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'''Nicknames''': "'80s Torch Lady", "Torch Lady IV", "Coke Bottle Torch Lady", "Pre-Sony Torch Lady" | '''Nicknames''': "'80s Torch Lady", "Torch Lady IV", "Coke Bottle Torch Lady", "Pre-Sony Torch Lady" | ||
'''Logo:''' We see the standard Columbia Torch Lady (a somewhat less detailed version of the '70s Torch Lady) standing on a pedestal with her torch against the backdrop of clouds. The torch then shines into a bright abstract shape, as if in sunburst, then dims back in place. The words "{{font|Times New Roman|{{font color|#FFA500|'''Columbia Pictures'''}}}}" (appearing in the same font from the last logo) fade to the left and right of the Torch Lady. Her torch "shines". | '''Logo:''' | ||
* 1981-1989: We see the standard Columbia Torch Lady (a somewhat less detailed version of the '70s Torch Lady) standing on a pedestal with her torch against the backdrop of clouds. The torch then shines into a bright abstract shape, as if in sunburst, then dims back in place. The words "{{font|Times New Roman|{{font color|#FFA500|'''Columbia Pictures'''}}}}" (appearing in the same font from the last logo) fade to the left and right of the Torch Lady. Her torch "shines". | |||
* 1989-1993: The logo fades in just like the 1981 version, however the sunburst animation has been abolished, although one can still see a glimpse of the red light from the sunburst if one looks closely. Instead, after a second, the "{{font|Times New Roman|{{font color|#FFA500|'''Columbia Pictures'''}}}}" text fades in (a la the 1936-1976 logo). | |||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*When viewed in full screen, there are varying versions where we see her pedestal. There are close, medium and far views. | *When viewed in full screen, there are varying versions where we see her pedestal. There are close, medium and far views. | ||
*This logo was also used for the first half of the [[Triumph Films]] logo in 1982. | *This logo was also used for the first half of the [[Triumph Films]] logo in 1982. | ||
*On a 1986 HBO airing and the 1985 VHS of ''Starman'' and the original UK VHS release of ''Flatliners'', the logo's original 2.35:1 aspect ratio was squeezed into 4:3 full screen. | *On a 1986 HBO airing and the 1985 VHS of ''Starman'' and the original UK VHS release of ''Flatliners'', the logo's original 2.35:1 aspect ratio was squeezed into 4:3 full screen. | ||
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'''Availability:''' Common. Seen on films of the era. | '''Availability:''' Common. Seen on films of the era. | ||
*The | *The 1981 variation is much easier to come by, due to it being used a longer time period and being on more popular titles such as ''Stripes'', ''Heavy Metal,'' ''Ghandi'', ''The Big Chill'', ''Christine,'' ''Ghostbusters'', ''The Karate Kid'', ''Fright Night,'' ''Stand by Me'', ''Hope and Glory'' and many others. | ||
*Notable films that have the short version are ''Ghostbusters II'', ''The Adventures of Milo and Otis'', ''Casualties of War'', ''Awakenings'', ''Flatliners,'' ''Mortal Thoughts'', ''Boyz n the Hood,'' ''Mo' Money'', ''A League of Their Own'', ''Bram Stoker's Dracula'' and ''Groundhog Day''. | *Notable films that have the short 1989 version are ''Ghostbusters II'' (where it made its first appearance), ''The Adventures of Milo and Otis'', ''Casualties of War'', ''Awakenings'', ''Flatliners,'' ''Mortal Thoughts'', ''Boyz n the Hood,'' ''Mo' Money'', ''A League of Their Own'', ''Bram Stoker's Dracula'' and ''Groundhog Day''. | ||
*The first film to use this logo was Cheech & Chong's ''Nice Dreams'', while it was last seen on ''Lost in Yonkers''. However, the logo made a cameo appearance in ''Last Action Hero'' (although the teaser trailer and TV spot had the logo, itself using the next logo) where Danny watches the preview of ''Jack Slater IV'' in the local theater. | *The first film to use this logo was Cheech & Chong's ''Nice Dreams'', while it was last seen on ''Lost in Yonkers''. However, the logo made a cameo appearance in ''Last Action Hero'' (although the teaser trailer and TV spot had the logo, itself using the next logo) where Danny watches the preview of ''Jack Slater IV'' in the local theater. | ||
