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'''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 older movies. On February 7th 2005, Platinum merged with Echo Bridge Entertainment to form [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment]], which would become one of the largest DVD distributors in the United States. | '''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 older movies. On February 7th 2005, Platinum merged with Echo Bridge Entertainment to form [[Echo Bridge Home Entertainment]], which would become one of the largest DVD distributors in the United States. | ||
=== 1st Logo (1997-Early 2000s) === | === 1st Logo (1997-Early 2000s) === | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a blue marble background, the word "'''PLATINUM'''", zooms in letter by letter. Then a pink/white gradient oval-like shape and words "''disc corporation''" in a script font fade in. A flash appears as the logo shines. | '''Logo:''' On a blue marble background, the word "'''PLATINUM'''", zooms in letter by letter. Then a pink/white gradient oval-like shape and words "''disc corporation''" in a script font fade in. A flash appears as the logo shines. |