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'''Regal Entertainment Group''' is an American cinema chain. Founded in 1989 as Regal Cinemas (its first location, the seven-screen Searstown Cinema in Titusville, Florida, was acquired from Orange State Theatres as a twin before the end of the year and opened the following March), within years they would become the owners of Edwards Theaters and [[United Artists Theaters]]. Regal, and rival [[AMC Theatres]], were owners of the joint venture [[Global Road Entertainment|Open Road Films]] from its founding in 2011, up to 2017. Since December 2017, Regal is currently owned by London-based Cineworld Group, after they purchased Regal for $3.6 billion, creating the world's second largest cinema group.
'''Regal Entertainment Group''' is an American cinema chain. Founded in 1989 as Regal Cinemas (its first location, the seven-screen Searstown Cinema in Titusville, Florida, was acquired from Orange State Theatres as a twin before the end of the year and opened the following March), within years they would become the owners of Edwards Theaters and [[United Artists Theaters]]. Regal, and rival [[AMC Theatres]], were owners of the joint venture [[Global Road Entertainment|Open Road Films]] from its founding in 2011, up to 2017. Since December 2017, Regal is currently owned by London-based Cineworld Group, after they purchased Regal for $3.6 billion, creating the world's second largest cinema group.


==Feature Presentation bumpers==
===1st Opening (1990-1993)===
===1st Opening (Rollercoaster) (1993-June 2000, March 2001-2005)===
{{MIA}}
'''Opening:''' TBA.
 
'''Technique:''' TBA.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA.
 
'''Availability:''' Extinct. Shown in Regal cinemas in the eastern United States.
 
===2nd Opening (Rollercoaster) (1993-June 2000, March 2001-2005)===
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'''Opening:''' We start with a futuristic rollercoaster car at a tunnel. A curved dashboard starts to display the Regal theater policy below in red:  
'''Opening:''' We start with a futuristic rollercoaster car at a tunnel. A curved dashboard starts to display the Regal theater policy below:  


{{color|red|"Welcome to Regal Cinemas (1993-2002) / Welcome to Regal Entertainment Group (2002-2005)<br>Refreshments available in lobby<br>In case of emergency<br>please proceed to<br>the nearest exit.<br>Enjoy The Show!!!"}}
{{color|red|"Welcome to Regal Cinemas (1993-2002) / Welcome to Regal Entertainment Group (2002-2005)<br>Refreshments available in lobby<br>In case of emergency<br>please proceed to<br>the nearest exit.<br>Enjoy The Show!!!"}}


The screen moves up, revealing a track of filmstrip, machinery, and a screen displaying "No Smoking", with the dashboard still visible. The car starts moving across the track and climbs up a lift hill, also passing by another screen displaying "Quiet Please/No Talking During Movie", and wrappers flying into a large trashcan, before exiting the tunnel. The dashboard moves off screen and the car speeds up as it goes down a drop (passing by a Raisinets box) and through a large filmreel. More concessions pass by, including two Butterfinger boxes, Pepsi cups (changed to Coca-Cola cups in 2002), a large Goobers box, and popcorn popping alongside two rising Regal Cinemas popcorn bags. The car drops again and enters another futuristic tunnel on the right. The doors open, and we cut to outside the tunnel as the rollercoaster car zooms by. The Regal Cinemas logo (gray with orange crown and filmreel) moves in from the left of the screen to the center, tilted at a downward angle, and a sparkle forms on the edge of the crown.
The screen moves up, revealing a track of filmstrip, machinery, and a screen displaying "No Smoking", with the dashboard still visible. The car starts moving across the track and climbs up a lift hill, also passing by another screen displaying "Quiet Please/No Talking During Movie", and wrappers flying into a large trashcan, before exiting the tunnel. The dashboard moves off screen and the car speeds up as it goes down a drop (passing by a Raisinets box) and through a large filmreel. More concessions pass by, including two Butterfinger boxes, Pepsi cups (changed to Coca-Cola cups in 2002), a large Goobers box, and popcorn popping alongside two rising Regal Cinemas popcorn bags. The car drops again and enters another futuristic tunnel on the right. The doors open, and we cut to outside the tunnel as the rollercoaster car zooms by. The Regal Cinemas logo (gray with orange crown and filmreel) moves in from the left of the screen to the center, tilted at a downward angle, and a sparkle forms on the edge of the crown.
'''Trivia:''' The opening was animated by SmithGroup Communications on SGI workstations with Alias/Wavefront PowerAnimator, and later converted to Autodesk Maya in 2002. It was designed by visual effects designer John McLaughlin, who previously worked for LucasArts, and later worked for [[DreamWorks Animation]].


