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*It's unknown if this logo appeared on ''Mclintock!'' as most VHS copies have no logo while DVD copies of the non-restored version also have no logo and the restored version's DVD uses the 2002 Paramount Pictures logo. | *It's unknown if this logo appeared on ''Mclintock!'' as most VHS copies have no logo while DVD copies of the non-restored version also have no logo and the restored version's DVD uses the 2002 Paramount Pictures logo. | ||
*Noticeably, out of all the pre-1967 James Bond films, the only one where this appeared was ''Goldfinger'' (not fully confirmed). Among the other films that originally featured this logo were ''The Magnificent Seven'', ''West Side Story'' (at least on general release prints), ''One, Two, Three'', and The Beatles' films ''A Hard Day's Night'' and ''Help!''. | *Noticeably, out of all the pre-1967 James Bond films, the only one where this appeared was ''Goldfinger'' (not fully confirmed). Among the other films that originally featured this logo were ''The Magnificent Seven'', ''West Side Story'' (at least on general release prints), ''One, Two, Three'', and The Beatles' films ''A Hard Day's Night'' and ''Help!''. | ||
*This logo was also seen on international prints of some pre-1948 ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' shorts that they owned, while plastering the Warner Bros. opening of the era. It has been preserved on ''Call Me Bwana'', ''Stranger on Horseback'', ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'', ''Thunderbirds Are Go!'', ''Tomorrow, the World!'', ''Three Sundays to Live'', ''The Hound of the Baskervilles'', ''The Happy Thieves'', ''The Fabulous Dorseys'', ''The Horse's Mouth'', and ''How I Won the War'' (an early Transamerica-era film that was intended to be released six months earlier than it actually was; possibly the last film to feature the hexagon, before Transamerica took over). It also appears on the Scream Factory Blu-ray of ''Doctor Blood's Coffin'', the Kino Lorber DVD and Blu-ray of ''10 Seconds to Hell'', and the Twilight Time Blu-ray and Vudu prints of ''Inserts'' (made in 1976, but it was rated X, so Transamerica didn't want its name nor insignia on the film, and since it was a period piece set in the '30s UA simply decided to use this logo as a stylistic choice in lieu of | *This logo was also seen on international prints of some pre-1948 ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' shorts that they owned, while plastering the Warner Bros. opening of the era. It has been preserved on ''Call Me Bwana'', ''Stranger on Horseback'', ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'', ''Thunderbirds Are Go!'', ''Tomorrow, the World!'', ''Three Sundays to Live'', ''The Hound of the Baskervilles'', ''The Happy Thieves'', ''The Fabulous Dorseys'', ''The Horse's Mouth'', and ''How I Won the War'' (an early Transamerica-era film that was intended to be released six months earlier than it actually was; possibly the last film to feature the hexagon, before Transamerica took over). It also appears on the Scream Factory Blu-ray of ''Doctor Blood's Coffin'', the Kino Lorber DVD and Blu-ray of ''10 Seconds to Hell'', and the Twilight Time Blu-ray and Vudu prints of ''Inserts'' (made in 1976, but it was rated X, so Transamerica didn't want its name nor insignia on the film, and since it was a period piece set in the '30s UA simply decided to use this logo as a stylistic choice in lieu of a textual notice), TCM airings of ''Tomorrow, the World!'' and ''Return from the Ashes'', and ThisTV airings of ''Gentlemen Marry Brunettes''. | ||
*This was also seen on international prints of ''The Man with the Golden Arm'', in which it makes a surprise reappearance on an Australian TV airing and on the German Blu-ray. The MGM/UA VHS of ''Marty'' also preserves this, and it's been suggested that this even appeared on its original VHS and Betamax release, from CBS/Fox Video. | *This was also seen on international prints of ''The Man with the Golden Arm'', in which it makes a surprise reappearance on an Australian TV airing and on the German Blu-ray. The MGM/UA VHS of ''Marty'' also preserves this, and it's been suggested that this even appeared on its original VHS and Betamax release, from CBS/Fox Video. | ||
*On ''Topkapi'', the logo was small and in-credit at the bottom-right corner of the end credits, with the words "Released by" above it. The in-credit variant can also be seen on all the British-made films from London Productions that were distributed by UA, though it does not appear on the 1942 ''Jungle Book'' film. | *On ''Topkapi'', the logo was small and in-credit at the bottom-right corner of the end credits, with the words "Released by" above it. The in-credit variant can also be seen on all the British-made films from London Productions that were distributed by UA, though it does not appear on the 1942 ''Jungle Book'' film. | ||
