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=== Background === | === Background === | ||
'''TriStar Pictures''' (originally spelled "Tri-Star") was formed in 1982 as a joint venture between [[Columbia Pictures]] (then owned by the Coca-Cola Company), HBO, and CBS, hence the name of the studio. Originally it was known as "Nova Pictures" until the name was changed on May 16, 1983 in order to avoid confusion with PBS's hit science series ''Nova''. CBS was the first joint-owner who dropped out venture on November 15, 1985 and sold its interest to Columbia Pictures for $48 million. In 1986, HBO sold its shares in Tri-Star to Columbia as well and formed HBO Pictures. On December 21, 1987, Tri-Star Pictures, Inc. was renamed to "Columbia Pictures Entertainment, Inc." and Coke merged Tri-Star and Columbia to become "Columbia/Tri-Star", of which Coca-Cola owned 80% of its stock. In late 1987, most of Tri-Star's releases were copyrighted under the "Columbia Pictures Entertainment, Inc." name until mid-1988, when it was reverted back to "Tri-Star Pictures, Inc.", as a new entity with that name was incorporated on April 13. In January 1988, CPE's stocks fell a little and Coke decreased its shares in CPE to 49%. On November 8, 1989, Sony Corporation of Japan acquired Columbia Pictures Entertainment for $3.4 billion. On August 7, 1991, under Sony Pictures Entertainment, the hyphen (-) was taken off of the name to refer it to the current CamelCase-style name, "TriStar". Early on, (with a few exceptions), TriStar's films were released on Home Video by either [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment|RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (now Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)]], CBS/FOX/[[Key Video]] (now [[20th Century Fox Home Entertainment]]), occasionally [[Vestron Video]]/[[Lightning Video]] (now [[Lionsgate Home Entertainment]]), or [[Thorn EMI Video (UK)|Thorn-EMI]]/[[HBO/Cannon Video]]/[[HBO Home Entertainment|HBO Video (now HBO Home Entertainment)]], among other companies. In 1988, following Columbia's buyout of TriStar, Home Video distribution of films produced by the studio moved exclusively to RCA/Columbia. From 1985 until 1994, TriStar also distributed films produced by [[Carolco Pictures]]; these were released on the [[Artisan Entertainment|International Video Entertainment and Live Home Video]] labels (now [[Lionsgate Home Entertainment]]), often with TriStar's logo cut. ''Cliffhanger'' is the only Carolco film in which the rights were retained by the original distributor. The [[Taft Entertainment Pictures|Taft Entertainment]] movies they released ( | '''TriStar Pictures''' (originally spelled "Tri-Star") was formed in 1982 as a joint venture between [[Columbia Pictures]] (then owned by the Coca-Cola Company), HBO, and CBS, hence the name of the studio. Originally it was known as "Nova Pictures" until the name was changed on May 16, 1983 in order to avoid confusion with PBS's hit science series ''Nova''. CBS was the first joint-owner who dropped out venture on November 15, 1985 and sold its interest to Columbia Pictures for $48 million. In 1986, HBO sold its shares in Tri-Star to Columbia as well and formed HBO Pictures. On December 21, 1987, Tri-Star Pictures, Inc. was renamed to "Columbia Pictures Entertainment, Inc." and Coke merged Tri-Star and Columbia to become "Columbia/Tri-Star", of which Coca-Cola owned 80% of its stock. In late 1987, most of Tri-Star's releases were copyrighted under the "Columbia Pictures Entertainment, Inc." name until mid-1988, when it was reverted back to "Tri-Star Pictures, Inc.", as a new entity with that name was incorporated on April 13. In January 1988, CPE's stocks fell a little and Coke decreased