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* On the DVD versions of ''Brightest Children's Favourites'' (2004) and ''Ultimate Children's Favourites'' (2005), a snippet of the sound effects from the start of the full version of logo plays while transitioning between menus. | * On the DVD versions of ''Brightest Children's Favourites'' (2004) and ''Ultimate Children's Favourites'' (2005), a snippet of the sound effects from the start of the full version of logo plays while transitioning between menus. | ||
'''Availability:''' Pretty common, given its longevity. The full version of the logo is available on most VHS and DVDs by HIT Entertainment until late 2003, but only in the UK. The short version of the logo was used on the television series ''Anthony Ant'' and at the end of a ride on video-optioned ''Bob the Builder'' kiddie rides from Jolly Roger, while the middle-length version is seen on said rides when not in motion, while ''Thomas & Friends'' rides use the full version. This logo also appears on all VCI/2Entertain ''Thomas & Friends'' releases as well. Despite the logo being used all over the packaging, this logo is absent on VCI’s 2002 releases of the show - instead, the [[Gullane Entertainment (UK)|Gullane Entertainment]] logo would be used - this logo would eventually turn up starting with “The Chocolate Crunch” from 2003, and then releases of the show would use the logo beyond 2003. Inexplicably, later 2Entertain-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' DVDs continued to use this logo until their distribution rights expired in 2008, despite the | '''Availability:''' Pretty common, given its longevity. The full version of the logo is available on most VHS and DVDs by HIT Entertainment until late 2003, but only in the UK. The short version of the logo was used on the television series ''Anthony Ant'' and at the end of a ride on video-optioned ''Bob the Builder'' kiddie rides from Jolly Roger, while the middle-length version is seen on said rides when not in motion, while ''Thomas & Friends'' rides use the full version. This logo also appears on all VCI/2Entertain ''Thomas & Friends'' releases as well. Despite the logo being used all over the packaging, this logo is absent on VCI’s 2002 releases of the show - instead, the [[Gullane Entertainment (UK)|Gullane Entertainment]] logo would be used - this logo would eventually turn up starting with “The Chocolate Crunch” from 2003, and then releases of the show would use the logo beyond 2003. Inexplicably, later 2Entertain-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' DVDs continued to use this logo until their distribution rights expired in 2008, despite the 5th logo being used all over the packaging, as well as on the VHS versions and on most other HIT releases. However, the reissues of those releases from HIT themselves plastered that and 2Entertain's logo with the 5th logo. In 2008, this logo saddeningly stopped being used. | ||
'''Editor's Note''': The explosion, slightly jarring appearance, and audio cacophony might have caused a few scares, depending on your view. However, speaking of which, this logo is very well done and is considerably a favorite of many. In fact, this logo is the most creative on-screen logo for HIT Entertainment. | '''Editor's Note''': The explosion, slightly jarring appearance, and audio cacophony might have caused a few scares, depending on your view. However, speaking of which, this logo is very well done and is considerably a favorite of many. In fact, this logo is the most creative on-screen logo for HIT Entertainment. | ||
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'''Nicknames:''' "HIT Globe IV", "2000s HIT Globe", "Cheesy Glow" | '''Nicknames:''' "HIT Globe IV", "2000s HIT Globe", "Cheesy Glow" | ||
'''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|blue|blue}} background, we see the HIT logo (as seen in the last two logos), but less shiny and solid, and with "ENTERTAINMENT" replacing "ENTERTAINMENT PLC". A glow of light surrounds the globe. Sometimes, a copyright notice appears below. Like the | '''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|blue|blue}} background, we see the HIT logo (as seen in the last two logos), but less shiny and solid, and with "ENTERTAINMENT" replacing "ENTERTAINMENT PLC". A glow of light surrounds the globe. Sometimes, a copyright notice appears below. Like the 2nd logo, sometimes the URL (www.hitentertainment.com) and byline (DISTRIBUTED WORLDWIDE BY HIT ENTERTAINMENT) are seen below the logo. | ||
'''Trivia:''' Although it debuted in the US in 2001, this logo did not appear on UK VHS and DVD releases until late 2003 or early 2004, starting with the following releases: | '''Trivia:''' Although it debuted in the US in 2001, this logo did not appear on UK VHS and DVD releases until late 2003 or early 2004, starting with the following releases: | ||
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** The second variation uses the logo with the URL and byline, but with the title "Thomas & Friends" on top of the logo, and the copyright notice "(C) 2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited" on the bottom of the byline. (seen on season 7) | ** The second variation uses the logo with the URL and byline, but with the title "Thomas & Friends" on top of the logo, and the copyright notice "(C) 2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited" on the bottom of the byline. (seen on season 7) | ||
