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*It can also be spotted on the English dubs of [[D'Ocon Films]]' TV series, ''Basket Fever'', and the cartoon ''Captain Zed and the Zee Zone'', among others.
*It can also be spotted on the English dubs of [[D'Ocon Films]]' TV series, ''Basket Fever'', and the cartoon ''Captain Zed and the Zee Zone'', among others.
*It was also seen on ''Casper & Friends'' and ''Felix the Cat'' syndicated packages.
*It was also seen on ''Casper & Friends'' and ''Felix the Cat'' syndicated packages.
*It also appears on the 1995 UK VHS release of ''Felix The Cat: The Leprechaun King'' from [[BBC Video]], and also on ''Felix the Cat: The Golden Bug'' VHS/DVD from [[Right Entertainment]]/[[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment|Universal]].
*It also appears on the 1995 UK VHS release of ''Felix The Cat: The Leprechaun King'' from [[BBC Video]], and also on the ''Felix the Cat: The Golden Bug'' VHS and DVD releases from [[Right Entertainment]]/[[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment|Universal]].


==HIT Entertainment==
==HIT Entertainment==
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*The byline was at least translated into French by simply placing a black bar over the original byline with a translation on top of it.
*The byline was at least translated into French by simply placing a black bar over the original byline with a translation on top of it.
*On an Rede Manchete (?) airing, the HIT logo is cut-out, but you can see the thin line during the beginning of it (which is actually the bottom of the CGI letter "I").
*On an Rede Manchete (?) airing, the HIT logo is cut-out, but you can see the thin line during the beginning of it (which is actually the bottom of the CGI letter "I").
*A variant exists where when the animation is complete the logo fades out.
*A variant exists where when the animation is complete, the logo fades out.


'''Technique:''' CGI.  
'''Technique:''' CGI.  
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**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 final pop sound, accompanied by a faint train whistle.
**One final pop sound, accompanied by a faint train whistle.
*Then we hear a grand and majestic 9-note fanfare with strings and brass instruments.
*Then we hear a grand and majestic nine-note fanfare with strings and brass instruments.
*<u>Short version</u>: The ending theme of the show.
*<u>Short version</u>: The ending theme of the show.
*<u>Middle-length version:</u> None.
*<u>Middle-length version:</u> None.
*<u>''Bob the Builder'' kiddie ride variant</u>: The last 5 notes of the long version's music.
*<u>''Bob the Builder'' kiddie ride variant</u>: The last five notes of the long version's music.


'''Audio Trivia:'''
'''Audio Trivia:'''
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*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.
*This logo also appears on all [[Video Collection International|VCI]]/[[2 Entertain]]-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' releases as well, starting with “The Chocolate Crunch and Other Stories” from 2003.
*This logo also appears on all [[Video Collection International|VCI]]/[[2 Entertain]]-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' releases as well, starting with “The Chocolate Crunch and Other Stories” from 2003.
**Despite the logo being used all over the packaging, this logo is absent on ''The Fogman and Other Stories'' - instead, the [[Gullane Entertainment|Gullane Entertainment]] logo would be used.
**Despite the logo being used all over the packaging, this logo is absent on ''The Fogman and Other Stories'' - instead, the 2000 [[Gullane Entertainment]] logo would be used.
**Inexplicably, later 2 Entertain-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' DVDs continued to use this logo until their distribution rights expired in 2008, despite the 6th logo being used all over the packaging. The last DVD to use this logo overall is ''The Spirit of Sodor'', although as mentioned below, the reissue plasters it with the 6th logo.
**Inexplicably, later 2 Entertain-distributed ''Thomas & Friends'' DVD releases continued to use this logo until their distribution rights expired in 2008, despite the 6th logo being used all over the packaging. The last DVD to use this logo overall is ''The Spirit of Sodor'', although as mentioned below, the reissue plasters it with the 6th logo.
*It was most likely going to appear on Marks & Spencer-exclusive compilation VHS releases of ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''The Magic Key'', ''Kipper'' and ''Percy the Park Keeper''.
*It was also most likely going to appear on Marks & Spencer-exclusive compilation VHS releases of ''Angelina Ballerina'', ''The Magic Key'', ''Kipper'' and ''Percy the Park Keeper'', respectively.


