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**The screen starting in the middle and the Pegasus appearing shortly before it jumps over the "T".  
**The screen starting in the middle and the Pegasus appearing shortly before it jumps over the "T".  
**On ''Deepstar Six'' and ''Air America'', two Carolco movies in the aforementioned format (specifically in this case, Super 35), the standard logo is stretched to fit the ratio.
**On ''Deepstar Six'' and ''Air America'', two Carolco movies in the aforementioned format (specifically in this case, Super 35), the standard logo is stretched to fit the ratio.
*On ''Iron Eagle'' and ''The Fisher King'', a 1.85:1 version of the shrinking Pegasus was used. A cropped 2.35:1 version was used on ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day''.  
*On ''Iron Eagle'' and ''The Fisher King'', a 1.85:1 version of the shrinking Pegasus was used. A cropped 2.35:1 version appears on ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day''.  
**An open matte version, which shows more of the top but crops out some of the sides, appears only on the 4:3 version of ''The Fisher King''. ''Iron Eagle'' used the full image in its 4:3 version, and ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' never had a known 4:3 release with the TriStar logo.
**An open matte version, which shows more of the top but crops out some of the sides, appears only on the 4:3 version of ''The Fisher King''. ''Iron Eagle'' used the full image in its 4:3 version, and ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' never had a known 4:3 release with the TriStar logo.
*Some anamorphic Scope films such as ''The Bear'' use the full image in their 4:3 versions. This was also used on early 4:3 prints of ''Rambo: First Blood Part II'', ''Rambo III'', ''Music Box'', and ''Narrow Margin'' whenever this logo was preserved.
*Some anamorphic Scope films such as ''The Bear'' use the full image in their 4:3 versions. This also appears on early 4:3 prints of ''Rambo: First Blood Part II'', ''Rambo III'', ''Music Box'', and ''Narrow Margin'' whenever this logo was preserved.
*An additional variant exists where the text "{{font|Times New Roman|'''A TRI-STAR RELEASE'''}}" appears on a black background after the end of the Tri-Star logo. The 1984 theme, which appears to be out of sync in this variant, plays over it as well. This was seen on an HBO airing of ''Santa Claus: The Movie'' from December 24, 1986.
*An additional variant exists where the text "{{font|Times New Roman|'''A TRI-STAR RELEASE'''}}" appears on a black background after the end of the Tri-Star logo. The 1984 theme, which appears to be out of sync in this variant, also plays over it as well. This was seen on an HBO airing of ''Santa Claus: The Movie'' from December 24, 1986.
*On trailers and TV spots from 1991 to 1993, the words "{{font|Times New Roman|'''TRI STAR'''}}" appear in white over a black background with a small "Pegasus Over Pyramid" logo in the upper right next to "{{font|Times New Roman|'''TRI'''}}" (the films themselves used the 1984 logo and the newly-formed [[TriStar Television (1991-1999)|TriStar Television]] did use this for their logo). However, an animated version exists with the TriStar text scrolling through space and the Pegasus and pyramid scrolling back in their place. It was seen on a video showing Sony Pictures Entertainment's plans for Culver City. It is unknown whether or not it was an abandoned attempt for a new theatrical logo or was made solely for promotional purposes.
*On trailers and TV spots from 1991 to 1993, the words "{{font|Times New Roman|'''TRI STAR'''}}" appear in white over a black background with a small "Pegasus Over Pyramid" logo in the upper right next to "{{font|Times New Roman|'''TRI'''}}" (the films themselves used the 1984 logo and the newly-formed [[TriStar Television (1991-1999)|TriStar Television]] did use this for their logo). However, an animated version exists with the TriStar text scrolling through space and the Pegasus and pyramid scrolling back in their place. It was seen on a video showing Sony Pictures Entertainment's plans for Culver City. It is unknown whether or not it was an abandoned attempt for a new theatrical logo or was made solely for promotional purposes.
*There was a logo for [[Producers Sales Organization]] that began at the end of the Tri-Star logo.
*There was a logo for [[Producers Sales Organization]] that began at the end of the Tri-Star logo.
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*At the end of ''Avalon'', a still version of the opening logo is seen.
*At the end of ''Avalon'', a still version of the opening logo is seen.
*On a few Carolco films such as ''Narrow Margin'', ''Jacob's Ladder'' and ''L.A. Story'', it lacks the "A Tri-Star Release" text as it just has the print logo.
*On a few Carolco films such as ''Narrow Margin'', ''Jacob's Ladder'' and ''L.A. Story'', it lacks the "A Tri-Star Release" text as it just has the print logo.
