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{{PageCredits|capture=Eric S. and others|edits=VPJHuk|video=Jordan Rios, - VPJLogo -, Archive Entertainment and others}} | |||
'''Background:''' GoodTimes Entertainment was a bargain bin home video company founded in 1984. It distributed TV shows, movies (both classic and contemporary) and lifestyle programs. The Kids Klassics division was formed to distribute children's programming. It also distributed budget priced releases from the [[Universal Studios]], [[Columbia Pictures]] and [[Orion Pictures]] catalogs, among others. The company went bankrupt and closed down in 2005 and the assets were sold to [[Gaiam]]. | |||
Note: This is not to be confused with Goodtimes Enterprises. Not to mention that early GoodTimes releases from 1984-85 did not have an onscreen logo; it generally cut straight to the film. It did have a print logo, which served as the basis for our first logo. | '''Note:''' This is not to be confused with Goodtimes Enterprises. Not to mention that early GoodTimes releases from 1984-85 did not have an onscreen logo; it generally cut straight to the film. It did have a print logo, which served as the basis for our first logo. | ||
==GoodTimes Entertainment== | ==GoodTimes Entertainment== | ||
===1st Logo (1985-1990)=== | ===1st Logo <br> (1985-1990)=== | ||
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Goodtimes_Home_Video_Early_Version.png | Goodtimes_Home_Video_Early_Version.png | ||
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'''Nickname:''' "GoodTimes Rainbow" | |||
'''Logo:''' On a shady light blue background, we see a rainbow, wiping in left-to-right. As it finishes appearing, "GOODTIMES", colored amber, appear above the rainbow. Under the rainbow are "HOME VIDEO" and under that in bronze "PRESENTS". For the closing variant, "PRESENTS" is not shown. | |||
'''Trivia:''' Some versions of the song "Future Love" by Kristinia DeBarge feature a synth wind chime-like pad note at the beginning that's sampled from the penultimate half of this logo theme. | |||
'''Variants:''' | |||
* An earlier version had the parabolic rainbow wiping in to replace a circular blank outline. The background was a gradient pink and the text was in 2-D. | * An earlier version had the parabolic rainbow wiping in to replace a circular blank outline. The background was a gradient pink and the text was in 2-D. | ||
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*On reprints of MCA Home Video releases distributed by GoodTimes, the 1983 MCA Home Video logo would play as normal with a freeze frame at the end and "UNDER LICENSE TO" appearing underneath, followed by the GoodTimes logo. | *On reprints of MCA Home Video releases distributed by GoodTimes, the 1983 MCA Home Video logo would play as normal with a freeze frame at the end and "UNDER LICENSE TO" appearing underneath, followed by the GoodTimes logo. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The rainbow and text appearing. | |||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A crystallized sparkling sound followed by a synth percussion tune. The first variant had a generic synth fanfare. | |||
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Seen on tapes from the period, some of which were co-released by MCA Home Video. It can be found on some compilation videos that were later reissued, namely Three Stooges and Abbott and Costello material. It still appeared on their tapes until 1990, even though most releases had the 2nd logo in print form on the packaging beginning in 1986. | |||
===2nd Logo (1990-2000) === | '''Editor's Note:''' None. | ||
===2nd Logo <br> (1990-2000) === | |||
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Goodtimes Home Video - CLG Wiki.jpg | Goodtimes Home Video - CLG Wiki.jpg | ||
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'''Nicknames:''' "Goodtimes Filmreel", "Goodtimes Filmstrip" | |||
'''Logo:''' On a starry sky background, we see a filmreel, flying downward. Then it shifts to the pink film inside it, which becomes flat. It then zooms-out, and the film reads "H O M E V I D E O". Then "GOODTIMES", colored raspberry pink, appears over the filmreel. | |||
'''Variants:''' | |||
*On Platinum Series releases starting in 1993, a silver rectangle with the words "PLATINUM SERIES" appeared under the filmreel that read "HOME VIDEO" and shines. | *On Platinum Series releases starting in 1993, a silver rectangle with the words "PLATINUM SERIES" appeared under the filmreel that read "HOME VIDEO" and shines. | ||
