blue Racer'', as well as all episodes of ''The Dogfather'' on the Kino Lorber DVD and Blu-ray releases. | ||
**It also makes a surprise appearance on the Magnetic Video Corporation Laserdisc release of ''Carrie'' (oddly enough, plastering the | **It also makes a surprise appearance on the Magnetic Video Corporation Laserdisc release of ''Carrie'' (oddly enough, plastering the 7th logo). | ||
*It also made appearances on the 1998 VHS release of ''Mr. Majestyk'' (after the 1994 logo), an Australian airing of ''The Last Escape'' (after the 1987 logo), and the Digiview DVD of ''The World of Hans Christian Andersen''. | *It also made appearances on the 1998 VHS release of ''Mr. Majestyk'' (after the 1994 logo), an Australian airing of ''The Last Escape'' (after the 1987 logo), and the Digiview DVD of ''The World of Hans Christian Andersen''. | ||
*The ''Fiddler on the Roof'' variant appeared on early television broadcasts, and on the 1981 RCA CED (Magnetic Video Corporation's version was released later that same year, and by that time, Transamerica no longer owned United Artists; early copies thereof may retain this variant, though). | *The ''Fiddler on the Roof'' variant appeared on early television broadcasts, and on the 1981 RCA CED (Magnetic Video Corporation's version was released later that same year, and by that time, Transamerica no longer owned United Artists; early copies thereof may retain this variant, though). | ||
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'''Legacy:''' This logo is a favorite among many due to its unique animation and fanfare. It's also one of the earliest examples of brand unification, as Transamerica used the same font and logo throughout all of its divisions. | '''Legacy:''' This logo is a favorite among many due to its unique animation and fanfare. It's also one of the earliest examples of brand unification, as Transamerica used the same font and logo throughout all of its divisions. | ||
===5th Logo (April 23, 1976-August 14, 1981)=== | ===5th Logo (February 7, 1973-May 14, 1982)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' Just the on-screen text of the 6th logo without the Transamerica "T" logo and byline. | |||
'''Trivia:''' This was later used during the time of MGM/UA Entertainment Co.'s formation after MGM merged with United Artists. | |||
'''Variants:''' | |||
*A <u>"videotaped"</u> (completely still without film effects) version exists when plastering older logos. It's also several seconds longer. | |||
*A variant has the <u>font</u> the same as in the 4th logo. | |||
*On <u>European releases</u>, it would say "United Artists Europa Inc." | |||
'''Technique:''' None. | |||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually silent. | |||
'''Availability:''' Very rare, due to it being a placeholder logo. | |||
*Was seen on the original American prints of ''Last Tango in Paris'' (however, the original Magnetic Video Corporation VHS and Betamax releases use the contemporary "Transamerica T"), ''Rancho Deluxe'', ''92 in the Shade'', ''Undercovers Hero'', ''Trackdown'', ''Drum'', and other sleaze films Transamerica wanted nothing to do with. While ''Vigilante Force'' is rated PG in the United States and even bears the T on print advertising, the final product uses this logo because it's just as sleazy as the R-rated films with this logo. | |||
*Was seen on later Magnetic Video Corporation and most 20th Century-Fox Video VHS, Betamax and Laserdisc prints of ''The Adventures of Robin Hood'', ''Rocky'', ''Dr. No'', ''Goldfinger'', ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'', ''For Your Eyes Only'', ''White Lightning'', ''Now, Voyager'', ''The Return of a Man Called Horse'', and ''Rollerball'', among others. | |||
**It also appeared on the odd reprint from CBS/Fox Video and Key Video, such as ''For Your Eyes Only'' and ''The Missouri Breaks''. | |||
*Currently appears on the 2002 MGM DVD and the Criterion DVD and Blu-ray releases of ''The French Lieutenant's Woman''; however, streaming prints and overseas Blu-ray releases have the 2001 logo in its place. | |||
