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*On films produced by London Productions, this logo would appear as an in-credit version, with the words "Distributed by" above it. | *On <u>films produced by London Productions</u>, this logo would appear as an in-credit version, with the words "Distributed by" above it. | ||
*There were several color variants, including a sepia-toned variant from the mid-1940s-1950, three different black and white variants from 1930-1967, and a color variant from 1950-1967. | *There were <u>several color variants</u>, including a <u>sepia-toned variant</u> from the mid-1940s-1950, three different <u>black and white variants</u> from 1930-1967, and a <u>color variant</u> from 1950-1967. | ||
*A 20th-anniversary variant was seen on ''Of Mice and Men'', as well as on Laurel & Hardy's ''A Chump at Oxford'' (filmed and completed in 1939, released in 1940). This is also nicknamed "The Hal Roach Studios Variant". | *A 20th-anniversary variant was seen on ''Of Mice and Men'', as well as on Laurel & Hardy's ''A Chump at Oxford'' (filmed and completed in 1939, released in 1940). This is also nicknamed "The Hal Roach Studios Variant". | ||
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* On some films, the text reads as "Released through" and lacks the eagle. Instead, a single spotlight is seen, emerging from the bottom right corner. | * On <u>some films</u>, the text reads as "Released through" and lacks the eagle. Instead, a single spotlight is seen, emerging from the bottom right corner. | ||
* A color version of this logo exists. | * A <u>color version</u> of this logo exists. | ||
'''Technique:''' None. | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
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'''Logo:''' We see the words "UNITED ARTISTS" appearing inside a circular field. The words "A Transamerica CORPORATION" (or "A Transamerica COMPANY") are seen in small letters underneath. The "U" and the "A" are somewhat taller than the rest of the company name, and they overlap each other. The word "FROM" appears above the UA circle, in teeny, tiny letters. The logo is contained inside a {{color|gold|yellow}} circle, focused off-center from the screen, but centered around the logo, which is inside a {{color|blue}} rectangle with rounded corners, encased inside an off-center {{color|darkviolet|purple}} box, surrounded by offset {{color|darkred|dark red}} bars. | '''Logo:''' We see the words "UNITED ARTISTS" appearing inside a circular field. The words "A Transamerica CORPORATION" (or "A Transamerica COMPANY") are seen in small letters underneath. The "U" and the "A" are somewhat taller than the rest of the company name, and they overlap each other. The word "FROM" appears above the UA circle, in teeny, tiny letters. The logo is contained inside a {{color|gold|yellow}} circle, focused off-center from the screen, but centered around the logo, which is inside a {{color|blue}} rectangle with rounded corners, encased inside an off-center {{color|darkviolet|purple}} box, surrounded by offset {{color|darkred|dark red}} bars. | ||
'''Variants:''' There were a few color scheme variations used for this logo besides the normal version: | '''Variants:''' There were a few <u>color scheme variations</u> used for this logo besides the normal version: | ||
*A variant of the standard version with the blue rectangle resembling a TV tube, an uneven alignment of the {{color|gold|yellow}} and black circles, and a smaller {{color|darkviolet|purple}} section with rounded corners. | *A variant of the standard version with the blue rectangle resembling a TV tube, an uneven alignment of the {{color|gold|yellow}} and black circles, and a smaller {{color|darkviolet|purple}} section with rounded corners. | ||
*BG/white circle/black lettering/Transamerica logo byline. | *BG/white circle/black lettering/Transamerica logo byline. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually silent, or the opening theme or audio of the film. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Usually silent, or the opening theme or audio of the film. | ||
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' On American prints of the Italian James Bond spoof ''Operation Kid Brother'' (Original Italian title: ''O.K. Connery''), this logo plastered the original [[Titanus]] logo that started the picture, but maintained said logo's fanfare. UA likely extended the animation of their logo at the time to match the length of the Titanus fanfare. | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' On <u>American prints of the Italian James Bond spoof ''Operation Kid Brother''</u> (Original Italian title: ''O.K. Connery''), this logo plastered the original [[Titanus]] logo that started the picture, but maintained said logo's fanfare. UA likely extended the animation of their logo at the time to match the length of the Titanus fanfare. | ||
