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=== Background === | === Background === | ||
'''Platinum Disc Corporation''' was | '''Platinum Disc Corporation''' was an American public domain/budget DVD company based in La Crosse, Michigan. Platinum was founded in 1995 to release DVDs of public domain films for a cheaper price than other companies. Despite their name, Platinum also produced VHS tapes, though these are uncommon. In 2002, Platinum acquired [[PM Entertainment Group, Inc.|PM Entertainment]], an independent film studio, from the [[Harvey Entertainment|Harvey Entertainment Group]]. This allowed Platinum to begin releasing modern films as well as the older movies. In 2005, Platinum merged with Echo Bridge Entertainment to form [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment]], which would become one of the largest DVD distributors in the country. Echo Bridge continues to use the Platinum brand for some releases. | ||
=== 1st Logo (1997-Early 2000s) === | === 1st Logo (1997-Early 2000s) === | ||
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'''Variant:''' On some releases, only the word "''disc''" is shown below the logo. "LLC" is also seen on its top right corner. | '''Variant:''' On some releases, only the word "''disc''" is shown below the logo. "LLC" is also seen on its top right corner. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The disc rotating. Decent | '''FX/SFX:''' The disc rotating. Decent animation for the time frame. | ||
'''Music/Sounds''': A light synth-piano theme with a film projector noise, followed by a 7-note oboe tune and people chattering. | '''Music/Sounds''': A light synth-piano theme with a film projector noise, followed by a 7-note oboe tune and people chattering. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Uncommon, however, it's somewhat easier to find than the first logo. Can be found on their releases at the time | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' | '''Editor's Note:''' The CGI and music in this logo is a decent effort from Platinum. | ||