*It can also be currently found on ''Vigilante Force'', ''Safari 3000'', ''Born to Win'', ''Rancho Deluxe'', ''Drum'', and ''The House Where Evil Dwells''. | |||
*It also appears on some public domain DVD releases of ''The Magic Sword''. | |||
*It first appeared on ''The French Lieutenant's Woman'' and made its last appearance on ''The House Where Evil Dwells''. | |||
===6th Logo (April 23, 1976-August 14, 1981)=== | |||
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* On <u>''Moonraker''</u>, the logo is still. | * On <u>''Moonraker''</u>, the logo is still. | ||
* Depending on the film, the <u>placement and colors of the logo</u> vary ever so slightly. | * Depending on the film, the <u>placement and colors of the logo</u> vary ever so slightly. | ||
* On <u>European releases</u>, such as the Italian release of ''Cannibal Holocaust'', it would say "United Artists Europa Inc.", in the | * On <u>European releases</u>, such as the Italian release of ''Cannibal Holocaust'', it would say "United Artists Europa Inc.", in the 4th logo's font. This can be seen on the Shameless UK DVD & Blu-ray release. This logo is not on American releases, as the Grindhouse DVD plasters it with the [[Grindhouse Releasing]] logo, and even if the cancelled Mogul Video release were to turn up it might not have had any logo. This logo was also seen on ''Primo Amore''. | ||
'''Technique:''' 2D animation. | '''Technique:''' 2D animation. | ||
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*In the case of modern prints, it can also be seen on the 1978 film "Convoy", preceded by the 2011 StudioCanal logo international-wise (it is unknown, however, whether the 1984 [[Thorn EMI Video]] release retains this). | *In the case of modern prints, it can also be seen on the 1978 film "Convoy", preceded by the 2011 StudioCanal logo international-wise (it is unknown, however, whether the 1984 [[Thorn EMI Video]] release retains this). | ||
=== | ===7th Logo (November 3-December 5, 1976)=== | ||
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**This logo was last seen on ''Bound for Glory'', in which the R2 DVD releases and ThisTV airings (following the 10th logo) retain it, while the R1 DVD releases have it plastered with the 1987 logo. | **This logo was last seen on ''Bound for Glory'', in which the R2 DVD releases and ThisTV airings (following the 10th logo) retain it, while the R1 DVD releases have it plastered with the 1987 logo. | ||
*It can also be seen in some trailers of films of the time period like ''Carrie'' and even ''The Pink Panther Strikes Again'' (the film itself would use the previous logo). | *It can also be seen in some trailers of films of the time period like ''Carrie'' and even ''The Pink Panther Strikes Again'' (the film itself would use the previous logo). | ||
===8th Logo (May 28, 1982-October 8, 1987)=== | ===8th Logo (May 28, 1982-October 8, 1987)=== | ||
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*A black & white version was used on <u>reissues of UA films</u> in the said colors. | *A black & white version was used on <u>reissues of UA films</u> in the said colors. | ||
*On the <u>1988 Rhythm & Hues showreel</u>, the logo animates at a smoother rate, and starts as a brief still image before continuing its normal animation. | *On the <u>1988 Rhythm & Hues showreel</u>, the logo animates at a smoother rate, and starts as a brief still image before continuing its normal animation. | ||
*There is a still version (which in turn plasters | *There is a still version (which in turn plasters a still version of the 6th logo) which appears at the <u>end of current prints of ''Pink Panther: A Pink Christmas''</u>. | ||
*A <u>variant of the 1989 version</u> has the logo zoomed further back than usual. | *A <u>variant of the 1989 version</u> has the logo zoomed further back than usual. | ||
*Some reissues in the <u>early to mid '90s</u> had the 1989 version without the byline. | *Some reissues in the <u>early to mid '90s</u> had the 1989 version without the byline. | ||
