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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 and bubbles. 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 previous logos 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. | '''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 and bubbles. 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 previous logos 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. | ||
'''Trivia:''' A different concept would be used for the [[HIT Home Entertainment | '''Trivia:''' A different concept would be used for the [[HIT Home Entertainment|HIT Video]] logo from 1997-2000. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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** ''Fraggle Rock'', ''Animal Jam'' (along with other programs made by Jim Henson) use the version with just the URL. | ** ''Fraggle Rock'', ''Animal Jam'' (along with other programs made by Jim Henson) use the version with just the URL. | ||
** There is another version of the logo with just the URL. The URL is slightly shifted down to where usually the byline is placed. The URL is in bold, which would be later used in the HD version of the logo. | ** There is another version of the logo with just the URL. The URL is slightly shifted down to where usually the byline is placed. The URL is in bold, which would be later used in the HD version of the logo. | ||
** There are other variations of the logo with just the byline. This is usually seen on ''Bob the Builder'', which aired on [[CBeebies | ** There are other variations of the logo with just the byline. This is usually seen on ''Bob the Builder'', which aired on [[CBeebies IDs|CBeebies]] for a short time before switched to 16:9 widescreen'','' depending on the season of episodes and whether domestic or international. One instance is that the URL is missing from the logo used in 2001-2004 (usually seen in Europe, the original version is used in North America), and another is the same instance as the first, but this time, the byline is shifted upward (rare, usually seen in Welsh airings). Another instance is that the byline is in a different font, and it has a much larger font size. | ||
** The logo is bylineless on CITV repeats of ''Kipper'', ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''Thomas & Friends'' and ''Percy the Park Keeper.'' It is also seen on original USA PBS airings of 2004-2006 episodes of ''Bob the Builder'' and ''Barney & Friends'', and the retail DVD of ''Children's Favorites: Spring Made Fun!'' | ** The logo is bylineless on CITV repeats of ''Kipper'', ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''Thomas & Friends'' and ''Percy the Park Keeper.'' It is also seen on original USA PBS airings of 2004-2006 episodes of ''Bob the Builder'' and ''Barney & Friends'', and the retail DVD of ''Children's Favorites: Spring Made Fun!'' | ||
* The direct-to-video (Netflix, Hulu, etc.), and some international versions of the 10th season episodes of ''Barney & Friends'', along with its related retail home videos from 2005-07 (such as ''Can You Sing That Song?'' (VHS version only), ''Let's Go to the Beach'', ''Let's Make Music'' and ''Let's Go to the Firehouse'') uses a short-lived HD version of the logo, with its URL and byline in bold (This is the final variation of the standard logo). The PBS and Sprout versions use the next logo (still or original). Universal Kids (in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil) reairings of this season also use this HD logo. | * The direct-to-video (Netflix, Hulu, etc.), and some international versions of the 10th season episodes of ''Barney & Friends'', along with its related retail home videos from 2005-07 (such as ''Can You Sing That Song?'' (VHS version only), ''Let's Go to the Beach'', ''Let's Make Music'' and ''Let's Go to the Firehouse'') uses a short-lived HD version of the logo, with its URL and byline in bold (This is the final variation of the standard logo). The PBS and Sprout versions use the next logo (still or original). Universal Kids (in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil) reairings of this season also use this HD logo. | ||
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* It also appears on the remastered versions of episodes from seasons 1-4 of ''Pingu''. | * It also appears on the remastered versions of episodes from seasons 1-4 of ''Pingu''. | ||