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. | '''Availability:''' Extremely rare. | ||
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*There has been a version with the "T" zooming out to the bottom left corner. So far, this has been seen on ''The Killer Elite'', ''Bugs Bunny Superstar'', ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'', ''Breakheart Pass'', ''Brannigan'', ''Rollerball'', and ''Return of the Pink Panther'', among other films from between 1975 and 1976. | *There has been a version with the "T" zooming out to the bottom left corner. So far, this has been seen on <u>''The Killer Elite''</u>, <u>''Bugs Bunny Superstar''</u>, <u>''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest''</u>, <u>''Breakheart Pass''</u>, <u>''Brannigan''</u>, <u>''Rollerball''</u>, and <u>''Return of the Pink Panther''</u>, among other films from between <u>1975 and 1976</u>. | ||
*A prototype variant exists where the "T" forms at a faster rate, the byline is already present, and everything zooms out farther before jarringly cutting back to the normal spot. This is only known to have appeared on ''The Thomas Crown Affair''. | *A prototype variant exists where the "T" forms at a faster rate, the byline is already present, and everything zooms out farther before jarringly cutting back to the normal spot. This is only known to have appeared on <u>''The Thomas Crown Affair''</u>. | ||
*On some trailers, the "T" is white. | *On <u>some trailers</u>, the "T" is white. | ||
*On some films, such as most James Bond films of this period (with the confirmed exceptions of ''On Her Majesty's Secret Service'' and a 1971 reissue print of ''Dr. No''), the logo would cut to black instead of fading out. | *On <u>some films</u>, such as most James Bond films of this period (with the confirmed exceptions of ''On Her Majesty's Secret Service'' and a 1971 reissue print of ''Dr. No''), the logo would cut to black instead of fading out. | ||
*There is also a B&W variant seen on late 1960s reissues of older black and white United Artists films. This was also seen on Woody Allen's ''Sleeper''. | *There is also a B&W variant seen on late 1960s reissues of older black and white United Artists films. This was also seen on Woody Allen's <u>''Sleeper''</u>. | ||
*On a few films, such as ''Midnight Cowboy'', the logo faded into a white background to accompany the opening credits. | *On a <u>few films</u>, such as ''Midnight Cowboy'', the logo faded into a white background to accompany the opening credits. | ||
<!-- Please discuss legitimacy of this variation on Logo News and Discoveries thread: Allegedly, there is a variant just like the 5th 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 5th 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 <u>reissue trailers for some films</u> 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'', ''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 Scope films, such as <u>''The Secret of Santa Vittoria''</u>, <u>''The Organization''</u>, <u>''The World of Hans Christian Andersen''</u>, <u>''Fellini Satyricon''</u>, <u>''The Long Goodbye''</u>, <u>''Visit to a Chief's Son''</u>, and <u>''Thunderbolt and Lightfoot''</u>, 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 <u>full screen prints</u>, 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. | ||
'''Technique:''' 2D animation by DePatie-Freleng. | '''Technique:''' 2D animation by DePatie-Freleng. | ||
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*On ''Fiddler on the Roof'', it used a timpani drum piece. This variant can be only seen on original prints as well as the RCA VideoDisc release. | *On <u>''Fiddler on the Roof''</u>, it used a timpani drum piece. This variant can be only seen on original prints as well as the RCA VideoDisc release. | ||
*Most releases had it silent or with the opening theme/audio of the film. | *<u>Most releases</u> had it silent or with the opening theme/audio of the film. | ||
*On the current print of ''The Adventures of Gerard'', it uses the last half of the 1982 fanfare, due to a sloppy reverse plaster, but it actually fits this logo quite nicely. | *On the <u>current print of ''The Adventures of Gerard''</u>, it uses the last half of the 1982 fanfare, due to a sloppy reverse plaster, but it actually fits this logo quite nicely. | ||