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*Despite being subject to plastering with the 1994 and 2001 logos, it is still found easily on UA-released films of the period, such as ''Baby Boom'', ''Rain Man'', and ''Rocky V'' to name a few. | *Despite being subject to plastering with the 1994 and 2001 logos, it is still found easily on UA-released films of the period, such as ''Baby Boom'', ''Rain Man'', and ''Rocky V'' to name a few. | ||
*This logo first appeared on the US release of ''The Living Daylights'', released on July 31, 1987, and made its final appearance on ''Son of the Pink Panther'', released on August 27, 1993. | *This logo first appeared on the US release of ''The Living Daylights'', released on July 31, 1987, and made its final appearance on ''Son of the Pink Panther'', released on August 27, 1993. | ||
*It can also be found on the 1997 DVD release of ''The Black Stallion'', the MGM MOD DVD-R of ''Tomorrow Is Forever'', the 2001 DVD release of ''All Dogs Go to Heaven'', ''License to Kill'', and ''Child's Play'', TCM airings of ''Malta Story'' and ''Valdez Is Coming'', ThisTV airings of ''The World of Henry Orient'', ''Call Me Bwana'', ''The Barefoot Contessa'', ''Bound for Glory'' (with the | *It can also be found on the 1997 DVD release of ''The Black Stallion'', the MGM MOD DVD-R of ''Tomorrow Is Forever'', the 2001 DVD release of ''All Dogs Go to Heaven'', ''License to Kill'', and ''Child's Play'', TCM airings of ''Malta Story'' and ''Valdez Is Coming'', ThisTV airings of ''The World of Henry Orient'', ''Call Me Bwana'', ''The Barefoot Contessa'', ''Bound for Glory'' (with the 7th logo following it), ''Ten Seconds of Hell'', ''Support Your Local Sheriff!'', ''Trail of the Pink Panther'', ''True Love'', ''The Aviator'', and ''Heaven's Gate'' (the shorter general release cut) and Comet airings of ''The Man from Planet X'' and ''Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete''. This logo also appears on 2005 DVD release of ''Fatal Beauty'' (which was a 1987 MGM film, so this was most likely an editing error). | ||
**It can also be seen on the 2005 Australian Special Edition DVD release of ''Rain Main'' (1988). | **It can also be seen on the 2005 Australian Special Edition DVD release of ''Rain Main'' (1988). | ||
*This logo was often paired off with the popular MGM/UA Communications logo (which is sometimes cut off like on current prints of ''The Living Daylights'' and a 1993 MGM/UA Home Video print of ''Rocky''), and both logos are thus regarded as favorites. | *This logo was often paired off with the popular MGM/UA Communications logo (which is sometimes cut off like on current prints of ''The Living Daylights'' and a 1993 MGM/UA Home Video print of ''Rocky''), and both logos are thus regarded as favorites. | ||
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*This is also seen on the original 1998/99 DVD releases of ''The Secret of NIMH'', plastering the 1982 "Turning UA" logo; and on the 1999 VHS and DVD releases of ''Yellow Submarine''. | *This is also seen on the original 1998/99 DVD releases of ''The Secret of NIMH'', plastering the 1982 "Turning UA" logo; and on the 1999 VHS and DVD releases of ''Yellow Submarine''. | ||
*It also appears on some early trailers for ''The World Is Not Enough'' and ''The Thomas Crown Affair'' (1999), though it's unknown if it appeared on any actual prints of those films. | *It also appears on some early trailers for ''The World Is Not Enough'' and ''The Thomas Crown Affair'' (1999), though it's unknown if it appeared on any actual prints of those films. | ||
*The 1996 Laserdisc of ''The Great Train Robbery'' also plasters the | *The 1996 Laserdisc of ''The Great Train Robbery'' also plasters the 6th logo that was originally on the movie with this one. | ||
*This also strangely appears at the beginning of Epix's print of ''Son Rise: A Miracle of Love'', which was a Filmways production. | *This also strangely appears at the beginning of Epix's print of ''Son Rise: A Miracle of Love'', which was a Filmways production. | ||