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Logo descriptions by Eli Lamoreaux and TeamLogo
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Video captures courtesy of Benjamin Peeples, Enormous Rat and Image Entertainment's official YouTube channel


=== Background ===
Image Entertainment Inc. was founded in 1981 as a LaserDisc distributor and became a major act of the format. Once DVDs dominated the home media market and soon rivaled VHS in the late 1990's, Image re-focused its output distribution to DVDs. They have also released a wide variety of entertainment as a production company, including feature films, TV series, and music programs. In 2012, Image was acquired by RLJ Acquisition, Inc. and was merged with another purchase, Acorn Media. It was a subsidiary of RLJ Entertainment until 2018, when the company was renamed to RLJE Films. [[AMC Theatres]] purchased RLJ Acquisition that same year.


Background: Image Entertainment Inc. was founded in 1981 as a distributor of Laserdiscs and became a dominant distributor of the format. Once DVDs were dominating Laserdiscs and rivaling VHS in the late 1990's, Image re-focused its output distribution to DVDs. They have released a wide variety of entertainment including feature films, TV series, and music programs. In 2012, Image was acquired by RLJ Acquisition, Inc. and was merged with another purchase, Acorn Media. It was a subsidiary of RLJ Entertainment until in 2018, when the company was renamed to RLJE Films.
== Image Entertainment ==
=== 1st Logo (1983-1989) ===


'''Nicknames:''' "Discs in the City", "Flying Discs"


1st Logo
'''Logo:''' On a sunset background of a city, we see flying discs zooming in on us, with the logo spinning around and zooming in at the same time. The logo rests in place and the background fades to black, leaving the logo in place. The logo reads "'''image''' (in a sunset-colored gradient font and the g's tail stretched to the left) ENTERTAINMENT INC".
(1983-1989)
Image Entertainment (1983)


Nicknames: "Discs in the City", "Flying Discs"
'''FX/SFX:''' The discs and the logo flying.


Logo: On a sunset background of a city, we see flying discs zooming in on us, with the logo spinning around and zooming in at the same time. The logo rests in place and the BG fades to black, leaving the logo in place. The logo reads "IMAGE (in a blue to yellow font and the g's tail stretched to the left) ENTERTAINMENT INC".
'''Music/Sounds:''' A short synthesized melody that loops 7 times.


FX/SFX: The discs and the logo flying.
'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on releases of the time, mainly adult titles, which are very hard to find.


Music/Sounds: A short synthesized melody that loops 7 times.
'''Editor's Note:''' This logo may get some with its cheesy effects, and music.


Availability: Rare. Seen on releases of the time, mainly adult titles, which are very hard to find.
=== 2nd Logo (1989-1998) ===


Editor's Note: The logo may get some people with its cheesy effects, and music.
'''Nicknames:''' "The Laser", "How a LaserDisc Works"


'''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|blue|blue}} background, we see the inside layer of a LaserDisc. A laser suddenly hits it creating a ray of light. The laser travels around the layer and we zoom out to reveal two layers covering the layer, which complete the disc with the Image logo on it. The logo flies out of the disk and rests in the middle with the laser vanishing and the disc leaving the screen. The words "ENTERTAINMENT INC" and the byline "The Finest in Laser Videodiscs" fade in.


2nd Logo
'''Variants:'''
(1989-1998)
* On some releases, the logo fades to a black screen. Depending on the release, "{{Font|Times New Roman|A FEATURE PRESENTATION}}", "{{Font|Times New Roman|A CHILDREN'S PROGRAM}}" or "'''''T<sup>HE</sup> M<sup>USIC</sup> D<sup>ISC</sup>'''''" would appear.
Image Entertainment (1990's)Image Entertainment - The Finest in Home Entertainment
* In 1996, when Image began expanding to DVD, the byline was changed to read "The Finest in Home Entertainment".
* On some releases, there is no byline.


'''FX/SFX:''' Impressive visual effects on the laser, the disc and the logo.


Nicknames: "The Laser", "How a Videodisc Works"
'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatically ascending majestic fanfare accompanied by the laser's scrapping, followed by a more calming synth choir and some bell notes.


Logo: On a blue background, we see the inside layer of a videodisc. A laser suddenly hits it creating a ray of light. The laser travels around the layer and we zoom out to reveal two layers covering the layer creating a videodisc with the Image logo on it. The logo flies out of the disk and rests in the middle with the laser vanishing and the disc leaving the screen. The words "ENTERTAINMENT INC" fades in. A byline fades in saying "The Finest in Laser Videodiscs".
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. It can be seen on LaserDiscs and DVD releases of the time.


Variants:
'''Editor's Note:''' This logo has gained a lot of recognition for its synth orchestra and powerful computer animation. Despite putting some people off with the sudden sounds and fanfare, it's still a cool logo.


    On some releases, the logo fades to a screen that reads "A feature presentation".
=== 3rd Logo (1998-2009) ===
    When Image began expanding to DVD, the byline was changed to read "The Finest in Home Entertainment".
    On some releases, there is no byline.