*New Line Home Video releases (and later, MGM Home Entertainment) of Castle Rock Entertainment films such as ''Misery'', ''City Slickers'', and ''Mr. Saturday Night'' edit this logo out, though it is retained on the New Line VHS of ''Amos and Andrew''. | *New Line Home Video releases (and later, MGM Home Entertainment) of Castle Rock Entertainment films such as ''Misery'', ''City Slickers'', and ''Mr. Saturday Night'' edit this logo out, though it is retained on the New Line VHS of ''Amos and Andrew''. | ||
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*The identity of the Torch Lady's model wasn't divulged until 2004; prior rumors persisted that Annette Bening was the model. | *The identity of the Torch Lady's model wasn't divulged until 2004; prior rumors persisted that Annette Bening was the model. | ||
*A face hidden within the clouds can be seen to the left of the Torch Lady as the camera is zooming out of the torch. It is very hard to distinguish in the original 1993 variant, whereas the 2006 version makes it a lot more noticeable. | *A face hidden within the clouds can be seen to the left of the Torch Lady as the camera is zooming out of the torch. It is very hard to distinguish in the original 1993 variant, whereas the 2006 version makes it a lot more noticeable. | ||
* | *The animation company that did the 2006 and 2014 versions of the logo is unknown as of this date. | ||
'''Bylines:''' | '''Bylines:''' | ||
*Starting with the release of ''The Craft'' on May 3, 1996, "{{font color|#FFA500|'''a SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT company'''}}" appears on the bottom. It is slightly off center. However, some post-1996 films such as ''I Know What You Did Last Summer'', ''Dance with Me'', and John Carpenter's ''Vampires'' may have this logo without the byline, while trailers and TV spots continued to use the bylineless version of the logo until 1999. The last film to use this byline was ''Captain Phillips'', released on October 11, 2013. | *Starting with the release of ''The Craft'' on May 3, 1996, "{{font color|#FFA500|'''a SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT company'''}}" appears on the bottom. It is slightly off center. However, some post-1996 films such as ''I Know What You Did Last Summer'', ''Dance with Me'', and John Carpenter's ''Vampires'' may have this logo without the byline, while trailers and TV spots continued to use the bylineless version of the logo until 1999, for unknown reasons. The last film to use this byline was ''Captain Phillips'', released on October 11, 2013. | ||
*A prototype version of the SPE byline was used on ''The Juror'', released on February 2, 1996. The byline is chyroned on cheaply and is a lot bigger and wider than the proportion of the "COLUMBIA" name and the pedestal. | *A prototype version of the SPE byline was used on ''The Juror'', released on February 2, 1996. The byline is chyroned on cheaply and is a lot bigger and wider than the proportion of the "COLUMBIA" name and the pedestal. | ||
*In late 2013, the byline was shortened to "{{font color|#FFA500|'''a Sony Company'''}}", with the orange-yellow color of the previous byline changed to a bronze and is properly centered. This version was first spotted on ''American Hustle'' (the variant of the logo to use the 1976 logo in 2013), ''The Monuments Men'', and the official trailers for ''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'' and ''22 Jump Street''. | *In late 2013, the byline was shortened to "{{font color|#FFA500|'''a Sony Company'''}}", with the orange-yellow color of the previous byline changed to a bronze and is properly centered. This version was first spotted on ''American Hustle'' (the variant of the logo to use the 1976 logo in 2013), ''The Monuments Men'', and the official trailers for ''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'' and ''22 Jump Street''. | ||
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'''FX/SFX:''' The torch shining and the zoom out, as well as the transition from the Sony logo starting in 2014. During the early years of the usage of the byline "'''a Sony Company'''", the byline and logo fade out at the same time. Starting in 2016, as the logo fades out, parts of the Sony byline dim out and later fade out completely, much like the 1992 [[Columbia Pictures Television|CPT]] logo. | '''FX/SFX:''' The torch shining and the zoom out, as well as the transition from the Sony logo starting in 2014. During the early years of the usage of the byline "'''a Sony Company'''", the byline and logo fade out at the same time. Starting in 2016, as the logo fades out, parts of the Sony byline dim out and later fade out completely, much like the 1992 [[Columbia Pictures Television|CPT]] logo. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic tune is heard, which ends with a brass sounder. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic tune is heard, which ends with a brass sounder. This was composed by Jonathan Elias. There are four versions of the fanfare (two commons and two alternates): | ||