its shares in CPE to 49%. On November 8, 1989, Sony Corporation of Japan acquired Columbia Pictures Entertainment for $3.4 billion. On August 7, 1991, under Sony Pictures Entertainment, the hyphen (-) was taken off of the name to refer it to the current CamelCase-style name, "TriStar". Early on, (with a few exceptions), TriStar's films were released on Home Video by either [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment|RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (now Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)]], CBS/FOX/[[Key Video]] (now [[20th Century Fox Home Entertainment]]), occasionally [[Vestron Video]]/[[Lightning Video]] (now [[Lionsgate Home Entertainment]]), or [[Thorn EMI Video (UK)|Thorn-EMI]]/[[HBO/Cannon Video]]/[[HBO Home Entertainment|HBO Video (now HBO Home Entertainment)]], among other companies. In 1988, following Columbia's buyout of TriStar, Home Video distribution of films produced by the studio moved exclusively to RCA/Columbia. From 1985 until 1994, TriStar also distributed films produced by [[Carolco Pictures]]; these were released on the [[Artisan Entertainment|International Video Entertainment and Live Home Video]] labels (now [[Lionsgate Home Entertainment]]), often with TriStar's logo cut. ''Cliffhanger'' is the only Carolco film in which the rights were retained by the original distributor. The [[Taft Entertainment Pictures|Taft Entertainment]] movies they released (such as ''The Monster Squad'' and Stephen King's ''The Running Man'') now belong to [[Paramount Pictures]] after Taft merged into Republic and then Viacom. | ||
===1st Logo (April 6, 1984-May 28, 1993)=== | ===1st Logo (April 6, 1984-May 28, 1993)=== | ||
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* A French print of ''The Hitcher'' (the 1986 version) had this logo with the music from the Cannon logo, probably thanks to sloppy plastering. | * A French print of ''The Hitcher'' (the 1986 version) had this logo with the music from the Cannon logo, probably thanks to sloppy plastering. | ||
* TubiTV's print of ''Bat*21'' uses a master that preserved this logo, but also contains the MGM lion roar due to poor reverse plastering. | * TubiTV's print of ''Bat*21'' uses a master that preserved this logo, but also contains the MGM lion roar due to poor reverse plastering. | ||
* TBS and Disney Channel Spain's print of ''Matilda'', which | * TBS and Disney Channel Spain's print of ''Matilda'', which feature this logo under strange circumstances, has the 1993 jingle playing over this instead due to poor reverse plastering. | ||
'''Availability:''' Common. | '''Availability:''' Common. | ||
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* Can be found on TriStar movies from the '80s and early '90s, particularly ''The Muppets Take Manhattan'', ''Birdy'', ''Red Heat'', ''Total Recall'', ''Night of the Creeps'', ''Light of Day'', ''Side Out'', ''Air America'', ''The Natural'', ''Places in the Heart'', ''Jacob's Ladder'', ''Short Circuit 1'' & ''2'', ''Toy Soldiers'' (1991) (Although it's removed from the Dutch Arrow Film VHS), ''Volunteers'' (1985), ''Tap'' (1989), ''Steel Magnolias'', ''The Running Man'' (except for the 1999 Republic Pictures DVD), ''Universal Soldier'', ''The Hitcher'' (1986), ''Supergirl'' (1984) (USA Home Video release), ''Heaven Help Us'', ''Sweet Dreams'', ''Rad'' (Including the Vinegar Syndrome Blu-Ray), ''Hook'', ''Glory'', ''Touch and Go'' (HBO/Cannon VHS only; it is unknown if it appears on the 1999 Trimark Home Video VHS release), ''The Monster Squad'', ''Mountains of the Moon'' (the 1999 Artisan/Pioneer DVD), ''Head Office'', ''Bat*21'' (while it's saved on the Media Home Entertainment VHS, it's presumed missing from the MGM DVD; it is