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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
'''DreamWorks Pictures''' (also known as "'''DreamWorks, LLC'''", "'''DreamWorks SKG'''" or "'''DreamWorks Studios'''") is an American film studio that was established in 1994. | '''DreamWorks Pictures''' (also known as "'''DreamWorks, LLC'''", "'''DreamWorks SKG'''" or "'''DreamWorks Studios'''") is an American film studio that was established in 1994. The company was formed as an ambitious attempt by media moguls Steven '''S'''pielberg, Jeffery '''K'''atzenberg and David '''G'''effen (hence '''SKG''') to create a new Hollywood studio. In 1995, [[CJ Entertainment]] became an investor in the studio and began distributing and licensing select titles in Korea and Asia. The studio primarily released their own films domestically, although some films were co-released or released in some territories by another studio (most often [[Universal Pictures]] (who were their principal international distribution partner (through [[United International Pictures|UIP]]) during their independent era) and [[Paramount Pictures]] and in some cases, [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox]], [[Warner Bros. Pictures]], [[Columbia Pictures]], and even [[Buena Vista International]] for at least one film). | ||
On December 11, 2005, the founders agreed to sell the studio to [[Viacom Productions|Viacom]] (later ViacomCBS, now [[Paramount Global]]) to become a division of Paramount Pictures. The sale was completed on February 1, 2006, but the studio became independent again in 2008. | On December 11, 2005, the founders agreed to sell the studio to [[Viacom Productions|Viacom]] (later ViacomCBS, now [[Paramount Global]]) to become a division of Paramount Pictures. The sale was completed on February 1, 2006, but the studio became independent again in 2008. | ||
On February 9, 2009, DreamWorks (ironically given one of its founders' history) struck a distribution deal with The Walt Disney Studios (through their [[Touchstone Pictures]] label), which was effective from 2011 to 2016. In 2012, DreamWorks signed a deal with Mister Smith Entertainment to handle sales of its titles in Europe, Middle East and Africa. [[DreamWorks Animation]] was formerly a subsidiary of the studio until the two split into separate companies | On February 9, 2009, DreamWorks (ironically given one of its founders' history) struck a distribution deal with The Walt Disney Studios (through their [[Touchstone Pictures]] label), which was effective from 2011 to 2016. In 2012, DreamWorks signed a deal with Mister Smith Entertainment to handle sales of its titles in Europe, Middle East and Africa. [[DreamWorks Animation]] was formerly a subsidiary of the studio until the two split into separate companies on October 27, 2004. DreamWorks Pictures is now legally known as "DW II Management, Inc." with the "DreamWorks" name and logo being used under license from DreamWorks Animation. | ||
On December 16, 2015, Spielberg, Jeff Skoll, Anil Ambani of [[Reliance Entertainment|Reliance Anil Ambani Group]] and Darren Throp of [[Entertainment One|eOne]] formed [[Amblin Partners]] with DreamWorks becoming the adult label of the new company. Later on, Universal signed a deal to distribute the later titles by Amblin so Universal Studios distributes the studio's material once the distribution deal with Disney expired, of which the majority of their post-2016 output has been distributed by (though some titles were released by Paramount, Netflix, and at least one title even by [[Lionsgate]]). | On December 16, 2015, Spielberg, Jeff Skoll, Anil Ambani of [[Reliance Entertainment|Reliance Anil Ambani Group]] and Darren Throp of [[Entertainment One|eOne]] formed [[Amblin Partners]] with DreamWorks becoming the adult label of the new company. Later on, Universal signed a deal to distribute the later titles by Amblin so Universal Studios distributes the studio's material once the distribution deal with Disney expired, of which the majority of their post-2016 output has been distributed by (though some titles were released by Paramount, Netflix, and at least one title even by [[Lionsgate]]). | ||
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'''Logo:''' It starts out at night with a crescent-shape moon and some clouds in a reflection of water, then we see a bobber and fishing reel splash into the water. The camera then pans upwards through bunch of clouds to see a boy, sitting on top of a crescent-shape moon holding a fishing rod. He reclines further into the moon and swings his foot in a rocking motion as a large "D" fades in, and as the camera pans to the right, | '''Logo:''' It starts out at night with a crescent-shape moon and some clouds in a reflection of water, then we see a bobber and fishing reel splash into the water. The camera then pans upwards through bunch of clouds to see a boy, sitting on top of a crescent-shape moon holding a fishing rod. He reclines further into the moon and swings his foot in a rocking motion as a large "D" fades in, and as the camera pans to the right, the next proceeding letters follow, although parts of the letters are covered by the clouds. We then swoop past a whole bunch of several clouds, engulfing the screen. They then revolve away to reveal the text "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''{{big|D}}REAM{{big|W}}ORKS'''}}" with "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''SKG'''}}" with a trademark symbol next to it appearing underneath sandwiched between lines respectively, and the text is set by the dark of night with clouds to accompany it. | ||
'''Trivia:''' | '''Trivia:''' | ||