*The 20th anniversary variant appears on some prints of ''Of Mice and Men'' (as seen in the above photo), and ''A Chump at Oxford'', both Hal Roach Studios-produced films. | *The 20th anniversary variant appears on some prints of ''Of Mice and Men'' (as seen in the above photo), and ''A Chump at Oxford'', both Hal Roach Studios-produced films. | ||
*On the 1990 [[MGM/UA Home Video]] Laserdisc of ''A Bridge Too Far'', this logo plasters over the Transamerica byline variant that is on the film itself. | *On the 1990 [[MGM/UA Home Video]] Laserdisc of ''A Bridge Too Far'', this logo plasters over the Transamerica byline variant that is on the film itself. | ||
*It does not show up in ''It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'' (1963), ''The Miracle Worker'', ''The Barefoot Contessa'', ''The Killing'', ''A Fistful of Dollars'', ''For a Few Dollars More'', ''Tom Jones'', ''The Pink Panther'', | *It does not show up in ''It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'' (1963), ''The Miracle Worker'', ''The Barefoot Contessa'', ''The Killing'', ''A Fistful of Dollars'', ''For a Few Dollars More'', ''Tom Jones'', ''The Pink Panther'', ''The Alamo'', ''Birdman of Alcatraz'', ''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying''. | ||
*Very rarely, a videocassette or laser videodisc of these will preserve this logo's absence. | *Very rarely, a videocassette or laser videodisc of these will preserve this logo's absence without also showing a later logo. This happens on the 1990 laser videodisc release of ''A Fistful of Dollars'', the 1981 Magnetic Video release of ''The Pink Panther'' (some prints just use the 1981 logo), the 2000 Western Classics VHS release of ''The Alamo'', and the 1990 VHS release of ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly''. | ||
*This logo also recently appeared at the start of a January 3, 2023 Film4 airing of ''The Hound of the Baskervilles'' after the 2001 variant of the 1986 MGM logo as well. | *This logo also recently appeared at the start of a January 3, 2023 Film4 airing of ''The Hound of the Baskervilles'' after the 2001 variant of the 1986 MGM logo as well. | ||
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<!-- Please discuss legitimacy of this variation on Logo News and Discoveries thread: Allegedly, there is a variant just like the 7th logo. It starts off with "United Artists" and the Transamerica "T". Then "Entertainment from Transamerica Corporation" fades in, possibly as a way of United Artists bidding "farewell" to Transamerica after 14 years. This was seen on original theatrical prints of ''For Your Eyes Only''. Surprisingly, this variant currently appears in full on an American trailer for the 1980 release of ''Arabian Nights'' (a 1974 Italian film). --> | <!-- Please discuss legitimacy of this variation on Logo News and Discoveries thread: Allegedly, there is a variant just like the 7th logo. It starts off with "United Artists" and the Transamerica "T". Then "Entertainment from Transamerica Corporation" fades in, possibly as a way of United Artists bidding "farewell" to Transamerica after 14 years. This was seen on original theatrical prints of ''For Your Eyes Only''. Surprisingly, this variant currently appears in full on an American trailer for the 1980 release of ''Arabian Nights'' (a 1974 Italian film). --> | ||
*On reissue trailers for some films a still version of this logo is used, only it says "Re-released thru" above the logo. | *On reissue trailers for some films a still version of this logo is used, only it says "Re-released thru" above the logo. | ||
*On some Scope films, such as ''The Secret of Santa Vittoria'', ''The Organization'', ''The World of Hans Christian Andersen'', ''Fellini Satyricon'', ''The Long Goodbye'', ''Visit to a Chief's Son'', and ''Thunderbolt and Lightfoot'', the logo is zoomed out further than usual. Other Scope films, including ''The Bridge at Remagen'', ''On Her Majesty's Secret Service'', and ''Fiddler on the Roof'', simply used the standard variant cropped heavily, and on Scope films that use the 1975 variant, the logo zooms out similar to the Scope variant of the 1984 Tri-Star Pictures logo. | *On some Scope films, such as ''The Secret of Santa Vittoria'', ''The Organization'', ''The World of Hans Christian Andersen'', ''Fellini Satyricon'', ''The Long Goodbye'', ''Visit to a Chief's Son'', and ''Thunderbolt and Lightfoot'', the logo is zoomed out further than usual. Other Scope films, including ''The Bridge at Remagen'', ''On Her Majesty's Secret Service'', ''Diamonds Are Forever'', and ''Fiddler on the Roof'', simply used the standard variant cropped heavily, and on Scope films that use the 1975 variant, the logo zooms out similar to the Scope variant of the 1984 Tri-Star Pictures logo. | ||