unknown if it is preserved on the Kino Lorber Blu-Ray), ''Q&A'' (Including the 20th Century Fox DVD from 2003), ''Every Time We Say Goodbye'' (though it's skipped on the Video Treasures re-issue), ''Rambo: First Blood Part II'', ''Rambo III'' (except the Lionsgate Ultra HD release), ''L.A. Story'', the first two ''Look Who's Talking'' movies, ''Labyrinth'' (though not on the Embassy video release), and ''Sniper'', among others. | * Can be found on TriStar movies from the '80s and early '90s, particularly ''The Muppets Take Manhattan'', ''Birdy'', ''Red Heat'', ''Total Recall'', ''Night of the Creeps'', ''Light of Day'', ''Side Out'', ''Air America'', ''The Natural'', ''Places in the Heart'', ''Jacob's Ladder'', ''Short Circuit 1'' & ''2'', ''Toy Soldiers'' (1991) (Although it's removed from the Dutch Arrow Film VHS), ''Volunteers'' (1985), ''Tap'' (1989), ''Steel Magnolias'', ''The Running Man'' (except for the 1999 Republic Pictures DVD), ''Universal Soldier'', ''The Hitcher'' (1986), ''Supergirl'' (1984) (USA Home Video release), ''Heaven Help Us'', ''Sweet Dreams'', ''Rad'' (Including the Vinegar Syndrome Blu-Ray), ''Hook'', ''Glory'', ''Touch and Go'' (HBO/Cannon VHS only; it is unknown if it appears on the 1999 Trimark Home Video VHS release), ''The Monster Squad'', ''Mountains of the Moon'' (the 1999 Artisan/Pioneer DVD), ''Head Office'', ''Bat*21'' (while it's saved on the Media Home Entertainment VHS, it's presumed missing from the MGM DVD; it is unknown if it is preserved on the Kino Lorber Blu-Ray), ''Q&A'' (Including the 20th Century Fox DVD from 2003), ''Every Time We Say Goodbye'' (though it's skipped on the Video Treasures re-issue), ''Rambo: First Blood Part II'', ''Rambo III'' (except the Lionsgate Ultra HD release), ''L.A. Story'', the first two ''Look Who's Talking'' movies, ''Labyrinth'' (though not on the Embassy video release), and ''Sniper'', among others. | ||
* This logo made its first appearance on ''Where the Boys Are '84'' as TriStar's first released film and then on ''The Natural'', TriStar's first produced film and officially ended with ''Cliffhanger''. | * This logo made its first appearance on ''Where the Boys Are '84'' as TriStar's first released film and then on ''The Natural'', TriStar's first produced film and officially ended with ''Cliffhanger''. | ||
* Strangely, this logo replaces the 1993 logo on certain airings and prints of ''Matilda'', including TBS and Disney Channel Spain, which uses the 1993 music | * Strangely, this logo replaces the 1993 logo on certain airings and prints of ''Matilda'', including TBS and Disney Channel Spain, which uses the 1993 music over the 1984 logo, likely due to reverse plastering. | ||
* The silent version can also be found on the 1999 VHS of ''The Muppets Take Manhattan''. | * The silent version can also be found on the 1999 VHS of ''The Muppets Take Manhattan''. | ||
* Many video releases of Carolco productions remove this logo, but it's preserved on some films, such as ''Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw'', ''DeepStar Six'', ''Universal Soldier'', ''Rambo: First Blood Part II'', ''Basic Instinct'', a demo VHS of ''Red Heat'', VUDU and YouTube streaming prints of ''Homeboy'' (1988), current releases of ''Rambo III'', and streaming prints, the 1998 Widescreen LaserDisc release and reportedly, an Encore airing of ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' (it is unknown if this appears on Australian VHS releases from Columbia TriStar Home Video, although the logo was spotted on the Australian, French and Brazilian DVDs, all from 1999), as well as being present on the RCA/Columbia Pictures/Hoyts VHS release, and the 2012 UK theatrical re-release of ''Total Recall''. It is unknown if the