'''Nickname:''' "The Ring"


FX/SFX: Impressive FX on the laser, disc and the logo here!
'''Logo:''' On a black background, a {{Font color|lightred|light red}} gradient ring zooms out, while the word "'''image'''" (in a {{Font color|blue|blue}} gradient, different from the previous logos) appears turning counterclockwise one letter at a time. The word "ENTERTAINMENT" fades in zooming out. The company's web address, ''www.image-entertainment.com'', fades in. The logo then fades out and the ring zooms out to the upper-left corner, disappearing in the background and leaving only the web address remaining.


Music/Sounds: A dramatically ascending majestic fanfare accompanied by the laser's scrapping, followed by a more calming synth choir and some bell notes.
'''Variants:'''
* There is a trailer version coming up in {{Font color|gray|gray}} color with no ring.
* Another colored version without the ring appears on the trailer for ''My Name is Bruce''.


Availability: Uncommon. It can be seen on Laserdiscs and DVD releases of the time.
'''FX/SFX:''' The ring zooming out, the letters turning, and the logo fading in and out.


Editor's Note: This logo has gained lots of likes for its synth orchestra and powerful computer animation. Knowing that the sudden sounds and fanfare may put some people off, it's still a cool logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A soft piece accompanied by a flute and a horn. On most releases, the logo is silent.


'''Availability:''' Common. Seen on their DVD releases of the time.


3rd Logo
'''Editor's Note:''' This logo suffers from basic animation in contrast to the previous logo, looking like it was made in a video editor. The music is beautiful and soothing, however.
(1998-2009)
Image Entertainment (2006)Image Entertainment (2009)Image Entertainment (2007)


Nickname: "The Ring"
=== 4th Logo (2009-2018) ===


Logo: On a black background, a light blue ring zooms out, while the word "IMAGE" appears turning counterclockwise one letter at a time. The words "ENTERTAINMENT" fades in zooming out. The company's web address, www.image-entertainment.com, fades in. The logo then fades out and the ring zooms out disappearing in the background, leaving the web address remaining.
'''Nickname:''' "Cubes"


Variants:
'''Logo:''' A spectrum of small cubes suddenly zooms in quickly. A ball of cubes breaks up and a trial of small cubes travels around in a neutron-like way. The words "'''IMAGE''' ENTERTAINMENT" (in a different, all-uppercase font than before) appears and turns counterclockwise. The last trial of cubes turns {{Font color|red|red}} and they rest on the "I" with a cine of light, leaving one {{Font color|red|red}} cube above the "I".


    There is a trailer version coming up in gray color with no ring.
'''Variant:''' On some releases, an abridged version is used.
    Another colored version without the ring appears on the trailer for My Name is Bruce.


'''FX/SFX:''' CGI animation for the entire logo.


FX/SFX: The ring zooming out, the letters turning, and the logo fading in and out.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The cubes whooshing accompanied by a peaceful melody, which is a remix of the previous logo's music. A small note is played when the cube rests. Sometimes, the logo is silent.


Music/Sounds: A soft piece accompanied by a flute and a horn. On most releases, the logo is silent.
'''Availability:''' Common. Also seen on 2009-2018 theatrical releases and TV series (since Image has grown into a film production company along with distributing other companies' titles).


Availability: Common. Seen on their DVD releases of the time.
'''Editor's Note:''' Much better than the previous logo. The music is still beautiful and soothing.


Editor's Note: The logo suffers from basic animation in contrast to the previous logo, looking like it was made in a video editor. The music is beautiful and soothing, however.
== RLJE Films ==
=== 5th Logo (2018-) ===


'''Nickname:''' "The Flash"


4th Logo
'''Logo:''' TBA
(2009-2018)
Image Entertainment (2009)


Nickname: "Cubes"
'''FX/SFX:''' Simple CGI animation for the entire logo.


Logo: A spectrum of small cubes suddenly zooms in quickly! A ball of cubes is broken up and a trial of small cubes travels around in a neutron like way. The words "IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT" (in a different font than before) appears and turns counterclockwise. The last trial of cubes turns red and they rest on the "I" with a cine of light, leaving one red cube above the "I".
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


Variant: On some releases, an abridged version is used.
'''Availability:''' Current. Seen on RLJE's theatrical releases since 2018.


FX/SFX: CGI animation for the entire logo.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is still a nice logo, but it may annoy those who like the previous logos better.


Music/Sounds: The cubes whooshing accompanied by a peaceful melody, which is a remix of the previous logo's music. A small note is played when the cube rests. Sometimes, the logo is silent.
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Availability: Common. Also seen on current theatrical releases (since Image has grown into a film producing company along with distributing other companies' titles)
 
Editor's Note: Much better than the previous logo, but the music is still beautiful and soothing like the other.
 
 
5th Logo
(2018-)
 
Nickname: TBA
 
Logo: TBA
 
FX/SFX: All of the CGI animation for the entire logo which may possibly be simple.
 
Music/Sounds: TBA
 
Availability: TBA
 
Editor's Note: Despite startling first-time viewers, it's still a nice logo. But its annoying for those who like the previous logos better.
[[Category:Home Entertainment Logos]]
[[Category:Home Entertainment Logos]]
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