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The 1997-2008 logo needed a few modifications.
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|deepskyblue|blue}} background with stripes and shines, we see a {{color|gold|yellow}}/{{color|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 | '''Logo:''' On a {{color|deepskyblue|blue}} background with stripes and shines, we see a {{color|gold|yellow}}/{{color|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 come out of the tunnel. Later, the camera moves into the center of the tunnel, then it disappears and from its place comes the globe which zooms into the hole in the HIT logo from the previous logos in {{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 3rd logos until it fades out. | ||
'''Trivia:''' A | '''Trivia:''' A similar concept would be used for the [[HIT Video]] logo from 1997 to 2000. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* There is a short version, which shows only the finished result of the logo. | * There is a short version, which shows only the finished result of the logo. | ||
* There is also another short version, which starts with the tunnel for 1 and a half seconds before disappears and from its place comes the globe intact. | * There is also another short version, which starts with the tunnel for 1 and a half seconds before it disappears, and from its place comes the globe intact. | ||
* There is also a middle-length version, which starts in the middle of the logo. | * There is also a middle-length version, which starts in the middle of the logo. | ||
*At the end of a ride on video-optioned ''Bob the Builder'' kiddie rides from Jolly Roger, Lofty the crane pushes away the title card of the show from the left, and then uses his crane to pull the finished product of the logo into the screen. | *At the end of a ride on video-optioned ''Bob the Builder'' kiddie rides from Jolly Roger, Lofty the crane pushes away the title card of the show from the left, and then uses his crane to pull the finished product of the logo into the screen. | ||
*Throughout 2003 on DVDs (except for ''Thomas & Friends'' ones), the same logo is used but | *Throughout 2003 on DVDs (except for ''Thomas & Friends'' ones), the same logo is used, but with some differences: | ||
**Fire can be seen during the explosion | |||
**The globe spins faster | |||
**The word "PLC" is removed | |||
*The sound effects and fanfare are unchanged. | |||
'''Technique:''' CGI animation. | '''Technique:''' CGI animation. | ||
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**A fluttering slide whistle with an explosion sound. | **A fluttering slide whistle with an explosion sound. | ||
**Twinkling and popping sounds along with the whoosh from the start of the logo played in reverse, followed by a car engine sputtering. | **Twinkling and popping sounds along with the whoosh from the start of the logo played in reverse, followed by a car engine sputtering. | ||
** | **Whooshing sounds and explosion sounds as the firecrackers fly out of the ribbon tunnel and explode. | ||
**Pop sounds and a boing, followed by a party horn, a "falling" sound (done on a slide whistle) and a cuckoo clock sound. | **Pop sounds and a boing sound, followed by a party horn noise, a "falling" sound (done on a slide whistle) and a cuckoo clock sound. | ||
**A "zing-in" sound (also done on a slide whistle) followed by another fluttering slide whistle. | **A "zing-in" sound (also done on a slide whistle) followed by another fluttering slide whistle. | ||
**One | **One final pop sound, accompanied by a faint train whistle. | ||
*Then we hear a grand and majestic 9-note fanfare. | *Then we hear a grand and majestic 9-note fanfare with strings and brass instruments. | ||
*Short version #1: The ending theme of the show. | *Short version #1: The ending theme of the show. | ||
*Short version #2: The last 8 notes of the long version's music. | *Short version #2: The last 8 notes of the long version's music. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' | '''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' | ||
*The | *The fanfare was composed by David Lowe, who is best known for producing and arranging the theme tune to BBC News from 1999. | ||
*On the DVD versions of ''Brightest Children's Favourites'' (2004) and ''Ultimate Children's Favourites'' (2005), a snippet of the sound effects from the start of the full version of logo plays while transitioning between menus. | *On the DVD versions of ''Brightest Children's Favourites'' (2004) and ''Ultimate Children's Favourites'' (2005), a snippet of the sound effects from the start of the full version of logo plays while transitioning between menus. | ||
'''Availability:''' Pretty common, given its longevity. | '''Availability:''' Pretty common, given its longevity. | ||
*The full version was used as a de-facto home video logo on HIT's VHS and DVD releases in the UK until late 2003. | *The full version was used as a de-facto home video logo on HIT Entertainment's VHS and DVD releases in the UK until late 2003. | ||
*The short version of the logo was used on the television series ''Anthony Ant'' and at the end of a ride on video-optioned ''Bob the Builder'' kiddie rides from Jolly Roger, while the middle-length version is seen on said rides when not in motion, while ''Thomas & Friends'' rides use the full version. | *The short version of the logo was used on the television series ''Anthony Ant'' and at the end of a ride on video-optioned ''Bob the Builder'' kiddie rides from Jolly Roger, while the middle-length version is seen on said rides when not in motion, while ''Thomas & Friends'' rides use the full version. | ||
*This logo also appears on all VCI/2Entertain ''Thomas & Friends'' releases as well, starting with “The Chocolate Crunch and Other Stories” from 2003. | *This logo also appears on all VCI/2Entertain ''Thomas & Friends'' releases as well, starting with “The Chocolate Crunch and Other Stories” from 2003. | ||