* Sometimes, on TV airings, the closing logo may be kept with the [[Sony Pictures Television]] (formerly the [[Columbia TriStar Television|Columbia TriStar Television Distribution]] logo) following afterwards or may be skipped ahead with the SPT/CTTD logo.
* Sometimes, on TV airings, the closing logo may be kept with the 2002 [[Sony Pictures Television]] (formerly the [[Columbia TriStar Television|Columbia TriStar Television Distribution]] logo) following afterwards or may be skipped ahead with the SPT/CTTD logo.


'''Technique:''' A mix of live-action, cel animation, and CGI by R/Greenberg Associates.
'''Technique:''' A mix of live-action, cel animation, and CGI by R/Greenberg Associates.
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'''Audio Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
*On some films such as ''Birdy'', ''Candyman (1992)'', ''The Muppets Take Manhattan'' (the [[Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment|Columbia/TriStar]] DVD has the fanfare, while the Hulu, CTHV VHS print and a February 11, 2023 Film4 UK airing use the silent version), a recent [[Turner Classic Movies|TCM]] broadcast of ''Places in the Heart'' (also on the Columbia/TriStar DVD of said film), and the original theatrical release and some streaming prints of the theatrical version of ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' (1991) (save for the Director's Cut), the logo is silent.
*On some films such as ''Birdy'', ''Candyman (1992)'', ''The Muppets Take Manhattan'' (the [[Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment|Columbia/TriStar]] DVD release has the fanfare, while the Hulu, CTHV VHS print and a February 11, 2023 Film4 UK airing use the silent version), a recent [[Turner Classic Movies|TCM]] broadcast of ''Places in the Heart'' (also on the Columbia/TriStar DVD release of said film), and the original theatrical release and some streaming prints of the theatrical version of ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' (1991) (save for the Director's Cut), the logo is silent.
*On ''The Principal'' and ''Chaplin'', the music begins a few seconds before the logo fades in.
*On ''The Principal'' and ''Chaplin'', the music begins a few seconds before the logo fades in.
*Sometimes, the 1984 fanfare has extra reverb after it ends.
*Sometimes, the 1984 fanfare has extra reverb after it ends.
*Strangely, on the 2004 [[Lionsgate]] DVD release of ''Universal Solider'' (1992), the 1984 fanfare is barely audible, likely due to a printing error.
*Strangely, on the 2004 [[Lionsgate]] DVD release of ''Universal Solider'' (1992), the 1984 fanfare is barely audible, likely due to a printing error.
*On some prints of ''Rambo: First Blood Part II'' (beginning with the 2002 Artisan VHS and DVD release) and other Carolco films, the Carolco theme is heard (one TV airing of the movie had a higher-pitched version of the fanfare). This also appeared on a 1995 Australian television broadcast of ''Iron Eagle II'' (with the 1988 theme), likely due to poor plastering. The original domestic print had the standard TriStar fanfare, as this was the version used on HBO early on, starting in 1986.
*On some prints of ''Rambo: First Blood Part II'' (beginning with the 2002 Artisan VHS and DVD releases) and other Carolco films, the Carolco theme is heard (one TV airing of the movie has a higher-pitched version of the fanfare). This also appeared on a 1995 Australian television broadcast of ''Iron Eagle II'' (with the 1988 theme), likely due to poor plastering. The original domestic print had the standard TriStar fanfare, as this was the version used on HBO early on, starting in 1986.
*On the U.S. Scream Factory Blu-ray print of ''Lifeforce'' (1985), the 1984 fanfare plays in a lower pitch.
*On the U.S. Scream Factory Blu-ray print of ''Lifeforce'' (1985), the 1984 fanfare plays in a lower pitch.
*A French print of the 1986 version of ''The Hitcher'' had this logo with the music from the [[Cannon Films]] logo, probably thanks to sloppy plastering.
*A French print of the 1986 version of ''The Hitcher'' had this logo with the music from the [[Cannon Films]] logo, probably thanks to a sloppy plastering error.
*TubiTV's print of ''Bat*21'' (1988) uses a master that preserved this logo but also features the 1995 [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] lion roar due to a reverse plastering error.
*TubiTV's print of ''Bat*21'' (1988) uses a master that preserved this logo but also features the 1995 [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] lion roar, due to a reverse plastering error.
*Current TV prints of ''Matilda'' (1996), which airs on some channels, such as TBS and Freeform in the U.S., YTV and Disney Channel in Canada, Disney Channel in Latin America and Seven Network in Australia for example and feature this logo under strange circumstances, uses the 1993 fanfare instead of the 1984 fanfare, like Disney Channel airings in Latin America for example, due to a reverse plastering error.