===5th Logo (September 25, 2000-March 13, 2007)===
===5th Logo (September 25, 2000-March 13, 2007)===
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**The Latin-American (Spanish and Portuguese, among those that are aired on Discovery Kids Latin America, the standard (bylineless) version is used in in the USA and Canada) and European (Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German, the standard version is used in the UK) airings of the ninth season of ''Barney & Friends ''(Especially Universal Kids airings in North America) and iTunes releases of ''Thomas & Friends'' including ''Thomas & His Friends Get Along'' and ''Thomas & His Friends Help Out'' use the version with just the byline.
**The Latin-American (Spanish and Portuguese, among those that are aired on Discovery Kids Latin America, the standard (bylineless) version is used in in the USA and Canada) and European (Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German, the standard version is used in the UK) airings of the ninth season of ''Barney & Friends ''(Especially Universal Kids airings in North America) and iTunes releases of ''Thomas & Friends'' including ''Thomas & His Friends Get Along'' and ''Thomas & His Friends Help Out'' use the version with just the byline.
**''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 also 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|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.
** There are other variations of the logo with just the byline. This is usually seen on ''Bob the Builder'', which aired on [[CBeebies|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 also 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 release 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.
*On S4C Welsh airings of ''Pingu'', the byline is translated.
*On S4C Welsh airings of ''Pingu'', the byline is translated.
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*Some home videos of ''Barney & Friends'' (starting from ''Let's Go to the Farm'' (2005), until ''Let's Go to the Firehouse'' (2007), and again on ''Best Fairy Tales'' (2010)) have a synthesized jingle that was used either at the beginning, at the end, or after the feature presentation.
*Some home videos of ''Barney & Friends'' (starting from ''Let's Go to the Farm'' (2005), until ''Let's Go to the Firehouse'' (2007), and again on ''Best Fairy Tales'' (2010)) have a synthesized jingle that was used either at the beginning, at the end, or after the feature presentation.
**Similarly, a version with a long, held choir note can be seen on the aforementioned ''Let's Go to the Firehouse''.
**Similarly, a version with a long, held choir note can be seen on the aforementioned ''Let's Go to the Firehouse''.
*On one print of ''Felix the Cat'', the 1989 HIT Communications PLC music was used.
*On one print of ''Felix the Cat'', the 1989 HIT Communications PLC music is used.
*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:''' Seen on programmes and releases from the company from this time-period until 2007.  
'''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 release.
*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 the 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.
*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 1987 [[Bumper Films]] and 1995 [[S4C]] logos.
*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 1987 [[Bumper Films]] and 1995 [[S4C Originals|S4C]] logos.
*The prototype version was used as a de-facto home video logo on HIT’s VHS and DVD releases in the UK from January 2004 until April 2007. It can be also seen at the end of certain programmes.
*The prototype version was used as a de-facto home video logo on HIT’s VHS and DVD releases in the UK from January 2004 until April 2007. It can be also seen at the end of certain programmes.
**The second prototype was seen on early VHS releases.
**The second prototype was seen on early VHS releases.
*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 Menace and 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 Menace and Gnasher'' (1996-1998) through plastering the 2nd logo.
*''Thomas & Friends'' DVD releases from 2003 to 2008 owned by 2Entertain used the 4th logo instead of this for some reason.
*''Thomas & Friends'' DVD releases from 2003 to 2008 owned by 2Entertain used the 4th logo instead of this for some reason.
*It also appeared on Spanish DVD releases of ''Postman Pat'' (season 1) as well.
*It also appears on the Spanish DVD releases of ''Postman Pat'' (season 1).


===6th Logo (September 4, 2006-)===
===6th Logo (September 4, 2006-)===
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'''Audio Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
*Sometimes, it's the end theme of the show or none.
*Sometimes, it's the ending theme of the show or none.
*The theme varies by variant. Every short variant, including the very short variant, had this theme shortened (which vary on how it was shortened). However, in two variants, the music plays as normal but there are two extra notes at the end after the normal fanfare is finished.
*The theme varies by variant. Every short variant, including the very short variant, had this theme shortened (which vary on how it was shortened). However, in two variants, the music plays as normal but there are two extra notes at the end after the normal fanfare is finished.
*The <u>Auto Play</u> variant has a male announcer saying "For your convenience, this DVD has been enhanced with HIT Entertainment's Auto Play. Your program and a selection of bonus features will begin automatically. To bypass Auto Play, select the "Main Menu" button at anytime. Your feature presentation will begin in a moment. Enjoy!"
*The <u>Auto Play</u> variant has a male announcer saying "For your convenience, this DVD has been enhanced with HIT Entertainment's Auto Play. Your program and a selection of bonus features will begin automatically. To bypass Auto Play, select the "Main Menu" button at anytime. Your feature presentation will begin in a moment. Enjoy!"
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'''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''.  
'''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 U.S. DVD releases.
**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 DVD releases, though with some exceptions. The HIT logo then 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 DVD releases, though with some exceptions. The HIT logo then returned at the beginning of releases with "Thomas & Friends: Digs & Discoveries".
*Also appeared on later ''Fraggle Rock'' DVD releases and US [[Aardman Animations|Aardman]] releases such as ''Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures'', the Blu-ray release of ''Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Collection'', ''Shaun the Sheep'' and ''Timmy Time''.
*This logo also appears on later ''Fraggle Rock'' DVD releases and U.S. [[Aardman Animations|Aardman]] releases such as ''Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures'', the Blu-ray release 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''.
*The very short variant can be seen on 2008 episodes of ''Fireman Sam'' and on some airings of ''Wishbone''.
*The very short variant can be seen on 2008 episodes of ''Fireman Sam'' and on some airings of ''Wishbone''.
*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.
*This also surprisingly appears at the end of U.S. releases of ''Fifi and the Flowertots'' and ''Roary the Racing Car'', since the company owns the U.S. distribution rights to these shows.


==Final Note==
==Final Note==
From 2017 onwards, HIT Entertainment programming now has the [[Mattel Television|Mattel Creations]] logo instead of the HIT logo. However, the HIT logo is still used on DVDs and trade ads.
From 2017 onwards, HIT Entertainment programming now has the [[Mattel Television|Mattel Creations]] logo instead of the HIT logo. However, the 2006 HIT logo is still used on DVD releases and trade ads.


{{Chronology|[[Henson International Television]]<br>[[Lyrick Studios]]<br>[[Gullane Entertainment]]|[[Mattel Television]]}}
{{Chronology|[[Henson International Television]]<br>[[Lyrick Studios]]<br>[[Gullane Entertainment]]|[[Mattel Television]]}}
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