Kino Lorber Blu-Ray and Artisan DVD of ''DeepStar Six'' preserves the TriStar/Carolco combo. | * Many video releases of Carolco productions remove this logo, but it's preserved on some films, such as ''Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw'', ''DeepStar Six'', ''Universal Soldier'', ''Rambo: First Blood Part II'', ''Basic Instinct'', a demo VHS of ''Red Heat'', VUDU and YouTube streaming prints of ''Homeboy'' (1988), current releases of ''Rambo III'', and streaming prints, the 1998 Widescreen LaserDisc release and reportedly, an Encore airing of ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' (it is unknown if this appears on Australian VHS releases from Columbia TriStar Home Video, although the logo was spotted on the Australian, French and Brazilian DVDs, all from 1999), as well as being present on the RCA/Columbia Pictures/Hoyts VHS release, and the 2012 UK theatrical re-release of ''Total Recall''. It is unknown if the Kino Lorber Blu-Ray and Artisan DVD of ''DeepStar Six'' preserves the TriStar/Carolco combo. | ||
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* The bylineless version can be found on all 1993-1995 releases including ''Sleepless in Seattle'', ''Weekend at Bernie's II'', ''Look Who's Talking Now'', ''Philadelphia'', ''Mr. Jones'', ''Mixed Nuts'', ''Legends of the Fall'', ''Jury Duty'' and ''Magic in the Water''. It was also used on some post-1995 films such as ''Desperate Measures'', ''3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain'', and ''Baby Geniuses''. | * The bylineless version can be found on all 1993-1995 releases including ''Sleepless in Seattle'', ''Weekend at Bernie's II'', ''Look Who's Talking Now'', ''Philadelphia'', ''Mr. Jones'', ''Mixed Nuts'', ''Legends of the Fall'', ''Jury Duty'' and ''Magic in the Water''. It was also used on some post-1995 films such as ''Desperate Measures'', ''3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain'', and ''Baby Geniuses''. | ||
* The version with the SPE byline made its debut on ''Jumanji'' and would be used on all 1995-2014 films such as ''Matilda'', ''Jerry Maguire'', ''My Best Friend's Wedding'', ''As Good as it Gets'', ''The Mask of Zorro'', ''Madeline'', ''Godzilla'' and many others. | * The version with the SPE byline made its debut on ''Jumanji'' and would be used on all 1995-2014 films such as ''Matilda'', ''Jerry Maguire'', ''My Best Friend's Wedding'', ''As Good as it Gets'', ''The Mask of Zorro'', ''Madeline'', ''Godzilla'' and many others. | ||
* Strangely, this logo is seen on 1997 VHS prints of ''The Craft'', ''Multiplicity'', ''Alaska'', ''Fly Away Home'', AVON VHS copies of ''Matilda'', later copies of the 1993 VHS of ''Close Encounters of the Third Kind'' | * Strangely, this logo is seen on 1997 VHS prints of ''The Craft'', ''Multiplicity'', ''Alaska'', ''Fly Away Home'', AVON VHS copies of ''Matilda'', later copies of the 1993 VHS of ''Close Encounters of the Third Kind,'' the 1997 Screener VHS of ''Deadly Heroes'' (1993), 1997 reissues of ''Monty Python and the Holy Grail'', ''Matilda'', and ''Annie'' (1982) instead of the Columbia TriStar Home Video logo (some prints of these tapes do have the CTHV logo instead). | ||
* This is also preserved on the LIVE Home Video VHS, DVD and laserdisc releases of ''Wagons East!'' (which was the last Carolco film distributed by TriStar Pictures). | * This is also preserved on the LIVE Home Video VHS, DVD and laserdisc releases of ''Wagons East!'' (which was the last Carolco film distributed by TriStar Pictures). | ||
* The 1984 music is replaced with the 1993 music on early VHS prints of ''Sleepless in Seattle''. | * The 1984 music is replaced with the 1993 music on early VHS prints of ''Sleepless in Seattle''. | ||