Warner Bros. Pictures: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
no edit summary
imported>MJ2003 No edit summary |
imported>Oden4 No edit summary |
||
| Line 770: | Line 770: | ||
* February 16, 2001-November 26, 2020: This closing logo features the 1984 shield with the banner inscription updated to match that of the current opening logo; the words "Distributed by" (in the font depending on the version of the closing variant) appear over the shield with the "www.warnerbros.com" URL address underneath the byline (also depending on the version). This is pretty much a modified version of the 2001 [[Warner Bros. Television Studios|Warner Bros. Television]] logo. | * February 16, 2001-November 26, 2020: This closing logo features the 1984 shield with the banner inscription updated to match that of the current opening logo; the words "Distributed by" (in the font depending on the version of the closing variant) appear over the shield with the "www.warnerbros.com" URL address underneath the byline (also depending on the version). This is pretty much a modified version of the 2001 [[Warner Bros. Television Studios|Warner Bros. Television]] logo. | ||
** February 16, 2001-December 5, 2003 (AOL Time Warner and prototype Time Warner bylines): The text "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Distributed by'''}}" is in Garamond, like its television counterpart, while the "'''www.warnerbros.com'''" URL address is in bold below the byline reading either "{{font|Times New Roman|'''An AOL Time Warner Company'''}}" or "{{font|Times New Roman|'''A Time Warner Company'''}}". | ** February 16, 2001-December 5, 2003 (AOL Time Warner and prototype Time Warner bylines): The text "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Distributed by'''}}" is in Garamond, like its television counterpart, while the "'''www.warnerbros.com'''" URL address is in bold below the byline reading either "{{font|Times New Roman|'''An AOL Time Warner Company'''}}" or "{{font|Times New Roman|'''A Time Warner Company'''}}". | ||
** December 12, 2003-August 24, 2018 (official Time Warner byline): When the byline was changed to "A {{font|Times New Roman|'''TimeWarner'''}} Company", the "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Distributed by'''}}" was updated to the custom Didot/Bodoni hybrid font with the URL in FF Meta. Also, starting with this version, the sky background is different, however some films such as ''TMNT'', '' | ** December 12, 2003-August 24, 2018 (official Time Warner byline): When the byline was changed to "A {{font|Times New Roman|'''TimeWarner'''}} Company", the "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Distributed by'''}}" was updated to the custom Didot/Bodoni hybrid font with the URL in FF Meta. Also, starting with this version, the sky background is different, however some films such as ''TMNT'', ''It'', ''The LEGO Batman Movie'', ''The LEGO Ninjago Movie'' and ''Ready Player One'' used the old sky background instead. | ||
** July 22, 2018-March 31, 2022 (WarnerMedia byline): Once again, the text above and below the logo and the byline was changed in favor of the byline change to "A '''WARNER{{color|gray|MEDIA}}''' Company". Here, both "Distributed by" and the "www.warnerbros.com" URL are now in AT&T Aleck Sans typeface. Like the opening variant, the shadow behind "'''{{color|gray|MEDIA}}'''" is not there. | ** July 22, 2018-March 31, 2022 (WarnerMedia byline): Once again, the text above and below the logo and the byline was changed in favor of the byline change to "A '''WARNER{{color|gray|MEDIA}}''' Company". Here, both "Distributed by" and the "www.warnerbros.com" URL are now in AT&T Aleck Sans typeface. Like the opening variant, the shadow behind "'''{{color|gray|MEDIA}}'''" is not there. | ||
*On ''The LEGO Batman Movie'' and ''The LEGO Ninjago Movie'', it cuts in and cuts out instead of fading in and out. | *On ''The LEGO Batman Movie'' and ''The LEGO Ninjago Movie'', it cuts in and cuts out instead of fading in and out. | ||
| Line 796: | Line 796: | ||
* On ''Studio illegale'', one of the stereo audio tracks for the fanfare is missing, making the fanfare sound less powerful. | * On ''Studio illegale'', one of the stereo audio tracks for the fanfare is missing, making the fanfare sound less powerful. | ||
'''Availability:''' It first debuted on ''Fallen'' and appeared on most of the company's films from this era until it was officially retired in | '''Availability:''' It first debuted on ''Fallen'' and appeared on most of the company's films from this era until it was officially retired in 2022, with the final film to use this logo being ''The Nan Movie''. | ||
* The 75th Anniversary variant first appeared on ''Fallen'' and last appeared on ''You've Got Mail''. | * The 75th Anniversary variant first appeared on ''Fallen'' and last appeared on ''You've Got Mail''. | ||