* The idea for this logo was a concept from co-founder Steven Spielberg. He originally wanted the logo to be CGI depicting a man fishing standing on the moon, but his frequent collaborator Dennis Muren suggested a hand-painted logo instead. Artist Robert Hunt was then commissioned to design the logo. Spielberg loved one of Hunt's designs, a boy sitting on a crescent moon while fishing, and it was made into a full-motion logo. The boy who is seen sitting on the moon is based upon Hunt's son, William. | * The idea for this logo was a concept from co-founder Steven Spielberg. He originally wanted the logo to be CGI depicting a man fishing standing on the moon, but his frequent collaborator Dennis Muren suggested a hand-painted logo instead. Artist Robert Hunt was then commissioned to design the logo. Spielberg loved one of Hunt's designs, a boy sitting on a crescent moon while fishing, and it was made into a full-motion logo. The boy who is seen sitting on the moon is based upon Hunt's son, William. | ||
* This logo has run into legal trouble, with Michael Jackson's family accusing it of being | * This logo has run into legal trouble, with Michael Jackson's family accusing it of being ripped off by Spielberg from Jackson's Neverland Valley Ranch logo being used without his permission or credit. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* A short version of this logo was seen on trailers for films and at the end of films released through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Touchstone Pictures (except in EMEA and India), starting with ''I Am Number Four'' through ''The Light Between Oceans''. ''Real Steel'' has the still version of this logo at the end. | * A short version of this logo was seen on trailers for films and at the end of films released through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Touchstone Pictures (except in EMEA and India), starting with ''I Am Number Four'' through ''The Light Between Oceans''. ''Real Steel'' has the still version of this logo at the end. | ||
* Starting in December 2002 with the release of ''Catch Me If You Can'', the | * Starting in December 2002 with the release of ''Catch Me If You Can'', the trademark symbol is replaced with a "®" thanks to the registration of the company's trademarks going through. | ||
* On trailers and commercials for early films like ''The Peacemaker'', ''Mousehunt'', and ''Amistad'', a 4:3 version was used. The only difference in this version that there was no "TM" next to "SKG". | * On trailers and commercials for early films like ''The Peacemaker'', ''Mousehunt'', and ''Amistad'', a 4:3 version was used. The only difference in this version that there was no "TM" next to "SKG". | ||
* Some films have the logo fading out early after it has been formed. | * Some films have the logo fading out early after it has been formed. | ||
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* On ''MouseHunt'', the theme is a different orchestration and the guitar section at the end is replaced with a French horn playing the same notes. The sound of the bobber hitting the water is also slightly delayed, and the fanfare starts earlier. Considering that this was also used for the short version of the 1996 [[DreamWorks Interactive]] logo, this could indicate that this was the prototype version since the sound editors for this film forgot to replace it during post-production. | * On ''MouseHunt'', the theme is a different orchestration and the guitar section at the end is replaced with a French horn playing the same notes. The sound of the bobber hitting the water is also slightly delayed, and the fanfare starts earlier. Considering that this was also used for the short version of the 1996 [[DreamWorks Interactive]] logo, this could indicate that this was the prototype version since the sound editors for this film forgot to replace it during post-production. | ||
* On some prints of ''Antz'' (such as the Region 2 and 4 DVD releases of the film), the logo is silent, even though original prints and the 1999 Australian VHS had the opening theme playing. This may have either been an error in production or distribution or it could be intentional since the opening credits were automatically skipped if you select another language on the menu and it was muted so it couldn't affect the audio pause during it. | * On some prints of ''Antz'' (such as the Region 2 and 4 DVD releases of the film), the logo is silent, even though original prints and the 1999 Australian VHS had the opening theme playing. This may have either been an error in production or distribution or it could be intentional since the opening credits were automatically skipped if you select another language on the menu and it was muted so it couldn't affect the audio pause during it. | ||
* On some films, it is either silent or the opening theme of the film is used. The splashing | * On some films, it is either silent or the opening theme of the film is used. The splashing SFX can sometimes still remain in the audio; although it might be changed to a different splashing sound effect, depending on the film. | ||
* On the US DVD release of ''Evolution'', when you select the "English 2.0" track, the 1998 common fanfare for the 1993 [[Columbia Pictures]] logo will be heard instead. This most likely boils down to the fact the 2.0 English track from the Sony-owned international master was mistakenly used. | * On the US DVD release of ''Evolution'', when you select the "English 2.0" track, the 1998 common fanfare for the 1993 [[Columbia Pictures]] logo will be heard instead. This most likely boils down to the fact the 2.0 English track from the Sony-owned international master was mistakenly used. | ||
* On foreign dubs of ''Antz'', the sound of the bobber would either be muted or the opening score would be delayed. | * On foreign dubs of ''Antz'', the sound of the bobber would either be muted or the opening score would be delayed. | ||
* | * On ''Old School'', the sound of the bobber is slightly different. | ||
'''Availability:''' Very common. | '''Availability:''' Very common. | ||
* It premiered on ''The Peacemaker'' (which is also DreamWorks' first film) and has been used in nearly every DreamWorks film ever since. | * It premiered on ''The Peacemaker'' (which is also DreamWorks' first film) and has been used in nearly every DreamWorks film ever since. | ||