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→3rd Logo (January 1, 1997-September 24, 1999): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWJyeMXxJHg
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'''Technique:''' CGI. | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Audio:''' An ascending cycle of strings that repeats alongside a horn tune. As the logo begins to form, it picks up tempo, culminating in a majestic hit and a | '''Audio:''' An ascending cycle of strings that repeats alongside a horn tune. As the logo begins to form, it picks up tempo, culminating in a majestic hit and a three-note sounder. This theme was composed by John Pratt and Michael Alemania, and conducted by cellist Suzie Katayama. | ||
'''Audio Variant:''' Sometimes, it is silent or the opening theme of the film may be heard. | '''Audio Variant:''' Sometimes, it is silent or the opening theme of the film may be heard. | ||
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* It can also be seen on DVD releases and television airings of many American International Pictures films, such as ''The Island of Dr. Moreau'', ''Coffy'', ''Hell Up In Harlem'', and ''Bucktown'' (indeed, you're more likely to find this logo on an AIP film than an actual Orion movie). | * It can also be seen on DVD releases and television airings of many American International Pictures films, such as ''The Island of Dr. Moreau'', ''Coffy'', ''Hell Up In Harlem'', and ''Bucktown'' (indeed, you're more likely to find this logo on an AIP film than an actual Orion movie). | ||
* This also plasters the [[Filmways Pictures]] logo on the MGM DVD release of ''Blow Out'' and it is seen on current prints of the unofficial James Bond film ''Never Say Never Again'' (meaning it was not produced by [[Eon Productions|Eon Productions]], the production company of the series) plastering the 1972 Warner Bros. "Big W" logo, including the 2001 MGM/UA UK VHS release, MGM DVD releases, and Netflix's (deleted) streaming print. | * This also plasters the [[Filmways Pictures]] logo on the MGM DVD release of ''Blow Out'' and it is seen on current prints of the unofficial James Bond film ''Never Say Never Again'' (meaning it was not produced by [[Eon Productions|Eon Productions]], the production company of the series) plastering the 1972 Warner Bros. "Big W" logo, including the 2001 MGM/UA UK VHS release, MGM DVD releases, and Netflix's (deleted) streaming print. | ||
* Some prints of Orion films distributed by MGM plastered the previous logo with this one, such as ''No Way Out'' and ''The Falcon and The Snowman''. | * Some prints of Orion films distributed by MGM plastered the previous logo with this one, such as ''No Way Out'' (1987) (and also appears intact on a February 16, 2023 UK airing thereof on Film4, following the 1986 MGM logo) and ''The Falcon and The Snowman'' (1985). | ||
* Also seen on Pluto TV's print of ''Henry V'' (1989), plastering [[The Samuel Goldwyn Company]] logo. | * Also seen on Pluto TV's print of ''Henry V'' (1989), plastering [[The Samuel Goldwyn Company]] logo. | ||
* The ''Stargate: SG-1'' television movie pilot also had this logo. | * The ''Stargate: SG-1'' television movie pilot also had this logo. | ||