'''Variants:'''  
'''Variants:'''  
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*'''2002-2004:''' The dashboard is straight instead of curved with more details (including a handle that automatically moves). The Reese's are replaced with Raisinets, and the popcorn bags are redesigned. The rollercoaster was given a sleeker look with small spinning fans on the bottom, the Regal logo is changed from Regal Cinemas to Regal Entertainment Group, and "FEATURE PRESENTATION" is wiped in from the center with sparkling effects.
*'''2002-2004:''' The dashboard is straight instead of curved with more details (including a handle that automatically moves). The Reese's are replaced with Raisinets, and the popcorn bags are redesigned. The rollercoaster was given a sleeker look with small spinning fans on the bottom, the Regal logo is changed from Regal Cinemas to Regal Entertainment Group, and "FEATURE PRESENTATION" is wiped in from the center with sparkling effects.
*'''2004-2005:''' The Milk Duds and first Raisinets box are replaced with Sour Patch Kids and Cookie Dough Bites, and the popcorn bags are replaced with new popcorn buckets.
*'''2004-2005:''' The Milk Duds and first Raisinets box are replaced with Sour Patch Kids and Cookie Dough Bites, and the popcorn bags are replaced with new popcorn buckets.
*'''2010(?):''' Before the 4th logo was introduced, a supposed prototype version of that existed where there are now Raisinets and M&M's boxes at the first drop, the candy boxes after the filmreel drop are now Sour Patch and Cookie Dough Bites and the Coca-Cola cups have been updated to the respective era's design along with the Regal popcorn bags.
*'''2010(?):''' Before the 6th opening was introduced, a supposed prototype version of that existed where there are now Raisinets and M&M's boxes at the first drop, the candy boxes after the filmreel drop are now Sour Patch and Cookie Dough Bites and the Coca-Cola cups have been updated to the respective era's design along with the Regal popcorn bags.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation by SmithGroup Communications, created on SGI workstations with Alias/Wavefront PowerAnimator, and later converted to Autodesk Maya in 2002. It was designed by visual effects designer John McLaughlin, who previously worked for LucasArts, and later worked for [[DreamWorks Animation]].


'''Music/Sounds:''' A futuristic rock-like orchestration which is kinda fast-paced to match the opening's roller coaster theme. Before the first drop, a female voice says: "Welcome to Regal Cinemas. Refreshments are available in the lobby. And please, keep our theatre clean by disposing of trash in the specified containers. And remember: gift certificates are available for any special occasion. Enjoy the show!" At one point, there's a loud popcorn pop sound. A small finish is heard at the end of the logo. The original version was released in Dolby Stereo, before being remixed in Dolby Digital in 1998 (the popcorn pop sound was louder on screens equipped with Dolby Digital in the 1998 version).
'''Music/Sounds:''' A futuristic rock-like orchestration which is kind of fast-paced to match the opening's roller coaster theme. Before the first drop, a female voice says: "Welcome to Regal Cinemas. Refreshments are available in the lobby. And please, keep our theatre clean by disposing of trash in the specified containers. And remember: gift certificates are available for any special occasion. Enjoy the show." At one point, there's a loud popcorn pop sound. A small finish is heard at the end of the logo. The original version was released in Dolby Stereo, before being remixed in Dolby Digital in 1998 (the popcorn pop sound was louder on screens equipped with Dolby Digital in the 1998 version).


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
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'''Availability:''' Extinct in theaters. A few Regal locations showed this opening as late as 2008.
'''Availability:''' Extinct in theaters. A few Regal locations showed this opening as late as 2008.


===2nd Opening (Spring 2000)===
===3rd Opening (Spring 2000)===
'''Opening:''' Same as the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nldGbiLwumM Wallace Theater Corporation opening] from 1999, with references to Wallace and Coca-Cola replaced with Regal Cinemas and Pepsi references.
'''Opening:''' Same as the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nldGbiLwumM Wallace Theater Corporation opening] from 1999, with references to Wallace and Coca-Cola replaced with Regal Cinemas and Pepsi.


'''Technique:''' CGI by Willming Reams Animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI by Willming Reams Animation.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 1999 Wallace Theatres opening.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 1999 Wallace Theatres opening.


