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That was most likely just used as a print logo.
imported>DeltaForce2001 (I verified, and I can confirm that the English 5.1 track on the Sony DVDs of Evolution have the correct Columbia theme and NOT DreamWorks' one.) |
imported>Dexter's Mom (That was most likely just used as a print logo.) |
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'''Trivia:''' | '''Trivia:''' | ||
*A textless variant exists. | |||
*The figure depicted in the logo is actually of the goddess Liberty (or the Roman goddess Libertas) as seen on the obverse of the "Standing Liberty quarter", that was minted from 1916 until 1930. | *The figure depicted in the logo is actually of the goddess Liberty (or the Roman goddess Libertas) as seen on the obverse of the "Standing Liberty quarter", that was minted from 1916 until 1930. | ||
*The identity of the model is disputed. The most known candidate for the model is Doris Doscher, an actress who sometimes worked in silent films under the name Doris Doree, and who became known as "the girl on the quarter". However, some reports stated that Broadway actress Irene MacDowell was the model. There are some speculations that the model could actually be a composite of both women. | *The identity of the model is disputed. The most known candidate for the model is Doris Doscher, an actress who sometimes worked in silent films under the name Doris Doree, and who became known as "the girl on the quarter". However, some reports stated that Broadway actress Irene MacDowell was the model. There are some speculations that the model could actually be a composite of both women. | ||
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===3rd Logo (May 28, 1936-December 21, 1976)=== | ===3rd Logo (May 28, 1936-December 21, 1976)=== | ||
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===4th Logo (June 23, 1976-February 11, 1982)=== | ===4th Logo (June 23, 1976-February 11, 1982)=== | ||
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File:f1559519d0b15f2665b62b3b2375acb9.png|The Torch Lady. | File:f1559519d0b15f2665b62b3b2375acb9.png|The Torch Lady. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' The main instruments appearing on the soundtrack were a small horn section, Suzanne Ciani's Buchla modular (for the "popping" effects) and an ARP string synth (the same model Gary Wright used for his song "Dream Weaver" around the same time). | '''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' The main instruments appearing on the soundtrack were a small horn section, Suzanne Ciani's Buchla modular (for the "popping" effects) and an ARP string synth (the same model Gary Wright used for his song "Dream Weaver" around the same time). | ||
'''Availability:''' Common. Sony is much better at keeping older theatrical logos on current releases of their films than their TV output (which is another story). In the early days of Columbia Pictures' [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment|video division]], however, this logo would be plastered by their home video logo. Otherwise, all later video releases, DVDs/Blu-rays, and TV broadcasts retain this logo. | '''Availability:''' Common. Sony is much better at keeping older theatrical logos on current releases of their films than [[Sony Pictures Television Studios|their TV output]] (which is another story). In the early days of Columbia Pictures' [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment|video division]], however, this logo would be plastered by their home video logo. Otherwise, all later video releases, DVDs/Blu-rays, and TV broadcasts retain this logo. | ||
*The first film to use this logo was ''Murder by Death'', while the last to use it was ''Happy Birthday to Me''. However, in international territories, it was used until at least 1982 as this appeared on ''Death Wish II'' (released domestically by [[Filmways Pictures]]). | *The first film to use this logo was ''Murder by Death'', while the last to use it was ''Happy Birthday to Me''. However, in international territories, it was used until at least 1982 as this appeared on ''Death Wish II'' (released domestically by [[Filmways Pictures]]). | ||
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