** The third variation is the logo with the Nick Jr. logo. It has the copyright notice "(C) 2002/2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited" on the bottom of the logo, and sometimes the words "Produced in association with Nickelodeon UK" can be seen on top of the logos. The background is a cloudy sky, which is also used in the next three seasons. This is seen on episodes aired via Nick Jr. in the UK. | ** The third variation is the logo with the Nick Jr. logo. It has the copyright notice "(C) 2002/2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited" on the bottom of the logo, and sometimes the words "Produced in association with Nickelodeon UK" can be seen on top of the logos. The background is a cloudy sky, which is also used in the next three seasons. This is seen on episodes aired via Nick Jr. in the UK. | ||
* Like the | * Like the 2nd logo, there are instances that the logo is seen only with just the byline (or along in this case, with just the URL), or the logo can be bylineless. | ||
** The Latin-American (Spanish and Portuguese, among those that are aired on Discovery Kids Latinoamerica, the standard (bylineless) version is used in in the USA and Canada) and European (Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German, the standard version is used in the UK) airings of the ninth season of ''Barney & Friends ''(Especially Universal Kids airings in North America) and iTunes releases of ''Thomas & Friends'' including ''Thomas & His Friends Get Along'' and ''Thomas & His Friends Help Out'' use the version with just the byline. | ** The Latin-American (Spanish and Portuguese, among those that are aired on Discovery Kids Latinoamerica, the standard (bylineless) version is used in in the USA and Canada) and European (Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German, the standard version is used in the UK) airings of the ninth season of ''Barney & Friends ''(Especially Universal Kids airings in North America) and iTunes releases of ''Thomas & Friends'' including ''Thomas & His Friends Get Along'' and ''Thomas & His Friends Help Out'' use the version with just the byline. | ||
** ''Fraggle Rock'', ''Animal Jam'' (along with other programs made by Jim Henson), and the East Asian (Malaysian, Indonesian, Philippine and Thai, and other versions distributed by [[Buena Vista International Television]] in Asia; the standard (URL and byline) version is used in China and Japan) airings of the ninth season of ''Barney & Friends'' use the version with just the URL. | ** ''Fraggle Rock'', ''Animal Jam'' (along with other programs made by Jim Henson), and the East Asian (Malaysian, Indonesian, Philippine and Thai, and other versions distributed by [[Buena Vista International Television]] in Asia; the standard (URL and byline) version is used in China and Japan) airings of the ninth season of ''Barney & Friends'' use the version with just the URL. | ||
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* Both the “ENTERTAINMENT” and “CONSUMER PRODUCTS” white background variants appear on games of the company’s shows, and an “ENTERTAINMENT PLC” version was seen on the remastered versions of the original ''Fireman Sam'' alongside the [[Bumper Films (UK)|Bumper Films]] and the 1995 [[S4C (UK)|S4C]] logos. | * Both the “ENTERTAINMENT” and “CONSUMER PRODUCTS” white background variants appear on games of the company’s shows, and an “ENTERTAINMENT PLC” version was seen on the remastered versions of the original ''Fireman Sam'' alongside the [[Bumper Films (UK)|Bumper Films]] and the 1995 [[S4C (UK)|S4C]] logos. | ||
* One of the last releases to use this logo was the 2007 DVD of ''Barney & Friends: Let's Go to the Firehouse!''. | * One of the last releases to use this logo was the 2007 DVD of ''Barney & Friends: Let's Go to the Firehouse!''. | ||
* It was also used to plaster over the | * It was also used to plaster over the 2nd logo at times, and also makes a surprise appearance on the Britbox print of episode 1 of ''Dennis the Gnasher'' (1996-1998) through plastering the 2nd logo. | ||
* Strangely, ''Thomas & Friends'' DVDs from 2003 to 2008 owned by 2Entertain used the | * Strangely, ''Thomas & Friends'' DVDs from 2003 to 2008 owned by 2Entertain used the 3rd logo instead of this for some reason. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' Just like the previous logos, this one's fondly remembered by those who grew up with it, despite being quite bland. | '''Editor's Note:''' Just like the previous logos, this one's fondly remembered by those who grew up with it, despite being quite bland. | ||
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* This also surprisingly appears at the end of US releases of ''Fifi and the Flowertots'' and ''Roary the Racing Car'', since the company owns the US distribution rights to these shows. | * This also surprisingly appears at the end of US releases of ''Fifi and the Flowertots'' and ''Roary the Racing Car'', since the company owns the US distribution rights to these shows. | ||
'''Editor's Note''': It's a cute logo, albeit not as good as the | '''Editor's Note''': It's a cute logo, albeit not as good as the 3rd logo from 1997 to 2008. Plus, this logo may be annoying for people who are fans of the older logos. This also marked the departure of the globe logo that was used for about a decade. You know it's sad when the 3rd logo was way more popular than this one. | ||
==Final Note== | ==Final Note== | ||