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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. This was composed by Jonathan Elias. There are four versions of the fanfare (two commons and two alternates): | '''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), with only the 1998 common version still being used today: | ||
* 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 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)'' | * 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 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'' | * 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 December 25, 1998. It was used in tandem with the 1998 common version and is the version used in high tone variations of the logo. The final film to use this rendition was ''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. | * 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 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) | *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), ''Casino Royale'' (2006), ''The Pursuit of Happyness'', ''Catch and Release'', ''Ghost Rider'', ''How Do You Know'', the 2012 remake of ''Total Recall'', and most early Sony Pictures Animation films up to ''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 version on PAL releases. | ||
*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''. | *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''. (likely to be a triple-pitched version on these PAL releases) | ||
*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 1998 CP jingle is heard. | *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 its 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. | *On the 2000 Region 4 DVD Release of ''Erin Brockovich'' (and its 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''. | *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''<!-- Need to verify if these also happen on the 2021 UHDs -->, and later releases of ''Desperado''. | ||
'''Availability:''' Very common. It has been placed in front of Columbia films for nearly 30 years. | '''Availability:''' Very common. It has been placed in front of Columbia films for nearly 30 years. | ||