*On the Arrow Video Blu-ray release of ''Pulp'' (1972), the standard 1968 version is accompanied with the 1994 fanfare from the 12th logo. This oddity was due to a sloppy reverse plaster job that likely resulted from Arrow reusing the audio source from MGM's previous SD master (being the MGM DVDs had the 1994 logo) with the new 2k scan featuring this logo intact (as well as the vintage BBFC card). | *On the <u>Arrow Video Blu-ray release of ''Pulp'' (1972)</u>, the standard 1968 version is accompanied with the 1994 fanfare from the 12th logo. This oddity was due to a sloppy reverse plaster job that likely resulted from Arrow reusing the audio source from MGM's previous SD master (being the MGM DVDs had the 1994 logo) with the new 2k scan featuring this logo intact (as well as the vintage BBFC card). | ||
*On the 2021 Kino Lorber Blu-Ray release of ''Bring me the Head of Alfredo Garcia'' (second pressing only, which uses Arrow's 2017 4k remaster), this logo uses the 2000 music from the 13th and 14th logos due to a sloppy reverse plaster (Arrow's 2017 UK Blu-Ray is silent as it should be). Oddly enough, the first pressing of the 2021 Kino Lorber Blu-Ray uses the older MGM HD master with the 2001 MGM URL variant and the 14th UA logo. | *On the <u>2021 Kino Lorber Blu-Ray release of ''Bring me the Head of Alfredo Garcia''</u> (second pressing only, which uses Arrow's 2017 4k remaster), this logo uses the 2000 music from the 13th and 14th logos due to a sloppy reverse plaster (Arrow's 2017 UK Blu-Ray is silent as it should be). Oddly enough, the first pressing of the 2021 Kino Lorber Blu-Ray uses the older MGM HD master with the 2001 MGM URL variant and the 14th UA logo. | ||
'''Availability:''' Uncommon, bordering on rare. | '''Availability:''' Uncommon, bordering on rare. | ||
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*A "videotaped" (completely still without film effects) version exists when plastering older logos. It's also several seconds longer. | *A <u>"videotaped"</u> (completely still without film effects) version exists when plastering older logos. It's also several seconds longer. | ||
*A variant has the font the same as in the 4th logo. | *A variant has the <u>font</u> the same as in the 4th logo. | ||
*On European releases, it would say "United Artists Europa Inc." | *On <u>European releases</u>, it would say "United Artists Europa Inc." | ||
'''Technique:''' None. | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
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* On trailers for some films (mostly when distributing [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] films), the "T" and Transamerica Corporation byline are in white and the words "Released thru" are seen above the logo. On trailers for the films from about 1977 to 1981, the 1966 MGM logo is seen above the standard logo (with "Released thru" above it). "An MGM Presentation" is seen next to the MGM logo. | * On <u>trailers for some films</u> (mostly when distributing [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] films), the "T" and Transamerica Corporation byline are in white and the words "Released thru" are seen above the logo. On trailers for the films from about 1977 to 1981, the 1966 MGM logo is seen above the standard logo (with "Released thru" above it). "An MGM Presentation" is seen next to the MGM logo. | ||
* A similar variant appears on some films such as ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'', a full screen print of ''Moonraker'', and the Lorimar-produced ''Being There'', ''Cruising'', ''Carny'', and ''The Big Red One''. The "T" and the text are bigger and the Transamerica byline is smaller. It was known as a print logo, and was seen on movie posters. | * A similar variant appears on some films such as <u>''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest''</u>, a full screen print of <u>''Moonraker''</u>, and the Lorimar-produced <u>''Being There''</u>, <u>''Cruising''</u>, <u>''Carny''</u>, and <u>''The Big Red One''</u>. The "T" and the text are bigger and the Transamerica byline is smaller. It was known as a print logo, and was seen on movie posters. | ||
* The print variant also appears on black and white films, including ''Manhattan'', ''Stardust Memories'' (both Woody Allen films), ''Raging Bull'', and ''Eye of the Needle'' (which was mostly in color), only the full animation is used, and unlike the trailers, "Released thru" doesn't appear at all. | * The print variant also appears on <u>black and white films</u>, including ''Manhattan'', ''Stardust Memories'' (both Woody Allen films), ''Raging Bull'', and ''Eye of the Needle'' (which was mostly in color), only the full animation is used, and unlike the trailers, "Released thru" doesn't appear at all. | ||
