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'''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|deepskyblue|striped-shiny-blue}} background we see a {{Font color|gold|yellow}}/{{Font color|orange|orange}} gradient ribbon flying around from the right edge of the screen. Then the ribbon makes its way to form the spring (or tunnel) and an explosion occurs. After that we see more colorful ribbons (but smaller) and some fireworks. Later, the camera moves into the center of the tunnel, then the tunnel disappears and from its place comes the globe which zooms into the hole in the HiT logo from the last logo in {{Font color|deepskyblue|light blue}}, which fades in the same time as the globe comes. As it does so, the globe spins. The text "ENTERTAINMENT PLC" is written vertically next to the "T" in white, just like the 2nd and 4th logos until it is over.

'''Music/Sounds:''' At the beginning of the long version, there is a big whoosh, then a variety of cartoon sound effects are heard whilst the items come out of the ribbon tunnel, then a grand and majestic 9-note fanfare. On the 1st short version, the end theme of the show is used or the last 7 notes of the long version's music. On the 2nd short version, none.

*An alternate short variant shows the HiT block at a farther away angle. Then, the two other blocks come in and jump before exiting, as the middle one bounces closer to the screen.

*Another alternate short variant shows the blocks chasing each other around, before they bump into each other and we zoom into the main block dazed for a moment.

*Yet another alternative short variant shows the blocks jumping before the middle one rolls closer to the screen.

*There also exists another variant where the blocks bounce on top of each other, then fall off the first block, before jumping into it.

*There exists a still version, as well, with a plain white background. Sometimes, the words “Distributed worldwide by” appeared above the logo.

*In credit variants exist. One is of the still worldwide distribution variant, one is an in credit still of the normal animated version, and the final one shows just the HiT block with the text “Distributed Internationally by HIT Entertainment” to the left of it.

*On many DVD releases of HiT Entertainment shows, such as Lionsgate releases of the CGI ''Thomas and Friends'', the still variant is shown with two blue buttons below it, one reading "Auto Play" and the other reading "Main Menu". (à la [[Disney's FastPlay]] logo.)

*On one [[Cartoonito (UK)|Cartoonito]] airing of a 2011 episode of ''Fireman Sam'', the very short version’s theme played over the Xing Xing logo and the start of the 2nd variant of the HiT logo. Also, some Cartoonito airings of the show have the very short version out of sync with the music.

'''Availability''': Extremely common. Seen on shows such as ''Fireman Sam'', ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2007-09 seasons, ''Bob the Builder'', and seasons 11-20 of ''Thomas & Friends''. The still logo can be found on games, some DVD releases and sometimes at the end of shows, while the still Worldwide Distribution version appears at the end of some ''Bob the Builder'' and ''The Likeaballs'' episodes, as well as on ''Wobbly Land'' (with the text in a different font and color) and ''Pic Me''. The long version most commonly appears at the start of UK DVDs, ''Fraggle Rock'' and ''Shaun the Sheep'' DVDs. The HiT DVD of ''Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures'' also contains it. This version is also present on the ''Frances'' compilation ''Bedtime for Frances DVD & Book collection''. The third variant can be found on several shows such as ''Mike the Knight''. The very short variant can be seen on 2008 episodes of ''Fireman Sam'' and on some airings of ''Wishbone''. Even though the Mattel Creations logo now appears in place of the logo at the start of DVD releases and at end of their shows, the HiT logo still appears on DVD releases when "Play All" is selected and at the end of DVDs. This also surprisingly appears at the end of US releases of ''Fifi and the Flowertots'' and ''Roary the Racing Car'', since the company owns the US distribution rights to these shows.