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* '''1998-2002:''' The design of the car's interior, the sky background, the popcorn bags, and the second tunnel's exit have been changed. The Nestlé candies are replaced with Hershey candies (Milk Duds, Reese's cups, and Twizzlers) and Pepsi's "Project Blue" logo replaces the 1991 version (white background, stripe with Pepsi logo). The Regal Cinemas logo at the end (now in a gold color and on a space background) faces the screen directly and "FEATURE PRESENTATION" fades in below it in blue. Another version used during this period had Coca-Cola cups in place of Pepsi, used in theaters Regal bought out that still had Coca-Cola contracts in place. | * '''1998-2002:''' The design of the car's interior, the sky background, the popcorn bags, and the second tunnel's exit have been changed. The Nestlé candies are replaced with Hershey candies (Milk Duds, Reese's cups, and Twizzlers) and Pepsi's "Project Blue" logo replaces the 1991 version (white background, stripe with Pepsi logo). The Regal Cinemas logo at the end (now in a gold color and on a space background) faces the screen directly and "FEATURE PRESENTATION" fades in below it in blue. Another version used during this period had Coca-Cola cups in place of Pepsi, used in theaters Regal bought out that still had Coca-Cola contracts in place. | ||
* '''2002-2004:''' The dashboard is straight instead of curved with more details (including a handle that automatically moves). The Pepsi references are replaced with Coca-Cola references, the Reese's are replaced with Raisinets, and the popcorn bags are redesigned. The rollercoaster was given a sleeker look with small spinning fans on the bottom, the Regal logo is changed from Regal Cinemas to Regal Entertainment Group, the final note of the music is different (two notes, the Regal sounder), and "FEATURE PRESENTATION" is wiped in from the center with sparkling effects. | * '''2002-2004:''' The dashboard is straight instead of curved with more details (including a handle that automatically moves). The Pepsi references are replaced with Coca-Cola references, the Reese's are replaced with Raisinets, and the popcorn bags are redesigned. The rollercoaster was given a sleeker look with small spinning fans on the bottom, the Regal logo is changed from Regal Cinemas to Regal Entertainment Group, the final note of the music is different (two notes, the Regal sounder), and "FEATURE PRESENTATION" is wiped in from the center with sparkling effects. | ||
* '''2004-2005:''' The Milk Duds and first Raisinets box are replaced with Sour Patch Kids and Cookie Dough Bites, and the popcorn bags are | * '''2004-2005:''' The Milk Duds and first Raisinets box are replaced with Sour Patch Kids and Cookie Dough Bites respectively, and the popcorn bags are replaced with new popcorn buckets. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The whole thing, which looks like a first-person rollercoaster ride, animated in breathtaking CGI for its time. | '''FX/SFX:''' The whole thing, which looks like a first-person rollercoaster ride, animated in breathtaking CGI for its time. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A futuristic rock-like orchestration which is kinda fast-paced to match the opening's roller coaster theme. Before the first drop, a female voice says: "Welcome to Regal Cinemas." (before 2002)/"Welcome to Regal Entertainment." (after 2002). "Refreshments are available in the lobby. And please, keep our theatre clean by disposing of trash in the specified containers. And remember: gift certificates are available for any special occasion. Enjoy the show!" At one point, there's a loud popcorn pop sound. The original version was released in Dolby Stereo, before being remixed in Dolby Digital in 1998 (the popcorn pop sound was louder on screens equipped with Dolby Digital in the 1998 version). | '''Music/Sounds:''' A futuristic rock-like orchestration which is kinda fast-paced to match the opening's roller coaster theme. Before the first drop, a female voice says: "Welcome to Regal Cinemas." (before 2002)/"Welcome to Regal Entertainment." (after 2002). "Refreshments are available in the lobby. And please, keep our theatre clean by disposing of trash in the specified containers. And remember: gift certificates are available for any special occasion. Enjoy the show!" At one point, there's a loud popcorn pop sound. The original version was released in Dolby Stereo, before being remixed in Dolby Digital in 1998 (the popcorn pop sound was louder on screens equipped with Dolby Digital in the 1998 version). | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Very common, but no longer current. The original version was only shown in Regal theaters during the time. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' This trailer is a favorite of many, thanks to the fantastic CGI. It is very telling that they brought this back twice after the initial follow-ups failed to live up to this logo. | '''Editor's Note:''' This trailer is a favorite of many, thanks to the fantastic CGI. It is very telling that they brought this back twice after the initial follow-ups failed to live up to this logo. | ||
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'''Trivia:''' This opening was seen after Regal's infamous "Pepsi Girl" policy trailer. The spot, starring Hallie Kate Eisenberg in her role from Pepsi's ad campaign at the time (where she'd lip-sync to male actors' voices for comical effect, in this case reading out movie theater rules at a wild west saloon), was widely lambasted by filmgoers and projectionists alike for its overlong and unfunny nature, and for replacing the beloved "Rollercoaster" trailer. There are reports that audiences would boo at the trailer and even throw objects at the screen while it was on. | '''Trivia:''' This opening was seen after Regal's infamous "Pepsi Girl" policy trailer. The spot, starring Hallie Kate Eisenberg in her role from Pepsi's ad campaign at the time (where she'd lip-sync to male actors' voices for comical effect, in this case reading out movie theater rules at a wild west saloon), was widely lambasted by filmgoers and projectionists alike for its overlong and unfunny nature, and for replacing the beloved "Rollercoaster" trailer. There are reports that audiences would boo at the trailer and even throw objects at the screen while it was on. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' Just the fading. | '''FX/SFX:''' Just the fading in and out. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' None. | '''Music/Sounds:''' None. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Rare. This was only used for less than a year, and always came after the "Pepsi Girl" policy trailer. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' This is ridiculously bland and lazy compared to the previous logo, not helped by it ending an infamously terrible trailer. Due to the extreme outcry, the previous logo was brought back by Regal as a replacement. | '''Editor's Note:''' This is ridiculously bland and lazy compared to the previous logo, not helped by it ending an infamously terrible trailer. Due to the extreme outcry, the previous logo was brought back by Regal as a replacement. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2002-2005 versions of the 1st opening. The short version plays the end of the music from the 5th opening. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2002-2005 versions of the 1st opening. The short version plays the end of the music from the 5th opening. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' While no longer in use, it's still common. The short version appeared after the previews, before the movie starts. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' A spectacular remake of the beloved 1st opening. | '''Editor's Note:''' A spectacular remake of the beloved 1st opening. | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* The Regal logo and the text is often replaced by a promotion on the screen for something Regal related, such as Regal gift cards, or an upcoming movie, such as ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows'', ''Independence Day: Resurgence'', | * The Regal logo and the text is often replaced by a promotion on the screen for something Regal related, such as Regal gift cards, or an upcoming movie, such as ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows'', ''Independence Day: Resurgence'', ''Ron's Gone Wrong'', ''Encanto'', ''Sing 2'', and others. | ||
* As of late October 2018, the newer Regal logo is in place of the old one, and the Regal Crown Club sign has been changed. The camera pans towards the screen slower in this variant, as to accommodate for the longer animation. | * As of late October 2018, the newer Regal logo is in place of the old one, and the Regal Crown Club sign has been changed. The camera pans towards the screen slower in this variant, as to accommodate for the longer animation. | ||
* | * As of August 21, 2020, the Coca-Cola containers were replaced by Pepsi ones due to a new deal placed between Regal and Pepsi earlier that year. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' Astonishing CGI animation produced by Taylor James for The Tombras Group. | '''FX/SFX:''' Astonishing CGI animation produced by Taylor James for The Tombras Group. | ||