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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
Sony Wonder was the children's music and home video arm of [[Sony Music Entertainment]], originally formed in 1991 as "Sony Kids' Music". In 1993, Sony Wonder began distributing [[Nickelodeon]] videos until 1996, when their license with Nickelodeon expired. In 1995, the company began distributing ''Kidsongs'' video releases after acquiring the rights from [[KidVision]] until 1998, and [[Sesame Workshop]] releases from 1995 until 2007, as well as ''Arthur'' videos from 2000 to 2006. By 1997, they distributed videos from [[Golden Books Family Entertainment]], which became [[Classic Media]] in 2002. On March 13, 2007, Sony BMG Music Entertainment announced they would shut down Sony Wonder so that they can focus on their core music businesses; it would be moved to [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] as an in-name-only division on June 20, 2007. The releases by Classic Media and Sesame Workshop were then transferred to [[Genius Products]]. From 2010 to 2018, ''Sesame Street'' DVDs were distributed by [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment]], and since late 2018, they have been released by [[Shout! Factory Kids]]. | Sony Wonder was the children's music and home video arm of [[Sony Music Entertainment]], originally formed in 1991 as "Sony Kids' Music". In 1993, Sony Wonder began distributing [[Nickelodeon]] videos until 1996, when their license with Nickelodeon expired. In 1995, the company began distributing ''Kidsongs'' video releases after acquiring the rights from [[KidVision]] until 1998, and [[Sesame Workshop]] releases from 1995 until 2007, as well as ''Arthur'' videos from 2000 to 2006. By 1997, they distributed videos from [[Golden Books Family Entertainment]], which became [[Classic Media]] in 2002. | ||
Sony Wonder also had a TV division, which produced and distributed TV shows. This division of the company purchased [[Sunbow Entertainment]] in 1998, but in October 2000 the company sold their TV division including Sunbow to [[TV-Loonland AG (Germany)|TV-Loonland AG]]. | |||
On March 13, 2007, Sony BMG Music Entertainment announced they would shut down Sony Wonder so that they can focus on their core music businesses; it would be moved to [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] as an in-name-only division on June 20, 2007. The releases by Classic Media and Sesame Workshop were then transferred to [[Genius Products]]. From 2010 to 2018, ''Sesame Street'' DVDs were distributed by [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment]], and since late 2018, they have been released by [[Shout! Factory Kids]]. | |||
=== 1st Logo (1991-1995) === | === 1st Logo (1991-1995) === | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*On some tapes and DVDs, alongside television shows, there is a short version which starts with the logo being formed. This can mainly be found on trailers. | |||
*On some tapes and DVDs, there is a short version | |||
*An early version of this logo exists on Nickelodeon tapes such as ''Rocko's Modern Christmas'', ''Aaahh!!! Real Monsters: Monsters Night Out'', and ''Ren & Stimpy: Nothing But Shorts.'' The light effect barely moves and is much brighter, and the sun is a much yellower gold. The background itself is also darker, which was changed on later releases. | *An early version of this logo exists on Nickelodeon tapes such as ''Rocko's Modern Christmas'', ''Aaahh!!! Real Monsters: Monsters Night Out'', and ''Ren & Stimpy: Nothing But Shorts.'' The light effect barely moves and is much brighter, and the sun is a much yellower gold. The background itself is also darker, which was changed on later releases. | ||
**A shorter version where the ribbon animation begins exists on ''A Rugrats Passover''. | **A shorter version where the ribbon animation begins exists on ''A Rugrats Passover''. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
*For the early version of the logo, some of the instruments are more quiet. This variant only lasted for less than a year, as ''Tales from the Whoop: Hot Rod Brown, Class Clown'' was the first Nickelodeon VHS to use the normal music. | *For the early version of the logo, some of the instruments are more quiet. This variant only lasted for less than a year, as ''Tales from the Whoop: Hot Rod Brown, Class Clown'' was the first Nickelodeon VHS to use the normal music. | ||
*On TV shows, only the last half of the tune plays. | |||
*At the end of the ''Sesame Street Video and Audio'' trailer, the theme starts near the harp, making it off-sync to the logo's animation. | *At the end of the ''Sesame Street Video and Audio'' trailer, the theme starts near the harp, making it off-sync to the logo's animation. | ||