*Current TV prints of ''Matilda'' (1996), which airs on some channels, such as TBS and Freeform in the U.S., YTV and Disney Channel in Canada, Disney Channel in Latin America and Seven Network in Australia for example and feature this logo under strange circumstances, uses the 1993 fanfare instead of the 1984 fanfare, like Disney Channel airings in Latin America for example, due to a reverse plastering error.
*On StudioCanal prints of ''Red Heat'' (1988), the TriStar logo plays in double high tone. If one listens closely, the PAL tone is briefly heard before going to the double high tone pitch.
*On StudioCanal prints of ''Red Heat'' (1988), the TriStar logo plays in double high tone. If one listens closely, the PAL tone is briefly heard before going to the double high tone pitch.


'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
* Can be found on TriStar films from 1984 through 1993.
* Appears on TriStar films from 1984 through 1993.
* This logo made its first appearance on ''Where the Boys Are '84'' (released on April 6, 1984), and made its final appearance on ''Cliffhanger'' (released on May 20, 1993).
* This logo made its first appearance on ''Where the Boys Are '84'' (released on April 6, 1984), and made its final appearance on ''Cliffhanger'' (released on May 20, 1993).
* Strangely, this logo also replaces the 1993 logo on certain TV airings and prints of ''Matilda'' (1996), including TBS and Freeform in the US, YTV and Disney Channel in Canada, Disney Channel in Latin America, which sometimes uses the 1993 music over the 1984 logo, like Disney Channel airings in Latin America for example, likely due to reverse plastering.
* Strangely, this logo also replaces the 1993 logo on certain TV airings and prints of ''Matilda'' (1996), including TBS and Freeform in the U.S., YTV and Disney Channel in Canada, Disney Channel in Latin America, which sometimes uses the 1993 music over the 1984 logo, like Disney Channel airings in Latin America for example, likely due to a reverse plastering error.
* Many video and international theatrical releases of Carolco productions remove this logo, but it's preserved on some films.
* Many video and international theatrical releases of Carolco productions remove this logo, but it's still preserved on some films.
* It may have also been seen on original theatrical prints of the first ''Silent Night, Deadly Night'' film, but these particular prints have more than likely been destroyed in the aftermath of that film's controversy and subsequent withdrawal from theaters.
* It may have also been seen on original theatrical prints of the first ''Silent Night, Deadly Night'' film, but these particular prints have more than likely been destroyed in the aftermath of that film's controversy and subsequent withdrawal from theaters.
* Also may be found on theatrical prints of ''High Spirits'' and ''Santa Claus: The Movie''; for both films, this won't show up on current releases.
* Also may be found on theatrical prints of ''High Spirits'' and ''Santa Claus: The Movie''; for both films, this won't show up on current releases.
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* Strangely, on a couple episodes of the TV series ''Werewolf'', this was used in place of the TriStar Television logo, and was also even retained on Chiller reruns, CTV Throwback prints, and DVD releases.
* Strangely, on a couple episodes of the TV series ''Werewolf'', this was used in place of the TriStar Television logo, and was also even retained on Chiller reruns, CTV Throwback prints, and DVD releases.
* It was also retained on some prints of the theatrical version of ''Lifeforce'', including prints on now-defunct FEARNet, and surprisingly, the original UK VHS release from [[Guild Home Video|Guild]] and the U.S. [[Scream Factory]] 4K UHD Blu-ray release (the latter after the MGM lion).
* It was also retained on some prints of the theatrical version of ''Lifeforce'', including prints on now-defunct FEARNet, and surprisingly, the original UK VHS release from [[Guild Home Video|Guild]] and the U.S. [[Scream Factory]] 4K UHD Blu-ray release (the latter after the MGM lion).
* It's also retained on the Scream Factory Blu-ray release of ''Candyman'' (with the 1997 [[Universal Pictures]] logo preceding it).
* It is also retained on the Scream Factory Blu-ray release of ''Candyman'' (with the 1997 [[Universal Pictures]] logo preceding it).
* It is unknown whether international theatrical prints of ''Flight of the Navigator'', which TriStar distributed on behalf of [[Producers Sales Organization]] outside of North America, used this logo.
* It is unknown whether international theatrical prints of ''Flight of the Navigator'', which TriStar distributed on behalf of [[Producers Sales Organization]] outside of North America, used this logo.
* It may also have possibly been seen on certain international theatrical prints of ''Wes Craven's Shocker'', ''Field of Dreams'', and ''Hamlet'' (1990), with Carolco preceding it.
* It also have possibly appeared on certain international theatrical prints of ''Wes Craven's Shocker'', ''Field of Dreams'', and ''Hamlet'' (1990), with Carolco preceding it.