'''Availability:''' Extinct; this was created to possibly replace the 1st opening, though Regal ultimately went with the policy trailer below. It is unknown if this was actually shown in Regal theaters.
'''Availability:''' Extinct; this was created to possibly replace the 2nd opening, though Regal ultimately went with the policy trailer below. It is unknown if this was actually shown in Regal theaters.


===3rd Opening (Pepsi Girl) (June 2000-March 2001)===
===4th Opening (Pepsi Girl) (June 2000-March 2001)===
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{{YouTube|id=drAb_5J0aq4}}


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'''Availability:''' Extinct. This was only used for less than a year, after the "Pepsi Girl" policy trailer.
'''Availability:''' Extinct. This was only used for less than a year, after the "Pepsi Girl" policy trailer.


===4th Opening (Rollercoaster) (July 2010-October 29, 2018)===
===5th Opening (May 2005-June 30, 2015)===
{{YouTube|id=Avd4H3e9DVs}}
 
'''Opening:''' TBA.
 
'''Technique:''' TBA.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' A repetition of the D and G guitar chords, with an announcer saying "Welcome to Regal Entertainment theatres. Please silence your cell phones. (Get rewarded with the Regal Entertainment platinum MasterCard.) Beverages provided by Coca-Cola. Refreshments are available in the lobby. Help us keep our theatres clean by disposing of trash in the specified containers. Regal Entertainment gift cards are available at our box office. Your feature presentation will begin after the following previews."
 
'''Availability:''' Extinct. Starting on September 17, 2010, this opening was only shown before some 3D movies (most auditoriums, including all 35mm auditoriums, screened the 6th opening, and some didn't use a standard policy trailer at all, only using the Sprint cell phone policy trailer) and back-to-back with the 6th opening, if at all.
 
===6th Opening (Rollercoaster) (July 2010-October 29, 2018)===
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{{YouTube|id=-6gon66jF8s|id2=A3kPKNA4xn8}}


'''Opening:''' A recreation of the 1st opening with more advanced CGI animation. An ad for the Regal Crown Club appears on the car's dashboard when the rollercoaster starts up. A curved dashboard starts to display the Regal theater policy below in green:  
'''Opening:''' A recreation of the 2nd opening with more advanced CGI animation. An ad for the Regal Crown Club appears on the car's dashboard when the rollercoaster starts up. A curved dashboard starts to display the Regal theater policy below:  


{{color|green|Welcome to Regal Entertainment Group<br>Refreshments available in the lobby<br>In case of Emergency<br>please proceed to<br>the nearest exit.<br>Gift Cards available<br>for any special occasion.<br>Enjoy the Show!}}
{{color|green|Welcome to Regal Entertainment Group<br>Refreshments available in the lobby<br>In case of Emergency<br>please proceed to<br>the nearest exit.<br>Gift Cards available<br>for any special occasion.<br>Enjoy the Show!}}
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'''Technique:''' CGI animation, produced by SmithGroup Communications. Jim Dalgleish (who worked on the original) and Craig Paup recreated the opening with Modo (tunnel rendering and coaster) and LightWave 3D (tunnel modeling and ending).
'''Technique:''' CGI animation, produced by SmithGroup Communications. Jim Dalgleish (who worked on the original) and Craig Paup recreated the opening with Modo (tunnel rendering and coaster) and LightWave 3D (tunnel modeling and ending).


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2002-2005 versions of the 1st opening. The short version plays the end of the music from the 6th opening.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2002-2005 versions of the 2nd opening. The short version plays the end of the music from the 7th opening.


'''Availability:''' Extinct. The short version appeared after the previews, before the movie starts.
'''Availability:''' Extinct. The short version appeared after the previews, before the movie starts.


===5th Opening (Rollercoaster) (July 1, 2015-)===
===7th Opening (Rollercoaster) (July 1, 2015-)===
[[File:Regal Cinemas 2015.png|center|350px]]
[[File:Regal Cinemas 2015.png|center|350px]]
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{{YouTube|id=JHY56TvNTcs|id2=pvuFVwUZQis|id3=yETECVDPMGo|id4=cDTzoLraGyg}}


'''Opening:''' In a futuristic-looking tunnel with a hi-tech rollercoaster, a "No Smoking" sign and Regal logos around the right wall and the door, we see a blue electronic grid saying "Welcome to Regal". On the left wall, a message appears saying "Dispose of Trash". The entrance opens to reveal a space-like background above the clouds. Two rocket propellers bring up messages saying:
'''Opening:''' In a futuristic-looking tunnel with a high-tech rollercoaster, a "No Smoking" sign and Regal logos around the right wall and the door, we see a blue electronic grid saying "Welcome to Regal". On the left wall, a message appears saying "Dispose of Trash". The entrance opens to reveal a space-like background above the clouds. Two rocket propellers bring up messages saying:


ASSISTIVE LISTENING CAPTIONING AND DESCRIPTIVE AUDIO DEVICES AVAILABLE and: NO RECORDING DEVICES OR CAMERAS ALLOWED. Then, the rollercoaster's grid writes another message saying: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE PROCEED TO THE NEAREST EXIT. The rocket propeller messages start to write: NO TEXTING DURING THE MOVIE and: PLEASE SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONE.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING CAPTIONING AND DESCRIPTIVE AUDIO DEVICES AVAILABLE and: NO RECORDING DEVICES OR CAMERAS ALLOWED. Then, the rollercoaster's grid writes another message saying: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE PROCEED TO THE NEAREST EXIT. The rocket propeller messages start to write: NO TEXTING DURING THE MOVIE and: PLEASE SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONE.
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*As of late October 2018, the newer Regal logo is in place of the old one, and the Regal Crown Club sign has been changed. The camera pans towards the screen slower in this variant, as to accommodate for the longer animation.
*As of late October 2018, the newer Regal logo is in place of the old one, and the Regal Crown Club sign has been changed. The camera pans towards the screen slower in this variant, as to accommodate for the longer animation.
*As of August 21, 2020, the Coca-Cola containers were replaced by Pepsi ones due to a new deal placed between Regal and Pepsi earlier that year.
*As of August 21, 2020, the Coca-Cola containers were replaced by Pepsi ones due to a new deal placed between Regal and Pepsi earlier that year.
*During a promotion for ''Minions: The Rise of Gru'', a variant was created where Stuart and Bob, two Minions from the movie, are added in the rollercoaster seat, with Stuart visibly enjoying the ride while Bob gets afraid. The big piece of popcorn sends Stuart out of his seat before he emerges with the popcorn in his mouth. The cinema at the end is also filled with Minions.
*Between March 4, 2022 and July 2022, a variant promoting ''Minions: The Rise of Gru'' was used where Stuart and Bob, two Minions from the movie, are added in the rollercoaster seat, with Stuart visibly enjoying the ride while Bob gets afraid. The big piece of popcorn sends Stuart out of his seat before he emerges with the popcorn in his mouth. The cinema at the end is also filled with Minions.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation produced by Taylor James for The Tombras Group.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation produced by Taylor James for The Tombras Group.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Before the rollercoaster, a robot female voice (like in the 1st opening) says ''Welcome to Regal''. One of two themes would play:
'''Music/Sounds:''' Before the rollercoaster, a robot female voice (like in the 1st opening) says "Welcome to Regal". One of two themes would play:


*2015-2016: A techno/dubstep theme.  
*2015-2016: A techno/dubstep theme.  
*2016-: An orchestral theme composed by Auralation Music Studios.  
*2016-: An orchestral theme composed by Auralation Music Studios.  
   
   
At the end the Regal sounder is played on french horns.
At the end the Regal sounder is played on French horns.
 
'''Availability:''' Current. Can be seen in most Regal screens around the United States.


==Phone policy (May 2005-June 30, 2015)==
'''Availability:''' Currently shown in most Regal screens around the United States, between the ''Noovie'' pre-show and the trailers.
{{YouTube|id=Avd4H3e9DVs}}
 
'''Opening:''' TBA.
 
'''Technique:''' TBA.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' A repetition of the D and G guitar chords, with an announcer saying "Welcome to Regal Entertainment theatres. Please silence your cell phones. (Get rewarded with the Regal Entertainment platinum MasterCard.) Beverages provided by Coca-Cola. Refreshments are available in the lobby. Help us keep our theatres clean by disposing of trash in the specified containers. Regal Entertainment gift cards are available at our box office. Your feature presentation will begin after the following previews."
 
'''Availability:''' Extinct. Starting on September 17, 2010, this opening was only shown before some 3D movies (most auditoriums, including all 35mm auditoriums, screened the 5th opening, and some didn't use a standard policy trailer at all, only using the Sprint cell phone policy trailer) and back-to-back with the 5th opening, if at all.