*In some cases, it's either the advertisement music or opening/ending theme of a show/feature. | *In some cases, it's either the advertisement music or opening/ending theme of a show/feature. | ||
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*On the 2003 DVD of ''Zoe's Dance Moves'', a whoosh panning from the right to the left can be heard during the ribbon's movement, along with a twinkle during the bell portion of the music. The VHS release didn't have this, as it used the normal music. | *On the 2003 DVD of ''Zoe's Dance Moves'', a whoosh panning from the right to the left can be heard during the ribbon's movement, along with a twinkle during the bell portion of the music. The VHS release didn't have this, as it used the normal music. | ||
'''Availability:''' Common. It can be seen on many Sony Wonder tapes and DVDs from the late '90s to the mid 2000s, | '''Availability:''' Common. It can be seen on many Sony Wonder tapes and DVDs from the late '90s to the mid 2000s, slongside TV shows as well. | ||
* Tapes and DVDs that can feature this include Sesame Street videos, later Arthur releases, and specials from Golden Books Family Entertainment/Classic Media (though on VHS tapes, it mainly appeared at the end). | |||
* The still widescreen version is found on ''The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale'' and ''The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today'' (the Christmas special has the Stage 6 Films logo instead). | |||
* It can also be seen on Canadian ''Caillou'' releases, such as ''Caillou's Holiday Movie'' (in place of the Warner Home Video logo) | |||
* Some of the last releases to use this logo were the 2006 VHS releases of ''Sesame Street: Guess That Shape And Color'', ''Elmo's Potty Time'', and ''Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky!''. | |||
* The "blended" widescreen variant can be found on the DVD release of ''The Legend of Frosty the Snowman'' (the 2005 special) and the 2006 ''Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie'' DVD. However, don't expect this to appear on any Big Idea tapes or DVDs they released. | |||
* On Television Shows, this logo appears on international TV airings of ''Generation O!'' years ago and the third season of ''The Kidsongs Television Show''. Also seen on ''Mega Babies'' following the CinéGroupe and Landmark Ent. Group logos, and ''Fat Dog Mendoza''. | |||
'''Editor's Note:''' This logo is a favorite of many due to its omnipresence on releases of ''Sesame Street'' and ''Arthur'', as well as many others. It also utilizes some neat CGI effects that, while not mind-blowingly fantastic, work very well and held up quite well for the logo's lifespan. Similarly to the 1998 [[Klasky-Csupo]] logo, this logo has gained notoriety for the many low-quality parodies and remixes of it found on the internet, including the infamous web series ''Greeny Phatom.'' | '''Editor's Note:''' This logo is a favorite of many due to its omnipresence on releases of ''Sesame Street'' and ''Arthur'', as well as many others. It also utilizes some neat CGI effects that, while not mind-blowingly fantastic, work very well and held up quite well for the logo's lifespan. Similarly to the 1998 [[Klasky-Csupo]] logo, this logo has gained notoriety for the many low-quality parodies and remixes of it found on the internet, including the infamous web series ''Greeny Phatom.'' | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' We hear a quick jet zooming sound, then several xylophone notes and a "TWING!" as the circular sun zooms back. As the sun spins around, we hear several drum taps, then 3 bouncing sounds. 2 "dwong" sounds are heard as the Sony Wonder logo is finally formed, followed by an ascending twinkle. | '''Music/Sounds:''' We hear a quick jet zooming sound, then several xylophone notes and a "TWING!" as the circular sun zooms back. As the sun spins around, we hear several drum taps, then 3 bouncing sounds. 2 "dwong" sounds are heard as the Sony Wonder logo is finally formed, followed by an ascending twinkle. | ||
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Appears on the company's later releases, such as the last few ''Sesame Street'' releases from Sony Wonder, as well as several ''Caillou'' DVDs from this time | '''Availability:''' Uncommon. Appears on the company's later releases, such as the last few ''Sesame Street'' releases from Sony Wonder, as well as several Canadian ''Caillou'' DVDs from this time such as ''Caillou The Builder'' and ''Caillou The Brave.'' | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' This is possibly one of the least memorable logos from Sony Wonder, as it only lasted 2 years. | '''Editor's Note:''' This is possibly one of the least memorable logos from Sony Wonder, as it only lasted 2 years. | ||