* The trailer logo is seen on previews of TriStar films from 1991-1993, such as ''Bugsy'', ''Candyman'', ''Sniper'', ''Cliffhanger'', and ''Sleepless in Seattle'' (the latter uses the next logo on the main feature, which used the 1984 fanfare, while VHS prints used the 1993 fanfare).
* The trailer logo appears on previews of TriStar films from 1991-1993, such as ''Bugsy'', ''Candyman'', ''Sniper'', ''Cliffhanger'', and ''Sleepless in Seattle'' (the latter uses the next logo on the main feature, which used the 1984 fanfare, while VHS prints used the 1993 fanfare).


'''Legacy:''' This logo's innovative animation and majestic fanfare have made it one of the most iconic film logos of the 1980s.
'''Legacy:''' This logo's innovative animation and majestic fanfare have made it one of the most iconic film logos of the 1980s.
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'''Audio Variants:'''  
'''Audio Variants:'''  
*Starting with ''The Big Hit'', released on April 24, 1998, the fanfare has been rearranged. This fanfare plasters the original version on the original DVD release of ''Desperate Measures''.
*Starting with ''The Big Hit'', released on April 24, 1998, the fanfare has been rearranged. This fanfare also plasters the original version on the original DVD release of ''Desperate Measures''.
*Sometimes, this logo is silent (found on international prints of ''Fortress 2: Re-Entry'' and ''Cowboy Bebop: The Movie''). Other times, the opening theme of the movie plays over the logo.
*Sometimes, this logo is silent (found on international prints of ''Fortress 2: Re-Entry'' and ''Cowboy Bebop: The Movie''). Other times, the opening theme of the movie plays over the logo.
*On earlier films with this logo, such as ''Jury Duty'' and some prints (such as the 1997 and 1999 DVD releases) of ''Sleepless in Seattle'', the 1984 fanfare is used.
*On earlier films with this logo, such as ''Jury Duty'' and some prints (such as the 1997 and 1999 DVD releases) of ''Sleepless in Seattle'', the 1984 fanfare is used.
*On the DVD releases, the BYUtv airing, and Pluto TV prints of ''Little Secrets'', the fanfare is in double high tone. The Spanish track on the 2003 DVD release, however, retains the normal tone of the logo's fanfare.
*On the DVD releases, the BYUtv airing, and Pluto TV prints of ''Little Secrets'', the 1993 fanfare is in double high tone. The Spanish track on the 2003 DVD release, however, retains the normal tone of the logo's 1993 fanfare.


'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
*Can be found on TriStar films from 1993 to 2015.
*Appears on TriStar films from 1993 to 2015.
*The logo made its first appearance on ''Sleepless in Seattle,'' and made its final appearance on ''The Lady in the Van''.
*The logo made its first appearance on ''Sleepless in Seattle,'' and made its final appearance on ''The Lady in the Van''.
*The version with the SPE byline made its debut on ''Jumanji'' and would used on most subsequent releases.
*The version with the SPE byline made its debut on ''Jumanji'' and would used on most subsequent releases.
*This logo was also used, for some reason, as a de-facto home video logo on 1997 VHS copies of ''The Craft'', ''Multiplicity'', ''Alaska'', and ''Fly Away Home'' (all of which were released and/or distributed by Columbia Pictures; ''Alaska'' was also produced by [[Castle Rock Entertainment]]) instead of the [[Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment|Columbia TriStar Home Video]] logo (some prints of these tapes do have the CTHV logo instead).
*This logo was also used, for some reason, as a de-facto home video logo on 1997 VHS copies of ''The Craft'', ''Multiplicity'', ''Alaska'', and ''Fly Away Home'' (all of which were released and/or distributed by Columbia Pictures; ''Alaska'' was also produced by [[Castle Rock Entertainment]]) instead of the [[Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment|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).
*Seen on international printings and US video releases of ''Faster''.
*It also appears on international printings and U.S. video releases of ''Faster''.
*The silent version makes a surprise appearance at the start of Sony's PAL DVD release of Wes Craven's ''Shocker'' (1989) before the [[Universal Pictures]] logo, plastering the previous logo. Despite Carolco having international rights, Sony released the film on DVD internationally in the mid-2000s before [[StudioCanal]] eventually regained the home video rights.
*The silent version also makes a surprise appearance at the start of Sony's PAL DVD release of Wes Craven's ''Shocker'' (1989) before the [[Universal Pictures]] logo, plastering the previous logo. Despite Carolco having international rights, Sony released the film on DVD internationally in the mid-2000s before [[StudioCanal]] eventually regained the home video rights.


'''Legacy:''' This logo was praised for its effects and fanfare.
'''Legacy:''' This logo was praised for its effects and fanfare.
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