* The 1993 common version has the piano tune emphasized more, and sounds more "stripped down" compared to later iterations. This variant surprisingly debuted on ''In The Line of Fire'' (the second film to use the 1993 logo). It was used mostly on films from 1993-1998, however it made a surprise appearance in some 2000-2001 films. It is the one usually associated with "original Columbia 1993 logo" | |||
* The 1993 alternate version is reorchestrated, and has additional sections/instruments (such as brass, chimes, synthesizers, and flute sections), and sounds way more powerful than the other fanfares listed here. These sections would become the basis for later renditions of the fanfare. If you hear closely, the percussion (piano and drums) is not as pronounced as the other versions. It only appeared on five films from 1993-1997, however: ''Last Action Hero'' (the first film to use this logo)'', Geronimo: An American Legend'' (although some prints may have the common piano version)'', Little Women, Josh and S.A.M.,'' and ''Buddy.'' Why this fanfare was seldom used remains unknown to this day. | |||
* The 1998 common (and most common) version sounds like a hybrid version whose power is between the first and second versions. Noticeably, you can hear new brass sections. It was first used on John Carpenter's ''Vampires'', released on October 30, 1998, and has been the staple fanfare used by Columbia ever since. | |||
* The 1998 alternate version has the piano tune emphasized more, but seems to have the additional brass and chime sections based from other renditions. It also sounds noticeably powerful This version first debuted on Stepmom (released on Christmas Day 1998). It was used in tandem with the 1998 common version and is the version used in high tone variations of the logo. The most recent film to use this rendition, so far, is ''Hotel Transylvania'' (2012). | |||
* All four fanfares have the same ending. Starting with ''Sex Tape'', released on July 18, 2014, extra build-up is added at the beginning of the 1998 common fanfare, to match up with the parting clouds. Sometimes it is silent, has the opening theme to any given film, or music from any given soundtrack. | |||
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
*On the ''Open Season'' short "Boog & Elliot's Midnight Bun Run" and ''The ChubbChubbs Save Xmas'', the first half of the Sony Pictures Animation logo music can be heard during the logo, before the Columbia logo cuts into the mentioned logo as the music finishes. | *On the ''Open Season'' short "Boog & Elliot's Midnight Bun Run" and ''The ChubbChubbs Save Xmas'', the first half of the Sony Pictures Animation logo music can be heard during the logo, before the Columbia logo cuts into the mentioned logo as the music finishes. | ||
*On some films, the | *On some films, the 1998 fanfare is high-toned. Notable films that are being played in high tone on NTSC prints are: ''Zathura: A Space Adventure'', ''The Pink Panther'' (2006), ''Open Season'', ''Casino Royale'' (2006), ''The Pursuit of Happyness'', ''Catch and Release'', ''Ghost Rider'', ''Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'', ''How Do You Know'', the 2012 remake of ''Total Recall'', ''Hotel Transylvania'', among others. The high-toned version can mostly be found on PAL prints of most movies, but not any of these, which uses a double-pitched on PAL releases. | ||
*There is also a double-pitched (very high tone) version of the theme, which can be heard on ''Hollow Man'' and ''The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc''. | *There is also a double-pitched (very high tone) version of the 1998 theme, which can be heard on ''Hollow Man'' and ''The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc''. | ||