* On trailers for films, the logo is still and the Transamerica byline is in white. However, the original theatrical trailer for ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' has the still version of the regular version, though the film itself has the variant from a full screen version print of ''Moonraker''. | * On <u>trailers for films</u>, the logo is still and the Transamerica byline is in white. However, the original theatrical trailer for ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' has the still version of the regular version, though the film itself has the variant from a full screen version print of ''Moonraker''. | ||
* On ''Moonraker'', the logo is still. | * On <u>''Moonraker''</u>, the logo is still. | ||
* Depending on the film, the placement and colors of the logo vary ever so slightly. | * Depending on the film, the <u>placement and colors of the logo</u> vary ever so slightly. | ||
* On European releases, such as the Italian release of ''Cannibal Holocaust'', it would say "United Artists Europa Inc.", in the 4th logo's font. This can be seen on the Shameless UK DVD & Blu-ray release. This logo is not on American releases, as the Grindhouse DVD plasters it with the [[Grindhouse Releasing]] logo, and even if the cancelled Mogul Video release were to turn up it might not have had any logo. This logo was also seen on ''Primo Amore''. | * On <u>European releases</u>, such as the Italian release of ''Cannibal Holocaust'', it would say "United Artists Europa Inc.", in the 4th logo's font. This can be seen on the Shameless UK DVD & Blu-ray release. This logo is not on American releases, as the Grindhouse DVD plasters it with the [[Grindhouse Releasing]] logo, and even if the cancelled Mogul Video release were to turn up it might not have had any logo. This logo was also seen on ''Primo Amore''. | ||
'''Technique:''' 2D animation. | '''Technique:''' 2D animation. | ||
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* On a recent TCM print of ''Return of the Pink Panther'' and a Russian print of ''Audrey Rose'', it uses the 1994 music due to sloppy reverse plastering. | * On a <u>recent TCM print of ''Return of the Pink Panther''</u> and a <u>Russian print of ''Audrey Rose''</u>, it uses the 1994 music due to sloppy reverse plastering. | ||
* On late 1970s reissue prints of ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'' (plastering over the 4th logo), this logo has the sound of race cars (leading into the opening scene of the film) playing over this logo. | * On <u>late 1970s reissue prints of ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang''</u> (plastering over the 4th logo), this logo has the sound of race cars (leading into the opening scene of the film) playing over this logo. | ||
'''Availability:''' Rare. | '''Availability:''' Rare. | ||
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*There is a variant without the Transamerica byline. | *There is a variant without the Transamerica byline. | ||
*A short version seen on trailers starts with the logo already revealed and the sparkles on the "UNITED ARTISTS" text. | *A <u>short version</u> seen on trailers starts with the logo already revealed and the sparkles on the "UNITED ARTISTS" text. | ||
'''Technique:''' Possibly live-action. | '''Technique:''' Possibly live-action. | ||
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*There was also a variant with larger "United Artists" text underneath the logo. This was mainly seen on reissue prints and films shot in 2.35:1, such as ''Trail of the Pink Panther'' and ''Death Rides a Horse''. It was also seen (after the 2012 MGM logo and Overture) on an Amazon Prime viewing of Michael Cimino's ''Heaven's Gate'', which was of the director's second 1981 edit running 149 minutes. | *There was also a variant with larger "United Artists" text underneath the logo. This was mainly seen on <u>reissue prints</u> and films shot in <u>2.35:1</u>, such as ''Trail of the Pink Panther'' and ''Death Rides a Horse''. It was also seen (after the 2012 MGM logo and Overture) on an Amazon Prime viewing of Michael Cimino's ''Heaven's Gate'', which was of the director's second 1981 edit running 149 minutes. | ||
*A black & white version was used on old UA and pre-1948 WB films in the said colors. | *A black & white version was used on <u>old UA and pre-1948 WB films in the said colors</u>. | ||
*A still version appears on the CBS/Fox release of ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly''. | *A still version appears on the <u>CBS/Fox release of ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly''</u>. | ||