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*On MCA/Universal Home Video reprints distributed by GoodTimes, the MCA/Universal logo would play as normal, but the logo fades out when the wrapped around words 'UNDER LICENSE TO" appears in its place and straightens itself out on the star field, the 1990 GoodTimes logo would follow. | *On MCA/Universal Home Video reprints distributed by GoodTimes, the MCA/Universal logo would play as normal, but the logo fades out when the wrapped around words 'UNDER LICENSE TO" appears in its place and straightens itself out on the star field, the 1990 GoodTimes logo would follow. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The zooming of the film reel and formation of the logo. | |||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Starts with some "tinkles" and a whoosh as the film reel shifts downward, followed by a bombastic synth orchestral fanfare with a choir mixed in. On the "PLATINUM SERIES" variation, an additional whoosh is heard as the rectangle shines. On some releases, the logo is silent. The closing version of the Platinum Series variant just had three whoosh sounds in-sync with the rectangle shining. | |||
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' There is a strange version of the Platinum Series variant where the sound effects are absent; this was used on the 1991 Platinum Series tape of ''March of the Wooden Soldiers'' (colorized). | |||
'''Availability:''' Common. Seen on releases of the period. This was used in tandem with the next logo for its last 3 years. Some 1990 releases had used the previous logo, such as ''The Three Stooges Collection Volume 1'', but some copies of the tape had the 2nd logo, instead. | |||
'''Editor's Note:''' None. | |||
===3rd Logo (1997-2005)=== | ===3rd Logo <br> (1997-2005)=== | ||
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File:Goodtimes Entertainment 98 filmed variant.png|Filmed version | File:Goodtimes Entertainment 98 filmed variant.png|Filmed version | ||
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'''Nicknames:''' "Zooming GoodTimes", "Skytimes" | |||
'''Logo:''' We see a blue cloud background with clouds moving. The text "GOODTIMES ENTERTAINMENT" in baby blue, zooms-out as the cloud background becomes ochre. After it zooms out, the logo shines once. | |||
'''Variants:''' | |||
* There exists a filmed and a videotaped variant. | * There exists a filmed and a videotaped variant. | ||
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*A shorter version exists on trailers and promos. | *A shorter version exists on trailers and promos. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The clouds and logo moving and shining. | |||
'''Music/Sounds:''' None. | |||
'''Availability:''' Seen on GoodTimes releases of the period. The URL variant can be seen on ''Rudolph And The Island Of Misfit Toys''. The "FEATURE PRESENTATION" variant is seen on the DVD of ''The Night Before Christmas''. The "NOW IN PRODUCTION" variant is seen on a trailer for ''In Search Of Santa'' on the VHS of ''Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer: The Movie''. The trailer variant is seen on trailers for Ben Hur and ''Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer: The Movie''. | |||
'''Editor's Note:''' None. | |||
==GoodTimes DVD== | ==GoodTimes DVD== | ||
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'''Nickname:''' "Watertimes" | |||
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see black water, and we see "GOODTIMES ENTERTAINMENT" (as seen in the 3rd logo). It then dives into the water, and bright blue, lightning-like electricity is seen. The words emerge from the water with a cloud of steam and the standard DVD symbol appears under the GoodTimes logo: | |||
GOODTIMES<br> | GOODTIMES<br> | ||
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The URL text "www.goodtimes.com" appears at the bottom of the logo. | The URL text "www.goodtimes.com" appears at the bottom of the logo. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The logo, water, and electricity. | |||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A brief synth note and a deep whir as the logo dives, followed by a synth tune with heavy percussion, ending with a MIDI-like cymbal crash and 3 synth horn notes. | |||
'''Availability:''' Seen on GoodTimes DVD releases of the time such as ''The Nutcracker Prince'', ''Car Wash'', ''Earthquake'', ''Born in East L.A.'', ''Problem Child'', ''Jaws: The Revenge'', ''Judgement Night'', and ''Bustin' Loose''. | |||
'''Editor's Note:''' None. | |||
[[Category:Home Entertainment Logos]] | [[Category:Home Entertainment Logos]] | ||