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'''Audio Variant:''' A silent version exists. | '''Audio Variant:''' A silent version exists. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on the company's programmes from the time-period. | ||
*This logo was used back when HIT transitioned into a full distributor of various shows. | *This logo was used back when HIT transitioned into a full distributor of various shows. | ||
*Can be seen on old ''Where's Waldo/Wally?: The Animated Series'' tapes from the era. | *Can be seen on old ''Where's Waldo/Wally?: The Animated Series'' tapes from the era. | ||
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*The <u>still version</u> plays either silent or the show's ending theme to ''Kipper''. | *The <u>still version</u> plays either silent or the show's ending theme to ''Kipper''. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on the company's programmes during this logo's hey-day. | ||
*This logo debuted when HIT transitioned from a third-party distributor into a full producer of programmes. | *This logo debuted when HIT transitioned from a third-party distributor into a full producer of programmes. | ||
*It appeared on much of HIT's original programming from the time period: ''The Wind in the Willows'' and ''The Willows in Winter'', ''Brambly Hedge'', ''Percy the Park Keeper'', ''Kipper'', ''Sheeep'', and the first three seasons of ''Bob the Builder''. | *It appeared on much of HIT's original programming from the time period: ''The Wind in the Willows'' and ''The Willows in Winter'', ''Brambly Hedge'', ''Percy the Park Keeper'', ''Kipper'', ''Sheeep'', and the first three seasons of ''Bob the Builder''. | ||
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*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:''' | '''Availability:''' Mainly seen on UK home media releases from the company from this time period up until late 2003, although it continued usage on UK releases of ''Thomas & Friends'' until 2008. | ||
*The <u>full version</u> was used as a de-facto home video logo on HIT Entertainment's VHS and DVD releases in the UK until late 2003. | *The <u>full version</u> was used as a de-facto home video logo on HIT Entertainment's VHS and DVD releases in the UK until late 2003. | ||
*The <u>short version</u> 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 <u>short version</u> 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. | ||
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*The <u>Children's Favorites</u> variant starts with a low drone sound with bells at the start, with a digital playing as the backdrop changes followed by a regular whoosh as the HIT text zooms in, afterwards the drone sound and bells changes into a higher pitch and start playing faster as a deep whoosh continuously plays. | *The <u>Children's Favorites</u> variant starts with a low drone sound with bells at the start, with a digital playing as the backdrop changes followed by a regular whoosh as the HIT text zooms in, afterwards the drone sound and bells changes into a higher pitch and start playing faster as a deep whoosh continuously plays. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on programmes and releases from the company from this time-period until 2007. | ||
*It appears on every HIT Entertainment-produced or distributed programme from the period including ''The Magic Key'' (the show in which, the logo made its first appearance), ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2002-2006 seasons, ''Bob the Builder'', ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''Rubbadubbers'', seasons 7-10 of ''Thomas & Friends'', ''Oswald'', ''Pingu'', and the ''VeggieTales: The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown'' 2001 VHS. | *It appears on every HIT Entertainment-produced or distributed programme from the period including ''The Magic Key'' (the show in which, the logo made its first appearance), ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2002-2006 seasons, ''Bob the Builder'', ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''Rubbadubbers'', seasons 7-10 of ''Thomas & Friends'', ''Oswald'', ''Pingu'', and the ''VeggieTales: The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown'' 2001 VHS. | ||
*It also appears on the remastered versions of episodes from seasons 1-4 of ''Pingu'', as well as 2000s DVD releases of [[The Jim Henson Company]] productions they distributed at the time, such as ''Fraggle Rock'' and ''Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas'', usually alongside the [[Jim Henson Family Classics]] logo. | *It also appears on the remastered versions of episodes from seasons 1-4 of ''Pingu'', as well as 2000s DVD releases of [[The Jim Henson Company]] productions they distributed at the time, such as ''Fraggle Rock'' and ''Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas'', usually alongside the [[Jim Henson Family Classics]] logo. | ||
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*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. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on shows such as ''Fireman Sam'', ''Barney & Friends'' from the 2007-09 seasons, ''Bob the Builder'' (original and 2015 reboot), seasons 11-20 of ''Thomas & Friends'', ''Little People'' (2016 series), and ''Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps''. | ||
*The still logo can be found on games, early 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 colour) and ''Pic Me''. | *The still logo can be found on games, early 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 colour) and ''Pic Me''. | ||
*The long version is used as a de-facto home media logo on UK DVD releases, and some US DVD releases. | *The long version is used as a de-facto home media logo on UK DVD releases, and some US DVD releases. | ||