*A rare variant is seen on Colombian VHS releases from Kyron Home Video. The logo is in white and zooms out from the left. | *A rare variant is seen on <u>Colombian VHS releases from Kyron Home Video</u>. The logo is in white and zooms out from the left. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage. The "UA" was a wood model sprayed with chrome-like paint and suspended with a black rod covered in a velvet cloth to avoid reflection. The background was simply a black piece of paper. The model was then rotated on a small stage. | '''Technique:''' Live-action footage. The "UA" was a wood model sprayed with chrome-like paint and suspended with a black rod covered in a velvet cloth to avoid reflection. The background was simply a black piece of paper. The model was then rotated on a small stage. | ||
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*A higher-pitched version was heard on the 1987 American MGM/UA release of ''Yellow Submarine''. | *A higher-pitched version was heard on the <u>1987 American MGM/UA release of ''Yellow Submarine''</u>. | ||
*There is a variation without the long "whoosh" and "ping", leaving only the music. This was spotted on a 1988 Disney Channel airing of ''Fiddler on the Roof''. | *There is a variation without the long "whoosh" and "ping", leaving only the music. This was spotted on a <u>1988 Disney Channel airing of ''Fiddler on the Roof''</u>. | ||
*On a few films, such as ''Attack on the Iron Coast'' and ''The Thomas Crown Affair'', it is silent. | *On a <u>few films</u>, such as ''Attack on the Iron Coast'' and ''The Thomas Crown Affair'', it is silent. | ||
*On rare occasions, such as on ''Jinxed'' and older releases (including the 2001 DVD, Blu-ray and Hulu prints) of ''They Call Me MISTER Tibbs!'', the logo is accompanied by the films' respective opening themes (in the case of the latter, the logo is silent in the beginning, but when the "UA" is revealed, the film's opening cue plays; this plasters the original 1968 logo). | *On <u>rare occasions</u>, such as on ''Jinxed'' and older releases (including the 2001 DVD, Blu-ray and Hulu prints) of ''They Call Me MISTER Tibbs!'', the logo is accompanied by the films' respective opening themes (in the case of the latter, the logo is silent in the beginning, but when the "UA" is revealed, the film's opening cue plays; this plasters the original 1968 logo). | ||
*A lower-pitched version is found on AMC prints of ''Rocky III''. | *A lower-pitched version is found on <u>AMC prints of ''Rocky III''</u>. | ||
*The still version uses only the second half of the fanfare. | *The <u>still version</u> uses only the second half of the fanfare. | ||
'''Availability:''' Scarce. | '''Availability:''' Scarce. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None. | '''Music/Sounds:''' None. | ||
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On current prints of ''The Living Daylights'' (1987), the next logo's fanfare is used, possibly due to botched reverse plastering. | '''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On <u>current prints of ''The Living Daylights'' (1987)</u>, the next logo's fanfare is used, possibly due to botched reverse plastering. | ||
'''Availability:''' Rare. | '''Availability:''' Rare. | ||
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*In its early years, the [[MGM/UA Communications Co.]] logo preceded this logo. In its later years, the logo would be by itself, starting from the point where the UA logo has already merged from the giant pattern, and the byline "An MGM/UA Communications Company" appears underneath. This later variant is seen on ''Licence to Kill'', ''All Dogs Go to Heaven'', and ''Rocky V'', among others. | *In its <u>early years</u>, the [[MGM/UA Communications Co.]] logo preceded this logo. In its later years, the logo would be by itself, starting from the point where the UA logo has already merged from the giant pattern, and the byline "An MGM/UA Communications Company" appears underneath. This <u>later variant</u> is seen on ''Licence to Kill'', ''All Dogs Go to Heaven'', and ''Rocky V'', among others. | ||
*A black & white version was used on reissues of UA films in the said colors. | *A black & white version was used on <u>reissues of UA films</u> in the said colors. | ||
*On the 1988 Rhythm & Hues showreel, the logo animates at a smoother rate, and starts as a brief still image before continuing its normal animation. | *On the <u>1988 Rhythm & Hues showreel</u>, the logo animates at a smoother rate, and starts as a brief still image before continuing its normal animation. | ||
*There is a still version (which in turn plasters a still version of the 6th logo) which appears at the end of current prints of ''Pink Panther: A Pink Christmas''. | *There is a still version (which in turn plasters a still version of the 6th logo) which appears at the <u>end of current prints of ''Pink Panther: A Pink Christmas''</u>. | ||