** However, probably due to the 75th Anniversary wordings, it is almost always plastered with the 2003 version on newer prints of such films, although some releases may retain it. | ** However, probably due to the 75th Anniversary wordings, it is almost always plastered with the 2003 version on newer prints of such films, although some releases may retain it. | ||
| Line 805: | Line 805: | ||
** It also plasters previous logos on some 2001-2003 prints of older films. | ** It also plasters previous logos on some 2001-2003 prints of older films. | ||
* The prototype Time Warner byline was rare and first appeared on ''The Matrix Revolutions''. It last appeared on ''The Last Samurai''. | * The prototype Time Warner byline was rare and first appeared on ''The Matrix Revolutions''. It last appeared on ''The Last Samurai''. | ||
** However, it makes a surprise appearance on ''The Polar Express'' (2004, albeit using a custom variant), and the trailer for ''Gravity'' (2013), with the 1999 version. It is the only 2004 film release to have the prototype Time Warner byline, as all other 2004 film releases use the later/official Time Warner byline | ** However, it makes a surprise appearance on ''The Polar Express'' (2004, albeit using a custom variant), and the trailer for ''Gravity'' (2013), with the 1999 version. It is the only 2004 film release to have the prototype Time Warner byline, as all other 2004 film releases use the later/official Time Warner byline. | ||
* The official Time Warner byline debuted on ''Something's Gotta Give'' (TV spots and trailers for the film use the prototype Time Warner byline instead), and made its last appearance at the end of the IMAX re-release of ''2001: A Space Odyssey'' and on ''Bleach'', released on July 20, 2018 in Japan. | * The official Time Warner byline debuted on ''Something's Gotta Give'' (TV spots and trailers for the film use the prototype Time Warner byline instead), and made its last appearance at the end of the IMAX re-release of ''2001: A Space Odyssey'' and on ''Bleach'', released on July 20, 2018 in Japan. | ||
** Just like the AOL Time Warner version, this byline plasters previous logos on post-2003 prints of pre-2003 films (in addition, also plastering the 75th Anniversary, Time Warner Entertainment, and AOL Time Warner versions of the same logo). | ** Just like the AOL Time Warner version, this byline plasters previous logos on post-2003 prints of pre-2003 films (in addition, also plastering the 75th Anniversary, Time Warner Entertainment, and AOL Time Warner versions of the same logo). | ||
| Line 818: | Line 818: | ||
* Strangely, this also appeared on season 3, episode 10 of ''Suddenly Susan'' on The Roku Channel. The chimes from the 1998 Warner Bros. Television logo were also audibly heard before the logo even appears. | * Strangely, this also appeared on season 3, episode 10 of ''Suddenly Susan'' on The Roku Channel. The chimes from the 1998 Warner Bros. Television logo were also audibly heard before the logo even appears. | ||
* Surprisingly, the 2011 enhanced Time Warner version is retained on current prints of ''Clifford's Really Big Movie'' where it is preceded by the 2013 [[Universal Pictures]] logo. | * Surprisingly, the 2011 enhanced Time Warner version is retained on current prints of ''Clifford's Really Big Movie'' where it is preceded by the 2013 [[Universal Pictures]] logo. | ||
* This was used in tandem with the next logo until | * This was used in tandem with the next logo, and later the 14th logo until March 18, 2022. | ||
* | * It also oddly appeared on ''Creed II'', despite that film being produced by [[New Line Cinema]]. | ||
* This may or may not appear on Italian prints of [[Sony Pictures Releasing]]-distributed films. | * This may or may not appear on Italian prints of [[Sony Pictures Releasing]]-distributed films. | ||
** However, this notably appears on Italian prints of ''Call Me by Your Name'' (2017), preceding the [[Sony Pictures Classics]] logo. | ** However, this notably appears on Italian prints of ''Call Me by Your Name'' (2017), preceding the [[Sony Pictures Classics]] logo. | ||
* The closing variant of the 2003 Warner Bros. Pictures logo also recently appeared at the end of a December 23, 2022 affiliate KNBC airing of ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'' (1966), plastering the 1960 [[MGM Television]] logo. | * The closing variant of the 2003 Warner Bros. Pictures logo also recently appeared at the end of a December 23, 2022 affiliate KNBC airing of ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'' (1966), plastering the 1960 [[MGM Television]] logo. | ||
* The closing variant of the 2003 Warner Bros. Pictures logo also appeared at the end of the December 24, 2018 and December 31, 2022 UK airings of ''Escape to Victory'' (1981) on ITV4 and Channel 5, respectively. | * The closing variant of the 2003 Warner Bros. Pictures logo also appeared at the end of the December 24, 2018 and December 31, 2022 UK airings of ''Escape to Victory'' (1981) on ITV4 and Channel 5, respectively. | ||