*On some full screen prints, including the RCA VideoDisc release of ''Fiddler on the Roof'', the logo is squeezed to fit the 4:3 aspect ratio. On the cancelled VHD print of the film, the logo is cropped/zoomed in so that the "United Artists" text appears to be in the center of the screen, resulting in the "T" being cut off at the right side. | *On some full screen prints, including the RCA VideoDisc release of ''Fiddler on the Roof'', the logo is squeezed to fit the 4:3 aspect ratio. On the cancelled VHD print of the film, the logo is cropped/zoomed in so that the "United Artists" text appears to be in the center of the screen, resulting in the "T" being cut off at the right side. | ||
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*The ''Fiddler on the Roof'' variant appeared on early television broadcasts, and on the 1981 RCA CED (Magnetic Video Corporation's version was released later that same year, and by that time, Transamerica no longer owned United Artists; early copies thereof may retain this variant, though). | *The ''Fiddler on the Roof'' variant appeared on early television broadcasts, and on the 1981 RCA CED (Magnetic Video Corporation's version was released later that same year, and by that time, Transamerica no longer owned United Artists; early copies thereof may retain this variant, though). | ||
*The second version is much harder to find, but is kept intact on the 1993 Republic Pictures Home Video VHS of ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'', and on the MGM DVD and ThisTV airings of ''The Killer Elite''. It can also be currently found on the Fun City Editions Blu-Ray of ''Smile'', the Scorpion Releasing 2021 Blu-Rays of ''The Killer Elite'' (1975), ''Shark's Treasure'', and ''Rollerball'' (1975), as well as 2020 German Capelight 4K UHD and remastered Blu-Ray of the latter. | *The second version is much harder to find, but is kept intact on the 1993 Republic Pictures Home Video VHS of ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'', and on the MGM DVD and ThisTV airings of ''The Killer Elite''. It can also be currently found on the Fun City Editions Blu-Ray of ''Smile'', the Scorpion Releasing 2021 Blu-Rays of ''The Killer Elite'' (1975), ''Shark's Treasure'', and ''Rollerball'' (1975), as well as 2020 German Capelight 4K UHD and remastered Blu-Ray of the latter. | ||
*On James Bond films of this period, it originally appeared on ''On Her Majesty's Secret Service'' (appears on a 16mm print), ''Diamonds Are Forever'' (appears on the RCA CED version), ''Live and Let Die'', and ''The Man with the Golden Gun''. The black & white version has been spotted on the 1989 VHS and current prints of ''Sleeper'' and surprisingly, current releases of ''Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia''. It is currently unknown if any other full screen versions of Woody Allen titles on DVDs retain their original United Artists titles. | *On James Bond films of this period, it originally appeared on ''On Her Majesty's Secret Service'' (appears on a 16mm print), ''Diamonds Are Forever'' (appears on the RCA CED version), ''Live and Let Die'', and ''The Man with the Golden Gun''. The black & white version has been spotted on the 1989 VHS and current prints of ''Sleeper'' (it's blacked out on the 1983 VHS, however) and surprisingly, current releases of ''Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia''. It is currently unknown if any other full screen versions of Woody Allen titles on DVDs retain their original United Artists titles. | ||
*This logo is also preserved on some trailers on DVDs, Blu-rays, and trailers on the iTunes store. The reissue variant can be seen on the 2000 MGM DVD release of ''Thunderball'' on a reissue trailer for a double feature of said film and ''You Only Live Twice''. It is unknown if this logo originally appeared on original American prints of 1973 to 1975 MGM films. | *This logo is also preserved on some trailers on DVDs, Blu-rays, and trailers on the iTunes store. The reissue variant can be seen on the 2000 MGM DVD release of ''Thunderball'' on a reissue trailer for a double feature of said film and ''You Only Live Twice''. It is unknown if this logo originally appeared on original American prints of 1973 to 1975 MGM films. | ||