*A variant of the 1989 version has the logo zoomed further back than usual. | *A <u>variant of the 1989 version</u> has the logo zoomed further back than usual. | ||
*Some reissues in the early to mid '90s had the 1989 version without the byline. | *Some reissues in the <u>early to mid '90s</u> had the 1989 version without the byline. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI by Rhythm & Hues, animated on a Silicon Graphics 4D/60G. | '''Technique:''' CGI by Rhythm & Hues, animated on a Silicon Graphics 4D/60G. | ||
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*On an early DVD print of ''Rocky'', it uses the last half of the 1982 fanfare due to a plastering error. | *On an <u>early DVD print of ''Rocky''</u>, it uses the last half of the 1982 fanfare due to a plastering error. | ||
*A lower-pitched variant exists. | *A lower-pitched variant exists. | ||
*On a TCM UK airing of an unknown movie, the 1995 MGM lion roar was heard due to sloppy plastering. | *On a <u>TCM UK airing of an unknown movie</u>, the 1995 MGM lion roar was heard due to sloppy plastering. | ||
'''Availability:''' Fairly common. | '''Availability:''' Fairly common. | ||
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*Starting with the release of ''It's My Party'' on March 22, 1996, the words "PICTURES INC." were replaced with the byline "AN MGM COMPANY", again in spaced-out letters. | *Starting with the <u>release of ''It's My Party'' on March 22, 1996</u>, the words "PICTURES INC." were replaced with the byline "AN MGM COMPANY", again in spaced-out letters. | ||
*On 4:3 full screen prints of films, the logo is shown in open matte, revealing more of the dark-colored marble wall. | *On <u>4:3 full screen prints of films</u>, the logo is shown in open matte, revealing more of the dark-colored marble wall. | ||
*A black and white version can be seen on B&W UA films (though some, such as ''Some Like it Hot'', feature the color version). | *A black and white version can be seen on <u>B&W UA films</u> (though some, such as ''Some Like it Hot'', feature the color version). | ||
*A shorter version exists on most trailers as well a few TV spots. It begins with the "UNITED ARTISTS" text and the words either "PICTURES INC." or "AN MGM COMPANY" are already formed while it shines. | *A <u>shorter version</u> exists on most trailers as well a few TV spots. It begins with the "UNITED ARTISTS" text and the words either "PICTURES INC." or "AN MGM COMPANY" are already formed while it shines. | ||
*A still version of this logo exists on most TV spots as well as some trailers. The "UNITED ARTISTS" text and the words either "PICTURES INC." or "AN MGM COMPANY" are already formed, like the shorter version. | *A <u>still version</u> of this logo exists on most TV spots as well as some trailers. The "UNITED ARTISTS" text and the words either "PICTURES INC." or "AN MGM COMPANY" are already formed, like the shorter version. | ||
*There is a print closing version where the words "UNITED ARTISTS" are stacked and the shine is intact. | *There is a <u>print closing version</u> where the words "UNITED ARTISTS" are stacked and the shine is intact. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI animation. None for the still version. | '''Technique:''' CGI animation. None for the still version. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
*On some films such as ''The Birdcage'' and ''Man in the Iron Mask'' (1998), it has the opening theme instead. | *On <u>some films</u> such as ''The Birdcage'' and ''Man in the Iron Mask'' (1998), it has the opening theme instead. | ||
*On the Starz and ThisTV prints of ''Leaving Las Vegas'', it uses the 2000 music. | *On the <u>Starz and ThisTV prints of ''Leaving Las Vegas''</u>, it uses the 2000 music. | ||
*On the TCM print of ''More Money for Django'', it uses the last half of the 1982 fanfare. | *On the <u>TCM print of ''More Money for Django''</u>, it uses the last half of the 1982 fanfare. | ||
*The trailer's opening theme is heard for the shorter and still versions. | *The trailer's opening theme is heard for <u>the shorter and still versions</u>. | ||
'''Availability:''' Fairly common. | '''Availability:''' Fairly common. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A short, instrumental synth tune with low drums and sounds of wind, followed by whooshing sound effects and a 4-note piano stinger with a trip-hop beat at the end. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A short, instrumental synth tune with low drums and sounds of wind, followed by whooshing sound effects and a 4-note piano stinger with a trip-hop beat at the end. | ||
