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{{PageCredits|description=MiaFan2010, Nicholas Aczel and Sean Beard|capture=Eric S., V of Doom, Subzero917, and Pygmalion X|video=EnormousRat, Pepsi9072}} | {{PageCredits|description=MiaFan2010, Nicholas Aczel and Sean Beard|capture=Eric S., V of Doom, Subzero917, and Pygmalion X|video=EnormousRat, Pepsi9072}} | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
Alliance Atlantis was founded in 1998 as a merger of [[Alliance Entertainment Corporation (Canada)|Alliance Entertainment Corporation]] and [[Atlantis Communications (Canada)|Atlantis Communications]], both which were founded in 1985. Alliance Atlantis was acquired by [[Canwest Media (Canada)|Canwest]] and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs in 2007. The television distribution arm of the company was transferred to [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment|Echo Bridge Entertainment]], while the movie business was relaunched as [[Alliance Films (Canada)|Alliance Films]]. Eventually, Alliance Films was acquired by [[Entertainment One (Canada)|Entertainment One]]. | Alliance Atlantis was founded in 1998 as a merger of [[Alliance Entertainment Corporation (Canada)|Alliance Entertainment Corporation]] and [[Atlantis Communications (Canada)|Atlantis Communications]], both which were founded in 1985. Alliance Atlantis was acquired by [[Canwest Media (Canada)|Canwest]] and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs in 2007. The television distribution arm of the company was transferred to [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment|Echo Bridge Entertainment]], while the movie business was relaunched as [[Alliance Films (Canada)|Alliance Films]]. Eventually, Alliance Films was acquired by [[Entertainment One (Canada)|Entertainment One]] six years later. | ||
=== 1st Logo (May 18, 1998-August 20, 1999) === | === 1st Logo (May 18, 1998-August 20, 1999) === | ||
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* On the filmed variant, an early version of the fanfare exists where some SFX, like the formation of the A, is louder. | * On the filmed variant, an early version of the fanfare exists where some SFX, like the formation of the A, is louder. | ||
* On the short versions, the standard fanfare is shortened and sounds more audibly combined with the powerful climax from the 1996 TTTV Channel 3 North East logo (sample of "Film Orchestra FX (1)" by Dick De Benedictis) unlike the longer versions. | * On the short versions, the standard fanfare is shortened and sounds more audibly combined with the powerful climax from the 1996 TTTV Channel 3 North East logo (sample of "Film Orchestra FX (1)" by Dick De Benedictis) unlike the longer versions. | ||
*On the middle-length version and in some occasions, it's silent. | *On the middle-length version and in some rare occasions, it's silent. | ||
*Sometimes, the ending song of the show may be played. ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' ("Who Are You" by The Who) is one example of this. | *Sometimes, the ending song of the show may be played. ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' ("Who Are You" by The Who) is one example of this. | ||
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* Seen on a True Movies UK (now Sony Movies Classic) airing of the 1996 TV movie ''Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story''. | * Seen on a True Movies UK (now Sony Movies Classic) airing of the 1996 TV movie ''Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story''. | ||
* This logo plasters the 1991 Alliance logo on DejaView reruns of Due South. | * This logo plasters the 1991 Alliance logo on DejaView reruns of Due South. | ||
* The middle-length version is seen on ''Lunar Jim'' kiddie rides with video screens from Jolly Roger. | * The middle-length version is seen on ''Lunar Jim'' kiddie rides with video screens from Jolly Roger, who also did Bob the Builder kiddie rides with video screens with the middle-length 1997 HIT Entertainment PLC "Psychedelic Ribbons" logo using the last 7 notes of the 1997 HIT Entertainment fanfare. | ||
* A True Movies UK airing of ''At The End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story'' (which as plasters over the Alliance logo) | * A True Movies UK airing of ''At The End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story'' (which as plasters over the Alliance logo) | ||
* This logo has a surprise appearance at the beginning of the 1999 film ''Sunshine'', after the 2000 [[Paramount Classics]] logo (HD releases has the 2003 [[Paramount Pictures]] logo instead). | * This logo has a surprise appearance at the beginning of the 1999 film ''Sunshine'', after the 2000 [[Paramount Classics]] logo (HD releases has the 2003 [[Paramount Pictures]] logo instead). | ||
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* A medium version starts from when the name rotates out. | * A medium version starts from when the name rotates out. | ||
* Sometimes, a legal disclaimer appears below the logo (accompanied by an asterisk above the trademark symbol next to the logo). | * Sometimes, a legal disclaimer appears below the logo (accompanied by an asterisk above the trademark symbol next to the logo). | ||
*Open-matte versions exist. | * Open-matte versions exist. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The closeups of the logo, the logo and text rotating into place. This was done by Canadian design agency ZINK. | '''FX/SFX:''' The closeups of the logo, the logo and text rotating into place. This was done by Canadian design agency ZINK. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic brass/string fanfare with a short drumroll after the first few notes. It may be shortened depending on the variant. Composed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic brass/string fanfare with a short drumroll after the first few notes. It may be shortened depending on the variant. Composed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. | ||
'''Music/Sounds Variant''': Sometimes, the ending of the show | '''Music/Sounds Variant''': Sometimes, the ending of the show will play instead. | ||
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. | '''Availability:''' Uncommon, now bordering on rare for many reprints of films and shows. | ||
* This appears on Alliance Atlantis DVD releases of the period. | * This appears on Alliance Atlantis DVD releases of the period. The Alliance or eOne logo may or may not plaster it on current prints. | ||
* It's also seen on seasons 5-7 of ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' (including the first 9 episodes of season 8), all episodes of ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' from seasons 4-8, and on ''Dragon Booster''. | * It's also seen on seasons 5-7 of ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' (including the first 9 episodes of season 8), all episodes of ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' from seasons 4-8, and on ''Dragon Booster''. | ||
* A sped-up PAL version can be found on the Echo Bridge Home Entertainment DVD release of ''Prom Night'' (1980), as the print used appears to be sourced from a PAL master converted into NTSC. | * A sped-up PAL version can be found on the Echo Bridge Home Entertainment DVD release of ''Prom Night'' (1980), as the print used appears to be sourced from a PAL master converted into NTSC. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' Since 2013, [[Entertainment One (Canada)|Entertainment One]] (who owns the assets of Alliance Films | '''Editor's Note:''' Since 2013, [[Entertainment One (Canada)|Entertainment One]] (who owns the assets of Alliance Films, who is the successor company to Alliance Atlantis for movies) has used the Alliance Atlantis fanfare music for their logo. | ||
[[Category:Entertainment One (Canada)]] [[Category:Film logos]] | [[Category:Entertainment One (Canada)]] [[Category:Film logos]] | ||