== Miscellaneous Logos==
== Miscellaneous Logos==


=== (1990s?) ===
=== (1990s?) ===
{{YouTube|id=https://youtu.be/TH2j1YnIne0}}
{{MIA}}
 
'''Opening''': On a non-movie theatre, a hot dog, a candy bar, a coffee cup and a popcorn box holding an intermission sign walks from right to left. While this happens, the shot fades to a popcorn machine which disposes popcorn. While this scene happens, we fade to a family drinking and eating on a purple-yellow gradient background with the 1990 Regal bar table. This continues for a while which then fades to the 1990 Regal bar with a girl in it. When it is completely zoomed out "Let's All Go To the Lobby to get Ourselves a treat!" fades in. After a while, the logo fades out.
'''Opening''': On a non-movie theatre, a hot dog, a candy bar, a coffee cup and a popcorn box holding an intermission sign walks from right to left. While this happens, the shot fades to a popcorn machine which disposes popcorn. While this scene happens, we fade to a family drinking and eating on a purple-yellow gradient background with the 1990 Regal bar table. This continues for a while which then fades to the 1990 Regal bar with a girl in it. When it is completely zoomed out "Let's All Go To the Lobby to get Ourselves a treat!" fades in. After a while, the logo fades out.


'''Technique''': Possibly 2D animation.
'''Technique''': TBA.


'''Music/Sounds''': The iconic "Let's All Go To The Lobby" song.
'''Music/Sounds''': The iconic "Let's All Go To The Lobby" song.


'''Availabilty''': Possibly extinct. It was also used on some other theater since 1957.
'''Availabilty''': Extinct.


===(Summer 2012-March 16, 2020)===
===(Summer 2012-March 16, 2020)===
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{{YouTube|id=_pOlyFNu024|id2=vBeQlZb0PEk}}


'''Opening:''' A curtain with the REG crown logo on it unveils a black-and white pastiche of the classic "Let's All Go To the Lobby" animation, with the REG logo above. The screen zooms out to reveal this animation playing out on a CGI tablet on a theater screen. The candy notices this and punches the tablet screen, causing a pack of candy to pop out of the tablet. The candy flies out of the theater screen and through a film projector, with a Regal logo inside. The candy comes out of a flatscreen TV displaying peanut M&Ms, with another TV advertising Twix to the left. Below the TVs, the candy makes its' way down to a Regal concession bar, where it rests alongside a drink, a popcorn bag, and other candies.
'''Opening:''' A curtain with the REG crown logo on it unveils a black-and white pastiche of the classic "Let's All Go To the Lobby" animation, with the REG logo above. The screen zooms out to reveal this animation playing out on a CGI tablet on a theater screen. The candy notices this and punches the tablet screen, causing a pack of M&Ms to pop out of the tablet. The M&Ms flies out of the theater screen and through a film projector, with a Regal logo inside. The M&Ms comes out of a flatscreen TV displaying peanut M&Ms, with another TV advertising Twix to the left. Below the TVs, the M&Ms makes its' way down to a Regal concession bar, where it rests alongside a drink, a popcorn bag, and other candies.


'''Variant:''' The CGI candy that takes flight has been M&Ms (2012-2014) and Mike & Ike (2014-2020).
'''Variant:''' The M&Ms were changed to Mike & Ike in 2014.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation, with digital 2D animation at the beginning.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation, with digital 2D animation at the beginning.
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'''Technique:''' CGI by Elastic Pictures. A behind-the-scenes look at the logo can be found [https://elasticpictures.com/work/regal-logo/ here].
'''Technique:''' CGI by Elastic Pictures. A behind-the-scenes look at the logo can be found [https://elasticpictures.com/work/regal-logo/ here].


'''Music/Sounds:''' A chime theme that turns into an orchestral fanfare with the Regal sounder at the end. Like the 2016 variant of the 5th opening, this was composed by Auralation Music Studios. The extended version has ambience for the rest of the logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A chime theme that turns into an orchestral fanfare with the Regal sounder at the end. Like the 2016 variant of the 7th opening, this was composed by Auralation Music Studios. The extended version has ambience for the rest of the logo.
 
'''Availability:''' Current. Regal uploaded it to their YouTube channel when the logo debuted, and it is also seen in theaters, before the 7th opening.
 
===(August 21, 2020-May 26, 2022)===
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'''Logo:''' TBA.
 
'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA.
 
'''Availability:''' Extinct.
 
===(Quotes) (May 27, 2022-)===
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'''Logo:''' TBA.
 
'''Technique:''' Live-action, filmed at Regal's North Hollywood location.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA.


'''Availability:''' Current. Regal uploaded it to their YouTube channel when the logo debuted, and it is also seen in theaters, before the 5th opening.
'''Availability:''' Currently shown in Regal theatres, between the trailers and the feature presentation.


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