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On some films, it is silent or has the film's opening music playing over it. | '''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On <u>some films</u>, it is silent or has the film's opening music playing over it. | ||
'''Availability:''' Rare, due to this logo being a placeholder. | '''Availability:''' Rare, due to this logo being a placeholder. | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*From 2007-2010 and 2012, Sony and several other companies each took a stake in [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]]. As a result, the logo was rendered bylineless from that point forward, even when MGM took back UA. There is also no URL as well. | *From <u>2007-2010 and 2012</u>, Sony and several other companies each took a stake in [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]]. As a result, the logo was rendered bylineless from that point forward, even when MGM took back UA. There is also no URL as well. | ||
*At the end of ''Fame'' (2009) and ''Red Dawn'' (2012), a still version is used. | *At the <u>end of ''Fame'' (2009) and ''Red Dawn'' (2012)</u>, a still version is used. | ||
*On ''Hot Tub Time Machine'', the logo is darker and the light effect of the "United Artists" text is more enhanced. There is a lighter version of this logo, seen on the 2008 Blu-ray & DVD of ''The Spy Who Loved Me''. | *On <u>''Hot Tub Time Machine''</u>, the logo is darker and the light effect of the "United Artists" text is more enhanced. There is a lighter version of this logo, seen on the 2008 Blu-ray & DVD of ''The Spy Who Loved Me''. | ||
*On newer prints of ''Heaven's Gate'' on Starz Encore Westerns, the logo has a slightly enhanced look. The streaks are brighter, the logo is formed a little faster. The words "UNITED" and "ARTISTS" show their streaks a little more before they converge, the "UA" logo shines a little more, and the logo also fades out a little faster instead of slowly. | *On <u>newer prints of ''Heaven's Gate'' on Starz Encore Westerns</u>, the logo has a slightly enhanced look. The streaks are brighter, the logo is formed a little faster. The words "UNITED" and "ARTISTS" show their streaks a little more before they converge, the "UA" logo shines a little more, and the logo also fades out a little faster instead of slowly. | ||
'''Technique:''' Same as the previous logo, with further enhanced CGI effects. Done by R. Paul Seymour. | '''Technique:''' Same as the previous logo, with further enhanced CGI effects. Done by R. Paul Seymour. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
*On some films such as ''Valkyrie'' and ''Hot Tub Time Machine'', it's silent or has the movie's opening theme playing over it. | *On some films such as ''Valkyrie'' and ''Hot Tub Time Machine'', it's silent or has the movie's opening theme playing over it. | ||
*An unused theme exists for this logo, having extra build-up, a faster main part, and a different, deeper piano orchestration at the end. This was seen on R. Paul Seymour's website. | *An <u>unused theme</u> exists for this logo, having extra build-up, a faster main part, and a different, deeper piano orchestration at the end. This was seen on R. Paul Seymour's website. | ||
*In an unusual variation that is likely an editing foul-up, the 2002 UK film ''24 Hour Party People'' accompanies this logo with the theme music of [[Pathé]], which had European distribution rights to the movie. This actually suits the logo well. | *In an <u>unusual variation</u> that is likely an editing foul-up, the 2002 UK film ''24 Hour Party People'' accompanies this logo with the theme music of [[Pathé]], which had European distribution rights to the movie. This actually suits the logo well. | ||
*TCM's print of ''The Magic Sword'' has the second half of the 1982 logo fanfare playing over it. Quite possibly an editing error as well. | *<u>TCM's print of ''The Magic Sword''</u> has the second half of the 1982 logo fanfare playing over it. Quite possibly an editing error as well. | ||
*On some films, such as ''Fiddler on the Roof'', ''Bananas'', local airings of ''Leaving Las Vegas'' and the HD print of ''GoldenEye'' (1995), the 1994 fanfare is heard due to a plaster error. This also actually suits this logo well, compared to the Pathé one. | *On <u>some films</u>, such as ''Fiddler on the Roof'', ''Bananas'', local airings of ''Leaving Las Vegas'' and the HD print of ''GoldenEye'' (1995), the 1994 fanfare is heard due to a plaster error. This also actually suits this logo well, compared to the Pathé one. | ||
*On a Amazon Prime France print of ''Rocky II'', the theme is low pitched. | *On a <u>Amazon Prime France print of ''Rocky II''</u>, the theme is low pitched. | ||
'''Availability:''' Common. | '''Availability:''' Common. | ||