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*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.
*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 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 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 a sloppy plastering error.
*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.
*Tubi'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.
*Tubi'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, feature this logo.  It 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:''' Appears on TriStar films from 1984 through 1993.
'''Availability:''' 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 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.
* 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 still 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.
** However, it was preserved on HBO airings of ''Santa Claus: The Movie'' from the late-1980s (including a Christmas Eve 1986 broadcast), among other possible premium cable prints.
** However, it was preserved on HBO airings of ''Santa Claus: The Movie'' from the late-1980s (including a Christmas Eve 1986 broadcast), among other possible premium cable prints.
* 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.
* On a couple episodes of the TV series ''Werewolf'', this was used in place of the TriStar Television logo, and was also 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 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 is 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 also may have possibly appeared on certain international theatrical prints of ''Wes Craven's Shocker'', ''Field of Dreams'', and ''Hamlet'' (1990), with Carolco preceding it.
* It also may have appeared on international theatrical prints of ''Wes Craven's Shocker'', ''Field of Dreams'', and ''Hamlet'' (1990), with Carolco preceding it.
* 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).
* 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).


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*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).
*It also appears on international printings and U.S. video releases of ''Faster''.
*It also appears on international printings and U.S. video releases of ''Faster''.
*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.
*The silent version also makes an 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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*The logo was designed by JAMM Visual of Santa Monica, California. Sony commissioned the updated logo to take advantage of new technologies such as 4K and IMAX 3D, which is why there's an open matte version of this logo available, unlike with the previous logo. Daffy London provided assistance on the model, rigging, layout and animation.
*The logo was designed by JAMM Visual of Santa Monica, California. Sony commissioned the updated logo to take advantage of new technologies such as 4K and IMAX 3D, which is why there's an open matte version of this logo available, unlike with the previous logo. Daffy London provided assistance on the model, rigging, layout and animation.
*Two videos exist showcasing the development of the logo, with concept art, pre-renders, animation tests, etc. They can be seen [https://vimeo.com/142534307 here] and [https://vimeo.com/225340202 here].
*Two videos exist showcasing the development of the logo, with concept art, pre-renders, animation tests, etc. They can be seen [https://vimeo.com/142534307 here] and [https://vimeo.com/225340202 here].
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*The logo does not have an HFR version, unlike the 2011 and 2021 [[Warner Bros. Pictures|WB]]/[[New Line Cinema|New Line]] and 2012 [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] logos. As a result, the 4K UHD version of ''Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk'' has noticeable judder during this and the other opening logos.
*The logo does not have an HFR version, unlike the 2011 and 2021 [[Warner Bros. Pictures|WB]]/[[New Line Cinema|New Line]] and 2012 [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] logos. As a result, the 4K UHD version of ''Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk'' has noticeable judder during this and the other opening logos.


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