| Line 865: | Line 864: | ||
'''Audio:''' The opening theme of the movie or none. | '''Audio:''' The opening theme of the movie or none. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' During the logo's usage, it was used in tandem with the previous logo. | ||
* It debuted on ''Tenet'' and later appeared on ''Wonder Woman 1984'' (as a variant). | * It debuted on ''Tenet'' and later appeared on ''Wonder Woman 1984'' (as a variant). | ||
* It also appeared at the opening of ''Gintama: THE FINAL / Gintama: THE VERY FINAL'' and the end of ''Cats and Dogs 3: Paws Unite!'' and ''A Cinderella Story: Starstruck''. | * It also appeared at the opening of ''Gintama: THE FINAL / Gintama: THE VERY FINAL'' and the end of ''Cats and Dogs 3: Paws Unite!'' and ''A Cinderella Story: Starstruck''. | ||
| Line 930: | Line 929: | ||
* On the intro video for Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, the 1999 arrangement of the fanfare is used, transitioning from "As Time Goes By" from ''Casablanca'' (archival audio), as soon as Sam (played by Dooley Wilson) sings the phrase "The fundamental things apply...". | * On the intro video for Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, the 1999 arrangement of the fanfare is used, transitioning from "As Time Goes By" from ''Casablanca'' (archival audio), as soon as Sam (played by Dooley Wilson) sings the phrase "The fundamental things apply...". | ||
'''Availability:''' This was used in tandem with the previous logo until June 29, 2021. | '''Availability:''' This was used in tandem with the previous logo until June 29, 2021, and the 12th logo until March 18, 2022. | ||
* It first debuted on the [[Max Originals|HBO Max]] original movie ''Locked Down'' (the 12th logo appears on the UK trailer for said film instead). | * It first debuted on the [[Max Originals|HBO Max]] original movie ''Locked Down'' (the 12th logo appears on the UK trailer for said film instead). | ||
* The logo with the fanfare debuted on ''Non Mi Uccidere'' (''Don't Kill Me'') and ''Rurouni Kenshin: Final Act - Part 1: The Final'', released on April 21 and 23, 2021 in Italy and Japan, respectively; and later made its North American debut on ''King Richard'', released on November 19, 2021. | * The logo with the fanfare debuted on ''Non Mi Uccidere'' (''Don't Kill Me'') and ''Rurouni Kenshin: Final Act - Part 1: The Final'', released on April 21 and 23, 2021 in Italy and Japan, respectively; and later made its North American debut on ''King Richard'', released on November 19, 2021. | ||
* This also appeared at the end of ''Judas and the Black Messiah'', despite using the previous logo at the beginning of the film, and also at the end of ''Godzilla vs. Kong'', despite the 12th logo (albeit using a custom variant) appearing at the beginning of the film. | * This also appeared at the end of ''Judas and the Black Messiah'', despite using the previous logo at the beginning of the film, and also at the end of ''Godzilla vs. Kong'', despite the 12th logo (albeit using a custom variant) appearing at the beginning of the film. | ||
* This logo | * This logo also appeared on the 2021 director's cut of ''Justice League'' (titled ''Zack Snyder's Justice League''; both the regular and B&W (''Justice is Grey'') versions) on HBO Max and the end of YouTube prints of ''Thir13en Ghosts'', originally released in 2001. | ||
* It also appeared at the end of the 4K Blu-ray release of the director's cut of ''The Outsiders: The Complete Novel''. | * It also appeared at the end of the 4K Blu-ray release of the director's cut of ''The Outsiders: The Complete Novel''. | ||
* The WarnerMedia byline's final appearance was on ''Tang and Me'', released in Japan on August 11, 2022. | * The WarnerMedia byline's final appearance was on ''Tang and Me'', released in Japan on August 11, 2022. | ||
| Line 990: | Line 989: | ||
'''Availability:''' This is currently used in tandem with the previous logo as of this writing; it still remains unknown whether or not it will replace it entirely. | '''Availability:''' This is currently used in tandem with the previous logo as of this writing; it still remains unknown whether or not it will replace it entirely. | ||
* The | * The logo officially debuted on ''Wonka'' and later appeared on the 2023 adaptation of ''The Color Purple'' (the trailers for both films used the previous logo, albeit as custom variants). | ||
* It also appears at the end of ''Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'' (a custom variant of the 12th logo appears at the start). | * It also appears at the end of ''Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'' (a custom variant of the 12th logo appears at the start). | ||
* This logo made its first non-U.S. appearance on ''Mallari'', but only at the beginning (the closing has no logo whatsoever). | * This logo made its first non-U.S. appearance on ''Mallari'', but only at the beginning (the closing has no logo whatsoever). | ||