* The normal in-credit variant appears on seasons 5-6 of ''Pingu'', while the white background one appears on the 2003 series of ''Fireman Sam'' and at the end of games from the company. | * The normal in-credit variant appears on seasons 5-6 of ''Pingu'', while the white background one appears on the 2003 series of ''Fireman Sam'' and at the end of games from the company. | ||
* Both the “ENTERTAINMENT” and “CONSUMER PRODUCTS” white background variants appear on games of the company’s shows, and an “ENTERTAINMENT PLC” version was seen on the remastered versions of the original ''Fireman Sam'' alongside the [[Bumper Films]] and the 1995 [[ | * Both the “ENTERTAINMENT” and “CONSUMER PRODUCTS” white background variants appear on games of the company’s shows, and an “ENTERTAINMENT PLC” version was seen on the remastered versions of the original ''Fireman Sam'' alongside the [[Bumper Films]] and the 1995 [[S4C]] logos. | ||
* One of the last releases to use this logo was the 2007 DVD of ''Barney & Friends: Let's Go to the Firehouse!''. | * One of the last releases to use this logo was the 2007 DVD of ''Barney & Friends: Let's Go to the Firehouse!''. | ||
* It was also used to plaster over the HIT Communications PLC logo and the 2nd logo at times, and also makes a surprise appearance on the Britbox print of episode 1 of ''Dennis the Gnasher'' (1996-1998) through plastering the 2nd logo. | * It was also used to plaster over the HIT Communications PLC logo and the 2nd logo at times, and also makes a surprise appearance on the Britbox print of episode 1 of ''Dennis the Gnasher'' (1996-1998) through plastering the 2nd logo. | ||
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* On Channel 5 airings and prints of ''Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps'', the [[The WNET Group|WNET Thirteen]] and/or the HIT logo theme play over the in-credit variant. | * On Channel 5 airings and prints of ''Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps'', the [[The WNET Group|WNET Thirteen]] and/or the HIT logo theme play over the in-credit variant. | ||
* Low-pitched versions exist. Mostly due to PAL-to-NTSC conversion. | * Low-pitched versions exist. Mostly due to PAL-to-NTSC conversion. | ||
* On one [[Cartoonito IDs | * On one [[Cartoonito IDs|Cartoonito]] airing of a 2011 episode of ''Fireman Sam'', the very short version’s theme played over the [[Xing Xing Digital Corporation|Xing Xing]] logo and the start of the first alternate short variant of the HIT logo. Also, some Cartoonito airings of the show have the very short version out of sync with the music. | ||
* Sometimes, the music from one short variant will play over another short variant. | * Sometimes, the music from one short variant will play over another short variant. | ||
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* The long version is used as a de-facto home media logo on UK DVDs, and some US DVDs. | * The long version is used as a de-facto home media logo on UK DVDs, and some US DVDs. | ||
** Beginning with the ''Thomas & Friends'' DVD "Extradorinary Engines", until "A Colourful World", the [[Mattel Television|Mattel Creations]] logo appears after the warning, but the HIT logo still appears when "Play All" is selected and at the end of DVDs, though with some exceptions. The HIT logo returned at the beginning of releases with "Thomas & Friends: Digs & Discoveries". | ** Beginning with the ''Thomas & Friends'' DVD "Extradorinary Engines", until "A Colourful World", the [[Mattel Television|Mattel Creations]] logo appears after the warning, but the HIT logo still appears when "Play All" is selected and at the end of DVDs, though with some exceptions. The HIT logo returned at the beginning of releases with "Thomas & Friends: Digs & Discoveries". | ||
* Also appeared on later ''Fraggle Rock'' DVDs and US [[Aardman Animations | * Also appeared on later ''Fraggle Rock'' DVDs and US [[Aardman Animations|Aardman]] releases such as ''Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures'', the Blu-ray of ''Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Collection'', ''Shaun the Sheep'' and ''Timmy Time''. | ||
* This version is also present on the ''Frances'' compilation ''Bedtime for Frances (DVD & Book Collection)''. | * This version is also present on the ''Frances'' compilation ''Bedtime for Frances (DVD & Book Collection)''. | ||
* The second alternate short variant can be found on several shows such as ''Mike the Knight''. | * The second alternate short variant can be found on several shows such as ''Mike the Knight''. | ||