*This logo may have appeared on some United Artists films on VHS and Betamax releases from VidAmerica in the United States, or from Intervision Video in the United Kingdom (some notable releases from both the companies include ''Coming Home'', ''Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)'', ''The Fountainhead'', ''The Great Escape'', ''Hair'', ''Lenny'', ''Some Like it Hot'', and ''White Heat''). | *This logo may have appeared on some United Artists films on VHS and Betamax releases from VidAmerica in the United States, or from Intervision Video in the United Kingdom (some notable releases from both the companies include ''Coming Home'', ''Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)'', ''The Fountainhead'', ''The Great Escape'', ''Hair'', ''Lenny'', ''Some Like it Hot'', and ''White Heat''). | ||
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*It also makes Blu-ray reappearances on the MGM release of ''Sleeper'', the Kino Lorber releases of ''Cops and Robbers'' and ''Busting'', the Arrow Video releases of ''Pulp'' and ''Bring me the Head of Alfredo Garcia'' (including the second pressing of the 2021 Kino Lorber Blu-Ray release), the Criterion Collection Blu-ray of ''Midnight Cowboy'', the Scream Factory release of ''What's the Matter With Helen?'', and the UK BFI Blu-ray of ''Women in Love'' (the Criterion Collection release of the latter, oddly enough, has the current UA logo in its place after the 2012 MGM logo). | *It also makes Blu-ray reappearances on the MGM release of ''Sleeper'', the Kino Lorber releases of ''Cops and Robbers'' and ''Busting'', the Arrow Video releases of ''Pulp'' and ''Bring me the Head of Alfredo Garcia'' (including the second pressing of the 2021 Kino Lorber Blu-Ray release), the Criterion Collection Blu-ray of ''Midnight Cowboy'', the Scream Factory release of ''What's the Matter With Helen?'', and the UK BFI Blu-ray of ''Women in Love'' (the Criterion Collection release of the latter, oddly enough, has the current UA logo in its place after the 2012 MGM logo). | ||
*It may appear on Cartrivision tapes of UA and AAP features, including ''The Jazz Singer''. | *It may appear on Cartrivision tapes of UA and AAP features, including ''The Jazz Singer''. | ||
*This logo was also seen on the US theatrical version of ''That’s the Way of the World'' ( | *This logo was also seen on the US theatrical version of ''That’s the Way of the World'' (a Bryanston Pictures production they later got distribution rights back to). Some releases, like the U.S.A. Home Video/International Video Entertainment release and Lorimar's television prints, retain this logo, while others remove it or have the Bryanston Pictures logo in its place. | ||
'''Legacy:''' This logo is a favorite among many due to its unique animation and fanfare. It's also one of the earliest examples of brand unification, as Transamerica used the same font and logo throughout all of its divisions. | '''Legacy:''' This logo is a favorite among many due to its unique animation and fanfare. It's also one of the earliest examples of brand unification, as Transamerica used the same font and logo throughout all of its divisions. | ||
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*Can also be currently found on ''Vigilante Force'', ''Safari 3000'', ''Born to Win'', ''Rancho Deluxe'', ''Drum'', and ''The House Where Evil Dwells''. | *Can also be currently found on ''Vigilante Force'', ''Safari 3000'', ''Born to Win'', ''Rancho Deluxe'', ''Drum'', and ''The House Where Evil Dwells''. | ||
*Appears on some public domain DVDs of ''The Magic Sword''. | *Appears on some public domain DVDs of ''The Magic Sword''. | ||
*It first appeared on '' | *It first appeared on ''The French Lieutenant's Woman'' and made its last appearance on ''The House Where Evil Dwells''. | ||
===8th Logo (May 28, 1982-October 8, 1987)=== | ===8th Logo (May 28, 1982-October 8, 1987)=== | ||
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*On ''Romantic Comedy'', the text reads "A United Artists/Taft Entertainment Picture". | *On ''Romantic Comedy'', the text reads "A United Artists/Taft Entertainment Picture". | ||
*Some films such as ''Red Dawn'' (1984) and ''The Aviator'' (1985) have the text presented in the same font as the main titles. The former film does not have the text on a black screen. | *Some films such as ''Red Dawn'' (1984) and ''The Aviator'' (1985) have the text presented in the same font as the main titles. The former film does not have the text on a black screen. | ||
*Others, such as the Japanese Warner laser videodisc of ''Diamonds Are Forever'' (1971), use a video-generated font against a black screen before the 1982 logo. | |||
*''Yentl'' has the text reading "A UNITED ARTISTS PRESENTATION". | *''Yentl'' has the text reading "A UNITED ARTISTS PRESENTATION". | ||
*On ''Oxford Blues'', the text reads "METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PRESENTS" in the same futuristic font as "UNITED ARTISTS PRESENTS". | *On ''Oxford Blues'', the text reads "METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PRESENTS" in the same futuristic font as "UNITED ARTISTS PRESENTS". | ||