*On ''Palmetto'', yet another arrangement of the theme is heard without cymbal hits, ending smoothly with synthesized flutes. This variant was only seen on the original Columbia TriStar releases, as the current releases remove this logo (prior to Time Warner owning Castle Rock library, as ''Palmetto'' is a Castle Rock film). | *On ''Palmetto'', yet another arrangement of the theme is heard without cymbal hits, ending smoothly with synthesized flutes. This variant was only seen on the original Columbia TriStar releases, as the current releases remove this logo (prior to Time Warner owning Castle Rock library, as ''Palmetto'' is a Castle Rock film). | ||
*It is believed that on the Sony region 2 DVDs of ''Evolution'' (2002), the 5.1 English track contains the DreamWorks jingle. Oddly enough, a similar thing happened on the DreamWorks logo on the R1 DVD when the 2.0 English track is selected and the | *It is believed that on the Sony region 2 DVDs of ''Evolution'' (2002), the 5.1 English track contains the DreamWorks jingle. Oddly enough, a similar thing happened on the DreamWorks logo on the R1 DVD when the 2.0 English track is selected and the 1998 CP jingle is heard. | ||
*On the 2000 Region 4 DVD Release of ''Erin Brockovich'' (and it's 2012 reprint), the theme is low-toned (as with the 1997 Universal logo's theme). It is unknown if this happens on other releases. | *On the 2000 Region 4 DVD Release of ''Erin Brockovich'' (and it's 2012 reprint), the 1998 theme is low-toned (as with the 1997 Universal logo's theme). It is unknown if this happens on other releases. | ||
*Some newer prints of 1993-1998 films may have their original 1993-98 fanfares (whether common or alternate) reverse plastered with a later 1998 one (whether common or alternate, as well). Examples of this are Blu-Ray prints of ''Last Action Hero'', Netflix's print of ''In the Line of Fire'', and later releases of ''Desperado''. | |||
'''Availability:''' Very common. It has been placed in front of Columbia films for | '''Availability:''' Very common. It has been placed in front of Columbia films for nearly 30 years. | ||
*The first film to use this logo was ''Last Action Hero'' (although the teaser trailer and the TV spot had the previous logo). | *The first film to use this logo was ''Last Action Hero'' (although the teaser trailer and the TV spot had the previous logo). | ||
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*It also may have been seen on theatrical prints of ''The Wind in the Willows'' (1996), later re-titled ''Mr. Toad's Wild Ride'', but it doesn't appear on any VHS or DVD releases of said film due to Disney owning the video rights. As a result, it was plastered by the 1985 Walt Disney Pictures logo. | *It also may have been seen on theatrical prints of ''The Wind in the Willows'' (1996), later re-titled ''Mr. Toad's Wild Ride'', but it doesn't appear on any VHS or DVD releases of said film due to Disney owning the video rights. As a result, it was plastered by the 1985 Walt Disney Pictures logo. | ||
*While the print logo appears on ads for ''The Angry Birds Movie 2'', the logo itself doesn't appear on trailers for the film or the film itself. | *While the print logo appears on ads for ''The Angry Birds Movie 2'', the logo itself doesn't appear on trailers for the film or the film itself. | ||
*This logo appears on international trailers for ''The Punisher'' and ''Suspect Zero''; however, the two films use the 5th Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International logo instead. | *This logo appears on international trailers for ''The Punisher'' and ''Suspect Zero''; however, the two films use the 5th Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International logo instead. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' A beautiful homage to the 1936 logo that has been in use for nearly 30 years, thanks to the well-crafted animation. However, some believe this logo is becoming stale and needs an update, especially as the studio's centenary approaches. | '''Editor's Note:''' A beautiful homage to the 1936 logo that has been in use for nearly 30 years, thanks to the well-crafted animation. However, some believe this logo is becoming stale and needs an update, especially as the studio's centenary approaches. However the longevity of this logo may seem to mirror the longevity that the 1936-1976 logo had. | ||
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